It has been a busy news week across the West Country in the lead up to Christmas.

The Scottish Retail Consortium warns some shops could go out of business next year if sales remain sluggish.

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.

Opponents complain the site would do 'immeasurable harm' to Warwickshire green belt.

Officers tackle shoplifting in Exeter as reports of the retail crime increase.

The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying.

Police warn that organised criminal gangs are running large-scale operations to sell on stolen goods.

The store is relocating to a shopping centre, which the council will loan the money to.