West Country Economy

St Austell Brewery's Chief Executive Kevin Georgel says the industry is calling on the government for a 'level playing field' on taxes for the industry.

Hotel owners in Torbay say they are experiencing the slowest start to a summer season for years - and fear the industry could collapse if nothing changes.

It is one of the highlights of the UK's racing calendar with thousands expected to descend on Cheltenham Racecourse