Around 300 years of maritime history has come to an end in south-west England after the region's last manned lighthouse became automated.

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He described south west England and south Wales as "a single region" and he wanted to hold discussions with the Welsh government and some councils to explore future collaboration.

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Drawing on Department of Health data, the document says the South West has the oldest population of any region across England, yet the number of qualified nurses, midwives and health visitors is below the national average.

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