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A wildlife trust has called on members of the public to treat basking sharks with respect after several sightings of the giants around the Cornish coastline.
£50m Appledore shipyard deal leaves local MP 'massively pleased'
Weather headlines for Devon and Cornwall: Warmer weather on way
David Braine, Weather Forecaster
The coming night will stay dry with some clearer spells at times, perhaps leading to the odd fog patch forming by dawn. Minimum Temperature: 10 Deg C (50 Deg F)
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Tomorrow will be mostly dry with lighter winds than today and feeling warmer with sunny spells. Maximum Temperature: 18 Deg C (64 Deg F)
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Watch: Video shows devastation of Millbrook Inn as flash-flood sweeps through South Pool
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
The Millbrook Inn was among a number of properties that were flooded in South Pool on Thursday.
Landlord Charlie Baker said on Facebook: "We’ve had an amazing response since our plea for help on Social Media with joiners, furniture makers, electricians and plumbers turning up to help."
Busy Chacewater road bridge to be closed for three months
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
A road bridge over the main Penzance to London railway is to be closed for three months from 27 June for urgent safety work.
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Network Rail says the bridge near Chacewater needs replacing and insists a traffic management plan has been agreed with local people.
Ten thousand vehicles use the road every day but Cornwall Council says it's at its quietest during the summer months. Some drivers are angry saying there hasn't been enough information about the plans.
All of Plymouth's speed cameras to be replaced with new high-tech digital models
Volunteer beach cleans could have numerous benefits to those involved and the environment, says new research by Plymouth University.
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The study examined the well-being and educational value of beach cleans, and their impacts on people's behavioural intentions, and how that compared to other coastal activities such as rock pooling or walking.
All three coastal activities were associated with positive mood and pro-environmental intentions, with beach cleaning and rock pooling particularly linked to higher marine awareness.
Argyle chief executive defends club's transfer progress
James Law
BBC Sport Online
Plymouth Argyle chief executive Martyn Starnes says he is "very happy" with the club's efforts to build a squad capable of promotion next season.
The Pilgrims lost the League Two play-off final last month and have just four senior players signed for 2016-17, with two weeks until the start of pre-season training.
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"Derek Adams, being the thorough guy he is, has been going through his targets of players," he told BBC Spotlight. "We've been making offers to a considerable number, relative to the size of squad we're going to have."
David Knight inquest: Jury reach suicide conclusion
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall
An inquest jury has concluded a St Austell man's suicide was contributed to by inadequate risk assessment and support while he was on leave from a Somerset mental health hospital.
On 23 May 2015 David Knight died of multiple injuries after being hit by a train on a viaduct near St Austell.
Suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, at the time he died he was on home leave from a private mental health unit in Weston Super Mare, Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, where he was being treated because there were no acute psychiatric inpatient beds available in Cornwall.
The jury also found his significant cannabis use and repeated failure to engage with Cornwall's mental health services since 2007 contributed to his death.
Wayward Riverford reptile survived ordeal in refrigerated truck
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
A gecko found in a box of peppers from Spain at Riverford Farm survived being carried in a refrigerated lorry.
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Temperatures would have been as low as 8C in the truck said Riverford staff who are now seeking a home for the wayward reptile called Pepper, who is more used to Mediterranean climes.
Person who stole war medals urged to 'do the right thing'
A man whose father's war medals were stolen from a train between Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids is appealing for their return.
Keith Ridings, 64, was returning from his father’s funeral on the 11:17 train on Tuesday. PC Gary Archer from Exeter station said: “We don’t believe these medals have any monetary value so will be relatively worthless to the thieves – but their value to the victim is priceless.
“He was understandably distraught to find them missing and so we ask whoever took them to do the right thing and return them to their owner.
“We are reviewing CCTV from the train and working to trace those responsible but if you recognise these medals or know who took them, I urge you to get in touch immediately.”
Amazing pictures show dolphins leaping from water near Ilfracombe
Dig hopes medieval building will reveal more secrets
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
Archaeologists are hoping to find more details about a medieval building that was once on the site of North Hall Manor in Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
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This will be the third season of excavation. The first phase in 2012 targeted the medieval manor site and revealed wall footings, boundary works and pottery.
Andy Crabb, archaeologist at Dartmoor National Park, said: "With a week of digging to look forward too we hope, with our eager local volunteers, we will shed more light on the features we started to unearth last year which include a stone building, evidence for wooden structures, a moat, as well as some intriguing features that appeared on an aerial photograph."
'Potential shortage' of workers for the maritime industries, report suggests
A report out today is warning of a potential shortage of workers for the maritime industries.
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A poll carried out by Seafarers UK, shows that only 3% of the region's 16-24 year olds have been given careers advice about maritime jobs.
The poll suggests only 20% have ever considered working at sea or on a boat, despite the industry being worth £11bn to the national economy. It's hoped that more information will inspire youngsters to look for jobs offshore.
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In Tavistock, we've had reports of an incident on Bannawell Street in the one way system
In Somerset, on the M5 we've got reports of slow traffic southbound due to an incident between the Burnham-on-Sea turn off & Bridgwater North
Between Gunnislake and Tavistock the A390 has reopened following the earlier investigation work
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- A man's been charged with making an abusive telephone call to Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw.
- A man arrested in connection with the death of a baby in Newton Abbot has been released on bail.
- A cyclist, 63, dies after Stoke Fleming collision and a man is killed in a crash in Ottery St Mary.
- The jury at the inquest into the death of a 29-year-old man from St Austell who was hit by a train has reached a conclusion of suicide.
- Tom Daley is among three Plymouth divers in Olympic squad.
- A road bridge over the main Penzance to London railway is to be closed for three months from 27 June for urgent safety work.
- Staff at Riverford Farm find a gecko in a box of peppers from Spain.
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- In Somerset, on the M5 we've got reports of slow traffic southbound due to an incident between the Burnham-on-Sea turn off & Bridgwater North
- Between Gunnislake and Tavistock the A390 has reopened following the earlier investigation work
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Headlines for Devon and Cornwall
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Cornwall Wildlife Trust tells public to respect basking sharks
West Briton
A wildlife trust has called on members of the public to treat basking sharks with respect after several sightings of the giants around the Cornish coastline.
£50m Appledore shipyard deal leaves local MP 'massively pleased'
Weather headlines for Devon and Cornwall: Warmer weather on way
David Braine, Weather Forecaster
The coming night will stay dry with some clearer spells at times, perhaps leading to the odd fog patch forming by dawn. Minimum Temperature: 10 Deg C (50 Deg F)
Tomorrow will be mostly dry with lighter winds than today and feeling warmer with sunny spells. Maximum Temperature: 18 Deg C (64 Deg F)
Watch: Video shows devastation of Millbrook Inn as flash-flood sweeps through South Pool
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
The Millbrook Inn was among a number of properties that were flooded in South Pool on Thursday.
Landlord Charlie Baker said on Facebook: "We’ve had an amazing response since our plea for help on Social Media with joiners, furniture makers, electricians and plumbers turning up to help."
The flooding also affected nearby villages including Beeson where firefighters used pumps to clear the water from homes.
EU debate cancelled following Jo Cox killing
Busy Chacewater road bridge to be closed for three months
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
A road bridge over the main Penzance to London railway is to be closed for three months from 27 June for urgent safety work.
Network Rail says the bridge near Chacewater needs replacing and insists a traffic management plan has been agreed with local people.
Ten thousand vehicles use the road every day but Cornwall Council says it's at its quietest during the summer months. Some drivers are angry saying there hasn't been enough information about the plans.
All of Plymouth's speed cameras to be replaced with new high-tech digital models
Plymouth Herald
Speeding drivers in Plymouth will be reported faster – and possibly more often – as the dreaded yellow cameras get an upgrade.
Beach cleaning makes you feel good - official
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
Volunteer beach cleans could have numerous benefits to those involved and the environment, says new research by Plymouth University.
The study examined the well-being and educational value of beach cleans, and their impacts on people's behavioural intentions, and how that compared to other coastal activities such as rock pooling or walking.
All three coastal activities were associated with positive mood and pro-environmental intentions, with beach cleaning and rock pooling particularly linked to higher marine awareness.
Argyle chief executive defends club's transfer progress
James Law
BBC Sport Online
Plymouth Argyle chief executive Martyn Starnes says he is "very happy" with the club's efforts to build a squad capable of promotion next season.
The Pilgrims lost the League Two play-off final last month and have just four senior players signed for 2016-17, with two weeks until the start of pre-season training.
"Derek Adams, being the thorough guy he is, has been going through his targets of players," he told BBC Spotlight. "We've been making offers to a considerable number, relative to the size of squad we're going to have."
David Knight inquest: Jury reach suicide conclusion
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall
An inquest jury has concluded a St Austell man's suicide was contributed to by inadequate risk assessment and support while he was on leave from a Somerset mental health hospital.
On 23 May 2015 David Knight died of multiple injuries after being hit by a train on a viaduct near St Austell.
Suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, at the time he died he was on home leave from a private mental health unit in Weston Super Mare, Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, where he was being treated because there were no acute psychiatric inpatient beds available in Cornwall.
The jury also found his significant cannabis use and repeated failure to engage with Cornwall's mental health services since 2007 contributed to his death.
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More heavy showers on the way this afternoon
Union flag at half mast as mark of respect to killed MP Jo Cox
Wayward Riverford reptile survived ordeal in refrigerated truck
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
A gecko found in a box of peppers from Spain at Riverford Farm survived being carried in a refrigerated lorry.
Temperatures would have been as low as 8C in the truck said Riverford staff who are now seeking a home for the wayward reptile called Pepper, who is more used to Mediterranean climes.
Person who stole war medals urged to 'do the right thing'
BBC Spotlight
A man whose father's war medals were stolen from a train between Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids is appealing for their return.
Keith Ridings, 64, was returning from his father’s funeral on the 11:17 train on Tuesday. PC Gary Archer from Exeter station said: “We don’t believe these medals have any monetary value so will be relatively worthless to the thieves – but their value to the victim is priceless.
“He was understandably distraught to find them missing and so we ask whoever took them to do the right thing and return them to their owner.
“We are reviewing CCTV from the train and working to trace those responsible but if you recognise these medals or know who took them, I urge you to get in touch immediately.”
Amazing pictures show dolphins leaping from water near Ilfracombe
North Devon Journal
A dolphin recently pictured swimming beside a North Devon boat between Lundy and Ilfracombe has been identified as one of more than 60 studied by a UK marine life charity.
Dig hopes medieval building will reveal more secrets
Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online
Archaeologists are hoping to find more details about a medieval building that was once on the site of North Hall Manor in Widecombe-in-the-Moor.
This will be the third season of excavation. The first phase in 2012 targeted the medieval manor site and revealed wall footings, boundary works and pottery.
Andy Crabb, archaeologist at Dartmoor National Park, said: "With a week of digging to look forward too we hope, with our eager local volunteers, we will shed more light on the features we started to unearth last year which include a stone building, evidence for wooden structures, a moat, as well as some intriguing features that appeared on an aerial photograph."
'Potential shortage' of workers for the maritime industries, report suggests
BBC Spotlight
A report out today is warning of a potential shortage of workers for the maritime industries.
A poll carried out by Seafarers UK, shows that only 3% of the region's 16-24 year olds have been given careers advice about maritime jobs.
The poll suggests only 20% have ever considered working at sea or on a boat, despite the industry being worth £11bn to the national economy. It's hoped that more information will inspire youngsters to look for jobs offshore.
Latest travel across Devon and Cornwall
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