Live updates for Devon and Cornwall have finished for the day, but we'll be back at 08:00 on Thursday with the latest updates.

BBC Radio Devon

The Quality Hotel has been described as an eyesore on Plymouth's seafront for years, blighted by vandalism and arson attacks. 

Now city council plans to sort it out are moving forward - demolition contractors Gilpin have been appointed and have started work on knocking down the building.

Hoardings will be the first change that people will see as the contractors begin the task of securing the site.

Exeter Express & Echo

An Exeter man who violently slapped a five year-old boy, external has been given a suspended prison sentence.

David George
BBC Spotlight

Coastguards are warning yachtsmen to take proper care after it was revealed two American yachtsmen towed in by the St Ives lifeboat yesterday, have been rescued seven times since their voyage began. 

The pair set off from Norway last July and have run aground, suffered a damaged propellor shaft, failed batteries and further mechanical problems. 

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency said: "The crew were right to call us when they got into trouble... However, it is the responsibility of the crew to undertake the necessary repairs to safely prepare them for the next stage of their journey."

David Braine, Weather Forecaster

Clear skies and light winds will allow a patchy frost to form early this evening, however, cloud will move in from the west later, keeping temperatures above freezing and bringing one or two spots of rain. Minimum Temperature: 0 Deg C (32 Deg F).

A rather grey day on Thursday as cloud continues to build in from the west bringing milder air into the area as well as one or two spots of rain. It will become breezy, especially near coasts. Maximum Temperature: 10 Deg C (50 Deg F).

Matt Pengelly
Local Live

Work is underway to fix the broken chain that has reduced the Torpoint ferry to a two-ferry service since last week, causing delays to travellers.

Image source, Google

The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee Facebook page, external reads: "First part of the job is to pull on board a good few tons of chain until we get to the damaged link. Slow and laborious process utilising a combination of ferry power, tractor power and muscle power in stages to bring it in safely without twisting or causing further problems."

Amy Gladwell, BBC News Online

Two care home managers have been found not guilty of neglecting residents by failing to act on allegations of abuse. 

Truro Crown Court heard there was no evidence that Robert Rogers, 44, and Anna Dalziel, 36, deliberately chose not to tell authorities about the claims at the Ponsandane home in Penzance. 

A carer, Emma Morse was cleared of one charge of abusing elderly residents, but the judge discharged the jury from returning verdicts on five other abuse charges she faced, after what he called a "serious complication". All three defendants had denied the charges.

Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live

- Concerns have been raised about the competency of two American sailors off St Ives who have been rescued seven times in seven months 

- Six thousand Exeter City fans who have travelled to Liverpool for the FA Cup replay tonight are still hopeful of defeating the Premier League side 

- Two care home managers from Cornwall have been found not guilty of neglecting residents by failing to act on allegations of abuse 

- Exeter University students have called for better checks on exams after one had to be halted because of problems with papers  

Brent Pilnick, BBC Sport

Launceston head coach Jimmy Tucker has told his players to 'man up' and end the team's wait for a first win of the National Two South campaign.

Image source, Dan Barbary/Redruth RFC

The Cornish All Blacks have lost 15 of their 16 games so far and are 22 points adrift at the bottom of the table.

"There's a culture in the changing room that is lazy and not as committed as it should be. There are too many players sat back waiting for something to happen," he said.

BBC Radio Devon

Controversial plans to redevelop the bus station site in Exeter will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting of the city council tonight. 

The multimillion pound proposals include shops, restaurants and cafes and the developers say it's a fantastic opportunity for Exeter. 

A group of local organisations have been fighting the plans which they say are a mess and will cost taxpayers millions.  

Chris Ellis
BBC News Online

The Duchy of Cornwall is fighting a court ruling that would force it to open up  to increased public scrutiny.

Image source, PA

The Prince of Wales derives his income from the Duchy of Cornwall as heir to the throne -  the estate comprising of 53,628 hectares of land in 23 counties.

Lawyers for the Duchy are appealing against a 2011 decision that it is a 'public authority' and must hand over environmental data from a controversial oyster farm it owns at Port Navas in Cornwall.

Excitement is building ahead of the Liverpool v Exeter City FA Cup replay at Anfield. BBC Radio Devon will have full coverage from 20:00.

Cornish Guardian

A lorry crashed into a service station near Bodmin this afternoon, external. Contrary to earlier reports, the station, rather than the lorry, lost its roof in the collision.

BBC Travel

- In Plymouth Mutley Plain is partly blocked near Belgrave Road, due to an accident near the supermarket.

- On the A3075 the road is just passable between Penhallow and Perranzabuloe after a multi-vehicle accident. 

- In Clawton there are also reports of an accident on the A388 near Claw Park.

- On the A30 there has been an accident near Meldon.

Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall

As a Cornwall MP campaigns to reinstate the Cornish language as a GCSE exam, here are some basic phrases to start you off:

Dydh da - Hello. 

Kernow a'gas Dynnergh - Welcome to Cornwall. 

Ha sos - 'Right mate. 

Myttin da - Good morning. 

Fatla genes? - How are you?

Pur dha, meur ras - Very well, thanks. 

Splann! - Brilliant!

Western Morning News

Farmers say hordes of townie ‘snow tourists’, external have left a trail of devastation on Dartmoor.

BBC Radio Devon will be bringing you all the build-up to tonight's FA Cup replay between Liverpool and Exeter City as well as full match commentary from 20:00.

Plymouth Herald

A man who drowned after becoming trapped in Sutton Harbour, external told rescuers he was "so cold" and used the word "dad" before disappearing under the water, an inquest has heard.

Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online

Exeter University students have called for better checks on exams after disruption to exams on biology, politics and international relations.

Nicola Foster, a first-year biosciences student, said invigilators warned students about incorrect answers on multiple choice questions half way through her exam. 

The university said problems were dealt with "swiftly and responsibly to minimise the impact on students".

BBC Radio Cornwall

Cornwall Council has confirmed a member of staff at Foxhole Primary School has resigned after a school contractor was arrested by the police.

The matter has been referred by the school near St Austell to the relevant statutory agencies "in order to ensure the safety and well-being of children".

In a statement, the school said: "As this matter is currently being investigated by the police we are unable to make any further comments at this time."