Updates on Friday 5 February
Brent Pilnick, BBC Sport
Torquay United boss Kevin Nicholson says his new-look squad must gel quickly if they are to avoid relegation from the National League.
The Gulls are 10 points from safety and have brought in six new players since the start of the month.
"They've got to gel quick, that's the only slight concern when you get new players in," Nicholson told BBC Radio Devon.
New research, external from the University of Exeter has found that the spread of a deadly virus among honeybees is caused by humans.
The deformed wing virus - found widely in Europe - is a serious threat to hives worldwide and the findings suggest the international movement of bees is accelerating its spread.
Bill Buckley
BBC Radio Devon
As David Cameron's fight for a better European Union deal continues - Devon's Tory MP's are starting to reveal whether they'll vote to stay in or come out.
Torridge and West Devon MP Geoffrey Cox said the case for leaving was "overwhelming", while fellow Conservative MP for North Devon, Peter Heaton-Jones, said the UK should remain in the EU.
Polls suggest our views on the EU are changing - but let me know what you think by calling today's phone-in on 0345 3011034.
Lynne French, BBC News Online
About 4,000 people have completed a survey about parking in Cornwall in just two weeks.
The council survey , externalincludes the views of people in Bude, Falmouth and Penryn, Newquay, Penzance and Newlyn, St Ives, Truro and Wadebridge.
"The response to the survey so far indicates great interest and a desire to try and find solutions to problems," the council's transport member Bert Biscoe said.
Miles Davis
BBC News Online
A man 'obsessed with fire and explosives' who set off petrol bombs in disused mineshafts has been given a two year suspended sentence.
Truro Crown Court heard how Stefan Bray, 22, built a 'petrol bomb factory' at his home in Albany Road, Redruth.
Bray previously pleaded guilty to having an article with intent to damage or destroy property. Judge Simon Carr said he believed Bray's activities with bombs were 'experimentation'.
BBC Travel
-In Newquay, Rialton Road is partially blocked near due to an accident.
-In Exmouth, Bradham Lane is closed due to a burst water main. Diversions are in place.
An investigation is underway after a woman was struck by a train at a level crossing in west Cornwall.
Image source, GoogleEmergency crews were sent to Gwinear Road level crossing in Hayle just before 10am this morning, British Transport Police said.
The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious head and leg injuries. All train services between Penzance and Truro were suspended for about two hours.
Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live
- A woman has suffered serious head and leg injuries after being struck by a train at Gwinear Road level crossing in Hayle.
- With the problem of hospital bedblocking making national headlines, it's revealed an average of 70 beds a day the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust are blocked by patients who are medically fit to be released.
- A proposal by a Cornish MP that could allow town and parish councils to set local speed limits has been branded 'potentially confusing' by The Alliance of British Drivers.
- The Cornish Pirates target more success at Leeds Carnegie.
- Pats on the back for Exeter City forward David Wheeler from boss Paul Tisdale.
Victoria Gould
BBC Radio Cornwall
A woman's been taken to hospital after being hit by a train on a level crossing near Hayle.
Image source, GoogleBritish Transport Police said emergency services were called to Gwinear near Hayle just before 10:00 this morning.
The woman, believed to be in her 60's, was flown to hospital by air ambulance with serious head and leg injuries. Officers say an investigation is underway. The railway line has now reopened.
Jenny Walrond, Health Correspondent
BBC Spotlight
South west ambulance staff are wasting an average of 50 hours every day between them, waiting to hand patients over at accident and emergency departments.
Director of operations at South Western Ambulance Service, external Neil Le Chevalier said: "It’s hugely frustrating for us and equally for the crews and also the patient experience in the hospitals."
SWAS has worked with commissioners to create an improvement plan, in which Derriford and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals have been asked to reduce delays by 25%.
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Donna Birrell
BBC Radio Cornwall
Have you ever had problems getting in or getting out of hospital?
The South Western Ambulance Service has told the BBC its crews are wasting 50 hours a day by waiting to hand over patients at accident and emergency departments.
Meanwhile it's emerged nearly one in 10 hospital beds are occupied by somebody who's medically fit to be released. Has this affected your treatment? Let me know on today's phone-in by calling me on 01872 222222.
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Neil Gallacher, Business & Industry Correspondent
BBC Spotlight
It's emerged that Plymouth University paid its former Vice Chancellor, Wendy Purcell, compensation of more than £100,000 after she switched roles during severe turmoil at top of the institution.
Professor Purcell took on the newly-created role of University President when she gave up day-to-day control there after a long boardroom battle in 2014.
Her salary stayed the same, but the latest university accounts reveal that she was awarded £125,000 for "loss of office". The University is refusing to comment.
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Sian Davies
BBC News Online
An Archers fan has "accidentally" raised more than £19,000 after setting up a donation page under the name of one of the radio soap's characters.
Image source, Paul TruemanPaul Trueman, 41, from Georgeham, Devon, was inspired by character Helen Titchener who is suffering abuse at the hands of her husband, Rob.
The The Helen Titchener (nee Archer) Rescue Fund , externalhas raised more than £19,000.
The Department for Education has approved plans by Truro and Penwith College to open a free school in Cornwall.
Callywith College will be built in Bodmin to teach 16 to 19-year-olds.
The plans have been previously criticised by other schools in north and east Cornwall who believe it may force the closure of existing sixth forms.
Brent Pilnick, BBC Sport
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale says he has been impressed by the development of forward David Wheeler.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 25-year-old signed a new contract last month, despite speculation linking him with a move away from the club during the January transfer window.
"A year ago he was in and out of the side, and in the last six months he's turned himself into a week-by-week starting 11 player. It shows his development so far and we hope it continues," Tisdale told BBC Sport.
Miles Davis
BBC News Online
Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner will ask for an increase of nearly 2% on council tax bills today, to protect policing services.
It would mean a rise of £3.37 a year for a Band D Property. Mr Hogg will put his request to the Crime Panel later this morning.
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