Chris Ellis
BBC News Online

A Penzance man has left £100,000 in his will to support research into brain tumours at Plymouth University. 

Image source, Plymouth University

Richard Somerville, who worked as a health statistician, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in 2013, and died 18 months later at the age of 69.  

BBC Radio Cornwall

The organisers of the Fowey Royal Regatta have announced they will no longer be able to host the Red Arrows because of changes to air show safety arrangements.

The event was a jewel in the crown of Cornwall's tourism calendar, with thousands of people flocking to the event every year.

On its Facebook page, external, the regatta team say: "After over 30 years of flying at Fowey, last years military aviation authority audit raised concerns over the width of the safety corridor below the display being performed over the river. Our only means of achieving the safety standard is to move the display out over the sea which simply won't be the same." 

Chris Ellis
BBC News Online

The Royal Navy’s HMS Bulwark has returned to service after maintenance work and amphibious training in Cornwall.

It included the first landing onto the ship by the Royal Marines’ new advanced Merlin helicopter and Marines landing on south Cornwall beaches.

Image source, Royal Navy

Based in Devonport, HMS Bulwark is one of the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault command and control ships.

Torquay Herald Express

People power has won after a storm of objections to plans for almost 100 beach huts, external and six kiosks on Paignton beach.

BBC Travel

- In Ugborough we've got reports of an incident on Fore Street near The Square.

- There is also an accident in Axminster on Lyme Street near South Street.

- In Liskeard, Station Road is partially blocked, busy but moving due to an incident near Manley Road.

Andrew Segal
Local Live

Today's main image on our BBC Local Live page for Devon and Cornwall is a quick a shot of the River Truro near Malpas during a hazy day.

Image source, Andrew Segal

If you have any pictures that you would like to share with us, then feel free to email them to us.

Chris Ellis
BBC News Online

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a 97-year-old man was burgled in his own home, external after two men offered to carry out gardening work at his property.

Det Con Matthew Burnell said it was a "pretty despicable incident" after the men stole a jacket and a wallet containing £80 from his home on Gribble Mead, Colyton on 7 March.

People are being warned about the dangers of bogus callers and rogue traders who often prey on the elderly and vulnerable.

BBC Spotlight

A Devon council has promised to speak to everyone involved before deciding whether to extend a nudist area at Budleigh Salterton.

The bid was made after complaints tidal erosion had washed away pebbles and made the beach uncomfortable to sit on. Budleigh Town Council gave the idea the thumbs down, but a final decision rests with East Devon District Council. 

Cornish Guardian

Police have warned women living in the St Austell and clay country area to be alert after a driver holding a handful of condoms, external tried to coax a woman into his car.

Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live

- Businesses in Devon and Cornwall are hoping the Chancellor won't use today's budget to raise fuel duty 

- It's been revealed that 30 public footpaths in Cornwall have been closed for more than six months because they're dangerous or impassable 

- A tourism conference will be told today that the holiday sector needs to attract more international visitors  

Brent Pilnick, BBC Sport

Torquay United are in 'advanced' talks about a possible takeover, according to chairman David Phillips.

Last summer the club was taken over by a consortium of local businessmen led by Phillips after millionaire owner Thea Bristow left Plainmoor.

"We're talking to people and it's at a reasonably advanced stage, and that's all I can say. I cannot go in public and say who they are, or what they're doing, I just cannot do that," Phillips said.

Jenny Kumah, Devon Political Reporter

We're expecting more details today about the timetable to convert all state schools into academies, taking them out of council control.

Further welfare cuts might be announced - that's on top of the £1bn cut to support for disabled people which has already been revealed. Public servants are warning that there are no more easy choices to be made - so we may have to get used to doing more for ourselves.

Image source, Reuters

The big speculation is whether the chancellor will raise fuel duty as it's been frozen for the past six years. George Osborne will deliver his Budget at 12:30.

BBC Travel

- There is slow traffic on the A376 in Clyst St Mary near the A3052 junction.

- We've got reports of delays on the A376 Exmouth Road northbound in Exton around the Station Road junction.

- On the A3064 St Budeaux Bypass in Plymouth, it's busy but moving outbound from Camel's Head Junction to the A38 The Parkway junction.

Bee Tucker
BBC Weather

It'll be rather cloudy this morning and we may see a few spells of light drizzle, especially over Exmoor and Dartmoor.

As we go through the day, the cloud will break and it should feel pleasant in the sunshine. Maximum temperature: 11 Deg C (52 Deg F).

BBC Spotlight

Thirty public rights of way in Cornwall have been closed for more than six months because they're too dangerous or impassable.

The wet winter has taken it's toll on the network which stretches more than 2,700 miles.  

User groups are concerned budget cuts are also having an impact on repairs. But Cornwall Council says it's working with landowners and volunteers to keep routes open.

Chris Ellis
BBC News Online

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