BBC Local Live: Devon & Cornwall on Friday 27 May 2016

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Updates on Friday 27 May 2016
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A30 crash: Westbound carriageway reopens, but Eastbound carriageway remains closedpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
Chris Ellis
BBC News Online
The A30 Westbound carriageway has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash near Bodmin.
The incident, on the eastbound carriageway, involved four vehicles with people being taken to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital for treatment.
A police spokesman said the Eastbound carriageway remained closed.
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Are older people more at risk of investment fraud?published at 13:15 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
On today's phone-in we'll be hearing about a new study which shows there is an increased risk of retired people being scammed by investment fraudsters.
It's been suggested persistent low interest rates are making people over 55 years old more susceptible as they wonder where best to invest their savings.
Get involved by calling 01872 222222, plus - we're counting down to Cornwall's County Championship final against Cheshire at Twickenham!
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A30 crash: Drivers travelling to Cornwall told to use A38published at 13:07 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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Two people injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the A30 have been taken to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital.
The crash between four vehicles - including a lorry and a van - happened at 10:30 this morning.
Panel debates police and crime commissioner expenses investigationpublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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Sunshine and showers for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekendpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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'Very serious' A30 crash: Motorists told to avoid the areapublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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Councillor 'not sad' about damage to controversial Merlin carvingpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
Rachael Thorn
BBC News Online
Cornwall councillor Bert Biscoe has said he is "not sad" about the damage to the Merlin carving at Tintagel Castle, which caused a row over the "Disneyfication" of the site.
Image source, Peter Glaser
English Heritage says it does not know if the damage is deliberate, but Mr Biscoe said he would not "be surprised" if it was. "People are extremely angry about the way English Heritage has marched in and done all of this", he added.
Alex Page, from English Heritage, said "the carving has been immensely popular with the public since we unveiled it" and the organisation would be "disappointed" if it was a case of vandalism.
Serious A30 crash: Traffic slow moving leading up to closurepublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
BBC Travel
The A30 at Bodmin is closed in both directions between the Callywith turning (A38, Launceston Road) and Carminow Cross, due to a multi-vehicle crash.
Two people have been taken to hospital after a four-vehicle crash.
Emergency services are at the scene. Traffic is slow moving through Bodmin as well as on the A30 leading up to the closure..
Which Argyle fan is travelling the furthest?published at 12:33 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
Andy Birkett
BBC Spotlight
Many Plymouth Argyle fans are preparing to make long journeys to watch their team tackle AFC Wimbledon in the League Two play-off final at Wembley on Monday.
But one man will probably claim the honour of making the longest trip.
Image source, Andy Soper
Andy Soper lives in New Zealand, but couldn't pass up the chance to be among more than 30,000 supporters travelling from as far afield as the US, Hong Kong and South Korea.
Public warned to expect delays after the closure of the A30published at 12:26 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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The collision at Bodmin involved four vehicles. Air and land ambulances have taken two people to hospital.
A30 expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon after four-vehicle crashpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
BBC Travel
The A30 is expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon, the BBC understands.
The crash between four vehicles happened on the eastbound side of the A30 near Margate Woods, Bodmin.
The A30 in both directions has been closed between the A391 Truro Road (Innis Downs Junction) and A38 Launceston Road (Callywith).
A30 crash: Injured taken to Derriford Hospital as carriageways closed for foreseeable futurepublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
Chris Ellis
BBC News Online
Two people injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the A30 have been taken to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital.
The crash between four vehicles - including a lorry and a van - happened at 10:30 this morning.
The South Western Ambulance Service said one person had been flown by air ambulance and another had been taken by land ambulance.
Police said both carriageways at the Bodmin junction were closed and would be for the foreseeable future.
Excitement builds with just one day to go until BBC Radio 1's Big Weekendpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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A30 closed in both directions with traffic very busy in Bodminpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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A30 closed after three people trapped in vehiclespublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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Chris Ellis
BBC News Online
Three people are trapped in vehicles following a four vehicle crash on the A30.
Both carriageways are closed at the Bodmin junction.
Police said four vehicles including an overturned lorry and a van were involved.
The road is expected to be closed for a considerable amount of time with the ambulance service, two air ambulances, police and fire service at the scene.
Black and gold all the way as Cornwall head to Twickenhampublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
Matt Pengelly
BBC Radio Cornwall
Ahead of Cornwall's battle with Cheshire to keep their grip on the rugby's County Championship title, Trelawny's Army appear to have a new member.
Alfa the greyhound is among those showing his support. If you're wearing black and gold, why not send us your pictures?
Positive feedback for Devon man who is offering people free parkingpublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
Claire Hawke
BBC Local Live
A businessman has been congratulated for taking over a village car park and making it free to use.
The Seafield car park in Westward Ho!, Devon, previously cost £3 per day, but Rob Braddick said: "It is nice to give something back the community."
Image source, Robert Braddick
Villagers responded with delight to the news on social media:
Lizzie Warrener described it as "a marvellous gesture", while Roger Pullen said he was "a fine example in the community". Robin Jones called it was "a lovely story" and Womblesub described him as a "credit to his country." One graduate even said she could talk about the subject in a business studies lesson.
Local police crime panel meet to debate police and crime commissioner expenses investigationpublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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Allegations of undeclared general election expenses by Devon and Cornwall’s new police and crime commissioner are about to be discussed by the panel that oversees her work.
Alison Hernandez denies any wrongdoing, but Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians say they’re concerned the investigation into the claims will overshadow her work.
This extraordinary meeting of the police and crime panel was called after four members demanded it.
A30 closed in both directions after accident involving lorry and three carspublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
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GP surgery at risk of closure after damning reportpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 27 May 2016
West Briton
A Redruth GP surgery faces the threat of closure, external after being put into special measures.