Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Live updates for Devon and Cornwall have finished for the day, but we'll be back at 08:00 on Friday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
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More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Friday
Updates on Thursday 16 June 2016
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Devon and Cornwall MPs horrified at killing of MP Jo Coxpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlineLocal MPs have tweeted their shock at the killing of Labour MP Jo Cox who has died after being shot and stabbed during an attack in her constituency.
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End of twitter post 4Watch: Brixham Express ferry passengers cost £170 eachpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlineMedia caption, Each passenger on a "green" commuter ferry service cost taxpayers more than £170 in subsidies, it emerges.
Bridge marks latest phase of cross-country trailpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlineA 25m (82ft) bridge will be built over a main road for the next phase of a cycle, walking and horse-riding trail in Devon.
Image source, Derek HarperThe bridge will replace the former railway crossing over the A382 at Steward Wood and work starts next week on that, along with another 600m (1,970ft) of trail.
The Wray Valley Trail , externallinks Moretonhampstead to Bovey Tracey and follows the old Newton Abbot to Moretonhampstead railway line with the aim of eventually linking Dartmoor to the sea via other trails to Torbay and Teignmouth.
NHS 111 service must improve says Department of Health after damning report by inspectorspublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlineHealth chiefs say they expect NHS 111 to improve after a damning report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found patients requiring emergency care in the South West were left waiting for long periods.
A Department of Health spokesperson said: "Anything that risks patient safety is unacceptable. Both patients and staff deserve better, so we expect the trust to make immediate progress.
"NHS Improvement is already providing intensive support to the trust to dramatically turn around its 111 service. To ensure patients get a more effective response from 111, clinicians across the country are increasingly able to access patients' medical records, and we will be setting out further changes in due course."
Police investigate how eight-month-old Newton Abbot baby diedpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Forensic experts will carry out tests today to determine what caused the death, external of an eight-month-old baby in Newton Abbot.
A379 closed: Cyclist in hospital after crashpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
The A379 at Blackpool Hill in Stoke Fleming is closed after a crash between a cyclist and a car.
There's slow traffic in both directions near Blackpool Sands, and the man, who is in a critical condition, is being treated in hospital.
Weather for Devon and Cornwall: Showers easing tonightpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
David Braine, Weather ForecasterAny showers will ease this evening, although the odd one may persist through the night.
Otherwise it'll be mainly dry with some clear spells and local mist or fog patches, especially across higher ground and moorland. Minimum temperature: 12 Deg C (54 Deg F).
Friday will be another day of sunny spells and scattered heavy, some locally thundery.
The slow-moving showers could even cause some surface water flooding in places. Maximum temperature: 18 Deg C (65 Deg F).
England 'awesome' says boy allowed to watch first half at schoolpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Claire Hawke
BBC Local LiveEight-year-old Jack Gregory from Perranporth was allowed to watch the England v Wales first half at school.
After joining his family in the pub for the second half, Jack told me the game was "awesome" with a "fantastic second goal" from Daniel Sturridge.
Hundreds of shoppers welcome new storepublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Hundreds of eager shoppers turned out this morning to celebrate the opening of Truro's brand new Waitrose store, external, and the adjoining Great Cornish Food Store.
Traffic update for Devon and Cornwall: A379 closedpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
BBC Travel- Near Stoke Fleming the A379 Blackpool Hill is closed near Blackpool Sands due to an incident involving a car and a cyclist
- Through Halsetown we've had reports of an accident on the B3311 near the Halsetown Inn
- In Truro we've had reports of an accident on the A390 Tresawls Road near Treliske Roundabout
- On the A30 between Temple and Millpool there are narrow lanes and a speed restriction of 40 mph due to roadworks, slow eastbound
Police: Alcohol-related violence 'will not be tolerated'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Claire Hawke
BBC Local LiveA total of 43 people in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset have been ordered to surrender their passport until the Euro 2016 competition is over.
Officers are on standby at all local ports to prevent anybody with a football banning order from travelling.
Meanwhile, football fans are being warned to drink responsibly. Supt Ian Drummond-Smith said: "We want to remind people that alcohol is not an excuse and we will be taking a robust stance in dealing with any perpetrators of violent crime and domestic abuse."
Plymouth sign winger Donaldsonpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
BBC Sport
Image source, Rex FeaturesLeague Two side Plymouth Argyle sign winger Ryan Donaldson following his release by Cambridge United.
Plymouth sign winger Donaldson
League Two side Plymouth Argyle sign winger Ryan Donaldson following his release by Cambridge United.
Read MoreFlooding blocks A379 and causes queuing trafficpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
The A379 is blocked because of flooding between Kiln Lane Stokenham and Fairfield Way Chillington.
Traffic is queuing in both directions between the Kiln Lane junction and the Fairfield Way junction and motorists are being warned to approach with care.
Schoolchildren visit new Tate Modern extensionpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlineThirteen school students from Helston have made a marathon overnight pilgrimage to London in the name of art.
The group joined a total of 3,000 others from around the country to celebrate the new extension at the Tate Modern before it opens to the public., external
The gallery is one of the UK's top three tourist attractions and has been visited by a total of 40m people but today has been a bit different with the school parties getting exclusive access.
Cyclist critical after collision with car at Blackpool Hillpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlineA cyclist is in a critical condition after a collision with a car in south Devon.
Image source, GoogleThe man is being treated in hospital after the crash at Blackpool Hill, Stoke Fleming at 11:50.
The woman driving the car was uninjured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Don't forget your brollypublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
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End of twitter postAfful and Adelsbury agree Truro dealspublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportNational League South side Truro City have agreed contracts with Les Afful and Ben Adelsbury for the 2016-17 season.
Image source, Truro City FCFormer Exeter City player Afful scored once for Truro last season as they made the National League South play-offs.
Adelsbury, 25, rejoined Truro last February from Bath City, having previously played for the club during boss Lee Hodges' first spell in charge.
Afful and Adelsbury agree Truro deals
National League South side Truro City agree contracts with Les Afful and Ben Adelsbury for the 2016-17 season.
Read MoreMan wanted in connection with Torbay teenage headbutt investigationpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jonathan Morris, BBC News OnlinePolice investigating an attack on a teenager in Torquay want to speak to this man.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall PoliceThe 18-year-old victim from Newton Abbot was headbutted on a night out with friends in what police believe was an unprovoked attack.
The victim suffered facial injuries as a result of the attack in Park Lane at 22:00 on 3 April.
Last minute win for Englandpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
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