The Cornishman

The Liberal Democrats gained two more Cornwall Council seats in by-election victories, external last night.

BBC Sport

Devon's Jo Pavey will become the first British track athlete to compete in a fifth Olympic Games after being selected to represent Team GB in Rio.

Speaking with BBC Radio 5 live's Phil Williams, she reflects on her "race against time" to qualify for Rio, and how it will feel to become the oldest woman to run for Britain at the Games.

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"I never believed I would still be competing at this age. My team-mates have started calling me 'Granny'," Pavey says. "It seems quite surreal. But I enjoy the old banter - it's a bit of fun really, being in races with people half my age."

A very shiny yet well camouflaged green beetle was spotted by Marta Brebner on the coast path at Maenporth near Falmouth.

BBC Radio Devon

Investigations are continuing into how to fix a pothole caused by a collapsed drain that led to the closure of a North Devon road for more than six months.

A stretch of the B3227 between Atherington and Umberleigh has had temporary traffic lights in place since the storms in January.

Local Jo Ferguson said the temporary traffic lights have become part of the furniture.

Devon County Council said: "The temporary lights are in place for the safety of the public and it's putting together a scheme to carry out the necessary repairs."

Cornish Guardian

Archaeologists are about to start a fresh quest to dig at Tintagel for clues, external about King Arthur.

BBC Weather

It will be a cloudier day compared to yesterday, although it should stay dry.

However, some brighter spells may well develop towards the east through the afternoon, and it will feel muggy later on.  

BBC Spotlight

The Royal Devon and Exeter hospital is encouraging some patients with kidney failure to train to carry out their own dialysis at home.

Having to go for treatment several times a week can make it impossible for patients to work and be difficult to maintain family life.

Doctors say those who are suitable for home dialysis often find they are much healthier:

Torquay Herald Express

Rowcroft Hospice is in crisis today after announcing a drastic scaling back of services due to a shock £1million funding shortfall, external.

BBC Travel

• In Exmouth on Summer Lane between Exeter Road and Hulham Road there is an an injured deer in the road - approach with care
• In Combe Martin on the A399 there is slow traffic due to an incident, near Mill Lane 
• In Newquay, on Henver Road, there is traffic congestion

BBC Spotlight

Talks are being held this morning to discuss the impact the EU referendum could have on the Cornish economy. 

Concerns have been raised about funding since the Brexit vote. Now Cornwall Council, the Bishop of Truro, business leaders and MPs are holding a summit in Truro.

They're discussing the economic risks and divisions within communities following the result.

Claire Jones
BBC News Online

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