Rachael Thorn
BBC News Online

The NHS "failed" to properly investigate the health service blunders that led to the death of a boy from sepsis, a report has found.

Image source, Scott Morrish

Three-year-old Sam Morrish, from Devon, died from the treatable blood poisoning condition, external in 2010 because four health service organisations made mistakes, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) previously found.

The PHSO found the local NHS processes "were not fit for purpose" and excluded the family and junior staff. The health watchdog has called for a national accredited training programme for people carrying out NHS investigations.

Plymouth Herald

People being warned to be on their guard for seagulls driven mad by huge swarms of flying ants triggered by the heatwave, external.

Andrew Segal
Local Live

The biggest hospital in Devon and Cornwall, Derriford in Plymouth, is changing its visiting times, managers say, external.

All adult inpatient wards were to open from 07:30-22:00 - with the exception of critical care and maternity - from August as part of its #letsbeopen campaign.

Matron Judy Frame said: "We hope, by opening our wards up for longer to families, loved ones and carers, it will enable them to be more involved in their relatives’ care and planning for their discharge home or to onward care."

BBC Politics

A Devon MP dismissed claims that nuclear weapons are not needed in the face of modern threats such as terrorism.

A parliamentary debate saw the House of Commons back the renewal of the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system.

Image source, PA

During the debate, Torbay Conservative Kevin Foster said: "The idea that nuclear weapons wouldn't deter Daesh [another name for so-called Islamic State], that's in the same way that a battle tank wouldn't deal with a cyber threat, in the same way that an infantryman isn't going to shoot down a jet aircraft at high altitude.

"The reality is looking at the whole spread of threats we have, and could face in the future, and looking at what we put to them."

The vote approved the replacement of the four current submarines at an estimated cost of £31bn.

Holly Green
BBC Weather

If you're planning a trip to the coast or seaside, here are the next high water times around Devon and Cornwall.

We'll have the latest forecast on BBC Spotlight at 13:30.

Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall

A controversial oyster farm on the Helford is to close, with the Duchy of Cornwall set to recover the use of its premises.

After more than 10 years, the Duchy of Cornwall Oyster Farm Company, operated by the Wright Brothers, will stop its operations on the farm at Port Navas next April. 

The Duchy said it was a joint decision which would provide an opportunity to consider how the oysterage is used in the future. The Wright Brothers said they were very proud of what they had achieved.

The farm had been controversial due to concerns non-native species from it were spreading into a nearby conservation zone.

Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter University is challenging a court ruling, external that it must pay damages for a retired electrician's asbestosis.

Rachael Thorn
BBC News Online

A woman's body has been found in a ditch after a suspected hit-and-run.

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Police were alerted by a member of the public shortly before 04:45 BST today after the body of the 45-year-old local woman was discovered on Trewiston Lane, St Minver near Wadebridge.

The road has been closed and officers are carrying out a forensic examination of the scene. The woman's next of kin has been informed.

Andrew Segal
Local Live

An area of outstanding natural beauty in Cornwall is being bought by the National Trust. 

Trevose Head, near Padstow, is one of Cornwall's most prominent headlands and part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Image source, PA

It covers 221.5 acres and the trust said its ownership would mean that the area would be protected and have its habitat and wildlife areas maintained. Footpaths, fencing and signage would also benefit from the new ownership, it added.

The area, which had been in the same family's hands since about 1900, was put on the market in March and was expected to be sold for up to £4m.

BBC Spotlight

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are continuing their three-day tour of the South West today.

After opening the refurbished Jubilee Pool yesterday and visiting a local produce market in Penzance yesterday, it's on to Port Isaac for Prince Charles today and the Taste of the West Food Festival in Exeter for the Duchess.

One of the aims of the visit is to highlight the region's food and drink excellence, and its stage and screen talent.

North Devon Journal

A four-year-old boy has had a lucky escape after he was attacked by a flock of seagulls, external in Ilfracombe.

BBC News UK

MPs have backed the renewal of the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system by 472 votes to 117.

The vote approves the replacement of the four current submarines at an estimated cost of £31bn.

The Labour Party was split over the issue, with 140 of its 230 MPs backing the motion - going against leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Contracts for refitting and refuelling the submarines brings in about £350m to Plymouth's Devonport Dockyard and supports about 2,000 jobs in the area.

BBC Travel

• In Devon, traffic lights aren't working in all directions on a junction in Plymouth, between Shaptors Road, Clovelly Road and South Milton Street 
• In Cornwall, there are reports of an accident on the A390 in St Austell, on Holmbush Road, near the Mount Charles roundabout
• The Mevagissey-Fowey ferry won't be running today due to easterly winds

Andrew Segal
Local Live

A man involved in a three-vehicle collision in Torquay on Monday has died, police have confirmed, external.

Emergency services were called to Market Street at about 12:30. The street was closed at Pembrook Road and Victoria Road to allow a forensic investigation of the scene to take place.

The man, in his late 60s, was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. One other man was taken to hospital by ambulance. His injuries were not thought life-threatening or life-changing. Officers have appealed for witnesses.

BBC Spotlight

Fishermen in Looe say a ban on selling surplus fish, caught in angling trips with holidaymakers, is another nail in the coffin for the industry.

The boats currently sell such catches through the fish market as a sustainable source of hook-and-line local fish.

Owners said they had been contacted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and told, in future, they'd be made to dump the catch or give it away.

The MMO said "when operating under a recreational charter" a licensed fishing vessel "must operate wholly for the purpose of conveying persons for the purpose of fishing for pleasure".

Holly Green
BBC Weather

It'll be another very warm or hot and sunny day, although some patchy cloud will spread from the west during the afternoon and may trigger a light shower in the far west.

Winds will be mainly from the east or southeast and light or moderate in strength. Maximum temperature: 31C (88F).

Andrew Segal
Local Live

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