Andrew Segal
Local Live

Guin Batten and Molly Brown popped into BBC Radio Cornwall to talk about being part of the first ever all-female crew to finish rowing the Atlantic from west to east.

They were two of five crew on board the Rannoch Women's Challenge boat, external, Liberty, which arrived in Falmouth this morning. They left New York for the 3,000-mile trek on 7 June.  

They'd only been on shore a few hours by the time they got to the studios, but the moment was obviously prepared for as they sported gilets proclaiming: "I conquered the Atlantic".

Exeter Express & Echo

Police were called to a bizarre protest outside a salon, external launched by a woman who was unhappy with her haircut.

Lynne French, BBC News Online

A neighbourhood policing newsletter claiming children could be "vulnerable to exploitation" by fairground workers has been withdrawn.

The letter, sent to Plympton residents by Devon and Cornwall Police, external, said perpetrators could come into contact with young females at fairs. 

Funfair operator Anderton and Rowland said people's safety was its number one concern, adding that it was "incredibly unfair" for police to single out funfairs without any evidence or prosecutions. 

In a statement, police said fun fairs and other large social gatherings of young people had "historically led to some intelligence suggesting those attending may be at risk of exploitation".

BBC Weather

Any residual patchy drizzle and low cloud from this morning will generally clear to leave a largely dry, but rather cloudy afternoon. However, the cloud may break on high ground to give some occasional sunny spells. Maximum temperature: 21 Deg C (70 Deg F) 

BBC Travel

• In Devon, there are reports of an incident in Exeter on Clyst Road, near Old Rydon Lane 
• In Bere Alston, The Down is blocked due to an incident between Woolacombe Road and Pentillie Road 
• Station Road in Broadclyst is blocked near Sandy Lane due to an incident 
• There are reports of an incident on Halcyon Road in Newton Abbot, near Abbotsbury Road 
• In Plymouth, Lockyer Street is closed, as is Hoe Road between Lambhay Hill and Maderia Road, due to an event 
• In Cornwall, there are reports the traffic lights have failed on Holmbush Road in St Austell 
• There are reports of queuing traffic on the A39 between Truro and Falmouth, from Perranarworthal to the Treluswell roundabout 
• Rail company GWR says services are now running normally between St Erth and St Ives, adding: "Apologies for the disruption on this route"

Plymouth Herald

A fuming father has banned his children from playing a Nintendo game - because he claims one of the character's grunts taught his daughter, external the most offensive of all the swear words.

Vic Morgan
BBC Radio Devon

On Devon Debates today: After a man on a mobility scooter was pulled over by police on the A38, external, should their drivers have to pass a test? 

Also, have you ever got a parking ticket in a private car park? Was it fair? 

Call in on 0345 3011034.

BBC Radio Cornwall

A controversial plan to build a student block on the Ocean Bowl site in Falmouth is under review after it's thought an underground Victorian bunker has been found at the site.

Image source, Google

There's currently a planning application for a five-storey student residence attached to a seven-storey tower block at the site. Campaigners argue that the town isn't equipped to deal with more students.

In a statement, Historic England said the building would not be suggested for listing as it appeared to have been built in the 20th Century. But, it added that it did have concerns about the development as the proposed residences did not suit the character of the town.

BBC Radio Devon

A man who was reported missing in the Plymouth area has been found after a major search by the police helicopter and RNLI lifeboats.

David Saunders, 63, was found "safe and well" just after 12:00, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed.

Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police

Andrew Segal
Local Live

• Plans to build a student block on the Ocean Bowl site in Falmouth are under review after it's thought an underground Victorian bunker is on site
• A large-scale search takes place in the Plymouth area for a missing 68-year-old man
• Cornwall Council appeals for cash from the government to build a bridge across a railway line to link two developments in Newquay
• People living in an eco-community in Devon get planning permission to live there permanently after a 13-year legal battle
• The first ever all-female crew to row the Atlantic from west to east arrives in Falmouth  

BBC Spotlight

BBC Travel

• In Bere Alston we've had reports of an incident on The Down between Woolacombe Road and Pentillie Road
• The road is just passable on West Hill in Wadebridge near the Trevanson Road junction, because of an accident
• On the B3284 in Perranporth the road is partially blocked, and busy but moving between the Bolingey Road junction and the A3075 junction, because of an accident
• On the A386 Outland Road in Plymouth is busy but moving inbound from Manadon Roundabout to Milehouse Junction

Laurence Reed
BBC Radio Cornwall

Could what's believed to be a Victorian bunker discovered in the heart of historic Falmouth scupper controversial plans to expand accommodation for the town's university?

Also, concern is raised by the NSPCC that children even in remote places such as Cornwall could be radicalised. The news comes after an increase in terrorism-related killings. 

Call in on 01872 222222.

Cornish Guardian

A "monster" who raped a six-year-old girl in Cornwall has been jailed, external for 15 years.

BBC Radio Devon

Seven people who have received life-saving kidney transplants at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth are heading to Liverpool today to compete in the British Transplant Games, external. 

The two women and five men will be taking part in events including swimming, tennis, high jump and cycling. The hospital said some of the competitors couldn't even walk across the room before their operation. 

Last year, the South West team won 10 gold, nine silver and six bronze medals.

BBC Radio Cornwall

The first ever all-female crew who finished rowing the Atlantic from west to east earned victory "through hard work and determination", the boat's skipper says.

Image source, Rannoch Women's Challenge

The five women on board the Rannoch Women's Challenge boat, external, Liberty, arrived in Falmouth this morning after leaving New York for the 3,000-mile trek on 7 June.

Skipper Guin Batten said: "The real challenge is that it's incessant. The ocean will deal you an ace one day and take away six aces the next." 

BBC Spotlight

Sections of public land used by dog walkers, residents, cyclists and children are being auctioned off in the South West and the rest of the UK.

In Exeter, two lots are going under the hammer tomorrow, including parcels of Stoke Valley. 

A community action group which volunteers to maintain a green corridor, is concerned it could be developed. But the charitable trust which owns the land said it was to be sold with all the current restrictions in place. Local councils have ruled out buying the land.

Plymouth Herald

Two brothers jailed for killing a couple in Cornwall could be freed after the key witness in their trial was also convicted of murder, external.