Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online

Three men damaged a rhino sculpture when they threw a brick at the object aimed at highlighting the plight of the endangered species, police have said.

Officers said the attack took place between 02:30 and 02:45 on Saturday in the Goldsmith Square in the Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter.

It is one of 40 that make up The Great Big Rhinos Project, external in Exeter and on the English Riviera.

Police are trying to trace the attackers. One of the men is described as wearing a long sleeved white T-shirt, with blue lettering and a red logo on the left arm, dark blue jeans and blue training shoes with a white band around the sole. 

Another was wearing a dark hooded top with a purple lanyard hanging out of the pocket, dark blue jeans, and red training shoes with a white band around the sole. The third man was wearing a white polo shirt, grey combat trousers and white training shoes.

Bee Tucker
BBC Weather

This afternoon it'll be mostly dry with some scattered showers, but these will tend to die out during the afternoon.

There'll be a moderate or fresh west to northwesterly breeze, which will ease a little this afternoon. Maximum temperature: 20C (68F).

Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online

Young British surfers will have the chance to compete against the best in the world thanks to the sport being chosen for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, say South West-based organisers.

Image source, Surfing GB

Surfing GB & The English Surfing Federation said: "Today is a momentous day for surfing. 

"Surfers from Scotland, Wales, England and the Channel Islands have the chance to compete for Team GB against the world's best, on the greatest and most prestigious stage of all, the Olympic Games.  

"Great Britain boasts a wealth of surfing talent and this is our chance to be part of surfing history. A challenge that surfing will rise to and embrace."

Janet Kipling
BBC Radio Devon

Could you live without the internet - maybe you do and don't get why so many people walk around with a phone in their hand?

Well research out today from Ofcom suggests well over a half of UK internet users say they are "hooked" on their devices, so that's things like checking Facebook or maybe news websites on their mobile phone or tablet.

Plus, are children in 2016 lazier than they were when we were growing up?

There's an interesting story on the front page of the Daily Telegraph today implying lazy summer days are wiping out schoolkids' fitness gains during term time. Listen to the Janet Kipling's show on BBC Radio Devon here.

Simon Hall, Home Affairs Correspondent
BBC Spotlight

Homes, businesses and farms, all could be demolished if plans for a new road to ease congestion on one of the main routes into the South West goes ahead. 

Devon County Council wants to build a new route to speed up traffic on the A30 through the Blackdown Hills. Two possible routes are being proposed - one, called the 'blue route', would involve demolishing properties.

Dennis Munt, who has lived in his house - which could be demolished - said: "If it's going to happen, make it quick. If they're going to take the house, take it, so we can move somewhere else and enjoy the rest of the time we have."

No-one from Devon County Council would be interviewed, but a statement said they had launched an extensive public consultation so everyone could have a say on the proposals to upgrade the road.  

Torquay Herald Express

Former Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City and Torquay United midfielder Russell Coughlin has died, external at the age of 56.

Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online

The amazing Man Engine is nearing the end of its tour across Cornwall and west Devon causing "unprecedented demand" say organisers.

Image source, Dave Scoffin

The mechanical marvel is due at Penzance, St Just, Botallack and Geevor over the coming days., external

A spokesman said: "As is being witnessed with all of the Man Engine events, there is an unprecedented demand and enthusiasm from residents and visitors alike to experience this epic, mechanical artwork, and to see the remarkable surrounding spectacle."

Councillor Julian German, chairman of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Partnership said: "At all events, to avoid disappointment, we are urging members of the public to plan ahead, allow plenty of time, to arrive early, and stay later, and be patient."

BBC Travel

• On the A30 there's very slow traffic westbound between Camborne West and St Erth Roundabout in Lelant
• In Plymouth, there's very slow traffic on the A386 in both directions in Roborough between the Little Down Lane junction and the New Road junction. In the roadworks area

Cornish Guardian

A bold young entrepreneur who started her own social supermarket chain says she's been spat on and verbally abused in the streets of Bodmin, external after opening her latest store in the town last month.

Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online

Exeter Chiefs should change their name and stop "playing Indian" according to an expert in Native American history.

Image source, Getty Images

Dr Rachel Herrmann, from the University of Southampton, criticised the team, which re-branded as the Chiefs in 1999, for their use of Native American imagery.

A spokesman for the club said they had no comment to make on the claims or the name change call.

Laurence Reed
BBC Radio Cornwall

After the death of a woman in London, and the injury of six others in a knife attack, we ask how safe are our streets? Should officers here be armed? Are people over-reacting? I talk to one Cornish-born counter-terrorism expert.

Also today there's mixed reaction as Falmouth University wants to build a huge 2,000-bed student accommodation block near Penryn.

Plus, the National Trust wades into the argument about EU funding for farmers, and just how fit are you children? Are they spending the summer on smart phones and computers? Lawrence's show is live here.

David George
BBC Spotlight

Colin Taylor is on duty as the Isles of Scilly police sergeant for the last time today.

The 'Scilly Sergeant' is moving to a new police job on the mainland after seven years on St Mary's. 

He became famous for his Isles of Scilly Police Facebook page which has around 58,000 followers. His book about policing the 2,000 inhabitants was published earlier this year. The 49-year-old is moving, with his wife and two teenage children, to Devon where he will become a detective sergeant in the Devon and Cornwall Police Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation Unit.

Jonathan Morris, BBC News Online

Cornwall-based surfer Tassy Swallow has welcomed surfing being named among five new sports confirmed for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Image source, John Chard

She said: "It's very exciting and something the surf industry has been aiming for for a long time.

"I think personally it's brilliant."

She said it was "everybody's dream" to compete in the Olympics and she would love to take part.

BBC Travel

• There's very slow traffic on the A30 westbound between Camborne West and St Erth Roundabout in Lelant 
• There's also very slow traffic on the A386 in Plymouth in both directions in Roborough between the Little Down Lane junction and the New Road junction. In the roadworks area
• On Mutley Plain in Plymouth the road is partially blocked and busy but moving, because of an accident

Simon Hall, Home Affairs Correspondent
BBC Spotlight

There are fears homes and businesses could be demolished if a new road into East Devon goes ahead. Devon County Council's plans are intended as a solution to congestion on the A30 through the Blackdown Hills.  

Image source, bbc

Local people have told the BBC they're "upset and angry" at the proposals. 

But, Alan Stone, who is a frequent business driver between Exeter and Yeovil, is in favour of the new road. He said: "The direct route is the route people want to take and you end up with the road snarled up and I think it will make a considerable difference."

In a statement, Devon County Council said it had launched an extensive public consultation so everyone could have a say on the proposals to upgrade the road.  

Bee Tucker
BBC Weather

Here are the latest times of high water if you're heading to the coast.

Phil Shepka
BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams has signed a new four-year contract with the League Two club.

Image source, Getty Images

The 41-year-old former Ross County boss took Argyle to May's play-off final in his first season in charge, but they lost to AFC Wimbledon.

The Pilgrims spent much of the last campaign in the automatic promotion places, but finished in fifth place after a drop in form.

West Briton

A remarkable model railway is touring exhibitions showing what Padstow looked like when it had a train station, external.  

Clare Woodling
BBC Spotlight

A driver who was trapped in the wreckage of his car after a crash with a bus near Tiverton has been rescued by fire crews.

Firefighters found the car in a hedge and cut the driver free. Three passengers on the bus suffered minor injuries.

It happened on the A396 at Bickleigh Bridge, just after 14:00 yesterday.