BBC Local Live: Devon & Cornwall on Tuesday 27 September

Summary

Human remains 'not those of missing man'
Exmoor Zoo loses entire penguin collection in a suspected outbreak of bird malaria
Schoolchildren 'at risk' over cliff-top selfies
A large fire which closed off part of Exeter city centre was probably caused by an electrical fault, investigators have told the BBC
More than £4m was spent on temporary teaching staff in Cornwall's local authority schools last year
Plymouth Argyle want England v USA Mayflower anniversary game in 2020
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday

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Jonathan Morris

Waste not, want not for sewage containerpublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
BBC Radio Cornwall
A major piece of sewage equipment designed and built in Cornwall will today be driven 500 miles to Glasgow.
The 10m long, 10 tonne stainless steel chamber will slot into the existing Victorian sewage network and will help to stop large pieces of debris entering the water course after heavy rain.
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Weather for Devon and Cornwall: Dull, damp and mistypublished at 09:18 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Bee Tucker
BBC Weather
It' s a dull and and damp start with low cloud, light rain or drizzle, hill and coastal fog.
The mist and cloud will lift from the west during the afternoon and it will become dry and also brighter with periods of sunshine possible late in the day.
Light or moderate south westerly winds will veer to the west or northwest. Maximum temperature: 18 C (64 F).
Headlines for Devon and Cornwallpublished at 09:03 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online
- A large fire at Richer Sounds electrical goods suppliers in Exeter was probably caused by an electrical fault, investigators have told the BBC
- There's been a 44% increase in casualties in fires in Devon and Somerset
- More than £4m was spent on temporary teaching staff in Cornwall's local authority schools last year
- Old houses and poorly insulated homes in Cornwall could create problems for people who can't afford heating bills this winter
- After a weekend of gridlock in Exeter, the city council is taking dozens of complaints to Devon County Council Highways
- Hundreds of delegates from across the world are in Torbay for the start of the Unesco Global Geopark Conference
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Armed stand-off ends 'peacefully' in Paigntonpublished at 08:50 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online
A stand-off by armed police in Paignton has been "resolved peacefully" say officers.
Police were called to Winner Street at 20:10 yesterday "following concerns for the welfare of a man inside the property".
Firearms officers, a dog unit and police negotiators were sent and the area was cordoned off.
"Police ascertained that there was no immediate threat to the man, to members of the public or to police officers, and did not attempt to gain entry to the property," said a spokesman for the Devon and Cornwall force.
Staff at Devon zoo left heartbroken after ten penguins diepublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Exeter Express & Echo
Staff at a Devon zoo have been left heartbroken after all of its penguins died., external
Badger cull opponents face risk in night-time vigilspublished at 08:29 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
A team of campaigners is travelling long distances, missing out on sleep and possibly putting themselves at risk to oppose the culling of badgers.
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Last month seven new licences for the culling of badgers were granted, including in parts of Cornwall, as part of an attempt to stop the spread of TB among cattle.
Defra said: "It's vital we pursue our comprehensive strategy to beat the disease to allow our farmers to continue to supply high quality beef and dairy products."
What do you think? Give BBC Radio Cornwall's Laurence Reed a call on 01872 222222 from 12:00 or email us your thoughts.
Missing man, 86, found 'safe and well'published at 08:20 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police
Armed police in Paignton stand-off dramapublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Torquay Herald Express
Police cordoned of a section of Winner Street in Paignton after being called to an emergency situation at an address., external
Travel headlines - floods and fog, so get your lights on!published at 08:08 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
BBC Travel
- In Plymouth, A386 Outland Road near St Erth Road we have reports of flooding. Approach with care
- On the A379 between Teignmouth and Torquay, especially Labrador Bay, it's very foggy so drive with care
- In Torquay, we've had a call to say the traffic lights at Nicholson Road, The Willows, are currently not working
- In Plympton, the B3416 Deep Lane and Sandy Road around Ridgeway there is slow moving traffic in both directions due to roadworks. Expect delays
- Mick called to say there's a large area of standing water on the A39 between Falmouth and Truro near the Norway Inn
- Traffic is slow moving in both directions on Tamar Bridge and there's a 10 minute wait with three ferries running at Torpoint
Large fire 'caused by electrical fault'published at 08:01 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Simon Hall, Home Affairs Correspondent
BBC Spotlight
A large fire which closed off part of Exeter city centre was probably caused by an electrical fault, investigators have told the BBC.
The blaze, in the Richer Sounds store, broke out in July this year.
Crews from across Devon and Somerset were called to tackle the fire. It was so intense that investigators said finding the cause had been difficult.
The fire caused extensive damage, police closed off part of the city, and dozens of people were evacuated from their homes.
Welcome to BBC Local Live for Devon and Cornwallpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 27 September 2016
Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online
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