Summary

  • Grandmother died in pile of rubble after landslide engulfed her home and buried her while she was in bed, an inquest has heard

  • A new £3m centre for cancer patients and their families opens its doors in Truro

  • An event to discuss the historical impact of the Exeter fire has proved so popular that it's to be repeated this evening

  • Burglary spate sparks police appeal in Barnstaple area

  • Dog rescued from tree by fire crew

  • Updates on Monday 7 November 2016

Live Reporting

  1. Hodges angry after Ebbsfleet loss

    Brent Pilnick
    BBC Sport

    Truro City boss Lee Hodges says he is "angry" after his side suffered another second-half collapse as they lost 4-2 at Ebbsfleet in National League South.

    Niall Thompson's goal just before half-time made it 1-1 at the break, but the White Tigers conceded three times in 10 minutes to go 4-1 down before Andrew Neal's late consolation goal.

    Truro CityVaughan Pickhaver/Truro City FC

    "I'm so angry as I felt we could have seen it out," Hodges told BBC Cornwall. "It would have been a fantastic performance."

    The loss was Truro's fifth game without a win - they have now won just once in their last nine league and cup matches.

    Hodges angry after Ebbsfleet loss

    Truro City boss Lee Hodges is angry after his side suffered another second-half collapse as they lost 4-2 at Ebbsfleet.

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  2. 'Zombie knife' ban prompts police amnesty

    Lynne French, BBC News Online

    A knife amnesty has been announced by Devon and Cornwall Police to give people the opportunity to safely hand in potentially dangerous weapons.  

    The initiative has been prompted by recent legislation banning the sale or importation of  so-called "zombie knives".

    Knife amnestyDevon and Cornwall Police

    The amnesty for people to turn in the "shocking" knives with serrated edges and other unwanted knives, will run from 15 to 21 November.

  3. Have your say on 'Devonwall'

    BBC Radio Devon

    People are being invited to have their say on plans for a so-called "Devonwall" MP and other boundary changes.

    The Boundary Commission is holding a two-day event at the Mercure Rougement Hotel in Exeter to hear the public's views about its proposals that could see the number of Devon's MP's reduced from 12 to 11.

    Tamar Bridge

    The overall aim is to cut the size of Parliament and to make sure there are roughly the same number of electors in each constituency, but previous proposals for a "cross-border" MP were met with fierce opposition in Cornwall. 

  4. Helpful Devon toddler makes 'horrendous' find in groceries

    Torquay Herald Express

    A three-year-old boy from Devon was helping his mum unpack the groceries when he uncovered something "absolutely horrendous".

  5. Hundreds object to housing plan

    BBC Radio Devon

    The deadline for comments on a planning application in North Devon has been extended.

    Hundreds of people have already objected to proposals which would see 200 new homes built at Wooda Road between Northam and Appledore. 

    Torridge District Council extended the deadline after some people said they hadn't been given enough time to respond, adding that all objections would be considered.

  6. Watch what it's like to drive a police car on a 999 dash through Exeter city centre

    Exeter Express & Echo

    Negotiating the roads around Exeter city centre can be tough at the best of time, now imagine doing it at night in a police car with lights and sirens blazing.

  7. Witness appeal after Torquay crash leaves man, 76, critically injured

    Lynne French, BBC News Online

    Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in Torquay on Friday in which a 76-year-old man was critically injured.

    The crash, involving a black Vauxhall Agila, a grey Citroen Berlingo and a multi-coloured Mercedes skip lorry, happened about 14:30 on Beechfield Avenue.

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.  

  8. Dolls get a 'make under'

    Jon Kay
    BBC News

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  9. Cancer support centre opens

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    A £3m centre for cancer patients and their families opens in Cornwall today.

    The Cove MacMillan Support Centre offers private rooms, a café and services including hair loss support and nutritional advice.

    Cove, Truro

    Much of the money for the centre at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, which is expected to be used by about 13,000 people a year, has been donated by the public.

  10. Historical fire impact event repeated

    BBC Radio Devon

    An event to discuss the historical impact of the fire that destroyed the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter has proved so popular that it will be repeated this evening. 

    Royal Clarence Hotel fire damage

    About 150 people had to be turned away from Saturday's session at the Barnfield Theatre, when historians talked about what was lost and what was saved in the major city fire.

  11. Travel updates for Devon and Cornwall

    BBC Travel

    - There are reports of an accident in Exeter on the A3015 Topsham Road near the council office

    - There is a 30-minute wait at Torpoint -15-minute wait at Devonport with the third ferry currently out of service due to a mechanical fault

    - Slow traffic in Devon from Clyst St George through Clyst St Mary and onto the M5 at Junction 30

    - In Abbotsham, Devon, traffic lights on the A39 on Clovelly Road, at Abbotsham Cross are not working. Drivers warned to approach with care

    - Reports of an accident in Newton Abbot on Kingsteignton Road near the A383 Newton Road

  12. Ex soldier helped

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  13. News headlines for Devon and Cornwall

    Lynne French, BBC News Online

    - The inquest into the death of a woman killed in a house collapse in Cornwall is due to resume

    - A new cancer support centre is due to open in Cornwall for patients and families

    - Plans for 200 new homes in North Devon prompt hundreds of objections to the planning authority

    - Work begins at Exeter Quay as part of the city's £32m flood defence scheme

    - A discussion on the historical impact of the Exeter fire is to be repeated this evening

  14. Ferry services resume

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  15. Weather for Devon and Cornwall: Mostly fine

    BBC Weather

    Most areas will have a dry and at times fairly sunny day, although an isolated shower is possible in the west by the evening. 

    Remaining chilly, although feeling less cold than yesterday given the lighter northerly wind, with a maximum temperature of 9 Deg C (48 Deg F).

    Weather

    A few showers will continue to affect western-most areas overnight, but generally dry with clear spells and turning frosty with a few fog patches and a minimum temperature of 0 Deg C (32 Deg F).  

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  16. MoD plans to keep Stonehouse-based Royal Marines in Plymouth

    Plymouth Herald

    The Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to keep Royal Marines currently based at Stonehouse Barracks in Plymouth, The Herald can reveal.

  17. Travel updates for Devon and Cornwall

    BBC Travel

    - Tamar ferries have been temporarily stopped by the port authority for a shipping movement

    - Temporary traffic lights at Thorveton in Devon, between Tiverton and Exeter, are stuck on red. Drivers should proceed with care

    - Great Western train services in Devon between Exeter Central and Exmouth may be altered or delayed by up to 30 mins due to a signalling problem

  18. Inquest in Looe house collapse death

    Lynne French, BBC News Online

    The inquest into the death of a woman killed when her house collapsed in Cornwall is due to resume later.

    Susan NormanMrs Norman's family

    Susan Norman, 68, died in March 2013, when severe storms caused a landslide, destroying her house in Sandplace Road, Looe.  

  19. Welcome to BBC Local Live for Devon and Cornwall

    Lynne French, BBC News Online

    Welcome to BBC Local Live in Devon & Cornwall. We'll be bringing you all the day's news, sport, weather and travel and if you have a story email us.