Inquest into death of Viola Beach band, including Cornwall-raised guitarist, River Reeves
--- River's father told the inquest that music was his son's world, he was "doing something he loved" and was "the happiest he's ever been"
--- The four band members and their manager were killed in February when their car plunged into a canal outside Stockholm after a gig
--- River died as a result of head injuries
In other news, a petition has been launched to raise concerns "about the culture, leadership, and management" at Falmouth University
Royal Cornwall Hospital on top alert for pressure on services
Call for more organ donors on anniversary of Lily Partridge's rugby death
Decorations banned from communal areas by council
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An independent investigation has been ordered by health commissioning group NHS Kernow of its own procedures after failures in the care system were exposed by a BBC Panorama programme.
The home at the centre of the scandal - Clinton House - has now been closed but Cornwall Council and the NHS continue to fund some of the 200 or so residents still housed in five other homes also run by the Morleigh Group. The has group apologised.
Dr Iain Chorlton chairs the board of the clinical commissioning group. He said capacity issues in the NHS were at the root of the problem, and it could only be tackled with a change of attitude from both doctors and patients.
A huge tsunami could wipe out large parts of Exeter and Devon, but the danger is being downplayed, according to a leading expert, external.
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The father of a young Devon woman who died playing rugby is using the anniversary of her death to urge more people to sign up as organ donors.
Image source, Irving of ExeterTwenty-two-year-old zookeeper Lily Partridge suffered a fatal head injury in a tackle during a training session at North Tawton, Devon, a year ago today. She carried two donor cards, which have meant four people have been saved directly and dozens of others have been helped.
The South West Organ Donation and Transplant Service said it saw a "significant increase" in people registering to become donors after her death, dubbing the rise of "the Lily effect".
Her dad, Jeff Partridge, said he hoped a rise in donors meant some good had come from her death.
Developers have revealed plans for a new five-star hotel and apartment block on a prime site on Plymouth Hoe (below).
Image source, Plymouth City CouncilThe city council said it had chosen Henley Real Estate as the preferred bidder to develop the land. Its £50m plans include a boutique hotel and 80 flats, and work could start at the end of next year.
The authority bought and demolished the former Quality Hotel (above) which had been derelict for years and suffered a number of arson attacks.
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A Devon council has been accused of putting a dampener on the Christmas spirit by banning wreaths and other Christmas decorations from the communal areas of its properties.
Residents in East Devon have been told the decorations are a fire hazard.
East Devon District Council said communal areas had to be kept clear of hazards and it was trying to keep residents safe.
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Congratulations to Exeter University's a cappella group, Semi-Toned.
Image source, BBC/Twenty TwentyThe 12 former and current students were crowned winners of The Choir: Gareth's Best in Britain on BBC2 last night.
The all-male group was recognised as the nation's most talented and entertaining amateur choir.
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BBC Spotlight
Police have concluded no criminal offences were committed in the fire service's delayed response to a fatal blaze in Plymouth.
Image source, Keyham Community PartnershipIt took firefighters more than an hour and a half to reach the home of 76-year-old Molly Wigmore in October.
Devon and Cornwall Police investigated after a complaint about the long delay. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was carrying out its own internal inquiry.
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