Summary

  • Man's body found in sea at Hell's Mouth

  • Wheelie bin murder accused denies killing 30-year-old man

  • Four months of roadworks on A38 in Cornwall

  • Plymouth Argyle are through to the third round of the FA Cup to face Premier League giants Liverpool

  • 'Generous donors' send aid from Cornwall to Aleppo

  • Vandals damage Bodmin Christmas tree for second time this year

  • Rail passengers from Devon to London warned to expect disruption

  • A mile-long stretch of trees along the A38 has been chopped down - because of squirrels

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Friday

Live Reporting

Sian Davies

  1. Ferry Christmas: Third Torpoint ferry back up and running

    BBC Travel

    One of the Torpoint ferries, which has been out of service for more than a week, has been fixed.

    A three ferry service is running again between Torpoint and Devonport after a missing link on one of the ferries was fixed.

    It has been out of service since 17 December.

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  3. 'Generous donors' send aid from Cornwall to Aleppo

    Sian Davies
    BBC News Online

    Children from Aleppo have made it to displacement camps and been given aid donations from a Cornish charity.

    Sam Hewett from ShelterBox said: "The fighting in and around Aleppo that has been broadcast in recent weeks is indicative of the intolerable position that people throughout Syria are forced to endure.

    AleppoHand in Hand for Syria.

    "Due to the support of our generous donors, ShelterBox has been able to support people as they are evacuated from the city with items such as clothing and bedding, to shelter them from the cold winter conditions."

    AleppoHand in Hand for Syria.

  4. Crash victim named as 91-year-old Margaret Pine

    Sian Davies
    BBC News Online

    A 91-year-old woman who died following a crash in Barnstaple on Saturday night has been named as Margaret Pine.

    Emergency services were called after a car crashed into a wall during thick fog on Old Bideford Road near to Birch Lane.

    Margaret PineDevon and Cornwall Police

    Three elderly women in the vehicle sustained serious injuries and were all taken to North Devon District Hospital.

    Mrs Pine, from Barnstaple, was a passenger in the vehicle and sustained multiple injuries. She died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

    The other two women, aged 76 and 85 and both from Barnstaple, remain in hospital.

  5. Argyle v Liverpool: Thousands of tickets go on sale on Boxing Day

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  6. Lonely donkey finds love in time for Christmas

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    A lonely donkey has found love at an animal sanctuary in Cornwall just in time for Christmas.

    PoniesFlicka Foundation

    Thirteen-year-old Lottie was a badly treated beach donkey who arrived at the sanctuary in a "very depressed state" but has now formed a special bond with another rescue donkey, Hamish. 

    Hear more on BBC Radio Cornwall with Julie Skentelbery after 17:00.

  7. Travel update: Collision on M5 southbound

    BBC Travel

    • In Penryn there's slow traffic on the A394 between Treliever Roundabout and Lestraynes Lane (Rame)
    • On the M5 at J29 Exeter and Honiton the Plymouth-bound entry slip is partially blocked due to a collision on the M5 Southbound
    • In Mullion there are reports of an incident on Chypons Road near Trewoon Road. It is affecting traffic between Mullion and Cross Lanes
    • Clyst St Mary the A3052 remains blocked both directions between Oilmill Lane and Farringdon due to incident near the Cat & Fiddle
    • In Exeter on Alphington Road heading into the city centre there's slow moving traffic from the Alphington Junction to Exe Bridges
    • In Exeter on Glasshouse Lane the incident near Lakeside Avenue has been cleared
    • On the A38 Exeter-bound between Lee Mill and Ivybridge traffic now returning to normal - the broken-down vehicle has been recovered

  8. Argyle to take on Liverpool for first time in more than 50 years

    Sian Davies
    BBC News Online

    Plymouth Argyle's third round FA Cup match will be the first time they have taken on Liverpool in more than 50 years.

    The last time the Pilgrims played Liverpool was in the 1961/1962 season when they were playing in what was then Division Two - the Reds ran out winners 2-1 at Anfield and 3-2 at Home Park.

    LiverpoolReuters

    The two teams have never met before in the FA Cup and in their 10 meetings in Division Two Argyle took the honours in two and Liverpool in five.

    Argyle will travel to Anfield on Sunday 8 January.

  9. Helston Town Council wants to take over car parks following Cornwall Council proposal to raise fees

    Falmouth Packet

    A fight back has begun to reclaim Helston's car parks for the town.

  10. Forty years since Sex Pistols cancelled Torquay gig

    BBC Radio Devon

    Today marks 40 years since the Sex Pistols played their controversial Anarchy Tour in Plymouth. 

    Punk

    On 22 December they were due to play in Torquay - but it was cancelled - as no venues would host the punk band. 

    So they played a second night in Plymouth - the last of their tour in 1976.  

  11. Four months of roadworks on A38 in Cornwall

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    The new year will see more roadworks on the A38 Glynn Valley, in Cornwall.

    A four-month project to improve safety at Lower Lodge will involve reinforcing the carriageway, building a new retaining wall and barriers and improving drainage. 

    The work is costing £3.6m and will involve some overnight closures and daytime diversions. Julian Strong from Highways England says they will try to keep disruption to a minimum.

  12. Christmas gift of cannabis sent through the post intercepted by Newton Abbot police

    Torquay Herald Express

    A Christmas parcel that contained the gift of cannabis has been intercepted by police in Newton Abbot.

  13. Travel news: Broken down vehicles causing delays

    BBC Travel

    • The A38 Exeter bound between Lee Mill and Ivybridge is partially blocked due to a broken down vehicle
    • At Clyst St Mary the A3052 blocked both directions between Oilmill Lane and Farringdon due to an incident. Traffic is queueing
    • In Plymouth on the A386 Tavistock Road heading inbound near Crownhill one lane is blocked due to a broken down lorry
    • In Tavistock West Street blocked in both directions due to an incident near Russell Street
    • In Exeter on Glasshouse Lane we've got reports there's an incident near Lakeside Avenue
    • In Plymouth city centre there's heavy traffic on Exeter Street and at Charles Cross

  14. Wheelie bin murder trial date set for July

    Sian Davies
    BBC News Online

    The trial of two men accused of the murder of 30-year-old James Woodhouse will take place in July, a court has heard.

    The body of the fundraiser was found in a wheelie bin in Exeter in November.

    James WoodhouseDevon and Cornwall Police

    Brett Edwards, 37, of Okehampton Road, St Thomas, has pleaded not guilty to murder, and Thomas Killen, 32, of North Lawn Court, Exeter has not yet entered a plea.

    Both men were remanded in custody following the hearing at Exeter Crown Court.

    The judge was told that a two to three week long trial date has been set for July 10 next year.

  15. Toilets damaged as vandals target Christmas tree

    Johnny O'Shea
    BBC News Online

    Public toilets in Bodmin were vandalised on the same evening the town's Christmas tree was damaged.

    Vandals forced entry and caused damage to The Priory Park Toilets - specifically the parent and child changing unit, while the Christmas tree's lights were cut in five different places.

    ToiletBodmin Town Council

    Work is already under way by to rectify the damage this morning.

    The council has encouraged any witnesses to come forward with any information.

  17. Wheelie bin murder accused denies killing 30-year-old man
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    Sian Davies
    BBC News Online

    Two men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of 30-year-old James Woodhouse, whose body was found in a wheelie bin in Exeter in November.

    James WoodhouseDevon and Cornwall Police

    Brett Edwards, 37, of Okehampton Road, St Thomas, Exeter, appeared via a prison video link and pleaded not guilty to murder.

    Thomas Killen, 32, of North Lawn Court, Exeter, is also charged with Mr Woodhouse's murder between November 10 and 21 this year, but has not yet entered a plea.

  18. Travel update: Tavistock street blocked

    BBC Travel

    • On the A390 in Cornwall between the Threemilestone Roundabout and Treliske there's a reduced speed limit both directions due to roadworks
    •  In Tavistock, West Street is blocked in both directions due to an incident near Russell Street
    •  At Clyst St Mary on the A3052 near the A376 we've got reports there's an incident
    • In Exeter, traffic is very busy and slow moving on Alphington Corridor into the city - motorists should consider an alternative route if possible
    • Between Longdowns and Treliever Cross in Cornwall on the A394 there are temporary traffic lights for telecoms work. Traffic is busy

  19. Temporary homeless hostel hosts nine people on first night

    Sian Davies
    BBC News Online

    A temporary homeless hostel in Exeter has opened - and nine people slept there on the first night.

    Exeter Safe Sleep, on Market Street, will provide food for clients cooked by volunteers.

    John Isserlis said on Twitter: "I can't believe we managed to do this. Great #Partnership & support for #ExeterSafeSleep@CoLabExeter@ExeterCouncil@DC_Police"

    Exeter Safe SleepJohn Isserlis