Summary

  • Man found dead inside vehicle, police say

  • 'Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused in arson and burglary'

  • A Devon man, who was shot in the head during an armed robbery in the Caribbean, has lost his sight

  • Three men charged with murder appear in court

  • Fans raise £1,300 for Plymouth Argyle game death man

  • Drivers are being warned about snow and ice on the region's roads

  • Tree falls on house roof in Falmouth - no-one injured

  • Updates on Friday 13 January 2017

Live Reporting

  1. Former councillor calls for changes contamination risks to local rivers from new developments

    BBC Spotlight

    A former Cornwall Councillor is calling for changes to planning policy to reduce the risk of contamination to local rivers from new developments.

    Harry Blakey says too many new homes are being built too quickly without the necessary drainage and sewage works.

    South West Water and Cornwall Council say this is not the case but Mr Blakey says the Red River near Hayle is suffering. 

  2. Advice for using Dartmoor in the snow

    With snow on Dartmoor, the park authority has issued advice for people planning to go there.

    A spokesman said: "Whilst it is understandable that members of the public want to enjoy wintry conditions on Dartmoor, we are asking that a thought is spared for those whose daily lives and work can be severely affected by irresponsible behaviour during periods of snowfall."

    A full list of guidelines can be found here.

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  4. Bright starts in Falmouth and Dawlish

    BBC Weather Watchers

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  6. Man shot in head in Caribbean armed robbery loses sight

    BBC Spotlight

    A Devon man, who was shot in the head during an armed robbery in the Caribbean has lost his sight.

    Chris Tester intervened when his parents were being threatened with a gun at their cafe in Antigua on Christmas Day. He's currently being treated at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital.

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    His family are hoping any brain damage he suffers will be minimal.

    A crowdfunding site, which helped raise funds to bring him home, has already reached £100,000

  7. Wintry showers forecast for this evening...

    BBC Weather

    Some wintry showers will continue into the night and one or two may be heavy, but are more likely to be of rain by Saturday morning. 

    Northwesterly winds will be moderate inland and to the south, but still fresh or strong at times elsewhere.

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  8. One lane blocked on A380

    BBC Travel

    • At Newton Abbott on the A380 Besigheim Way, Torquay-bound, at the Penn Inn Roundabout one lane is blocked by an accident

  9. Tree falls on house: Engineers to assess damage

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    Engineers will assess the damage caused to a house after a tree fell on its roof.

    It happened overnight in strong winds in Falmouth.

    Emergency services were called to Melvill Road shortly before 03:00. No-one was trapped or injured.

  10. City roads gritted

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  11. Plymouth roadworks suspended because of grenades

    BBC Spotlight

    Major roadworks on Tavistock Road in Plymouth have been suspended for the time being after the discovery of more World War Two grenades.

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    Ten were found on Tuesday afternoon and a further 14 grenades were removed yesterday.

    The city council said no more excavation work will take place until it's been established that the site is safe for motorists and workers.

  12. Wrap up warm today

    BBC Weather

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  13. Three face park murder charge

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    Three men from Cornwall are expected to appear before magistrates today charged with the murder of 31-year-old Stephen Bull. 

    Mr Bull's body was found in a park in St Austell on Wednesday morning. 

    Three local men, all in their 20s, are expected to appear at Bodmin Magistrates' Court this morning. 

  14. Drivers urged to watch out for floodwater

    BBC Travel

    Drivers are being urged to watch out for floodwater on many roads this morning.

    We've also received reports of a severe hail storm between Trispen and Truro.

  15. Hazardous driving conditions reported on several roads

    BBC Travel

    • Hazardous driving conditions on A38 in Dobwalls around Twelvewoods Roundabout, because of snow. Approach with care  
    • Hazardous driving conditions on A382 in both directions between Bovey Tracey and Whiddon Down, because of snow. Approach with care
    • Hazardous driving conditions on B3212 in both directions between Two Bridges and Moretonhampstead, because of snow. Approach with care
    • Hazardous driving conditions on B3357 in both directions between Tavistock and Two Bridges, because of snow. Approach with care 
    • A380 Besigheim Way in Newton Abbot is partially blocked and slow traffic southbound at Penn Inn Roundabout, because of an accident

  16. Today's weather...

    BBC Weather

    There will be a cold feel to the day with the potential for some ice affecting a few sheltered inland areas at first. 

    There will also be further showers which may be of hail, sleet or snow, but mostly of rain further west.

    Moderate northwesterly winds will be fresh or strong at times and gust to gale force around the coast and over high ground.

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  17. Two motorists 'over drink-drive limit'

    Police in Falmouth say they arrested two people in the early hours who were over the drink-drive limit.  

    Officers also tweeted there were icy conditions in the town. 

  18. Thursday afternoon: Snow on Dartmoor

    BBC Spotlight

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  19. Vehicles stuck in snow on Dartmoor overnight

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  20. Snow footage from around the UK

    BBC News England

    Heavy snow hits large parts of UK