BBC Radio Devon

A plan for two Devon councils to set up a company to run their services is likely to be scrapped, the BBC understands.

A working group of councillors from South Hams and West Devon are recommending that they should not move forward with the proposal. 

They say extra costs in the early years would take too long to pay back which would be too much of a risk.

The leader of South Hams District Council John Tucker said the process so far is likely to have cost at least £100,000.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Plymouth striker David Goodwillie will not feature for the club after being described by a judge as a rapist in a civil case in Scotland.

The Pilgrims are also without Connor Smith after he was injured in Saturday's 4-2 win against Stevenage.

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Liverpool keeper Loris Karius is set to start, but the third-round replay is likely to come too soon for injured pair Nathaniel Clyne and Lucas Leiva.

Right-back Clyne (rib) and midfielder Lucas (knee) both missed Sunday's 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

BBC Travel

• In Ashburton the A38 is blocked and there's queuing traffic in both directions due to an overturned vehicle 
• In Bodieve, Cornwall, the B3314 is blocked in both directions, with slow traffic due to accident
• In Torquay, an accident on Ellacombe Church Road has now been cleared
• An accident on the A38 Haldon Hill Westbound near B3344 has now been cleared

• In Bodmin, we have reports of accident on the A389 Priory Road near Gilbert Road
• In Bickleigh, the A3072 is partially blocked by a collision with debris, and there's oil on the road near the A396 Exeter Road
• In Cornwall on the A30 westbound there's a wide load convoy, currently on the dual carriageway up to Carland Cross

Sian Davies
BBC News Online

Work on Tavistock Road, Plymouth, had been halted after grenades were found at the site. 

Now, work will resume after a "detailed plan" was agreed on how to deal with further devices that might be found. Here Plymouth City Council answers your questions:

Why are you carrying out excavation work on Tavistock Road?

The council is widening the road to create extra traffic lanes and reduce congestion as part of the Derriford Transport Scheme. It needs to excavate the central reserve to create the extra space needed for these additional lanes.

What are the devices that have been found?

They are called N0.76 self-igniting phosphorous (SIP) grenades. They are not, as their name might suggest, explosive devices but glass jars with a combustible compound.

Items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) are not uncommon in cities that have been subjected to aerial bombardment and military occupation but items such as these are difficult to detect using standard survey techniques.

How dangerous are they?

All items of ordnance can pose a danger if not handled correctly. As with most items of UXO it is highly unlikely they would spontaneously ignite or detonate if left alone. With this particular device, the glass jar would need to be broken to expose the contents to air, resulting in spontaneous combustion.

Exeter Express & Echo

A woman has been found dead, external at a property in Exeter.

BBC Spotlight

Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams has said the team's FA Cup replay against Liverpool is "just another game".

The match kicks off at 19:45 at Home Park.

Adams said: "You've got to go and enjoy the match, it's just another game. 

"It's a very good spectacle for everybody in the city but as a football player it's 11 against 11 and you never know what will happen."

Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette

A two foot long Conger eel washed up on Hope Cove beach, external on Sunday, giving a slightly prehistoric look to the beach.  

Sian Davies
BBC News Online

Five adults and two children were rescued from a house fire in Cornwall early this morning.  

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Crews from Newquay attended a porch fire at a three-storey house in St Thomas Road.

The fire was quickly extinguished by the crews and is suspected to be arson, emergency services said.

BBC Radio Cornwall

An aircrewman from RNAS Culdrose who rescued 26 people from the stricken MSC Napoli has been reflecting on the incident 10 years on.

Speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall, Jay O'Donnell said: "It's burnt into my memory. It was so dramatic and I had some really close moments where I thought 'this might be it'."

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He was winched into 40 foot waves, before swimming to the ship's lifeboat and getting the crew members safely away over the next four hours: "That day was the most dramatic I've ever seen the sea", he said.  

The container ship grounded off Branscombe beach in Devon, causing mass scavenging from people who got their hands on goods including motorbikes and pet food.

Johnny O'Shea
BBC News Online

The Cury Hunt has agreed not to meet on National Trust land for the rest of this hunting season, following an incident in which its hounds attacked a pet dog.

It happened at Gunwalloe Beach in west Cornwall on Saturday afternoon. The hunt had been trail hunting nearby and took the hounds and horses to the beach to cool off.

The National Trust has an agreement to allow trail hunting on restricted areas that has been in place since it took over the Penrose Estate. 

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In a statement the National Trust said: "Following a meeting between representatives of the National Trust and the hunt, the hunt has agreed to not meet again for the duration of this season on land owned by the National Trust. 

"As with previous years, the license will be subject to review this year."  

Sian Davies
BBC News Online

Excavation works are to resume on Tavistock Road today after a "detailed plan" was agreed by all agencies involved.

The plan includes contingencies for removing any further devices found on site.

It is anticipated that no further road closures will be necessary for the work to take place, but Plymouth City Council said public safety will remain its "number one priority".

A statement from the council and Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We appreciate the public’s patience while we consulted with experts and sought a safe and practical solution."

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BBC Weather Forecaster

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Jenny Walrond
Health Correspondent, BBC Spotlight

More than 15,500 bed days were lost in the South West in just one month, because of delays discharging patients, figures show.

A bed day is defined as a day during which a person is confined to a bed.

The most recent figures from NHS England are for November.

Most patients were waiting for care to be arranged for them elsewhere. 

Torquay Herald Express

A small child was among four people rescued by fire crews, external at a blaze at a flat in Torquay on Tuesday evening.

BBC News England

It's 10 years since the container ship MSC Napoli ran aground at Branscombe, in Devon.

The storm-damaged 62,000-tonne vessel started taking in water through a hole in its side on 18 January 2007 and the 26-strong crew were airlifted to safety by Royal Navy helicopters.

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Petty Officer Aircrewman James O'Donnell was awarded the Queen's gallantry medal for his part in rescuing the crew members.

He was winched from an RNAS Culdrose based Royal Navy Search and Rescue helicopter into the sea in extremely rough conditions.

He then swam through a 40ft swell to MSC Napoli's lifeboat where the crew had gathered and proceeded to attach all 26 to the winch line one at a time.

After one hour and 30 minutes, when they were all safely on board helicopters, he himself was winched up and began giving medical attention to the exhausted crew.

BBC Spotlight

A new plan to make education spending fairer will leave more than a third of Devon's schools worse off, according to analysis obtained by the BBC. 

The government says overall Devon will gain 0.5% in its education budget. 

But according to the county council, it's still lagging well behind the national average in schools spending. 

Dan Downs, Weather Forecaster

Wednesday will be generally dry with light winds. It will be a cloudy start for most, but brighter or sunny conditions will slowly spread north and westwards. 

However, it will turn colder from the south-east too. The maximum temperature will be 8C (46F).

BBC Spotlight

The wait is nearly over for thousands of Plymouth Argyle fans as the team prepares for tonight's FA Cup replay with Liverpool.

Since the goalless draw at Anfield 10 days ago, excitement has been building with every Argyle supporter desperate to get their hands on a ticket. 

The club has installed about 2,000 temporary seats to try to accommodate demand for tickets.

BBC Travel

• In Halwell we have reports of an accident on the A381 at Totnes Cross near the petrol station
• In Torquay, Ellacombe Church Road is partially blocked by an accident near Lower Ellacombe Church Road
• In Redruth, there's slow traffic on the A3047 between Mount Ambrose and Redruth at Factory Shop due to traffic lights and roadworks

BBC News England

Ten years ago the massive container ship MSC Napoli ran aground in the English Channel.

Motorbikes, pet food, wine barrels and anti-wrinkle cream were among the varied items that washed up on Branscombe beach in Devon.

Scavengers arrived in their droves from around the country to explore shipping containers scattered along the coast.

Up to 200 tonnes of oil leaked from the ship which had to be broken up with explosives.

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