Laurence Reed
BBC Radio Cornwall

No decisions have been made about the future of Cornwall's community hospitals, a prominent health boss says.

There have been rumours that all 14 could close under a major shake-up for local health services. 

Consultations are under way into the county's Sustainability and Transformation Plan, external, or STP.  

During a debate on today's programme - which you catch up on the iPlayer - Dr Iain Chorlton, chairman of county clinical commissioning group NHS Kernow, said: "We haven't made any decisions about community hospitals." 

He added that health bosses needed "people's views of their local services".

Chris Ellis
BBC News Online

A bullock that got stuck in a slurry pit has been rescued by fire crews in north Devon

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service used an inflatable walkway and mud mats to rescue the animal.

He was not injured and returned to his stable barn.

Lynne French, BBC News Online

A photographer from Helston is behind plans which have raised money to cover the cost of employing two guards to protect the swans and their eggs during Flora Day.

Rebecca Wilbur's idea has the backing of Helston Town Council, which fenced an area off following an incident last year where a swan had laid her eggs on the edge of the road. 

Image source, Rebecca Wilbur

On Flora Day, local couples dance through the streets of the town and in and out of homes and shops decorated with greenery and flowers to drive out the darkness of winter and bring in the light of spring. 

Ms Wilbur said: "Lots of people have been worried about the swans, so, for this Flora Day, the swans are going to be looked after a bit better."

The Facebook Flora Swans appeal has so far raised £310.

BBC Spotlight

The number of crimes recorded in Devon and Cornwall rose by almost 6% last year compared with 2015, new police figures show. 

One of the biggest rises was a 19.1% increase in violence without injury, figures revealed. However, senior officers said that the rise was down to new classifications in crime.

Acting Deputy Chief Constable Paul Netherton said: "The violent crime increase is actually due to a new crime type that has been created. They're titled malicious communications offences, which are abuse classed as a violent crime. It's about abuse by text messaging. It’s about Facebook harassment. It’s about trolling."

Officers added that the counties remained a relatively low crime area, and one of the safest places to live in Britain.

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BBC Travel

• In Devon, the unclassified road between Stopgate Cross and Yarcombe is closed due to a building fire 
• The A385 between Totnes and Paignton is partially blocked near Longcombe Cross due to an incident 
• In Cornwall, the A388 Saltash Road Between Callington and St Mellion is partially blocked due to an overturned trailer. Traffic is busy in the area
• In Penzance, on the A30 Eastern Green, near Jelbert Way, there are reports of an accident 

BBC Radio Devon

Police say they want to ensure all those who supported emergency services during the Cathedral Green blaze are given special certificates in thanks for their help during the major incident.

It took more than 100 firefighters to tackle the fire in October when it raged for 48 hours, destroying historic buildings, including the Royal Clarence Hotel.

People and organisitions who supplied food, drink and other support to the emergency services were presented with certificates at a special event last night at the city's Guildhall. But those behind the awards are sure some people have been missed out.

Supt Sam de Reya (pictured) said: "There are people out there who really contributed and put themselves out, and came along and gave us support.

"Who was the lady who brought home-made soup to us at four in the morning? We'd love to know anybody that we missed because we'd like to say thank you to them as well."

BBC Spotlight

A mining firm which has announced it is planning to dig for lithium in Cornwall says it hopes its work will put Cornwall "back on the map" as a mining centre and lead the UK into an exciting market.

Lithium ion batteries for mobile phones and other electronic devices, have made the rare metal much more valuable, with its price more than doubling over the past 18 months. It is now worth between £8,100 and £14,600 a tonne. 

The new company called Cornish Lithium has secured the rights to seek and develop metal deposits under Cornwall, starting with a major exploration project.

Chief executive Jeremy Wrathall said he beleived the "potential benefits of developing a lithium industry in Cornwall will be significant for the county and for the UK as a whole".

Exeter Express & Echo

A new application has gone in for a large student accommodation block, external just off the bus station site redevelopment.

BBC Spotlight

A rise is sexual offences recorded by Devon and Cornwall Police is partly down to more people coming forward and reporting them, including historic offences, which officers said was "what we want".

Overall crime recorded by the police in Devon and Cornwall rose to 82,000 offences in 2016, an increase of 5.8% compared to 2015, police figures show. They included the number of rapes reported increasing by nearly 26% and other sexual offences up 5.6%.

Deputy Chief Constable Paul Netherton said it was important all such offences were reported, and the rise included "domestic abuse... historic rape offences".

Officers added that the counties remained a relatively low crime area, and one of the safest places to live in Britain.

Kevin Thomas
BBC Weather Forecaster

It'll continue dry and cold today, with long spells of sunshine and just some patchy cloud affecting areas close to the English Channel coast.

Light or moderate northeasterly winds will be fresher around headlands on the south coast. Maximum temperature: 7C (45F).

Tonight, there will be another frost for most inland areas, with largely clear skies overnight. But it may be cloudier at times near the south coast, and also slightly milder.

Light or moderate east or northeasterly winds will again be fresher over exposed parts of the south coast. Minimum temperature: -3C (27F).

BBC Travel

• In Devon, one lane is blocked on the A30 Cornwall-bound, between Sourton Cross and Stowford Cross, due to an incident
• In Cornwall, on the B3287, there are reports a lorry has shed its load near Tregony, close to the Sticker turn-off

BBC Spotlight

A medical professor who works in the NHS in the South West says the current pressures on A&E departments is "unsustainable".

Professor Johnathan Pinkney, from the Peninsula Medical School, has been speaking to us ahead of a special debate on BBC Radio Cornwall this lunchtime.

He said getting GPs to work in emergency care could help ease the strain.

Plymouth Herald

Riverford Farm entrepreneur Guy Watson is set to take his business into employee ownership, external.

Hannah Stacey
BBC Radio Cornwall

Swans are to be given security guards to ensure their nests are not disturbed as thousands of people descend on Helston's Flora Day. 

It follows an incident last year where a swan made her nest and laid her eggs right on the edge of the road next to Coronation Lake.

Image source, Rebecca Wilbur

The council fenced the area off but there is concern the birds are being disturbed as the lakeside can be subject to rowdy drunken behaviour. 

Image source, Rebecca Wilbur

Volunteers are also appealing for straw bales to encourage the birds to nest in areas away from people.

Laurence Reed
BBC Radio Cornwall

Gary Rose
BBC Sport

Lucas Leiva scored his first goal in seven years, sending Liverpool into the fourth round of the FA Cup at the expense of the Pilgrims.

The Brazilian (pictured centre) has been at the club since 2007 but goals are not a regular feature of his game.

Image source, Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

The midfielder's strike was his first since a 4-1 win against Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League back in September 2010 - 2,316 days ago. That was when Roy Hodgson was Liverpool boss and Ben Woodburn, Lucas' team-mate against Plymouth, was just 10-years-old.

"It's that long? I scored last week in training," Lucas said after the game.

Despite the lengthy gap between goals, it was a neat finish by Lucas as he rose above the defence to power a header beyond McCormick's reach.

Neil Gallacher, Business & Industry Correspondent
BBC Spotlight

Lithium ion batteries for mobile phones and other electronic devices, have made the rare metal much more valuable. 

New company called Cornish Lithium has secured the rights to seek and develop metal deposits under Cornwall, starting with a major exploration project. 

Exeter Express & Echo

A prisoner from Tiverton has admitted having five mobile phones, external inside Channings Wood prison in South Devon.