Andrew Segal
Local Live

A man's eyes have been "seriously damaged" after he was sprayed in the face with a substance during a robbery in Devon, police say.

Officers said, external the victim was attacked close to the junction with Lawn Hill and The Strand in Dawlish at about 14:30 on Monday.

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He was assaulted and robbed by two men who had their faces covered with either scarves or balaclavas and hooded tops. The robbers then ran up Lawn Hill, turning left on to High Street before turning right again and running up Orchard Gardens, police said. 

The victim was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for treatment. 

Holly Green
BBC Weather

If you're planning a trip to the coast or seaside, here are the next high water times around Devon and Cornwall.

We'll have the latest forecast on BBC Spotlight at 13:30.

BBC Radio Cornwall

Another branch of Lloyds is closing in Cornwall, this time in Padstow. 

It follows recent closures of branches in Mevagissey, Lostwithiel and Torpoint, and a forthcoming closure in St Mawes. 

Lloyds customers in Padstow will have to travel to Wadebridge for their nearest branch. 

The bank said the closure, planned for June, was because of changes to how people did their banking, with more people using online, telephone and other non-branch services. 

Shopkeepers in the town said they were worried about paying in their takings at the end of the day.

Carys Edwards
Correspondent, BBC Spotlight

Despite fees of hundreds of pounds a week per resident, research suggests one in four care homes in the South West is at risk of closure or in need of rescuing, with many struggling with high levels of debt and low profits. 

Analysis of accounts of care home operators at Companies House, carried out for the BBC, says the returns don't justify the risk for many.

Nick Hood (pictured), who carried out the research, said: "Too many of them make little or no profit. Those that borrow money borrow too much, and the problem is where is the incentive to stay in this business, and provide the increased capacity that we all know is coming as the baby boom generation ages."

Plymouth Herald

Council chiefs say they have "little choice" but to proceed with overlapping roadwork projects, external which are causing congestion in the north of the city.

BBC Travel

• In Cornwall, on the A30 near Temple, there are reports there's an accident
• In Devon, one lane is closed on the A30 Exeter-bound between the Meldon junction and Okehampton services due to a broken-down vehicle

BBC Radio Devon

A Plymouth MP says US President Donald Trump should come to the city for the Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020. 

The UK and US will be commemorating the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. 

The vessel sailed from Plymouth (pictured) in September 1620 with 102 "pilgrim fathers" bound for a new life. It arrived in "New Plymouth", Massachusetts on 21 December at a spot now known as Plymouth Rock.

The Conservative MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Oliver Colvile, said he had invited President Trump to review the fleet in Plymouth Sound with Her Majesty the Queen.

BBC Travel

• In Cornwall, the A3047 in Redruth is blocked in both directions at Barncoose Terrace, between Blowinghouse Hill and Chariot Road, due to an accident
• On the A391, from the A30 junction heading towards Bugle, there are reports there's mud on the road. Approach with care
• In Devon, there's a broken-down vehicle on the A30 between Upottery and Monkton, heading towards Honiton

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

As part of Cornwall Council's new strategy for tackling air pollution, one of the options would see the compulsory purchase of homes in areas with particularly poor air quality, with residents relocated to somewhere with a healthier atmosphere.

But which areas could be affected?

Put simply, we don't know. Cornwall Council said there was no specific area in question, and "further work is required before a final decision could be taken".

What we do know is that Cornwall has seven Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs), including the Kerrier area, which combines Camborne, Pool and Redruth.

All seven areas have been singled out for the pollutant nitrogen dioxide, which is associated with respiratory problems, lung disease, and cancer.

Holly Green
BBC Weather

It'll be a cloudy, grey and murky day, with some rain and drizzle through the morning.

Rain will turn heavier at times and it will become more persistent during the afternoon. Low cloud will shroud the hills, forming widespread hill fog over high ground like Dartmoor. Maximum temperature: 12C (54F).

Exeter Express & Echo

A rare train has been spotted, external on the railway tracks of south Devon.

BBC Travel

• In Devon, one lane is closed on the A30 Exeter-bound, between the Meldon junction and Okehampton services, due to a broken down vehicle 
• There's slow-moving traffic on the A38 from Kennford, heading towards Exeter 
• In Exeter there's very heavy traffic heading into the city on the A379 at the Matford roundabout 
• There's slow traffic due to an incident on the A380 South Devon Highway, heading towards Torquay, just before Hamelin Way 
• In Plymouth, traffic is queueing back in both directions along the St Budeaux bypass, around Carlton Terrace, including on to the A38 Parkway, because of temporary traffic lights for roadworks 
• In Cornwall, traffic is slow-moving westbound on the A390, with queues back to the A38 at Dobwalls, due to the Glynn Valley diversion 
• There's slow traffic at the Carkeel roundabout on the A388, near Saltash

BBC Spotlight

Hundreds of people turned up at protests across Devon and Cornwall to oppose US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants and his proposed state visit to the UK. 

About 300 people were estimated to have taken part on The Moor in Falmouth. In Devon, people protested in Ashburton, Totnes, Exeter (pictured) and Plymouth.

More than 1.6m people nationwide have signed a petition trying to stop his state visit to the UK.

BBC Spotlight

When should dogs be allowed on Cornwall's beaches, and when should they be banned? That's what councillors will decide today.

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for greater access to beaches for dogs and their owners. 

Cornwall Council is looking at whether the rules that allow dogs on beaches throughout the year need to be changed.

BBC News UK

The Exeter MP is planning to defy the party whip as the House of Commons has two days of debate over the government's parliamentary bill to get the formal process of Brexit under way.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has ordered his MPs to vote with the government, but some, including Mr Bradshaw are expected to defy him.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Cornwall Council is considering making compulsory purchases of houses in polluted areas and moving residents to locations with better air quality. 

As part of the "Clean Air for Cornwall Strategy", six approaches have been explored, including creating new neighbourhoods with cleaner air. 

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The council admitted that the scheme was likely to be "very controversial, and carry a reputational risk". 

It said relocation was just one of the options being considered.

Carys Edwards
Correspondent, BBC Spotlight

One in four care homes in the South West is at risk of closure or needing rescuing, new research suggests.

Most of these are struggling with high levels of debt and low profits.  

Analysis of accounts of care home operators at Companies House, carried out for the BBC, found that, for many, the returns do not justify the risk. 

Home closures will increase pressure on social care for the elderly and vulnerable in coming years.