Summary

  • 'Skilled manipulator' paedophile, 54, jailed for 16 years

  • Plymouth University student killed in stairwell fall

  • Redruth Cricket Club raided twice in two days and alcohol stolen

  • A report looking look into reopening South Crofty tin mine says it is "viable"

  • Bodmin Moor's night skies could soon bring star-gazing tourists to Cornwall

  • Updates for Monday 20 February 2017

  1. Latest travel: Delays in Barnstaplepublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    BBC Travel

    • In Barnstaple, near the North Devon District Hospital, there are temporary traffic lights and roadworks. Expect delays
    • In Exeter, there are reports of an accident on the A379 Bridge Road at Glasshouse Lane and Countess Wear Road
    • In Cornwall, at Tregadillet, the A30 westbound has now reopened following an accident between Kennards House and Fivelanes 
  2. 'Starry, starry night': Bodmin bids for Dark Sky statuspublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    BBC Radio Cornwall

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    There are a number of Dark Sky communities already in the UK, including Exmoor National Park.

    The status means the night-sky is protected and lighting controls are in place to prevent light pollution.

    They are recognised for their "exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky".

  3. News, sport, weather and travel for Mondaypublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017

    Johnny O'Shea
    BBC News Online

    Good morning from BBC Local Live. We'll be bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall today. If you want to get in touch, please email us.