Man stabbed neighbour in row over catfood, wi-fi and WKDpublished at 09:53 BST 10 May 2017
A man is on trial accused , externalof stabbing his neighbour in the stomach after a row broke out over missing cat-food, free wi-fi and 24 bottles of WKD.
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Major incident declared as crane collapses at Falmouth Docks
Major fire in Torquay badly damages three properties
Diabetics say they've had restrictions on glucose monitoring test strips
Cornwall's economy 'facing severe post-Brexit shock' - Federation of Small Businesses
Nearly half of drivers 'admit to speeding in 20mph'
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Man stabbed neighbour in row over catfood, wi-fi and WKDpublished at 09:53 BST 10 May 2017
Crane collapse at Falmouthpublished at 09:42 BST 10 May 2017
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BBC News OnlinePolice say they've been called to an "industrial accident" at the Falmouth docks, where a crane has fallen over.
They've set up a 200m exclusion zone and Cliff Road is closed to the public.
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End of X postPolice say properties will be evacuated and Cornwall Fire and Rescue have declared a major incident.
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Man arrested after car ends up in the sea at Newquaypublished at 09:33 BST 10 May 2017
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End of X postSouth West eating disorder stats among the highestpublished at 09:23 BST 10 May 2017
Devon and Cornwall has the third highest number of admissions to hospitals because of eating disorders in the country, according to the latest regional data from NHS Digital.
The most admissions here were to hospitals under the North, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, covering services including Exeter, the health information centre said.
Decision day for elderly in Dartington bungalow battlepublished at 09:10 BST 10 May 2017
Jonathan Morris
BBC News OnlineA group of seven elderly people including two 90-year-olds are in a battle to keep their 1960s bungalows.
Campaigners say flattening the 18 bungalows near Totnes in Devon is "appalling" because the elderly people love their homes.
Image source, DBDCThey say flats to replace the bungalows will "urbanise" the rural area.
Owners South Devon Rural (SDR) housing association says the bungalows are out of date and all long-term residents have been offered a flat.
Weather update: Sunshine in store for Wednesdaypublished at 09:02 BST 10 May 2017
After a chilly start, it will be dry with light winds and plenty of warm sunshine for all of us.
A few fair weather clouds are likely to bubble up through the afternoon. Maximum temperature: 15C (59F).
Cornish economy shock predictedpublished at 08:52 BST 10 May 2017
There are warnings the Cornish economy's facing a severe shock post-Brexit.
A report by the Federation of Small Businesses says Cornwall's due to receive almost 600 million euros in the years leading up to 2020 but there are no plans in the UK to continue that level of funding.
It wants the next government to commit to a similar level of financial support.
Will Black is one of the report's authors and says EU funding provides "vital support" for businesses in less economically developed areas.
"If we want to see a regionally balanced economy where businesses in every sector in every region are able to grow, then what we'll need to see is increased support for those businesses," he said.
Travel news: Fore Street in Torquay closed after firepublished at 08:41 BST 10 May 2017
BBC News TravelDevon
- In Torquay, Fore Street is closed due to an earlier building fire between Church Road and Priory Road. The road is likely to remain closed throughout the morning
- On the M5, at Junction 27, near Tiverton, the traffic lights are out of service for maintenance work
- In Exeter, Bonhay Road is closed between Exeter St David's Station and St David's Hill for sewer work. Diversions are in place
- In Exeter, on New North Road, there are temporary traffic lights for work to upgrade gas supplies. Expect delays
- On the A30 at Broadwoodwidger, one lane is closed westbound due to drainage works between Stowford Cross and the Liftondown turn-off
Cornwall
- Near Saltash, at the Carkeel roundabout on the A38 and A388, there are narrow lanes and long-term roadworks
- On the A30 Longrock bypass near Penzance, there's a lane closure and speed restriction in both directions for drainage works. Expect delays
- On the A30 between Temple and Millpool, there's a lane closure and a speed restriction of 40mph due to long-term roadworks
- On the A30 Bodmin bypass in both directions at the A38 Launceston Road, there's a speed restriction on the slip roads due to junction improvement work
- Traffic's flowing well on the Tamar Bridge and there's up to a 10 minute wait with three ferries running at Torpoint
Drink-driving arrest after car 'driven into the sea' at Newquay's Great Western beachpublished at 08:27 BST 10 May 2017
A man has been arrested, external after a bizarre incident which saw a car end up in the water at a Cornish beach.
Travel update: Accident in Exeterpublished at 08:17 BST 10 May 2017
BBC News TravelIn Exeter, there are reports of a two-car collision on Sidmouth Road Exeter-bound, near the Sandygate roundabout. There's slow traffic in the area.
Torquay fire damages three buildingspublished at 08:09 BST 10 May 2017
A major fire in Torquay has badly damaged three properties overnight.
At its height, 40 firefighters tackled the blaze on Fore Street in St Marychurch.
Ten fire engines from across south Devon have been on the scene since 22:00 last night.
Roads in the area remain closed.
Conservative election expenses prosecution decision duepublished at 08:03
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Image source, Getty ImagesProsecutors are expected to announce on Wednesday whether Conservative politicians or officials will face charges for breaches of expenses rules.
The CPS is considering files sent by police, including the Devon & Cornwall force, following investigations in up to 27 constituencies.
It relates to claims some campaigning costs in the 2015 general election were wrongly recorded.
The Conservative Party has insisted administrative errors were to blame rather than any intention to deceive.
News, sport, weather and travel for Wednesdaypublished at 08:00
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