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Local Live

Overnight maternity services in two Devon towns have been suspended for at least three months because of "staff vacancies and unforeseen sickness absence", health bosses say.

The Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust said services at its birth centres in Honiton and Okehampton were suspended last Thursday because of patient safety concerns, which it said was its "top priority", and would remain so until it had "safe staffing levels".

It said its main maternity unit in Exeter and Tiverton were still open.

It added that all antenatal and postnatal clinics, midwifery support and home birth services were also unaffected and "running as normal".

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BBC Sport

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Diver Tom Daley believes he can still achieve his lifelong "dream" of becoming an Olympic champion after his stunning World Championship title.

Many felt his best chance had gone after his shock semi-final elimination at Rio 2016 and subsequent injuries. However, Daley beat Rio 2016 champion Aisen Chen of China with a stunning final routine to secure victory in a dramatic world 10m final on Saturday.

"An Olympic gold is the one thing I'm yet to win and it's my dream," he said.

The Plymouth-born diver - who is now 23 - admits his Rio Olympic heartache was "devastating" and the "lowest point" of his career, but insists that world success will not make him complacent.

He said: "I can't take it [victory] for granted and I'm going to go away and work twice as hard because getting to the top is hard, but staying there is harder."

A pedestrian in his 80s has suffered life-threatening injuries after being involved in a bus crash in Truro, police say.

Officers closed Station Road after the man was injured at about 09:45.

He was treated by ambulance staff at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Settlements within the PL30 and PL24 postcode areas include: Blisland, Lanivet, Luxulyan, Nanstallon, St Kew, St Mabyn, Temple, Withiel, Par, Polkerris, St Blazey and Tywardreath.

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The main road into Coverack is expected to reopen this afternoon, nearly a week after devastating flood damage.

The coastal village on the Lizard was hit by a flash flood after a heavy rain and hail storm. Dozens of homes and businesses were affected.

Cornwall Council, contractor Cormac and members of staff from other agencies have been working around the clock to speed up repairs.

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Nearly 700 animals have been rescued by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service over the last three years.

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Firefighters have been called to help RSPCA officers in cases like the one pictured in Yealmpton, in the South Hams in Devon, which saw two deer stuck in a well. The animals were trapped about 7ft down in 2ft of water.

The fire service said that that, without its help, people might attempt dangerous rescues themselves.

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BBC Spotlight

The sheep shearer from New Zealand is in Cornwall trying to break the world record for the most ewes sheared in eight hours.

To beat the current record, Rowland has to strip each fleece in less than 47 seconds.

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Local Live

The family of a teenager who is believed to have suffered an adverse reaction to a psychoactive substance have said her "sudden and tragic passing" has been "the most painful experience that we have all ever had to endure".

Fifteen-year-old Leah Kerry died in hospital on 15 July after being found unconscious at Bakers Park in Newton Abbot, Devon.

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In a tribute, external, her family said: "Leah lit up any room she walked into with her incredible personality, sense of humour, striking looks and demeanour. Those who know her will ache to hear the words 'You allriiight' one last time."

The tribute finished with words from the Pink Floyd track Shine on You Crazy Diamond: "You reached for the secret too soon, you cried for the moon”.

A 20-year-old local man charged with drugs offences after her death is due to appear in court next month.

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Local Live

Skips are available for people in Coverack for rubbish after the village was hit by flash flooding last week, Cornwall Council says.

About 50 properties were estimated to be affected by the flooding on the Lizard Peninsula. No injuries were reported.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said its crews attended "multiple flooding-related incidents"

The council said that, as well as the skips, arrangements were also in place for "people needing to dispose of larger household items such as sofas and carpets".

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BBC News Online

A vigil has been held for a 15-year-old girl who is believed to have suffered an adverse reaction to a psychoactive substance.

More than 70 family and friends gathered to release balloons in memory of Leah Kerry, who died on Saturday 15 July in Newton Abbot, Devon.

They met at her favourite place: Beacon Cove in Torquay.

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Local Live

Singer Olly Murs has announced that tickerholders for his cancelled concert at Powderham Castle can have tickets swapped for shows in Portsmouth and Swansea due to be held in August.

The singer was to perform near Exeter on 29 July but the show was cancelled after promoter Stephen C Associates Limited went bust.

Murs said he was unable to reschedule the gigs but has offered affected fans the chance to see him elsewhere. He said on Twitter, external that he wanted to do something because "I know you were all upset, and left out of pocket".

He said anyone that hadn't been offered a refund from their original ticketing company could get their ticket swapped with a replacement for his show at Singleton Park in Swansea on 12 August or Portsmouth's Victorious Festival on 27 August.

People who had been told they could get a refund from a ticket agency would also be eligible for special offer tickets to either show, he added.

Cornwall Live

Pet owners are being asked to remain cautious after the number of cats poisoned in a small village, external on the outskirts of Camborne reached 18 over a three-year period.

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Local Live

Torbay's elected mayor has refused to resign after a council vote of no confidence against him and says it's "business as usual".

Gordon Oliver faced calls to quit after a majority of his Conservative councillors supported the vote of no confidence in him last week.

He had until 10:00 to stand down, but his office confirmed that he was not going to quit.

BBC Sport

Watch the moment England - captained by Devon's Heather Knight - complete a stunning fightback to beat India by nine runs and win the Women's World Cup at an ecstatic Lord's.

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Exeter City Council is starting to refund some people that bought tickets to Olly Murs' cancelled show at Powderham Castle.

Many ticketholders for the cancelled concert in Devon will not be refunded after the promoter went bust.

The singer was to perform near Exeter on 29 July but the show was cancelled after Stephen C Associates Limited, which organised the event, said it had ceased trading. The company said it was "not in a position to offer you a refund."

Full refunds are being offered to those who purchased tickets from the city's Tourist Information Centre in Southernhay.

However, the singer has also tweeted, external that many who were due to attend the show can get their tickets swapped for shows in Portsmouth and Swansea due to be held in August.

We'll bring you more details on that later.

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In Cornwall, Station Road in Truro is blocked around Avondale Road due to an accident.