Three men convicted of killing a homeless man in St Austell have been jailed
Student jailed for sex assaults on men
Fire crews tackle house fire in Newton Poppleford
'Burst water main' causes flooding in Plymouth
Freezer gas leak: Two women taken to hospital in North Devon
Plymouth has 'sixth highest death rate in Britain from asbestos-related cancer'
Song dedicated to Devon drugs death girl at MTV Crashes Plymouth
Cornwall's future rubbish and recycling collections considered
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday 31 July 2017
Quote MessageA burst water main on Ross Street, Plymouth, was reported to us at 13:30 this afternoon. A repair team is on site. The water supply to 98 properties has been temporarily switched off while repair work is carried out. This should be complete by 17:30.
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Earlier, Plymouth City Council said there was some flooding in the area.
Three men have been jailed for the killing of 31-year-old Stephen Bull.
The body of Mr Bull was found in a park in St Austell on 11 January.
Daniel Altass, 22, previously pleaded guilty to murder. He was given a life sentence with a minimum of 27 years. Joshua Buscombe, 25, was found guilty of murder, and sentenced to 19 years. Jordan Bishop, 22, was found guilty of manslaughter, and given eight years.
Police said Mr Bull had sustained multiple stab injuries to the head, back, arms and neck.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall PoliceDaniel Altass, Joshua Buscombe and Jordan Bishop
Det Insp Gail Windsor said: “I would like to thank the investigation team for their hard work on this case and the staff and residents of Cosgarne Hall who supported and assisted the investigation.
“It is their continuous co-operation that helped us to build the case. Our thoughts are with Stephen Bull’s friends and family and we hope that today’s verdict brings some comfort that justice has been done.”
A prisoner has climbed on to the roof of Dartmoor Prison, external, the Herald understands.
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Ciaran Maxwell was beaten up by loyalists in Larne when he was 16
A Royal Marine who lived a "dangerous double life" as a terrorist bomb-maker claims he faked sympathies for the Irish republican cause because he was "paralysed" with fear, a court has heard.
Ciaran Maxwell stashed anti-personnel mines, mortars, ammunition and 14 pipe bombs - four of which were deployed - in 43 purpose-built hides at eight locations in Northern Ireland and England.
Maxwell lived in Exminster in Devon, and was based with 40 Commando in Taunton, Somerset.
Bomb-making materials were found in barrels and buckets buried in the ground as well as an adapted Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) pass card, a PSNI uniform and a police stab-proof vest.
The 31-year-old, who is originally from Larne in Co Antrim, faces years in jail after pleading guilty in February to preparation of terrorist acts between January 2011 and August 2016, possessing images of bank cards for fraud and possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
The Old Bailey heard he researched targets and discussed plans to attack police stations and officers. His sentencing hearing continues.
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The junction of Ross Street and Albert Road in Plymouth is currently flooded, according to the city's council.
It's believed to be caused a burst water main.
South West Water are aware and are attending, Plymouth City Council said.
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Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Crews tackle house fire in East Devon
Ten firefighters are still attempting to put out a fire at a housing estate in Newton Poppleford.
"Steady progress" is being made to put out the blaze, which spread from a garage to an adjacent property, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.
Six fire engines are still at the scene, along with specialist equipment.
No injuries have been reported and it is not yet known what caused the fire.
Image source, Communities Against Rural ExploitationCampaigners said this would be the view from St Anne's Church if the turbines were approved
Plans for another wind farm in north Cornwall have been rejected by the Secretary of State after the company behind it appealed against an earlier decision.
Cornwall Council previously opposed the plans.
Electricity company, Good Energy wanted to build 11 turbines, external which would have been 125 meters high on farmland nine miles south of Bude.
There has also been local opposition to the plans.
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Three men convicted of killing a homeless man in St Austell have been jailed.
The body of Stephen Bull was found next to a childrens' play area in a park on 11 January.
Daniel Altass, 22, previously pleaded guilty to murder. He was given a life sentence with a minimum of 27 years
Joshua Buscombe, 25, was found guilty of murder, and sentenced to 19 years. Jordan Bishop, 22, was found guilty of manslaughter, and given 8 years.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Fire crews in Devon are dealing with a blaze at a housing estate in Newton Poppleford.
The fire at a property in the estate is believed to have started in a garage, and then spread to the house.
Four fire engines are at the scene. There are no reports of any injuries.
A man's been rescued off Port Isaac after he fell out of his boat this morning.
The lifeboat was launched earlier after an emergency call.
The man was rescued from the sea and brought back to the harbour. His condition is not known.
Image source, ThinkstockCornwall Council said compulsory sex education classes and better access to contraception are behind a 21% fall in teenage pregnancies last year, and a halving of the rate over eight years.
There are now an average of 16 conceptions for every thousand women between 15 and 17.
A statement from Cornwall Council said by making sex education compulsory in schools, and having easy to access contraception, the authority is reducing the number of teenage pregnancies and raising aspirations for many young people.
A huge observation wheel is being opened in Exmouth.
The temporary structure will give riders a view over the town, the Exe estuary and out to sea for 28 days.
East Devon Council said the wheel will now open tomorrow because of bad weather expected today.
James Law
BBC Sport Online
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale says he "does not envisage" adding any more players before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
The only exceptions could be strikers Ryan Brunt and Tyler Harvey, who are both on trial at the League Two club.
Image source, Empics"As it stands we will be where we are now in a week's time, and probably at the end of August too," Tisdale told BBC Sport.
"I'm happy where we are, we've got enough players. I'd like one or two more, but I'm a football manager."
Image source, Science Photo LibraryTeenage pregnancy rates in Cornwall have more than halved in the past eight years, according to the latest figures.
Office for National Statistics data shows the rate has continued to fall since the national reduction strategy was introduced in 1999.
During the past year, teenage pregnancy rates in Cornwall have continued to go down, with an average of 16 conceptions per 1,000 women aged 15-17.
That's a 21% reduction from the same period the previous year.
Temporary traffic lights are to be installed in the centre of Exeter , externalfor two weeks of emergency roadworks to repair a damaged sewer.
James Law
BBC Sport Online
Plymouth Leander swimmer Ben Proud has eased into the semi-finals of the 50m freestyle this morning, finishing second in his heat at the World Championships in Hungary.
Proud, who has already won a gold medal in the 50m butterfly event, clocked a time of 21.93 seconds to qualify.
Image source, Getty ImagesHis semi-final race takes place this evening, and if he makes it through the final will be tomorrow.
Plans for a £30m wind farm in North Cornwall have been turned down by the Secretary of State, external.
A Cornwall Council member has admitted the authority has failed to engage people when it comes to recycling.
Changes to the waste system are currently up for debate, including whether collections move to once a fortnight.
Councillor Sue James admitted the proposals may be unpopular.
Quote MessageSadly, probably the people who are most resistant and feel that the world would fall in if they had fortnightly residual waste collection, they're probably the same people that don't recycle."
Councillor Sue James, Cabinet member responsible for the environment
