England's Big Picturepublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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Image source, Paul GodierPaul Godier took this image of a flower picker in a field of agapanthus in Cornwall
Summary
Mother and two children killed in A361 car-lorry crash
--- Woman's husband saw the crash happen from a vehicle in front
--- Police describe it as one of the most shocking crashes
--- Road expected to be closed for the rest of the day
Royal Marine jailed for 18 years for terror offences
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal crash in Sidmouth
Police appeal after body found on Newquay beach
'Never event' at Royal Cornwall Hospital operating theatre
North Devon Show cancelled because of weather
Cornwall girl bullied for being a dwarf to compete in world games
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England's Big Picturepublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Image source, Paul GodierLocal drivers 'need to be more cautious because of holidaymakers'published at 13:40 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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End of twitter postNorth Devon Show cancelled: A 'difficult decision'published at 13:31 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Andrew Segal
Local LiveOrganisers of the North Devon Show say they have taken the "difficult decision" to cancel this year's event this week "with regret".
The event was due to be held at the North Devon Showground at Umberleigh, near Barnstaple, on Wednesday.
Show Secretary Theresa Soanes said: "Recent wet weather and predicted heavy rainfall on Wednesday means that we had to consider the safety of our exhibitors and visitors, given the current state of the show site."
Travel in Cornwall: Problems in Sennen and Charlestownpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
BBC News Travel- In Sennen, the A30 is blocked in both directions by an overturned van near Land's End
- In Charlestown, Sea Road is blocked in both directions due to an accident between Fairway and Beach Road
Mother and two children killed in A361 car-lorry crashpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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Simon Hall, Home Affairs Correspondent
BBC Spotlight
Two young children and their mother have been killed in a car crash on the A361 North Devon Link Road near Barnstaple.
The woman was driving two of her children towards Barnstaple when their car was in collision with a lorry at about 08:25. The woman's husband saw the crash happen from a vehicle in front.
The family are believed to be on holiday in Devon from elsewhere in England.
Experienced police officers described this as one of the most shocking crashes they had seen.
The A361 is expected to be closed for the rest of the day for collision investigation work. Police asked motorists to avoid the area, and for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.
Traffic delay in Exeter after 'motorbike vs van'published at 12:42 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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End of twitter postMilitary veterans run motivation courses for people trying to get back to workpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio CornwallMilitary veterans are running motivational training courses for people struggling to get back to work in west Cornwall.
Funded by the Big Lottery and cash from the EU, it's part of a £3.3m wider project which has been running since April.
The team behind it said it had helped more than 100 people so far, and three had already found jobs.
It's set to run until 2019.
Traffic police officer numbers 'drops by nearly a third in a decade'published at 12:19 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
An investigation suggests the number of dedicated traffic police officers has dropped by nearly a third in a decade.
Thirty of the 45 UK police forces responded to a Freedom of Information request. The figures said such officer numbers were down by 30%.
Motoring organisations have questioned how laws can be enforced with fewer officers. The Home Office said factors such as technology were important to effective policing, not just physical numbers.
The Devon and Cornwall force currently has 197 road traffic officers.
Image source, PAPlymouth MP explains why he won't support easier sex changespublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
A Plymouth MP says he cannot support the government's efforts to make it easier for people to change gender, external – because it goes against his conscience as a Christian.
'Never event' at Royal Cornwall Hospital operating theatrepublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
The Royal Cornwall Hospital has revealed there was a so-called "never event" in one of its operating theatres last month.
A never event is how the NHS describes a serious, largely preventable incident which should not happen.
It was revealed in papers which said that 11 serious incidents were reported in June.
The never event was reported in papers to the trust board as a wrong implant, external being used during an during an endoscopy procedure.
In a statement, the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT), said the care and safety of patients was "our top priority" and the "open reporting of incidents is an essential part of learning and reducing risk of their recurrence".
It added: "Any never event is subject to a rigorous investigation and the outcome shared with the patient or family concerned, as well as being reviewed and discussed by the clinical teams involved and, where appropriate, shared more widely throughout the NHS."
North Devon Show cancelled because of weatherpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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End of twitter postThe show was due to take place on Wednesday in Umberleigh.
A361 crashes result in serious injuriespublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Two people are understood to have serious injuries as a result of a collision involving a car and a lorry in north Devon on Monday morning.
Police said they were called to the A361, near Aller Cross, Barnstaple, at about 08:25. They said a third person was also hurt in the crash, which saw an air ambulance called.
It followed a head-on crash on Sunday morning in the same area.
Fire crews had to cut two adults and two children from wreckage after the crash on the North Devon Link Road at West Buckland, south of Barnstaple, at about 11:30 on Sunday.
Three people were in hospital in a serious condition as a result of the crash, police said. Officers added that one person had life-threatening injuries.
The road was closed for most of Sunday while investigations were carried out, causing delays in the area.
'Plymouth in Cornwall' on water newsletter: The response - 'Ooops'published at 11:13 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Andrew Segal
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End of twitter postSouth West Water says that Plymouth was mistakenly put in Cornwall on a map in a newsletter after a proof reader had "an off day".
City Labour MP Luke Pollard highlighted the mistake in a tweet.
When contacted by the BBC about the map, the utility company replied "Oops.", external
It added: "Rest assured we're spending money for Plymouth in the right place."
Latest travel in Devonpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
BBC News Travel- In Dartmouth, there are reports Townstal Road is blocked due to an accident around Seymour Drive
- The A399 between Brayford and Charles is partially blocked due to fallen power cables at Rockshead Hill. Traffic is slow-moving
- The A377 Exeter Road between Crediton and Newton St Cyres has reopened after an earlier collision
Police deal with 'large number of road crashes'published at 10:50 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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End of twitter postThe crashes include a collision on the A361 this morning involving a car and a lorry.
Royal Marine terrorist: Judge to decide if Ciarán Maxwell 'is dangerous'published at 10:41 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Andrew Segal
Local LiveAn Old Bailey judge says he has to decide if a former Royal Marine who made bombs for dissident republicans is dangerous, and if it is a case for life imprisonment.
Image source, FacebookCiarán Maxwell, from Larne, Northern Ireland admitted a series of terror charges ahead of a sentencing hearing that began last Wednesday.
The 31-year-old was arrested last year after two arms dumps were found near Larne. After his arrest, police found 43 weapons hides at eight locations in Northern Ireland and England.
Image source, Police Service of Northern irelandMaxwell, who lived in Exminster, Devon, and was based with 40 Commando in Taunton in Somerset, never served in Northern Ireland.
On Friday, the court heard that Maxwell faked his support for the dissident republicans' cause as he was "frozen" with fear, and that he believes old connections now wish him and his family "serious ill".
Water supply problems in Garker, Cornwallpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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End of twitter postHigh tide times for the regionpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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BBC WeatherIf 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.
'Serious' road crash 'involves children'published at 10:14 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
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End of twitter postTwo people are thought to have sustained serious injuries in a road crash involving a car and a lorry in north Devon, police say.
Plans for new lifeboat station in Newlynpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 31 July 2017
Plans have been put in for a new lifeboat station in Newlyn.
Local people have helped raise the money to build a bigger boathouse with better facilities. The current one was built as a temporary building 34 years ago.
Staff said it was no longer fit for purpose.
