Travel update: Crash at Moortown Crosspublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
At Moortown Cross, a diversion is in place and police say the road will shut for some time.
The nearby A361 is unaffected.
Summary
Portuguese man-of-war wash up on Cornwall's beaches
Thirty shops evacuated after 'suspicious device' found in Bideford
Ex-Marine climbing French Alps 'killed by loose boulder', inquest told
Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Molton
Man is airlifted off a ship off Cornwall with serious leg injuries
Tamar Bridge at capacity 'in 10 to 15 years'
South West to get £79m for superfast broadband access
Last ditch attempt to save Exmouth seafront attraction
Updates on Tuesday 12 September 2017
Travel update: Crash at Moortown Crosspublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
Weather update: Sunny with possible showerspublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
Today will be mainly dry with some bright or sunny spells for much of the day. The odd light shower is possible, but most will stay dry.
However, locally heavy rain and gale force winds will arrive from the west later this afternoon. Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).
South Molton crash: Road to be closed 'for several hours'published at 09:15 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
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End of twitter postMotorcyclist seriously injured in South Moltonpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
Sophie Malcolm
BBC News OnlineA man has sustained serious injuries in a crash in South Molton.
Police, fire and ambulance are currently at the scene of a crash between an HGV and a motorcycle near Moortown Barton picnic area on the road parallel to the A361.
The male motorcyclist has been seriously injured and an air ambulance was called to the scene.
Both vehicles caught fire as a result of the collision.
We'll bring you more updates as they're available.
Weather watchers: A slightly sunny start for Cambornepublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
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Hurricane Irma - Royal Navy sailors from RNAS Culdrose join relief effort in Caribbeanpublished at 08:43
Sailors from RNAS Culdrose at Helston have been taking part in relief operations, external in the Caribbean where communities have been devastated by struck by Hurricane Irma.
Wibbly wobbly beachy jelly? Well, it's sea foampublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
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End of twitter postHave a look at all this foam!
It's been pointed out on Twitter that it could get interesting if the gale force winds that are predicted later today turn up.
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Travel in Devon: Accidents in Exeter and Torquaypublished at 08:20
There are a few accidents around this morning:
- In Exeter, Trusham Road is partially blocked around Marsh Green Road due to an accident
- In Torquay, Shiphay Lane is partially blocked at the junction with Newton Road due to an accident
- Near Knowstone, at Moortown Cross, the unclassified road is blocked near the picnic area due to an accident. The A361 is unaffected
Exmouth Fun Park owner pushing for one more yearpublished at 08:09
The owner of a popular attraction on Exmouth seafront says it makes sense for everyone if it stays open for another year.
The Exmouth Fun Park closed at the end of August.
East Devon Council said this was to prepare the site for new temporary attractions over the next year, pending long-term development. However, so far nothing has been agreed.
A special meeting of the council tomorrow will be urged to extent the attraction's lease.
Funding boost for South West superfast broadbandpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 12 September 2017
Thousands more homes and businesses in Devon and Cornwall could access superfast broadband over the next few years.
The government's announced it's making more than £600m available nationally to those in remote and hard to reach places.
It includes £79m for the South West, which has among the slowest internet connection speeds in the country.
News, sport, weather and travel for Tuesdaypublished at 08:00
Sophie Malcolm
BBC News OnlineGood morning from BBC Local Live. We'll be bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall today.
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