Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Worcester Warriors have made only one change to their starting line up for tonight's Premiership match against Exeter Chiefs at Sixways.

Biyi Alo comes into the front row in place of the injured Nick Schonert, while tighthead Gareth Milasinovich returns to the squad following a hamstring injury that saw him being stretchered from the field (pictured) - he is among the replacements.

Image source, Getty Images

There will be full commentary on that game as part of a rugby special on BBC Hereford & Worcester.

Large numbers of Portuguese man-of-war are still being reported on Cornish beaches.

The Cornwall Wildlife Trust, external has had reports of 630 of the creatures in just one week, but says hundreds more are likely.

Image source, Marine Conservation Society

At Portheras Cove near Pendeen on Thursday, 56 were reported to the Marine Conservation Society.

People are reminded not to touch the creatures, but the society would like to hear about where they are, external.

Plymouth City Council has received a report into electoral issues, external that led to problems at the last general election.

Between 150 and 200 people were unable to vote, and about 2,000 postal ballots were not sent out.

An independent report headed by Dr Dave Smith, the former chief executive of Sunderland City Council, looked into all aspects of the way the election was managed.

Image source, PA

He will present it to full council on 25 September.

The council said his recommendations included telling it to:

• Act swiftly to permanently recruit enough suitably experienced electoral registration staff to ensure the elections team is up to recommended staffing levels
• In the meantime, ensure there are enough interim staff with sufficient operational experience to manage the team, build capacity and ensure focus
• Make sure sufficient resources and properly documented systems, procedures and processes are put in place to ensure a successful election canvass and prepare for local elections in 2018 and plan for a future general election

• Develop a more detailed communications plan with key stakeholders to ensure effective election communications especially when unusual situations arise

• Carry out an independent review in January 2018 to ensure the council is suitably prepared for elections in May 2018

Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online

Council staffing shortages and mistakes have been blamed on people being unable to vote in Plymouth during the last general election.

About 2,000 postal ballots were not sent, and between 150 and 200 people were unable to vote.

Thousands of votes were missed out of the result of one constituency, said findings from a report by an independent investigator.

Plymouth City Council said "a dedicated project team" had been set up to act on the mistakes.

Andrew Segal
Local Live

Police in Kingsbridge say there have been incidents involving fake new £10 notes in the Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge and Salcombe areas.

The new polymer £10 note, featuring novelist Jane Austen, only went into circulation yesterday.

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the River Tamar today.

It says low lying areas on the upper and middle stretches of the river, external are in danger of flooding after heavy showers.

Image source, Environment Agency

Flood alerts mean 'flooding is possible - be prepared, external'.

Andrew Segal
Local Live

Plymouth City Council says it is to "act to restore voter confidence" as a manager of elections as an independent investigation is published into problems in the city with the 2017 general election.

BBC Radio Cornwall

• The A30 between Redruth and Chiverton Cross heading eastbound is partially blocked due to an accident
• In Camelford, on the A39, there's slow traffic due to temporary traffic lights and roadworks
• On the A392, between Mountjoy and Quintrell Downs, there are stop and go boards in operation for resurfacing work. Traffic is slow moving

Kevin Thomas
BBC Weather Forecaster

We'll have more forecasts through the day.

Devon Live

A serial arsonist is being blamed for a string of early-morning fires in Devon, external and police say it is only a matter of time before one of them gets out of control.

A 103-year-old woman from Sidmouth is being awarded an honorary degree today - more than 80 years after she studied to become a teacher in London.

Marjorie Hodnett went to Southlands Methodist College, which is now part of the University of Roehampton. She completed her studies in 1934.

It was decided that work done by students before 1980 was degree-level, and the achievement should be recognised.

Margerie wasn't able to attend a ceremony in London, so the head of the college is coming to her home to present her degree personally.

BBC Sport

Torquay United manager Gary Owers is asking the fans to give him a chance to turn the club's fortunes around.

The former Sunderland midfielder will take charge of the team for the first time at Barrow on Saturday. Owers arrives at the club with his assistant, Martin Kuhl.

Image source, Getty Images

The Gulls are currently four points adrift at the bottom of the National League.

BBC Radio Cornwall

The Cornwall Constabulary was formed in 1857 and continued until 1967 when it merged with Devon.

Surviving officers from those days will get together for a reunion in Newquay at the end of October.

As to the picture above, we understand it's Cornwall first car accident - and it involved a bullock.

St Austell Police were having to deal with alpacas in a road yesterday, external. Some things don't change.

Jenny Kumah
BBC Devon Politics reporter

The BBC understands that the report into voting problems in Plymouth for June's general election will highlight a catalogue of errors and staffing issues within the council's electoral team.

More than 1,500 postal ballots weren't sent out. Some voters reported being wrongly turned away at polling stations and thousands of votes were missed out of the result of one constituency.

The report into what went wrong will be officially published later.

BBC Weather

It will be another day of sunny spells and occasionally heavy showers, with the chance of the odd shower turning thundery with hail.

Maximum temperature: 16C (61F).

BBC Radio Cornwall

The future of a day care centre for the elderly in Cornwall is in doubt.

Truro's Age UK centre has been offering help for about 30 years, but changes in funding from Cornwall Council and problems with the building mean it may have to close.

Age UK Cornwall said new pop-up services in local communities could be a suitable replacement.

Cornwall Council said: "The premises in Truro is up a very steep slope, there is limited access and very restricted parking.

"Age UK has told Cornwall Council they are looking at a range of options, including not having a set base and offering a community-based service in a variety of venues.

"All scenarios discussed were based on Age UK's decision to explore alternatives."

BBC Radio Devon

• At Collaton St Mary, the A385 Totnes Road is blocked at Blagdon Road due to a jack-knifed lorry. The surrounding roads have very heavy traffic
• Disruption on the trains between Exmouth and Barnstaple is expected until 09:30 after a tree blocked the railway - twt.lt/ekt6, external
• In Teignmouth, on Shaldon Road around Dagra Lane, there are reports of an accident
• Heading towards Tiverton on the A361, around Gornhay Cross, there's a broken-down vehicle