Truro's last surviving nun has died aged 101published at 13:59 BST 26 September 2017
Tributes have been paid to a nun who used to live in Truro and was the last surviving member of a 134-year-old Order after she died at the age of 101, external.
Summary
Proposals to cut Cornwall Council from 123 members to 87
Family of Josh Clayton claim he 'was murdered' on Isles of Scilly
Cornwall mineshaft fall man 'amazed he survived'
Policing operation after claims badger cull saboteurs are damaging farmland
Plans for multimillion-pound industrial development on edge of Exeter rejected
Plymouth's Mark Ormrod to debut at Invictus Games
Updates on Tuesday 26 September 2017
Truro's last surviving nun has died aged 101published at 13:59 BST 26 September 2017
Cornwall travel: Accident in Redruthpublished at 13:49
- In Redruth, there are reports of an accident on Green Lane between New Cut and Fore Street In the one-way system
- On the A30 at Hayle, one lane is blocked on the eastbound carriageway by a broken-down vehicle near the Loggans Moor roundabout
Devon Travel: One lane now open after accidentpublished at 13:31 BST 26 September 2017
One lane is now open on the eastbound side of the A30 at Honiton, but there remains traffic disruption where the A30 meets the M5, says Highways England.
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End of X postNational Fitness Day - ready to join Darcey, Rio and co tomorrow?published at 13:30 BST 26 September 2017
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Mebyon Kernow condemns councillor cut proposalspublished at 12:49 BST 26 September 2017
Plans to cut 36 of Cornwall's councillors have been criticised by Mebyon Kernow (MK).
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has recommended the number be reduced from 123 to 87 by 2021.
MK's leader, Dick Cole (pictured), said he was "extremely disturbed" by the proposal and called it an "assault on democracy in Cornwall".
He said: "Wales has more than 1,200 councillors on its 22 unitary authorities, while Devon has just under 500 principal authority councillors and Somerset has over 400.
"And yet the commission expects Cornwall to get by with only 87, which - in terms of representatives per head of population - means that many other areas will have more than twice the number of councillors as Cornwall."
Teenage cyclist 'seriously injured'published at 12:31 BST 26 September 2017
A 15-year-old boy has been seriously injured after crashing his bike into a parked a car in Cornwall.
Devon and Cornwall Police say it happened on the A390 at St Ann's Chapel near Gunnislake at about 20:00 on Monday.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say the boy is from the Gunnislake area, and was riding an "advanced road bike".
Plans for industrial park on edge of Exeter rejectedpublished at 12:19 BST 26 September 2017
Carys Edwards
Correspondent, BBC SpotlightPlans for a new industrial and business park on the edge of Exeter have been rejected.
Opponents to the scheme at West Exe Park had argued the development would cause "abject misery" to local residents by destroying the local landscape and causing traffic congestion on an already busy commuter route into the city.
The decision was made by members of Teignbridge District Council.
The developers, who had said the scheme would create more than 1,000 jobs, said they were disappointed and were considering an appeal.
Mineshaft fall man 'amazed he survived'published at 11:56 BST 26 September 2017
A man who was rescued after falling 15m down a disused mineshaft in Cornwall says a rucksack saved his life.
Andrew Williams, from Wales, fell into the shaft at Cot Valley near St Just on Sunday.
A huge rescue operation involving more than 50 people pulled him out, and he was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth with an injured pelvis.
Andrew said on Facebook, external: "I would like to thank everyone involved involved in yesterday's operation to rescue me safely from the mine.
"Firstly, I am amazed that I survived the initial fall. I put this down to a full rucksack that took the brunt of the impact and saving me from banging my head; and, secondly, to have had my guardian angel watching over me."
Plymouth man to debut at Invictus Gamespublished at 11:39 BST 26 September 2017
John Danks, BBC SpotlightTriple amputee Mark Ormrod from Plymouth is due to compete in his first Invictus Games, external today.
The former Royal Marine will be taking part in a hand cycling time trial later and has been training at the venue in Toronto where temperatures have exceeded 30C (86F).
He will compete in cycling, rowing and swimming events this week.
Cannabis growing operation broken up by police in Brixhampublished at 11:24
Police taking part in a huge anti-drugs operation in Torbay claim to have smashed a substantial cannabis-growing 'factory' in Brixham, external.
Motorcyclist treated for fractures after crashpublished at 11:06
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash near Bovey Tracey.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the accident happened on the B3344 between Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh Knighton at about 18:15 on Monday.
Officers said the motorbike collided with a car that was travelling in the opposite direction.
The motorcyclist, a local man, was taken to hospital with several fractures.
Officers appealed for information about the crash.
Weatherwatchers: It might be foggy, but isn't it also atmoshpheric?published at 10:47 BST 26 September 2017
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End of X postDecision day for West Exe Parkpublished at 10:35
More than 1,000 jobs could be created if a multi-million pound industrial development on the edge of Exeter gets the go-ahead later.
People living in villages near land at West Exe Park have warned it could lead to extra traffic congestion on already busy commuter roads into the city.
Last month, Teignbridge councillors deferred making a decision, but the developers have submitted revised plans which they said would reduce congestion.
Porthleven plans on hold as councillors fail to reach decisionpublished at 10:20 BST 26 September 2017
Controversial plans that opponents fear could ruin a picturesque Cornish are no closer to being decided after planners failed to reach a decision, external.
Man found dead in carpublished at 10:10 BST 26 September 2017
The body of a man has been found in a car near Teignmouth.
Devon and Cornwall Police said, external they believed it was the body of 83-year-old Derek Woodley, who was reported missing in the area.
The body was found on Monday evening, and officers said they were not treating the death as suspicious.
Mr Woodley's next of kin had been informed but no formal identification had taken place yet, officer said.
Weather: Still a bit foggy in placespublished at 09:57
Sun is expected to breakthrough later, but there is still plenty of fog around.
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Image source, Matt ThorpeDevon travel: Broken down vehicle in Exeterpublished at 09:45 BST 26 September 2017
- In Exeter, on the A379 Bridge Road around Glasshouse Lane, we've got reports there's a broken-down vehicle
- On the A3052 in Newton Poppleford, there are temporary traffic lights for street light replacement work, and they are causing slow traffic
- On the A361, between the M5 and Tiverton, there are lane restrictions in place for roadworks
- In Paignton, on the A380 King's Ash Road around Foxhole Road, there are temporary traffic lights for gas main work. Traffic is heavy both directions
Cornwall travel: Overturned vehicle on A392published at 09:31 BST 26 September 2017
- At Quintrell Downs, the A392 East Road is partially blocked at Quintrell Gardens due to an overturned vehicle
- Near Penryn, on the A39, there's queuing traffic on the approaches to Treluswell roundabout
- On the A3047 at Mount Ambrose, there are temporary traffic lights and roadworks, causing slow traffic
Weather: Fog lifting to give sunny spells laterpublished at 09:21 BST 26 September 2017
The mist and fog patches will lift and clear through the morning to leave a dry with sunny spells.
Maximum temperature: 18C (64F).
Man arrested in acid attack investigationpublished at 09:02
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected acid attack in Tiverton on Sunday.
Devon and Cornwall Police said officers investigating a robbery had charged a man with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and throwing a corrosive fluid with the intent to burn, maim or disfigure.
The man is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court later.
