St Ives second homes ban challenge dismissed in High Courtpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
A high court challenge against a ban on building new second homes in a popular Cornish town has been thrown out, external.
Summary
Fake degree-level assignments 'ratified by Plymouth University'
Two-lorry crash causing severe delays on M5
Extra beds for rough sleepers in Exeter
Former navy officer goes on trial for sex assaults
Plans to transform social care services in Cornwall
Some hedgehog rescues may be 'unnecessary'
Updates on Tuesday 14th November
St Ives second homes ban challenge dismissed in High Courtpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
Devon travel: Problems in Exeterpublished at 08:44 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
- In Exeter, there are reports of a broken-down vehicle blocking one lane on Rydon Lane, just before the roundabout at Wilton Way
- On the A30 westbound, heading towards the M5 Junction 29, there is very slow traffic due to the traffic management at the roundabout
What can you do on GWR's wifi?!published at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
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Weather: Cloudy with some outbreaks of rain and drizzlepublished at 08:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
Feeling less cold today, but it will be generally cloudy with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mainly over hills and coasts.
A few brighter or possibly sunny spells may develop for a time this afternoon, perhaps to the north and east.
Maximum temperature: 13C (55F).
Cornwall care plans a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunitypublished at 08:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
A Cornwall MP says plans to transform Cornwall's social care services are presenting a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity.
St Ives MP Derek Thomas says new Cornwall Council proposals are a chance to correct what he calls its "dire record" in the field.
Council cabinet members will vote tomorrow on a shake-up of pay and conditions for home care workers in a bid to tackle what is being called a "system in crisis".
It's getting a cautious welcome in the care sector.
Plymouth University is degree deception victimpublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
BBC Panorama
Investigative TV showFake degree-level assignments were ratified by Plymouth University, it has been reported.
BBC Panorama filmed undercover inside one of the UK's largest alternative providers, the Greenwich School of Management - also known as GSM London - which has more than 4,000 students.
Most GSM students are recruited by the college itself, the rest come from freelance recruiters.
An undercover student secretly filmed a series of meetings with one freelance, Charles Logan, who has a contract with GSM to recruit students. The BBC understands Mr Logan receives approximately £600 for every student he helps to enrol, which is 10% of the tuition fees paid to GSM.
Media caption, Education agent recruits bogus students at private college
After the undercover student was admitted on to a three-year honours course, Mr Logan put him in touch with someone who he said could do his degree-level assignments for him.
The student subsequently bought two assignments for £526 and a third from another online company. He submitted them as his own work. The deception was not detected and the purchased assignments were awarded good marks by GSM.
Those results were ratified by Plymouth University, which validates and awards degrees studied at GSM.
The university told Panorama that GSM is responsible for student admissions and attendance. It says it has "long-standing and robust academic regulations and processes to prevent academic dishonesty and ensure the quality of its degrees".
GSM told Panorama that it has suspended its contract with Mr Logan and brought in external experts to investigate. It said if the allegations against Mr Logan are true, his actions are "totally unacceptable".
News, sport, weather and travel for Tuesdaypublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2017
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