BBC Spotlight

South West Water has rejected criticism that it's handing more money to corporate investors and shareholders rather than investing in infrastructure.

The independent research group Corporate Watch has carried out an investigation into the firm's handling of customers money and found last year the company invested £183m on pipes and reservoirs, but paid owner the Pennon Group £213m.

South West Water said: "We report our operational and financial performance regularly and it is publicly available on our website.

"Being profitable encourages investment and keeps our borrowing costs down - they are one of the lowest in the industry.

"On average, each customer pays about £1.35 a day for our services, less than the cost of a cup of coffee."

BBC Radio Devon

In Plymouth, there are reports of an accident on Fletemoor Road around Tamerton Avenue.

Alina Jenkins
BBC Weather

If 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.

BBC Weather

Patchy fog first thing, perhaps slow to clear from some valleys.

Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of some patchy drizzle. Some bright or sunny intervals are possible, especially this afternoon.

Maximum temperature: 14C (57F).

BBC News Education

Falmouth University has been told to stop describing itself as "the UK's number one arts university" by the advertising watchdog.

It was among six UK universities told to take down marketing claims that could be misleading.

Leicester, East Anglia, Strathclyde, Teesside and the University of West London also had complaints upheld against them.

The Advertising Standards Authority warned against exaggerated claims made to attract students, with Chief Executive Guy Parker saying students need "good evidence" when making such a big financial commitment.

Falmouth was also told to stop describing itself as "the UK's number one creative university".

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle's youth team will face Premier League leaders Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup after a dramatic second-round win over AFC Wimbledon.

The Pilgrims twice came from a goal down to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 with Greek striker Klaidi Lolos - who joined the club last month after leaving Crystal Palace - getting the winner in the third and final minute of stoppage time.

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City had three players in the England squad which won the under 17 World Cup earlier this month including Phil Foden, who was named as the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

The tie against City, who have reached the last three finals, is due to be played in Plymouth on 16 December.

Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online

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A bid has been launched to build a statue to honour the first female MP to take her seat in the House of Commons.

Plymouth Labour MP Luke Pollard says he would like to see a memorial to Conservative Nancy Astor, who represented the city.

He is aiming to mark the 100th anniversary of her election in 1919 to the Plymouth Sutton ward.

It is hoped the statue will be near Lady Astor's former home on Plymouth Hoe.

Nancy Astor held the Plymouth Sutton seat for 26 years from 1919 to 1945

Sgt Tangye later confirmed the incident on Tuesday afternoon, saying it was was "called in by a member of public".

Devon Live

A teacher who grew cannabis to make "£6,000 every 10 weeks" has admitted hiding his money, external from the courts so his partner could benefit from it.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Barnstaple's Craig Overton has taken two wickets on the opening day of England's final Ashes warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI.

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The Somerset and former North Devon all-rounder took the wickets of top scorer and captain Matt Short and Will Pucovski as he returned figures of 2-32.

Overton has yet to make his test debut for England, but with Steven Finn out of the tour and Jake Ball struggling with an ankle injury Overton could start the first test in Brisbane next week.

BBC Spotlight

Money paid out to South West Water from customers' bills goes more towards shareholders and banks than infrastructure, according to an independent research group.

Corporate Watch said that last year's accounts showed the water firm invested £183m on pipes, reservoirs and treatment works and paid £213m to its owner, the Pennon Group.

South West Water said it was committed to being as transparent and clear as possible.

Sean Coughlan
BBC News, education correspondent

The advertising watchdog has told six UK universities, including one in Cornwall, to take down marketing claims that could be misleading.

Leicester, East Anglia, Strathclyde, Falmouth, Teesside and the University of West London have all had complaints upheld against them.

The Advertising Standards Authority is warning against exaggerated claims made to attract students.

Chief executive Guy Parker says students need "good evidence" when making such a big financial commitment.

BBC Spotlight

A group of homeless people living in tents by the river in Barnstaple could be facing eviction.

North Devon Council, which owns the land the group is camped on, is expected to apply for a court order that will allow it to move them on.

The authority said it was offering support and alternative accommodation, and was only taking the action after fireworks were let off at the site.

Supporters of the homeless said the council needs to make sure those affected are given the right help.

Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live

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