Release of inmates at Dartmoor Prison 'rushed and poor', inspectors say
Seizures of drugs in Devon and Cornwall up 69% in the last year, Home Office says
MP Anne Marie Morris has Conservative whip restored after racist remark row
Level of damage to turtles caused by plastic revealed in Exeter research
Devon and Cornwall Police 'good overall' but staff behaviour 'requires improvement'
Injured turtle being cared for at Newquay aquarium
More news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 on Wednesday 13 December
In Exeter, Heavitree Road is partially blocked by an accident near Gladstone Road. There's very heavy traffic in the area.
Sarah Gosling
BBC News Online
Homeless charity PATH have witnessed a 97% rise in the number of people needing tenancy starter packs, provided to them when they have next to nothing else.
PATH, otherwise known as Plymouth Access To Housing, believe the spike is due to unrenewed tenancies, relationship breakups, and an increase in refugees in the city.
The tenancy starter packs are designed for those struggling with accommodation and without possessions, rather than those sleeping rough.
Image source, PATHPacks include items like plates, pans, toiletries, bedding, cleaning products, and an electric kettle. The bundles cost around £35.
PATH Director Mike Taylor said: "These packs are for people struggling, but living independently, and are still less popular than our bedding packs".
"We're trying to give people a fresh start, and a good start. We want people to find a home".
Kevin Peachey
Personal finance reporter
House prices in the South West rose at more than three times the pace of London in the past year.
Property prices in the region rose by more than 6.5% in the year to October - the fastest in the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
The fastest growth over the same period was a 7% rise in the East Midlands. The slowest was 2.1% in London.
However, average prices in the capital remain the highest at £481,000, compared with a UK average of £224,000, the ONS figures show.
The typical UK house price rose by £10,000 compared with a year earlier, but was £1,000 lower than in September.
The release of high-risk inmates at Dartmoor Prison is 'rushed and poor', a report says.
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Exeter City will look to book their place in the third round of the FA Cup tonight.
The Grecians take on Forest Green Rovers at St James Park in a second round replay after their original tie finished 3-3 10 days ago.
Premier League West Bromich Albion await the winners of tonight's match, with full commentary will be on BBC Radio Devon.
Ben Woolvin
BBC South West Home Affairs correspondent
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Image source, Dave Hudson PhotographyAn injured tropical turtle which washed up on a Cornwall beach is being cared for by staff at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay.
The rare Kemp's Ridley turtle was found by Dave Hudson, a conservation and biodiversity student from Exeter University.
The turtle was freezing cold and exhausted after it is believed to have travelled from its natural habitat near Mexico or Texas.
Image source, Dave Hudson PhotographyQuote MessageI actually thought it was dead when I picked it up. They go into cold shock which, ultimately, makes them a little bit passive. There was very little movement, if any, and so I thought I'd pick it up and see if it's alright."
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The blaze broke out at the Finnygook Inn at Crafthole on Monday afternoon.
An investigation is under way into the cause.
Rob Byrne
BBC News Online
Tributes have been paid to a woman who died after being found lying on a pavement in front of her car in Cornwall.
Dolores Woolcock, 66, died after an accident in Hayle on 10 December 2017, police said.
Image source, Family handoutHer family said in a statement: “Dolores was a loving, kind, and caring person. We will forever miss her beautiful smile and thoughtful ways."
Devon and Cornwall Police said her death was not believed to be suspicious but officers were investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
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Our Weather Watchers have been busy snapping what was a spectacular sunrise over Cornwall this morning.
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Police are asking for the public's help after a woman had her handbag stolen in a Torquay charity shop.
Officers said it was taken at about 15:00 on Wednesday 6 December, external at the Barnardo's charity shop in St Marychurch.
The elderly victim said the bag was a gift from her late husband.
PC Leah Taylor said: "This is such a heartless crime. Not only has the aggrieved suffered a financial loss but an emotional one too.
"The impact of losing a cherished link to a loved one is difficult to measure."
Dartmoor Prison needs help from the prison service to improve "shocking" failings in its work to protect the public from the risk posed by men it releases, according to a new report published today., external
Investigators are due to begin work this morning to try to find out what caused a fire that destroyed the upper floor of a pub near Torpoint.
The blaze broke out at the Finnygook Inn at Crafthole on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were also called to a chimney fire at the same pub last week.
Witnesses described large amounts of smoke coming from building at first during Monday's fire.
Image source, Claire AbbotQuote MessageYou couldn't see the flames at first. It was just all the smoke was coming up through the tiles, but, as it progressed, flames started coming up from the other side."
Donna Davidson, Neighbour
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This winter morning scene in St Breock, Wadebridge, was captured at 08:00 this morning by Chris Williams.
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The A381 is partially blocked in Harbertonford, around Woodland Road, due to a broken-down vehicle.
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Highways bosses also said that drivers should "be aware" that ice could also not be far away from any surface icy remains "left over from the weekend".
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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 full forecasts here through the day and on BBC Spotlight at 13:30.
