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Crediton man missing in Thailand since 30 December
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Strike leads to reduced train services to London
Work begins to repair Perranporth beach storm damage
Updates on Monday 8 January 2018
Live updates for Devon and Cornwall have finished for the day, but we'll be back at 07:00 on Tuesday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
Don't forget Spotlight on BBC One later. There will also be news through the night on your BBC Local Radio station.
Get the latest news for your area from the BBC.
It will be a cloudy and murky night across Devon and Cornwall with outbreaks of drizzle, mainly over higher ground.
However, some clearer spells are possible to the northwest of high ground.
It will be a touch milder than previous nights for most. Minimum Temperature: 2C (36F).
Generally grey and cloudy on Tuesday with limited brightness.
Mist or hill fog will clear slowly and further patchy drizzle is likely.
It will be breezy with rain arriving in west later.
Turning milder for most. Maximum Temperature: 11C (52F).
A man has been charged following the death of a woman on a farm near Dawlish last year.
Lauren Scott, 20, died in an incident at Springfield Farm on Saturday 4 March 2017.
A 44-year-old from Dawlish has been charged with manslaughter , externaland is due to appear at Exeter Crown Court on Friday, 2 February.
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Drone footage captures the amazing skills of a pod of dolphins at St Michael's Mount in Cornwall.
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The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has paid a visit to Appledore shipyard as its owners Babcock announce further details of the bid to help build a new class of warship.
The Ministry of Defence announced plans to procure a new class of frigates, the Type 31e, as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy that launched last year.
The warships are set to be built in the UK, with a set price cap no more than £250m per frigate for the first batch of five, with an investment decision to be made at the end of this year.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the visit to Devon left him "in no doubt of the current resurgence of UK shipbuilding".
"The South West is crucial for our military, with a particularly special connection with our Royal Navy and Royal Marines."
It will remain cold and cloudy this afternoon with some light drizzle possible.
Conditions will get murky as we head into the evening too.
Maximum temperature: 6C (43F)
The girl's mother says the school's decision made her daughter feel 'so low'.
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Centre-back Axel Andresson has returned to his parent club Reading after his loan spell at Torquay United expired.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 19-year-old Icelandic youth international made five starts and one substitute appearance for the Gulls after joining on a one-month deal at the end of last year.
With Alex Davey also leaving the club and Josh Gowling injured it puts pressure on Gulls boss Gary Owers to find new cover at the centre of defence.
At Mount Ambrose on the A3047 near Cardrew Way, there's very slow traffic due to the temporary traffic lights and roadworks.
A bingo hall in Plymouth remains closed after shutting its doors last week following torrential downpours which caused it to flood heavily., external
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Western Power Distribution has apologised for the inconvenience caused by the earlier power cut.
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A woman has a number of injuries to her head and neck after an assault in Plymouth, police say.
It happened on Clifton Place at about 03:15 on Sunday.
The woman was taken to Derriford Hospital and her injuries are not life-threatening.
A 52-year-old man was charged with wounding with intent.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Plymouth Magistrates later.
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There has been a power cut in the Penzance area of Cornwall, Western Power Distribution has said.
The company hopes all supplies will be restored by 14:30.
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Torquay United manager Gary Owers says he is 'working tirelessly' to try and improve his struggling side.
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The coastal footpath between Loe Bar and Porthleven has been closed by the National Trust due to landslides caused by recent stormy weather.
The Environment Agency is warning people that a new outfall "might make crossing along the beach treacherous" and to "exercise caution".
Storm Eleanor battered Devon and Cornwall on Wednesday.
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Two lifeboats are helping a fishing vessel that got its crab pots stuck on the sea bed off Trevose Head, north Cornwall.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency said there is "no risk to life" and a tow is under way.
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Plymouth Argyle midfielder Antoni Sarcevic says the club can aim for the League One play-offs just a month after being bottom of the division.
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