Hunt saboteur left with 'serious injuries'published at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
New video footage which appears to show a huntsman whipping a protester is being examined by police, external.
Summary
Caretaker jailed for historic abuse of school children
Woman dies in head-on crash
MP calls for change to stalking laws
Man arrested on suspicion of double murder is released on bail
Man has fractured jaw after being 'punched in the head'
Countryside 'at risk' because of new homes say campaigners
Holly the police dog helps officers find stash of cannabis in Devon
Cornish model maker reveals HMS Ark Royal
Swan and squirrel spotted 'kissing' - an unlikely match
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Hunt saboteur left with 'serious injuries'published at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Cornish model maker reveals HMS Ark Royalpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
A Cornish model maker is finally unveiling his masterpiece - a 13ft (3.9m) long replica of aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal.
It is taking pride of place at a national modelling exhibition at Alexandra Palace in London this weekend.
Dave Fortey, from Falmouth, who used to get mornings off school to see the real thing coming into port, built the model.
He started the project in 1992, and says the model is "fully functional".
"She has eight water tanks, 16 ballast pumps, the radars rotate, the lift operates and the aircraft propellers rotate, and various other bits and pieces."
Despite his achievement though, Mr Fortey says he is in no hurry to begin another major project.
"Never again" he says "I would never built anything of this size again, it takes up a lot of space amongst other things."
Man has fractured jaw after being 'punched in the head'published at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA man suffered a fractured jaw after being "punched once to the head" in Plymouth, police have said., external
It happened at Pryzm Nightclub on Barbican Approach at about 01:00 on 21 December.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was in the third floor smoking area when the "unprovoked assault" happened.
He received hospital treatment for the injury.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Meeting to discuss GWR splitpublished at 08:44 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
A meeting is being held later to discuss proposals to split the Great Western Railway franchise in two.
Image source, BBC, GWRThe government said the plans would create a new West of England rail franchise to provide long-distance services between London, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall together with local and regional services across the South West.
When the consultation was launched in November 2017, Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP said the government was investing in "the biggest modernisation" of the railways for over a century.
The Devon and Exeter Rail Working Party are meeting later to discuss the plans.
You can view the consultation here, external.
Naval base and dockyard ‘safe and secure’published at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Plymouth’s naval chief has reassured members of the public that the naval base and dockyard is “safe and secure”, external.
Devon travel: Overturned car in Bamptonpublished at 08:25 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
- At Bampton, there are reports of an accident involving an overturned vehicle on the A396 at Black Cat Junction
- In Ugborough, there are reports of an accident on the A3121 at Kitterford Cross
- In Torquay, Browns Bridge Road is partially blocked by a broken-down vehicle near the retail park
- In Barnstaple, there are reports of slow traffic due to a crash on the A361 Rumsam Bridge between the Lake Roundabout and Bishop's Tawton Road
- In Plymouth at Derriford, the traffic lights at Brest Road, Looseleigh Lane and Tavistock Road are not working. An engineer is at the scene
Power cuts in Cullompton, Plymtree and Exeter areaspublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
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End of twitter postWoman trapped in overturned vehiclepublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlinePolice, fire and ambulance crews were called this morning to help a woman trapped in a vehicle which overturned on icy roads.
It happened at about 07:25 near Longdown, Devon.
First aid was given to the woman and fire crews helped her out of the vehicle using small tools.
Officers said Highways England were also asked to attend due to "icy road conditions".
Former drug addict 'makes amends' with voluntary workpublished at 07:50 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio DevonA former drug addict who's now working as a volunteer at Torbay Hospital says it's her way of "making amends".
Holly Rogers is one of six people at the hospital who have been trained to screen and advise patients on lifestyle problems including smoking and drug and alcohol addiction.
The hospital is the first in the South West to have volunteers working in this way.
Holly says she finds it "very rewarding".
"I was a bit of a prolific hospital case, certainly throughout the last five years. I feel like I was a bit of a nuisance so I just wanted to give it back and make amends with society and say I did that yes, but I'm here now trying to make it better."
Devon travel: Sheep on the road in Wilmingtonpublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
In Wilmington, there are reports of sheep on the A35 near New Road by the White Hart Inn. Drivers are being warned to approach the area with care.
Haul of cannabis seized thanks to Holly the drugs dogpublished at 07:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA police dog called Holly has helped officers find a stash of cannabis in Devon.
The canine, who came from Dorset, was "instrumental in achieving some great results", police said.
She found the stash near an address in Torre.
Officers also stopped and searched a group of men which resulted in a knuckleduster being found.
The search was part of Operation Roxbury - an ongoing initiative designed to remove drugs from the streets of Torquay, which involves officers from across Torbay.
Image source, TORQUAY POLICEBreezy with sunny spellspublished at 07:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Today will be breezy with sunshine and scattered heavy showers, with hail at times and perhaps some sleet over Dartmoor and other high ground.
Maximum temperature: 7C (45F).
Countryside 'at risk' because of new homes say campaignerspublished at 07:22 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Kirk England
BBC Radio DevonRural campaigners are meeting in Devon later to discuss concerns over the number of new homes being built in the countryside.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) says too may greenfield sites are at risk of development and is challenging the housing targets set by local councils.
Others though, support developments like Cranbrook - a new town being developed in East Devon.
Katherine Jones says it's been a "godsend" for her.
"We wouldn't have been able to get on the ladder if it wasn't for Cranbrook being here. Yes there's a lot of it [new house building] and it goes up really quickly but people can't get on the ladder without it being here."
The government says it's working with local authorities to make sure "sensible decisions" are made on where to build new houses.
MP calls for change to stalking lawspublished at 07:19 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
The law change would give police new powers to restrict offenders who are not known to the victim.
Read MoreDevon travel: Dartmouth Higher Ferry out of servicepublished at 07:06 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
The Dartmouth Higher Ferry is out of service for its annual refit.
The Lower Ferry will be operating as normal, but longer waiting times should be expected.
Yellow weather warning for icepublished at 07:05 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA yellow weather warning for ice is in place across the South West., external
The Met Office said any icy stretches could last until about 10:00.
It added that there may be some ice on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths "leading to some injuries from slips and falls".
Drivers are warned that conditions may be "difficult" and are being asked to travel with care.
Image source, Met OfficeNews, sport, weather and travel for Fridaypublished at 07:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2018
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