BBC Local Live: Devon & Cornwall

Summary

Devon and Cornwall Police 'need to improve' in some areas
'Lives could be at risk' over unreleased coastguard report
Police officer found not guilty of rape
Funeral for Looe girl killed in car 'ice-slide'
Cornwall swimmer Jonathan Fox out of Commonwealth Games
Royal Cornwall Hospital no longer on black alert
Horse has hair shaved in 'suspicious activity'
Updates from Monday 19 March until Friday 23 March 2018

Live Reporting

Scilly aims to boost year-round tourismpublished at 07:50 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
BBC Radio Cornwall
The Isles of Scilly is launching what it calls a "bold long term plan" for its vital tourism industry later.
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Tourism accounts for 85% of all jobs on the islands but the season is comparatively short.
Today's launch includes new investment in transport and services along with a stronger emphasis on the island's cultural heritage and its potential as an eco-destination.
James Berresford, chairman of the Islands' Partnership said the aim was to meet "the growing demand for discerning, authentic, experience-led tourism".
Travel alert: Accidents and roads blockedpublished at 07:24 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Heading out? Here's what's happening on the roads:
- In Paul, the B3315 is partially blocked after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian between Quarry Lane and Gurnick Road
- On the M5 southbound between Junction 26 for Wellington and Junction 27 for Tiverton we have reports of an accident near Taunton Services
- Road surface temperatures below freezing this morning with the lowest recorded at - 4.7 at Whiddon Down. Ice possible drive with care
- In Newton Abbot, St Marychurch Road is still blocked by snow around Shaldon Road and Twickenham Road
- Near Halwell - reports of icy conditions approaching Totnes Cross Garage
- The A399 at Kentisbury remains blocked by snow drifts around Blackmoor Gate
'Lots of collisions'published at 07:05 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
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Sunny but chilly startpublished at 06:55 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
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Drifting snow causing problemspublished at 06:41 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
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Some schools remain closed because of snow and icepublished at 06:40 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
A number of schools remain closed in Devon this morning.
Snow and ice is making access to classrooms difficult in some areas.
See the list on the Devon County Council website, external.
Full closures include Parracombe Church Of England Primary School, Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary, Ratcliffe School, Blackawton Primary School and Barley Lane School.
Partial closures include Lynton Church Of England Primary School, Kentisbury Primary School, Moretonhampstead Primary School, Ilsington Church Of England Primary School and Doddiscombesleigh Primary School.
Devon County Council says the list will be updated when schools provide new information.
Routes still affected by snowpublished at 06:30 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
- The A399 at Kentisbury remains blocked by snow drifts around Blackmoor Gate
- Near Halwell - reports of icy conditions approaching Totnes Cross Garage
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Snow ploughs still clearing roadspublished at 06:28 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Snow ploughs are still clearing roads of snow and ice in East Devon.
The Mini Beast from the East caused many roads across the county to be blocked with snow and ice on Sunday and Monday.
A yellow warning for ice has been issued for the entire South West until 09:00.
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Weather: Dry and sunny daypublished at 06:20 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
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Another frosty but dry and bright start.
A largely fine and dry day is expected with partly cloudy skies and some bright spells.
Feeling slightly milder in lighter winds.
Maximum temperature: 5 to 8C (41 to 46F).
Lowest road surface temperature -4.7Cpublished at 06:16 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
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Yellow warning for icepublished at 06:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
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Favoured flavours draw own festivalpublished at 01:49 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Cheese or chocolate? Honey or oysters? The UK is home to festivals dedicated to favourite foods.
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'Sexual misconduct' at disaster charitypublished at 00:46 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Shelterbox has only just informed the Charity Commission of the alleged incidents.
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Work to clear A30 ongoingpublished at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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A30 westbound remains closedpublished at 19:25 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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More disruption to bus services expectedpublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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Thermal imaging camera used in launderette firepublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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A small fire in a launderette started in a commercial tumble dryer, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, external said.
The blaze in Cowick Street, Exeter, was dealt with by two crews using a thermal imaging camera to find the source of the smoke.
A30 closed westbound as HGV lost its loadpublished at 18:53 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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'Don't drive after dark' call as temperature falls to -9Cpublished at 18:06 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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North Devon and Dartmoor roads remain blocked by snowpublished at 18:04 Greenwich Mean Time 19 March 2018
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