BBC Local Live: Devon & Cornwall

Summary

Three arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in Penzance
Runaway truck death: Waste firm fined £238k
Resident of 53 years 'sad and angry' after burglary
Devon pothole reports: '700 a day'
Dog rescued after getting stuck on cliff
Gymnasts back in action at fire-hit sports centre
Updates from Monday 16 April until Friday 20 April 2018

Live Reporting

Gymnastics academy 'happy to be home' after firepublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Kieran Bell
A Cornish gymnastics academy that was destroyed by fire before Christmas, has reopened.
Kernow Gymnastics and Acro Academy, external lost equipment worth £100,000 in the December fire. It also destroyed the main reception, the swimming pool and spa at Carvynick Holiday Park, external in Summercourt near Newquay.
The facility has now been rebuilt, and £3,500 has been raised to pay for some of the personal items which were lost.
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"We've had the equipment installed this week. We've got a couple of things still to put up but it's all been replaced and the kids are just really happy to be home."
Beth Fowler, Head coach and director
Devon travel: Broken-down bus on the A380published at 14:40 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
BBC Radio Devon
Near Paignton on the A380 heading between the Preston Downs Roundabout and Churscombe Cross, there are reports of a broken-down bus.
Firth's 'connection' with 'The Mercy'published at 14:13 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
The film stars Colin Firth and tells the tragic story of explorer, Donald Crowhurst.
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Runaway lorry death firm fined £238Kpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Lee Jane was killed as he tried to stop his vehicle rolling down a slope at Derriford Hospital.
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Exeter 'disappointed' by Ampadu fee rulingpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Exeter City say they are "disappointed for football" as a tribunal orders Chelsea to pay them up to £2.5m for Ethan Ampadu.
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Resident of 53 years 'sad and angry' after burglarypublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
An elderly man has had jewellery stolen - including two expensive, old watches - in a burglary at his Plymouth home, police have said.
It happened between 13:30 and 14:30 on Epworth Terrace on 16 April.
A gold Omega De Ville men’s watch with links bracelet and a men’s Heuer Carrera chronograph watch were among the items stolen.
Police say the man has lived in the area for 53 years and is "saddened and angry".
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101.
Cornwall travel: Cows on the road on the A3083published at 13:28 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
BBC Radio Cornwall
Between Culdrose and Helston on the A3083, there are reports of cows on the road. Approach with care.
Cornwall travel: Accident blocks A30published at 13:24 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
BBC Radio Cornwall
The A30 is partially blocked at the Chiverton Cross roundabout due to an accident.
Falmouth PCSO invited to royal wedding celebrationspublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
A Falmouth-based police community support officer has received a special invitation to the wedding celebrations of Prince Harry and Megan Markle.
PCSO Ellie Grey thought "someone was playing a joke" on her when she received the invitation from the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Edward Bolitho.
She said: "It is really heartwarming to be recognised like this - lots of colleagues deserve it just as much. It is a real privilege and I feel very honoured."
Image source, DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Ellie is one of 1,200 members of the public from across the country who have been nominated on the strength of their contribution to their local community.
She has been recognised for her work with the police cadets and engagement with youth and local community groups.
Ellie can enter the grounds of Windsor Castle to watch the arrival of guests, listen to a live broadcast of the wedding and view the departure of the bride and groom's carriage procession.
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I just hope the weather is good - I don't want to have to turn up in my wellies!
PCSO Ellie Grey, Famouth police community support officer
Devon travel: Long queues of traffic on A361published at 11:12 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
BBC Radio Devon
On the A361 from Tiverton to Barnstaple at South Molton, there is a long queue of standing traffic.
Cocaine found by member of the public in the South Hamspublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Twitter
Drugs found by a member of the public in the South Hams have tested positive for cocaine and crack cocaine, police have said on Twitter., external
Image source, DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Image source, DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Runaway truck death: Waste firm fined £238kpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online
A waste firm has been fined £237,500 after a truck driver was killed by his runaway vehicle.
Viridor worker Lee Jane, 57, was killed as he tried to stop the vehicle rolling down a slope at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth in June 2015.
Viridor Waste Management admitted failing to make an adequate risk assessment, Plymouth Crown Court heard.
It was cleared by a jury of failing to ensure safety of employees and exposing hospital staff to danger.
The court was told that the firm "sincerely regrets" the death.
The firm was also ordered to pay costs of £128,428.
Devon travel: Broken-down vehicle closes M5 lanepublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
BBC Radio Devon
A vehicle has broken-down on the M5 southbound between junction 28 at Cullompton and junction 29 at Exeter. One lane is closed.
Police apologise for drone noise during Penzance body findpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Police have apologised to people in Penzance who were "disturbed" by the noise of a drone after a body was found in the town on Thursday night.
Officers said the drone will "only fly when absolutely necessary".
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Three arrested on suspicion of murder after body foundpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
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Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in Penzance, police said.
Officers were called to a property on Penare Road late on Thursday evening.
The body has not yet been identified.
Two men, aged 49 and 22 and a 27-year-old woman "surrendered themselves to police".
All three remain in police custody and await questioning.
Burst water main disrupts supplies in Plymouthpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Water supplies are currently disrupted in the PL6 area of Plymouth due to a burst water main, South West Water has said., external
It added that Burnett Road is most affected.
Engineers are on-site to fix the problem and hope to restore supplies by 13:15.
Cornwall travel: Broken-down tanker on A30 in Truropublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
BBC Radio Cornwall
In Truro, on the A30 Tregolls Road southbound, one lane is blocked due to a broken-down tanker. Traffic is slow-moving in the area.
Clear blue sky in Truropublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Kevin Thomas
BBC Weather Forecaster
Thanks to BBC weatherman, Kevin Thomas for sharing this picture of the clear blue sky in Truro.
He says there's "more of a breeze than yesterday so feeling a bit cooler".
Boy, 16, missing from Barnstaple 'could be with older man'published at 09:43 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
A 16-year-old boy has gone missing from Barnstaple, police have said.
Jamie Toleman is described as white, 5ft 4ins (1.6m) tall, with short brown hair and last seen wearing a grey jacket and black and grey Air Max trainers.
Police say he could be in the company of an older man in his 30s.
Anyone with information is being asked to not make Jamie aware of police interest and to "call 999 immediately".
Weather: A bright day with sunshine for mostpublished at 09:34 British Summer Time 20 April 2018
Alex Osborne
BBC Weather
It will be a fine and bright day with periods of sunshine in most places.
However, the odd patch of cloud or mist is possible near to the coast with gentle winds.
Maximum temperature: 17-20C (63-68F).