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
Young gymnasts at Kernow Gymnastics and Acro Academy are back enjoying the sport in their local club in Summercourt near Newquay after a fire closed it before Christmas.
It has been rebuilt after parents, supporters and other clubs in the county rallied round to help replace about £100,000 of equipment that was destroyed.
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There are temporary road restrictions in place on the route towards the Torpoint Ferry in Cornwall while contractors "work on the exit gantry".
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Image source, Penzance Coastguard Rescue TeamA dog was rescued by coastguards after getting stuck on a cliff in Cornwall.
It happened on Thursday at 19:30 in the Levant Mine area near St Just.
Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team, along with Land's End Coastguard Rescue Team, winched the dog back up the cliff to be reunited with its owner.
The dog was not injured.
Coastguards have reminded pet owners to "keep dogs under control" near cliff edges, but if anything should happen, to "dial 999 and ask for the coastguard".
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Image source, Bude Community Fire StationFirefighters have warned people of the dangers of open fires after being called to reports of "thick, black smoke which could be seen from some distance" in Bude on Thursday.
On arrival, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service found a large bonfire that had been left unattended and needed extinguishing.
The fire service has asked people if they're planning a bonfire, to contact them first.
Image source, Bude Community Fire StationIn Newcott, on the A303, there is heavy traffic due to an accident near the A30.
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Image source, Mullion Fire StationAn injured surfer was rescued by emergency services after getting caught up in a "hazardous tidal situation" in Cornwall.
It happened in Mullion on Thursday. The surfer's injuries are not known.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service praised the "excellent" work between the firefighters, coastguards and ambulance at the scene.
Image source, Mullion Fire StationCampaigners fighting to save hospital beds in a Devon town say they're "relieved" health commissioners are beginning the process of reopening them.
The beds have been out of use for just over a year but funding for the 16 inpatient beds at Holsworthy Community Hospital has now been agreed.
The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said it is "under no illusion" the difficulty that the hospital will have in reopening with a shortage of qualified nursing and physiotherapy staff nationally and locally.
But it added it will "build on engagement" with the local stakeholder group, local workforce information and clinical expertise to develop future options.
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust said it is "supportive" of the plans and will do its best to address the staffing and safety concerns which led to the temporary closure.
Image source, GoogleThe Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter is celebrating its 150th birthday.
To mark the anniversary, the museum is putting on a year's worth of special exhibitions, events and activities.
On Saturday a carnival of animals, inspired by the exhibits on display at the RAMM, will parade through Exeter.
Quote MessageOur museum is quite unusual because all the funding in the 19th Century was raised through public subscription. That's quite significant in our history because it meant that actually there was this real sense of local ownership, that this was their museum, and that's really lasted 150 years. RAMM is at the very heart of the community."
Camilla Hampshire, RAMM Museum manager
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall
It is being claimed people and businesses in rural areas of Cornwall are being left in the "digital wilderness" by the big mobile phone operators.
Countryside campaigners say although there have been 48 masts approved in Cornwall over the past three years, just a quarter of homes are able to access a 4G signal from all the major providers.
The operators say they can have difficulties in finding suitable sites, community opposition and challenges in getting planning permission.
Image source, ThinkstockQuote MessageIt can be quite frustrating here [in Treen, West Cornwall]. I'm unable to contact the local supplier and I need some more materials delivered, so I'm going to have to drive to find a signal. But I just take that as part of what I have to do when I'm working in this area."
Pip Morse, Landscape gardener working at Treen, near Zennor
Matt Small
BBC Radio Cornwall
A Cornish gym club destroyed by fire before Christmas has been rebuilt and reopened.
Kernow Gymnastics and Acro Academy lost £100,000 of equipment in the fire in December.
The blaze also destroyed the main reception, the swimming pool and spa at Carvynick Holiday Park in Summercourt.
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Two people have been taken to hospital after a "serious" crash near Launceston, police have said.
It happened at about 04:40 westbound on the A30 at Tregadillett.
On arrival Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service found one vehicle in a ditch, with one person trapped.
One lane is closed while investigation work takes place.
Any witnesses should contact police via 101.
Highways chiefs have filled in two notorious potholes near Loddiswell in Devon which attracted hundreds of comments on BBC Spotlight's Facebook page., external
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Management, said freezing weather last month meant the volume of potholes being reported had "significantly increased" and about 650 to 700 potholes are being reported every day where he would normally expect 250 to 300.
The council spends about £55m a year upkeeping roads in the county.
But an "annual shortfall of funding" from the Department for Transport "unfortunately leaves us in a difficult position which particularly impacts on our urban estate roads and rural roads."
A limited edition guitar signed by Muse front man Matt Bellamy is going up for auction later.
The instrument has been donated by Exeter-based Manson Guitar Works, who have built guitars for the rock band.
The MBC-1, which was used on the Drones World Tour, has been signed by the three members of Muse - Matt Bellamy, Dom Howard and Chris Wolstenholme.
A pair of used Dom Howard drum sticks from the Absolution Tour is also up for grabs.
The money raised will go to a local school and the children's mental health charity Place2Be.
Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio Devon
Work is being carried out on Dartmoor to excavate a 3,000-year-old Iron Age hill fort.
Wooston Castle overlooks the River Teign near Castle Drogo.
It is the first time a hill fort has been excavated on Dartmoor for a century.
This is what experts think the hill fort might have looked like in the Iron Age
Archaeologist Simon Hughes says hill forts are rarely excavated because of their protected status and fragile nature.
"It's a very rare opportunity and it is a privilege to work on a scheduled monument. These sorts of monuments are not often looked at. As an archaeologist it is a great opportunity for us to investigate these brilliant features in our landscape."
Cornwall Council says it is investigating reports of rat poison found on two of Cornwall's beaches.
One woman says her dog's stomach had to be pumped after ingesting the poison at Seaton Beach (pictured below) and there have been reports of another packet of poison found at Downderry Beach.
The council is asking dog owners to be vigilant and says anyone who sees suspicious packets on the beaches should ring its customer contact centre, external.
Image source, GoogleTorquay United chairman Clarke Osborne says he wants to be involved with the National League club until at least 2023.
Read MoreLiam Clarke knew his young victim was terrified of evil spirits and used that exploit her.
Read MoreExeter City centre-back Luke Croll says likes the idea of making a move into midfield at the League Two club.
Read MoreTonight will be dry with clear intervals.
Some low cloud, mist and fog will form in places.
Minimum temperature: 6 to 9C (43 to 48F)
Tomorrow will start cloudy and misty in places, but that will clear to leave a dry, sunny day.
It will feel pleasant in the sunshine too with only gentle winds.
Maximum temperature: 15 to 18C (59 to 64F)
