Ceiling collapse at Plymstock storepublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
The Boots store on Plymstock Broadway is closed after the ceiling partially collapsed, external.
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Ceiling collapse at Plymstock storepublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Police close A38 westbound lane at Plymouth near Saltashpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
On the A38 westbound, on the Plymouth side, heading towards the Saltash Tunnel, police have closed the left-hand lane.
Scaffolding rescue man suffers 'serious head injury'published at 14:43 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local LiveA man who had to be rescued from scaffolding in Exeter city centre suffered a "serious head injury" in an incident on a construction site, ambulance workers say.
Emergency services were called to Bampfylde Street this morning.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service used an aerial ladder platform to help rescue the man before he was taken to hospital.
South Western Ambulance Service said: "A man was driven by ambulance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with a serious head injury.
"He also had a suspected leg injury."
The HSE said it was "aware" and making inquiries.
Part of cop shop up for sale 'to help fund local policing'published at 14:34 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Daniel Clark
Local Democracy Reporting ServicePart of a Devon police station saved from closure is set to be sold off, with the local town set to benefit from the sale with more cash for local policing.
Seaton Police Station was one of a number across Devon due to be closed as part of a £54m cost-cutting measure. However, the police commissioner's office has come up with a scheme that has given it a reprieve.
Image source, GoogleThe station comprises of two properties - 76 and 78 Queen Street - but the plan will see police sell number 76, the building they own, while renting number 78 and moving all staff into one building.
A formal planning application to split the buildings has been submitted to East Devon District Council.
It is unclear yet how much money would be raised from selling the freehold on 76 Queen Street and how that would be reinvested.
The police station will also remain closed to the public, but the change of heart means that police will retain a base in the town.
HSE 'aware' of man being rescued from Exeter scaffoldingpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local LiveThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it is "aware" of an incident which saw a man with severe injuries being rescued from scaffolding on the fifth floor of a building in Exeter city centre.
Emergency services were called to Stover Court, on Bampfylde Street, at about 08:40. Highways bosses said there was an incident on a building site.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said they rescued "the male from height with the use of aerial ladder platform".
Police earlier said the man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after an "industrial incident".
The HSE said it was "aware and making initial inquiries".
Slow traffic on the A380 Telegraph Hillpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
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End of twitter postThe unpredictability of thunderstormspublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Miles Davis
BBC News OnlineThunderstorms are forecast for the south west on Thursday - but even the Met Office admits it's difficult to predict exactly where they will happen.
The latest forecast, external says there are likely to be "scattered heavy showers" and "thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon".
Their video looks at why it's very hard to say where the storms will develop.
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End of twitter postMP plans meeting to discuss 'unfair' abattoir regulationspublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
A Cornwall MP says she has asked for a meeting with a minister to discuss "unfair" new regulations for all abattoirs to install CCTV to improve animal welfare.
The government says slaughterhouses need to be monitored by CCTV to ensure best practice, but installing the cameras is proving costly.
There are just five small abattoirs left in the county and they are having to conform to the same rules as the larger ones. They said such extra costs could be a threat to their livelihood.
Conservative South East Cornwall MP Sheryll Murray said she had set up a meeting with Environment Secretary of State Michael Gove next week to make that point.
Quote MessageNo-one is more concerned about animal welfare than the people that own these small abattoirs. You cannot use the same legislation for large abattoirs and impose it on small ones that are operating on a much less profit basis than the larger ones."
Sheryll Murray MP
Boy, 15, admits raping two childrenpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Prosecutors said 11 sexual offences came to light when his victims told their parents.
Read MoreDevon travel: Collapsed balcony closes Torquay roadpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
In Torquay, there are reports that Beacon Hill is closed between Parkhill Road and Victoria Parade due to a collapsed balcony.
Man from fifth floor scaffolding 'had severe injuries'published at 11:29 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local LiveA man with severe injuries has been rescued from scaffolding on the fifth floor of a building in Exeter city centre, firefighters say.
Emergency services were called to Stover Court, on Bampfylde Street, at about 08:40. Highways bosses said there was an incident on a building site.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said they rescued "the male from height with the use of aerial ladder platform" after an ambulance crew had stabilised him.
The street was closed between Summerland Street and Cheeke Street. It has reopened.
Police earlier said the man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after an "industrial incident".
Man has 'several teeth knocked out' after Plymouth attackpublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA man was left with facial injuries and had "several teeth knocked out" after being "punched in the face" in Plymouth, police have said.
It happened between 03:15 and 03:40 on 27 April on the corner of Cornwall Street and Eastlake Street, outside Drake Circus shopping mall.
The 22-year-old man was among a group of people walking through the mall after a night out when he was set upon by another man in an "unprovoked attack", police added.
The suspect is is described as white, in his 30s, about 6ft (1.8m) tall and with blonde hair.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police via 101.
Boy admits raping children when aged 12 to 14published at 11:04 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
BreakingA boy who carried out a two-year-long series of sex offences against children has admitted 11 charges against three victims.
Exeter Youth Court heard the boy, now aged 15, admitted charges including four rapes, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and assaulting boys and a girl by touching when he was aged 12 to 14.
One of his victims was a boy who he raped twice when his victim was aged between five and eight. He also raped a nine-year-old girl twice, the court heard.
The attacks happened in Lanzarote and Devon between 2015 and 2017.
The boy was told he could face a custodial sentence or a referral order. He was released on bail until sentencing.
Man suffers 'broken leg' in Exeter industrial incidentpublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local LiveA man has suffered a suspected broken leg in an "industrial incident" in Exeter city centre, police say.
Officers said they were called to Stover Court, on Bampfylde Street, at about 08:40.
Highways bosses said earlier that emergency services were called to an incident on a building site.
The street was closed between Summerland Street and Cheeke Street. It has reopened.
The man has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
Big boat delivery in Cornwallpublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Andrew Segal
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End of twitter postAbnormal Load Traffic Escorts told us they'd be travelling through Chiverton Cross, going on to the A390, before taking the A39 to Treluswell, and eventually on to the B3292 through Penryn, actually delivering the vessel in Penryn.
Cornwall travel: Broken-down vehicles on A30 roundaboutspublished at 10:04 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
- On the A30 at the Chiverton Cross roundabout, there are reports of a broken-down vehicle
- Also on the A30, at the Avers roundabout, Redruth, there are also reports of a broken-down vehicle
Police incident closes Exeter city centre streetpublished at 09:28 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Bampfylde Street in Exeter has been is closed in both directions between Summerland Street and Cheeke Street due to a police incident.
Highways bosses said earlier that emergency services had been called to an incident on a building site.
Devon travel: Cows on the A3052 Seatonpublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
In Seaton, on the A3052 between Seaton Down Hill and Hollyhead Road, there are reports of cows on the road.
Police incident affects Exeter city centre trafficpublished at 09:10 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
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End of twitter postHighways bosses said police had been called to an incident on a building site.
Cornwall travel: Busy on A39 and A394published at 08:51 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
- The A39 between Treluswell and Perranarworthal is busy
- On the A394 near Long Downs, there's very slow traffic heading eastbound due to roadworks
