BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 4-8 June

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Updates from Monday 4 June until Friday 8 June 2018

Live Reporting

Poldark preview: T’int right, t’int fair, t’int fit, t’int proper!published at 19:06 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
As Cornish super-fans enjoy a special sneak preview of series four, those in the US are turning green with envy.
A group of about 30 flew to the county from across north America recently to tour some of the locations the drama was filmed at.
Melody Stimbert from Michigan told us the show had "changed her life" after the death of her husband and opened up a whole new world of friendships with other fans online.
She had to fly home two days before the preview screening at Redruth cinema on Tuesday evening and wants a Poldark premiere in the US.
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Cameras aloft at Poldark premierepublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
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Poldark Premiere: Behind the scenespublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Poldark has a hardcore mega-fan base, some who travelled hundreds of miles to watch the filming of series four.
One fan, who is attending tonight's preview at Redruth cinema, took these behind the scenes pictures at the production trailers in a remote beach car park in summer 2017.
Image source, Amanda Hosking
Image source, Amanda Hosking
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Poldark Premiere: The stars meet the crowdpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
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There were cheers when Eleanor Tomlinson, Demelza, took to the stage
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Jack Farthing, George Warleggan, signed autographs on photos and mugs
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Luke Norris, Dr Enys, enjoys a chat with some fans
Poldark Premiere: The stars take the stagepublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
Poldark stars 'unbearably lucky'published at 18:51 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
I’ve been interviewing cast members ahead of the preview screening tonight at Redruth cinema.
Jack Farthing who plays George Warleggan said they were “unbearably lucky” to be in the hugely popular period drama.
Hundred of fans are gathered outside with just minutes until the show starts.
Poldark Premiere: 'Demelza' meets fanspublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Poldark stars including Eleanor Tomlinson have started signing autographs outside Redruth cinema.
The actress who plays Demelza told me in an interview that she sometimes bumps into fans in Cornwall after filming while exhausted and with no make up on.
Tonight she is looking stunning in a pale lace dress.
Poldark preview: "Real treat for fans"published at 18:45 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
There is only 15 minutes to go before the premiere of the new Poldark series is screened at Redruth cinema.
Adapted by Debbie Horsfield from the novels by Winston Graham and produced by Mammoth Screen, the eight part series was filmed across Cornwall, the wider south west and locations in London.
The screening of the first episode of series four is hosted by the BBC ahead of the television screening on BBC One on 10 June.
Image source, BBC / Mammoth Screen
In the new series, Ross must defend Cornwall from an empowered George Warleggan and risks everything he holds dear as he embarks on a political journey which takes him to the nation's capital.
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"This exclusive screening is a real treat for fans of Poldark in Cornwall and we're extremely excited to be welcoming some of the stars of the show to Redruth ahead of its premiere on BBC One. The region plays a starring role and I can't wait to see what the new series has in store."
Leo Devine, Head of BBC South West
Poldark preview: 'Worldwide premiere so close to home'published at 18:40 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Poldark fans Amanda Hosking and her daughter Beth from Penzance are getting ready for the actors' arrivals at the preview.
The pair were lucky enough to meet some cast members during filming in Porthcurno last year.
Image source, Amanda Hosking
Image source, Amanda Hosking
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We're hoping we might jut see the cast members all dressed up in their finery. It will be great to see them in Cornwall again and to have the premiere of a programme that's gone worldwide close to home. Usually these things are in London - it will be brilliant.
Amanda Hosking, Poldark fan
'Down to earth Demelza'published at 18:38 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
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One fan appears to have had his night made.
Luke James Pascoe captured a selfie with Eleanor Tomlinson, who dazzles as Demelza in the hit series.
Luke said the actress was "completely down to earth" and "stunning".
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Poldark Premiere: What is in store for series four?published at 18:32 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
As the first episode of Poldark series four is about to be revealed for the first time, viewers are eagerly anticipating what is in store.
According to the BBC, Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, finds her loyalties torn, Elizabeth tries to strengthen her marriage, Morwenna continues to be oppressed by husband Reverend Ossie Whitworth, and the Enyses are tested as never before.
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"Powerful new characters" enter the saga too, a spokesperson said, including Monk Adderley, an unscrupulous society figure who is on a collision course with the Poldarks.
Poldark preview: “queue friends”published at 18:21 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Fans waiting in line to see the poldark preview at Redruth cinema say they are making new “queue friends” as they wait.
Tracy Moyle from St Day has buddied up with Anne Minnis and her neice Jennifer Beird from Hertfordshire.
They are sharing stories ahead of the exclusive BBC event.
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We are queue friends! You become very bonded with people in the queue - it’s lovely. I am so excited to see what isn’t going to happen next (in the drama).
Anne Minnis, Fan
Bear-y attractive Poldark starpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
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Redruth ready for red carpet revelrypublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
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Fans of Poldark are getting ready for some star spotting as the series four premiere hits the town this evening.
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Poldark Premiere: The crowds continue to gatherpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
More people have gathered in Redruth, hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars of Poldark at the county premiere of series four in the town.
There have been whispers that Eleanor Tomlinson and Jack Farthing can be seen through a couple of first floor windows at the front of the Regal.
That’s Demelza Poldark and George Warleggan, as if you didn’t know!
Woman dies after fall at Truro Cathedralpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Miles Davis
BBC News Online
A woman has died after falling down steps at Truro Cathedral.
The woman, a member of the congregation, fell on the Chapter House steps following Evensong on Sunday.
The woman has not been named and her age is unknown. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by a spokesman for the cathedral.
Dean of Truro, the Very Reverend Roger Bush, said: "The whole cathedral community really is deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic accident.
"Our prayers are with the lady’s family and friends at this very sad time and we will remember her before God at our daily services in the cathedral."We are grateful to those people who were there and who administered first aid, and offered kindness and support."
Rail lines reopened after attempted theftpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
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All rail lines between Penzance and Plymouth have now reopened, although some services may still be subject to cancellations or delays.
It follows an attempted theft of signalling cables between Liskeard and Plymouth earlier today.
You can get the latest travel information on the GWR website, external.
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Police linking damage to four Truro businessespublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Del Crookes
BBC News Online
Police are linking damage done to four businesses in Truro, which all had their windows smashed over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
After looking at CCTV footage, officers say they are looking for a man described as white, about 5'10"- 6' tall (1.77-1.82m), with short dark hair.
He was wearing a red jacket, dark jeans and light-coloured shoes and was holding a tyre iron or something similar.
The damage, which was carried out sometime between 18:30 on Friday 25 May and 08:20 on Saturday 26 May, was done to:
- The Works in St Nicholas Street.
- Aqua Hair Salon, Kenwyn Street.
- Tabbs Restaurant, Kenwyn Street.
- Cornwall Hospice Care Shop, St Nicholas Street.
Car-crush crashed fuel tanker 'did not leak payload'published at 17:08 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
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A fuel tanker which went over on its side on the A386 in Devon did not leak any of its payload, firefighters say.
The tanker toppled on the road at Horrabridge, around the Graybridge Road area, partially crushing a car. There were no reports of any injuries, police said.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said, external that some fuel was leaking, but "on investigation it was found to be from the lorry itself, not the tanker section".
Fire crews said the tanker was carrying about 1,700 litres of red diesel, 1,400 litres of kerosene and 150 litres of diesel.
A spill kit was deployed to contain fuel that did spill, and a recovery operation removed the tanker.
Police said drivers should avoid the area.
Police helicopter busy in north Devon and south Devonpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 5 June 2018
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