House of Fraser to close 31 storespublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Up to 6,000 jobs will be affected by the closures, which aim to secure the retailer's future.
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House of Fraser to close 31 storespublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Rare chance to see Lenkiewicz muralpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
Image source, via Plymouth Community HomesThere's a rare chance to see one of Robert Lenkiewicz's huge murals.
Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) owns Elspeth Sitters House on the Barbican, a commercial building which is home to the Plymouth artist's 'A Dance to the Music of Time'. PCH is opening its doors on Friday., external
The property was, until recently, home to Age UK Plymouth, and Friday's event will raise funds for the charity.
There will also be a talk from Johnny Lenkiewicz’s, Robert’s younger brother, an exhibition of art from local artists and limited edition prints of the mural to buy on the night.
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House of Fraser closure: 'We need to help high street'published at 13:47 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe MP for South West Devon says the decision to close Plymouth's House of Fraser store reflects "changing purchasing habits".
It's one of 31 branches earmarked for closure across the country.
Man charged with 38-year-old's murderpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Three people were arrested after Matthew Jackson was found dead in Teignmouth on Sunday.
Read MoreRoyal Cornwall Show: This little piggy ... tried to runpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
In the porcine judging ring, one little piggy appeared to make a swiftly-prevented bid for freedom when it had the chance. They were quickly stopped by their handler.
However, it just goes to show that they may be nimbler animals than perhaps their reputation suggests.
But, if you have been on display for a while at the show, you do need to catch up on your rest too in your stall.
999 call lasted 20 minutes before search startedpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Johnny O'Shea
BBC News OnlineA 999 call to alert the coastguard about a missing fishing boat on which a crew member died off Plymouth last year, lasted more than 20 minutes before any action was taken, it's been revealed.
An independent report by the Irish Coast Guard, external found "essential information could have been established in a shorter time frame i.e within 10 minutes in order for a communication search to be implemented".
Tony Jones died when the Solstice capsized and two survivors were found clinging to the hull after they had been fishing near the Eddystone Lighthouse in September.
No effort was made to contact the VHF radio on the boat until 28 minutes after receiving the initial call. Ten minutes later a 'pan pan' call was raised, signalling urgency but no imminent danger to life.
The report concluded "no information was uncovered that would suggest that any action on the part of the MCA would have resulted in saving the life of the casualty".
The vessel was spotted by the coastguard helicopter. Lifeboats from Plymouth and Looe self launched and RNLI units were found to have "displayed professionalism throughout the search operation."
In a letter to the Transport Committee, Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani has reacted to the report, saying: "I am content that lessons have been learned from this incident and the necessary steps have been taken to prevent any reoccurence."
Image source, Family pictureRoyal Cornwall Show: Main flower display isn’t potteringpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
I said earlier I’d bring you a glimpse of what the main display is in the Flower Show marquee, and here it is.
It’s a rather impressive piece inspired by the recent movie of Beatrix Potter’s character Peter Rabbit.
I’ve never seen walls made out of potatoes before.
Chiefs trio picked for first testpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportExeter Chiefs trio Henry Slade, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Harry Williams have been selected for England's first test against South Africa on Saturday.
Plymouth-born centre Slade starts the clash at Ellis Park, while Cornish-born hooker Cowan-Dickie and prop Williams are named on the bench.
Image source, Getty ImagesFellow Chiefs Jonny Hill and Sam Simmonds, who are also part of the squad, do not feature while Jack Nowell is being rested and has not joined the touring party.
England boss Eddie Jones has controversially selected Hurricanes flanker Brad Shields as a replacement. The 27-year-old New Zealand born back rower has never played for England and qualifies through his English-born parents.
Royal Cornwall Show: You can’t beat this for shear speedpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
As always, the sheep shearing competitions have drawn notable crowds.
It feels like each entrant is capable of de-fleecing their respective animals in a matter of moments.
I suppose you can say you can’t beat them for shear speed.
Scilly helicopter flights still operating as charterspublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Johnny O'Shea
BBC News OnlineThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has confirmed that its new Island Helicopters service is still operating its flights as charters.
The scheduled service, which was meant to launch just over two weeks ago, is the subject of a stop notice after the Isles of Scilly Council raised concerns that an environmental survey had not been done.
Image source, Isles of Scilly Steamship CompanyImage caption, A previous helicopter service to the isles stopped in 2012, after running for almost 50 years
The scheduled service is therefore not operating, but the Steamship company still has regular flights between Land's End and St Mary's that have been reclassified as charters.
The council has confirmed the suspension remains in place.
Devon farmer: Bovine TB has 'devastated' my herdpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Adrian Campbell, Environment Correspondent
BBC SpotlightA Devon farmer says the problem of bovine TB in his cattle has "devastated" his herd.
Mike Welch runs a dairy farm near Tiverton and says in the last week, dozens of his animals have been slaughtered - with dozens more already falling foul of the disease.
The government announced last month there could be more badger culls in England to tackle bovine TB outbreaks in cattle.
Mike, though, says it's the emotional and economical impact that hurts the most...
PM urged to listen to people with learning disabilitiespublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Anna Varle
BBC News Online
A Devon man with learning disabilities is going to deliver a custom-made pair of shoes to the Prime Minister today.
It's part of a campaign by members of the charity Hft , externalto encourage Mrs May to walk in their shoes for a day to find out what issues matter to them.
The shoes have been made in Mrs May's size and are decorated with the faces of people involved in their "Voices to be Heard" speak out group.
Henry Edgcumbe will hand them to Number 10 at 14:00 today with a letter calling on the PM and fellow MPs to spend time with people with learning disabilities in their constituencies.
Quote MessageIf you look at adult social care in England, learning disabilities counts for a third and it's growing. There's an estimate that by 2025 it will actually have overtaken elderly people in terms of the expenditure for most councils. So I do think they need to be listened to because they are a growing number of adults who have opinions, who have concerns, and it's not being addressed at the moment."
Billy Davis, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, Hft
Quote MessageWe need help with our benefits, we need help with hospitals...if we get rushed into hospital sometimes the staff don't understand what we need."
Henry Edgcumbe, Member of Hft's speak out group, Voices to be Heard
House of Fraser closure a 'blow' for citypublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
A "viable" city centre needs to be found as Plymouth loses a "quality" department store.
Read MoreRoyal Cornwall Show: I’m not saying it’s bull, but ...published at 12:28 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
These mighty beats were making their presence known in the cattle judging ring.
It’s astonishing that they go how they’re directed by their farmers and handlers.
I’m sure if they decided to go their own way, there wouldn’t be a lot anyone holding those ropes could do about it!
Royal Cornwall Show: Going together like a horse and ...published at 12:26 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
Some of the horse and carriage competitions have been under way in the show’s main ring.
Royal Cornwall Show: The Royal Standardpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local LiveThe Royal Standard is flying by the members’ area, so we can assume we have some princely company on site.
Young fan is Gary Barlow's special guest at Eden gigpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
Image source, Samantha SimmonsA boy from Cornwall attended last night's Gary Barlow concert at the Eden Project as the star's personal guest after writing him a heartfelt letter.
Zachary Simmons and his mother Samantha, who are from Redruth, were invited to the gig after the 10-year-old wrote to the singer to say how upset he was that he and other genuine fans could not get tickets because of touts.
Image source, Samantha Simmons
Image source, Samantha SimmonsSeaside holidays still central to English identitypublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio Devon
What does it mean to be English?
A survey by the BBC and YouGov suggests the greatest contributors to English identity are the natural landscape and the nation's history.
And you can't get a much better landscape than the Devon coast and The English Riviera. But is it still all about beach huts, deck chairs and donkey rides?
Quote MessageThere's a real sort of nostalgia tourism thing going on at the moment. People are coming back to those places they remember going to when they were growing up. It's walking along with beautiful views, it's the smell of fish and chips, it's sunsets, it's the illuminations at night, it's all those beautiful things that we have such fond memories of. It's very much part of our personality and identity."
Matt Newbury, Tourism worker in Torbay
Quote MessageIt's quintessentially English. The number of foreign people that come along this promenade and ask me 'can I take a picture?' and I just love it. It's so relaxing to sit outside a beach hut. Maritime makes us English in my view - the coast is everything."
Vic Ellery, Paignton beach hut owner
Image caption, On board the Dartmouth Steam Railway, overlooking Broadsands Beach, Paignton
Dartmouth Steam Railway still carries passengers to Paignton, just as early tourists would have done.
Quote MessageThe tourist experience has definitely changed but we are trying to maintain how the English tourists used to travel to their holiday. Although many people holiday abroad now, it's still part of their experience to have a holiday on a British seaside."
Peter Roach, Manager, Dartmouth Steam Railway
Royal Cornwall Show: Some shopping, perhaps?published at 11:31 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
Image caption, Just one of the many colourful avenues of shopping and trade stands at the show
House of Fraser store closure 'hugely disappointing'published at 11:21 British Summer Time 7 June 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe closure of Plymouth's House of Fraser store is "hugely disappointing" for the city, according to the chief executive of Devon Chamber of Commerce.
The department store chain announced it is to close 31 shops - affecting 6,000 jobs as part of a rescue deal.
George Cowcher says he wasn't expecting the news...
The Plymouth store opened at 11:00 after a meeting with staff to tell them about the closure.