Updates from Monday 4 June until Friday 8 June 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
In Bideford, the A39 at Torridge Bridge between the Northam roundabout and Instow turn off is passable despite a broken-down vehicle.
Image source, DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
John Danks
BBC Spotlight
A group of sea scouts in Devon is hoping a £10,000 donation from the Big Lottery Fund will help get them back on the water.
Topsham's Sea Scouts have been without a permanent home since their old hut - which had been used since 1962 - was torn down after being damaged by floods in 2014.
Now plans have been drawn up for a new building on the old site which Nick Batchelor - chair of trustees of Topsham Adventure Centre - thinks "reflects the identity" of the town.
Quote MessageWe live by the estuary, we live by the sea. We've got boat yards, we've got boat wrecks down the river and that's what we've tried to include to give it that identity Topsham stands for."
Nick Batchelor
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Take That star Gary Barlow is set to perform in the South West tonight.
He'll be taking to the stage at the Eden Project as part of the Eden Sessions' series of outdoor gigs.
It's the 17th year the sessions have taken place by the biomes with acts like Bryan Adams, Bastille and Blondie all performing there this summer.
Gary Barlow has penned 14 number one singles and won six Ivor Novello awards across his career in Take That and as a solo artist - making him one of the most successful musicians of his generation.
About 6,000 people are set to attend the sell-out show in Cornwall tonight.
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
A woman had her phone stolen after collapsing outside a pub in Torpoint, police have said., external
It happened overnight on 2 June going into 3 June outside The Wheelers in Fore Street.
Torpoint Police added the woman's collapse was not alcohol-related.
Witnesses and anyone with information about where the phone could be have been asked to contact police.
Image source, GoogleIt happened outside The Wheelers pub in Torpoint
In Exeter on Topsham Road around Matford Lane, there are reports of an accident.
Devonport is the "ideal location" for the Royal Navy's new generation of frigates and calls to base them there will be made at Westminster later.
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard, who will lead today's debate, has already persuaded Jeremy Corbyn to commit a future Labour government to basing all eight Type 26 frigates in Plymouth.
He now wants the present government to do the same...
Press Association
A species of moth found commonly in Cornwall uses cyanide-based poison to warn off predators, new research suggests.
Scientists at the University of Exeter examined the wings of six-spot burnet moths using a model that can detect ultraviolet light.
It is invisible to human eyes but visible to many of the birds that prey on moths.
Researchers found the markings did genuinely indicate poison and they had never seen any other animal eat one.
The study was published in the journal Evolution.
A golden ring which could be 900 years old has been purchased by Plymouth City Museum.
The ring, set with a sapphire and officially classed as treasure, was found by a metal detectorist in the Wembury area in 2014.
It's thought it probably belonged to a high ranking member of the clergy and dates from between AD1100 and AD1500.
High status finds made from precious metal that date from this period are extremely rare in the local area, according to Plymouth City Council.
A number of organisations also contributed towards the cost. The council has not revealed how much was paid.
Image source, PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCILQuote MessageWe're really pleased to be able to add this important item to the city's collections and very grateful to those who have supported our acquisition of it. It's a really interesting object which, as well as being beautiful and valuable, also tells us something about the religious history of the region."
Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council
At Westcott, on the B3181 at Winham Lane, there are reports of dogs on the road.
Thank you to Ian Jones for this gorgeous picture of the sunrise in Dawlish this morning.
If you have pictures to share, please email us.
Image source, BAEMPs will debate where the Royal Navy's eight new Type 26 frigates will be based later.
The issue is being raised by Plymouth Labour MP, Luke Pollard, who wants to see the ships come to the city.
Labour has claimed if it was to form the next government, it would base the frigates at Devonport.
The new anti-submarine warfare frigates will be known as the City Class and are due to come into service in the mid-2020s.
Alex Osborne
BBC Weather
A cloudy start to the day with a few showery outbreaks of rain.
It will become mainly dry with the cloud clearing and sunny spells developing.
Light northeasterly winds will become more variable as sea breezes develop later.
Maximum temperature: 21C (69F).
Richard Whitehouse
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Cornwall Council could increase the number of homes it plans to build across the county in exchange for funding from the government.
The target which could be built by 2030 could be extended from its current minimum of 52,500 - the equivalent of 2,625 a year.
The government is said to be starting discussions with local authorities to see if they would be willing to raise their minimum levels of planned new homes.
Image source, LDRSAndrew Mitchell, cabinet member for housing, confirmed the council was "in discussions" about whether to consider raising the number.
However, he added that as the authority had "underperformed" in recent years with the number of homes being built, if it did accept the government offer, it would "still be playing catch up".
The woman fell on steps at the back of Truro Cathedral following a service on Sunday.
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Miles Davis
BBC News Online
As the show is starting we're going to leave it there for now.
But keep an eye out for a piece later tonight with all of the best pictures from the premiere.
In the meantime here is the latest picture of a topless Aidan Turner - I'm sure there's a very good reason in the script for him to take his shirt off...
Image source, BBC/Mammoth Screen
Andrew Segal
BBC Local Live
First there was the excitement of seeing the stars outside.
But now, after getting into the auditorium - and needless to say it’s a full house - people are starting to realise the reason for this evening: the latest series of Poldark.
There’s even a social media tag for this evening - check out #PoldarkRedruth
Here is what all the excitement has been about - the premiere of series four on the big screen in a picture from BBC Cornwall's Kath Peters.
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Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
A couple running tours of Cornish filming locations of Poldark say interest has grown globally since the first series aired in 2015.
Chris and Caroyln Barnard said the programme has brought a huge boost for Cornish tourism as people are drawn to visit the stunning scenery featured on screen.
They said they now take bookings from America, Australia, Europe, South Africa and the Middle East.
Image source, Chris Barnard
Image source, Chris BarnardQuote MessageInterest has certainly grown especially within the american community. they love the beauty of Cornwall. As for the preview being in Redruth, it's nice that they are moving it around as was in St Austell last year - and it's great that they have a preview here in Cornwall.
Chris Barnard, Magic of Poldark Tours
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Luke Norris who plays Dr Dwight Ennis says the Minack Theatre was his favourite Cornish spot to visit during filming, saying he admired the amazing views.
Eleanor Tomlinson told me she also enjoyed “exploring” but did not have much down time in Cornwall as she was working six days a week during filming of series four.
