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Plymouth Argyle defender Gary Sawyer signs a new one-year contract extension with the League One club.

Rob England
BBC News Online

A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a public toilet in Dawlish Warren last night.

Crews were called at about midnight to the blaze, which is thought to have been caused deliberately.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "The toilet block suffered 20% fire damage and 80% smoke damage as a result of the fire."

Rob England
BBC News Online

Two men have been arrested in Plymouth after an armed robbery in the early hours, police say.

It happened at the Spar store on North Hill at about 03:35.

Officers said two local men aged 29 and 43 were arrested on suspicion of robbery and await questioning.

The robbery is thought to be linked with another on Monday night at about 22:00, when an armed man threatened and assaulted staff at the Co-op store in Mutley.

A police spokesman said: "It is believed that the suspect attempted to steal a charity box and when challenged, made threats to staff whilst holding a firearm demanded money from the till before fleeing the area."

Rob England
BBC News Online

Lifeguards have issued a warning to dog owners after they rescued an unlucky pooch trapped by the tide after it was chasing seagulls.

Barney's owner was walking along Sharrow Beach, in south-east Cornwall, when the dog ran off and was cut off by choppy surf and an incoming tide, prompting the RNLI to take action.

A charity spokesman said: "After very little persuasion, Barney jumped into the inflatable rescue boat where he was safely returned to his owners."

It's the second call out to No Fear Beach of the week for the Whitsand Bay team after three women were rescued during a very high spring tide.

Devon:

• In Loddiswell The B3196 is blocked in both directions due to an accident at South Brent Road by the football club
• In Plympton, Ridge Road is blocked in both directions due to an accident between Vinery Lane and Drunken Bridge Hill
• in Plymouth there is a broken-down car at the Marsh Mills Roundabout on the Plymouth-bound exit slip - slow traffic in the area

Cornwall:

• The A38 at Bodmin is partially blocked by a crash between Bodmin Parkway and Turfdown Road. There are long queues of traffic nearby

Rob England
BBC News Online

The drivers of two vehicles injured in a head-on crash on the A38 at Bodmin Parkway are being taken to hospital, police say.

Both drivers were treated at the scene after the crash which happened at about 08:00.

Officers said the road had been closed to clear the vehicles. The road remains partially blocked and there's queuing traffic nearby.

Their injuries are not thought to be serious.

Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online

A 73-year-old man whose body was found in a fly-infested house was possibly a child of a US serviceman, it has emerged.

Former plasterer Anthony Caddy's body was found at his rented house in Bampton Street, Tiverton on 10 June after a delivery man, alerted by flies in the downstairs window, told police.

His son Leon and daughter April Hitchcott, from Taunton, said their father had lived in Tiverton from the age of eight when he was cared for by a foster family in the town.

He had been in the care of orphan's charity Barnardo's and was possibly the child of a US serviceman who had been based in the UK during World War Two, they said.

She added that he had no major illnesses and described him as "very fit".

The house is still infested with flies which appear to have travelled to at least one neighbouring property.

Police are not treating the death as suspicious and the coroner has been informed

Police say they are not investigating the incident, which blocked the road outside a pub.

BBC Spotlight

The RSPCA is warning people it is illegal to intentionally injure a seagull, after two reports in west Cornwall of them being attacked.

In St Ives the charity recently had reports of a man kicking and stamping on a gull after it tried to steal his chips.

In Penzance over the weekend police were contacted about three youths said to be enticing gulls on to the road with food and then kicking them. One of the birds was taken to the Mousehole Wild Bird hospital, where it had to be put down.

All species of gull are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 , externaland the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985.

Rob England
BBC News Online

South West Water has been praised by the water watchdog for dealing with loss of supplies in the aftermath of the "Beast from the East" earlier in the year.

A review launched by Ofwat has found water companies' front line staff worked tirelessly and while some companies were well prepared for the severe weather - which had been forecast - others performed badly, causing significant hardship for their customers.

South West Water was identified as one of five providers which "utilised paid social media promotion or geo-targeted posting to ensure they reached customers in certain areas or beyond their following" during the difficult period.

BBC Radio Devon

• In Plymouth there are long queues of traffic on Plymbridge Road in both directions due to the temporary traffic lights being stuck on red in the roadworks area. The queues extend to Southway Drive and on to Tavistock Road back to Roborough Down
• Also in the city we have reports of a broken-down car at the Marsh Mills Roundabout on the Plymouth-bound exit slip - there's queuing traffic
• On the A377 at Eggesford the road is closed for work on a retaining wall and roadworks. Diversions are in place but If you're heading that way you are advised to allow extra time for your journey

BBC Spotlight

Plans to rebuild the storm-hit road at Slapton in Devon have been submitted - with a caveat.

Authorities say if the road is damaged again, it is likely to be abandoned and nature allowed to "take its course".

The route has been closed since March after most of it was washed away by Storm Emma.

The government is spending £2.5m on the repairs, external, and it is hoped the road should be reopen by the autumn.

Exeter-based airline Flybe has announced pre-tax losses of £19.2m.

In its annual results the company says the adverse winter weather, a major overhaul of IT, and additional maintenance costs were the main factors in the results.

It also announced a 6.4% increase in group revenue to £752m.

Flybe's CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener said she's looking forward to a positive future.

She said there is a new senior management team in place with a renewed focus on cost reduction and "achieving profitability".

RMT members on South Western Railway were due to strike for three days from Thursday.

Alex Osborne
BBC Weather

Early mist and fog will tend to lift to leave a mostly cloudy day with some patchy light rain and drizzle around.

However, some mist and fog could linger all day around the coasts and on the hills.

Maximum temperature: 18 to 21C (64 to 70F).

Jonathan Morris
BBC News Online

A man whose body was found in a fly-infested house is thought to have been there for two months say his family.

Anthony Caddy, 73, was found in his Tiverton house on 10 June after a delivery man alarmed by a huge number of flies in the window, alerted police.

Former plasterer Mr Caddy, who lived alone in the house he had rented for 18 years, was found dead inside by firemen using breathing apparatus.

Police are not treating the "sudden death" as suspicious.

Daughter April, from Taunton, believes he died early. She received a birthday card, but her daughter didn't and her birthday was two weeks after.

The coroner has been informed.

Rob England
BBC News Online

A train engine caught fire at Plymouth Railway Station on Monday night.

Flames were seen from the station at 23:35 and it was quickly confirmed there were no passengers or cargo on board the train.

Officers said the fire had started in the battery of the train's diesel engine, and the cause of the blaze was thought to be accidental.

"Damage was contained to the battery bay and there was approximately 5% damage in total to the train," said Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

No disruption to services on Tuesday is expected.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

Two fishermen illegally fished for scallops off the south Devon coast, a court has heard.

The case has been brought by the Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority and claims the fishermen switched off their Automatic Identification System (AIS), which gives off electronic signal that indicate their speed, location and heading every 10 minutes.

David Bickerstaff, 32, and Derek Meredith, 50 - along with the Torquay companies Laura D Fishing Ltd and South West Trawlers Ltd - have denied 20 offences of illegally fishing for scallops in January 2016.

At Gloucester Crown Court prosecutor Deni Matthews referred the jury to charts and maps that were "the heart and soul of the case".

Mr Matthews said: "We say that there is no coincidence at times of lawful fishing AIS was on, and at times of illegal fishing it was off."

The trial continues.

Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online

A man from Crediton who illegally dumped and burned waste including asbestos has been given an 18-week prison sentence suspended for two years.

Edward Donovan was told by magistrates at Exeter Crown Court that he acted in a premeditated way over a long period, ignoring warnings from the Environment Agency and putting people and animals at risk.

In addition to his suspended sentence, he was given a five-year criminal behaviour order, effectively banning him from working in waste management

He was also told to pay compensation to the fire brigade and costs to the Environment Agency.