'Poldark' harbour bought by Eden founderpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Sir Tim Smit is buying the Grade II-listed harbour that is used to film scenes in the show.
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'Poldark' harbour bought by Eden founderpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
'Every indication' baby died from pain relief patchpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Lauren Haly
BBC News OnlinePolice say there is "every indication" a 15-month-old baby died after a pain relief patch became attached to her, an inquest has heard.
Amelia Grace Cooper, from Newquay, was found lifeless by her parents on 5 June 2016.
Det Con Simon Miller told the coroner at Bodmin Magistrates Court there was "insufficient evidence" to show just how a fentanyl pain relief patch had become attached to her.
He added three scenarios had been explored and a search of the property was carried out - but no patch was found near Amelia's body.
The scenarios included the patch becoming detached from Amelia's mother Sara Talbot - who was sharing her bed - that Amelia took off the patch from her mother and applied it herself or that a third person applied the patch.
Det Con Miller said: “There is insufficient evidence to suggest that a third party was involved in this death, but investigations were made thoroughly."
The inquest continues.
Missing Paignton woman found safe and wellpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Johanna Carr
BBC News OnlinePolice searching for a 69-year-old woman with dementia have said she returned home of her own accord on Wednesday morning.
Xelda Garner went missing on Tuesday afternoon from an address in Paignton, Devon.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said the force wanted to thank the public for their help with the matter.
Hot weather leads to bumper strawberry croppublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Whilst the hot weather has led to fires and the Met Office issuing a weather warning - the conditions have proved ideal for Cornwall's soft fruit farmers.
Giles Eustice, who runs Trevaskis Farm near Hayle, says he's expecting a bumper crop.
Here, he explains the perfect strawberry-picking technique.
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End of twitter postGovernment will investigate second homes 'loophole'published at 11:18 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
The government says it will look into the way second homes are taxed after a Cornish MP raised the issue in the House of Commons last night.
The St Ives MP, Derek Thomas, argued some second home owners pay no council tax at all - because of a loophole which means properties can be treated as small businesses if they're used as holiday lets.
Communities Minster Rishi Sunak said the government is looking into the issue, and that it has already made steps to deal with how second homes are assessed for council tax.
Quote MessageThe government inherited a situation where second homes used to be automatically entitled to a council tax discount... but we shifted away from this approach and from 2013 the law was changed."
Rishi Sunak, Communities Minster
Image source, Google'No rescues' at Brixham firepublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
No-one had to be rescued from a huge fire which ripped through a commercial building in Brixham, Devon, firefighters have said.
Fire crews are still working to extinguish the fire, external and are said to be making "good progress", with firefighters from as many as 20 fire engines involved.
Image source, David ThomasThe fire started at a two-storey commercial building at Torbay Trading Estate just before 04:30.
Several businesses have been affected, including a car wash, car sales, car repair and joinery.
Image source, David ThomasParamedics also attended but are yet to comment on any injuries.
Image source, David ThomasHot weather leads to bumper strawberry cropspublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Harriet Bradshaw
ReporterWhilst the hot weather has led to fires and the Met Office issuing a weather warning - the conditions have proved ideal for the South West's soft fruit farmers.
Anthony Thorne, a strawberry farmer in Crediton, has had a bumper crop of strawberries, with many twice the usual size.
Devon travel: Havelock Road, Torquay, partially blockedpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
In Torquay, Havelock Road is partially blocked by a crash between a car and a cyclist at the junction with Western Road.
Investigation under way into cause of Brixham firepublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio DevonAn investigation is under way into the cause of a fire at a commercial building in Brixham.
Firefighters were called at about 04:30 and remain on the scene making "good progess".
There is currently no access to the buildings on the estate for local business owners.
Andy Laywood is one of them...
Cornwall travel: A30 partially blocked at Lelantpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
The A30 at Lelant is partially blocked in both directions by an accident between the St Erth Roundabout and Cannon's Town
Fire crews making 'good progress' at Brixham blazepublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Firefighters say they are making "good progress" as they continue to work on a major blaze at a commercial unit in Brixham.
Dozens of firefighters remain at the scene at Torbay Trading Estate after initial calls were made just before 04:30, external this morning. At its height 15 fire engines attended.
The A3022 New Road in Brixham remains closed.
Tallest building in South West 'good for businesses'published at 09:34 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Neil Gallacher, Business & Industry Correspondent
BBC SpotlightThe opening of the South West's tallest building later will be "good for businesses", according to a Devon councillor.
The 23-storey student accommodation tower block near Plymouth station will house 500 students.
Media caption, Exeter City Council's Rachel Sutton
Calls to close second homes tax 'loophole'published at 09:29 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
A Cornish MP is urging the government to close a "loophole" that allows second home owners to escape paying council tax.
During a special Commons debate on Tuesday, the Conservative MP for St Ives, Derek Thomas, said there are thousands of cases like this in Cornwall.
Image source, PhotoshotQuote MessageEvery property which is built as a home should pay council tax. I am arguing that the government should close this loophole, allow the authority to collect the council tax to provide public service, and the cash to be delivered towards the provision of homes for local families."
Derek Thomas is also pushing for an extra council tax premium - of up to 100% - on ordinary second homes.
Communities Minister Rishi Sunak says the government is already looking into the issue.
Fifteen fire crews attend Brixham blazepublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineSmoke can be seen billowing into the sky as 15 fire crews continue to tackle a blaze in Brixham.
Firefighters were called to the fire at a commercial unit in Torbay Trading Estate, external in the early hours.
This view from Brixham Fish Market was captured by Mark Portwood just before 05:00.
Image source, Mark PortwoodFirefighters tackle major blaze in Brixhampublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineFire crews are working to put out a major fire at a commercial building in Brixham, external.
Fifteen fire engines are at the scene at the Torbay Trading Estate.
Firefighters received multiple calls about the blaze just before 04:30.
Three crews from Brixham and Paignton were initially called out, but quickly requested back-up when they realised the severity of the fire.
New Road in Brixham is currently closed.
Image source, GoogleImage caption, Torbay Trading Estate
Risk of fire on Dartmoor 'very high', warns Met Officepublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
The risk of fire on Dartmoor has reached level four - the Met Office's , external"very high severity" rating.
Visitors are being asked to take extra care, external not do anything which could lead to a fire in the tinder-dry conditions.
Andy Watson, from the park authority, is particularly concerned about the potential threat to ground nesting birds, which are in the middle of their breeding season.
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End of twitter postThe warning comes as a fire on Saddleworth Moor near Manchester, which began on Sunday and now has been declared a "major incident", continues to spread.
Poldark harbour Charlestown sold to Eden Project founderpublished at 08:23 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Sir Tim Smit is buying Charlestown harbour - the historic Cornish port known as a film location for a string of period dramas including Poldark., external
Weather: Another warm and sunny daypublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Dan Downs
Weather ForecasterIt'll be dry, mainly sunny and very warm.
There may be a little patchy cloud at times.
Maximum temperature: 26C (79F).
High tide times for the regionpublished at 08:02 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
Dan Downs
Weather ForecasterIf you're planning a trip to the coast or seaside, here are the high water times around Devon and Cornwall.
We'll have the latest forecast on BBC Spotlight at 13:30.
Skyscraper's the limit for Plymouth studentspublished at 07:39 British Summer Time 27 June 2018
It's the South West's tallest building and it's being officially opened later.
The 23-storey Beckley Point is one of a new generation of buildings emerging in Plymouth to house students.
Some have questioned how much brand-new student accommodation the region needs.
But council leaders say it eases pressures on the supply of traditional homes, and it helps keep city centres alive.
