Cornwall MP resigns from government post over Brexit
Newquay reaches for the stars as it looks to launch satellites
---- Space launches deal 'a game changer for Cornwall'
Homeless people are fed outside Torquay Town Hall in a charity's protest
Plymouth joins battle for navy support ship building
Security firm tackles Torbay beach road blocking
Shark cage traps Cornwall beach litter
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Image source, Mark CreminA “very brave” young Australian pilot died in an accidental mid-air Spitfire crash over Cornwall, an inquest has heard.
Sqn Ldr Daniel Cremin (pictured), 25, was killed on 24 March 1942 when the plane he was flying collided with another during a training flight and crashed into fields near St Erth.
An inquest in Truro on Monday heard a metal detectorist found human remains while excavating in a field at Frythens Farm on 26 June last year and later DNA testing provided identification.
Coroner Barrie van den Berg said Sqn Ldr Cremin died as a result of a collision with another Spitfire piloted by a Sgt Norman, and an inquiry at the time made it "absolutely clear that the cause of his death was an accident".
Fellow Australian Sgt William Norman, in the other aircraft, was also killed.
Image source, Mark CreminSqn Ldr Cremin with his wife in Egypt
Tracey Bowers, from the Ministry of Defence's Joint Casualty and Centre, which arranged the DNA testing on Sqn Ldr Cremin's remains, said it was a "really unusual" case because the centre usually dealt with remains recovered from France and Belgium.
She said: "The MoD's stance is people shouldn't go actively looking for remains because that's a war grave. But, if remains are discovered, then we will treat them with respect and dignity."
She added that Sqn Ldr Cremin "was a very brave young man".
After a weekend of glorious sunshine... comes the clear-up.
Image source, Beth HuntleyThis was the pile of rubbish spotted by Liberal Democrat councillor Beth Huntley at Bigbury-on-Sea after hordes filled the beaches.
She said it "blights the beauty of our coast" but that South Hams District Council would be sending a "dedicated collector" every day to pick up the rubbish.
"If you see him please let him know his work is appreciated," she said.
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BBC Spotlight
A deal for satellite launches from Newquay Airport "opens the door to a global satellite customer base", say business leaders.
Image source, Virgin OrbitVirgin Orbit, external is signing up today for at least three launches from the airport by 2021.
But that is hopefully just the beginning, the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership said.
Cornwall Airport Newquay, which is owned by Cornwall Council, was first unveiled as one of the UK’s potential spaceport locations in July 2014 because of its long runway, uncongested airspace and direct access to the Atlantic ocean.
Quote MessageWith our clear uncongested airspace and access to launch sites over the sea, it will be a vital part of a global UK offer, and we look forward to working with other UK vertical launch locations to promote trade and investment."
Mark Duddridge, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership
Image source, Virgin Orbit
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Miles Carden, the boss of Spaceport Cornwall, gives us some more details on what changes will we see at Newquay, external.
A charity is feeding homeless people outside Torquay Town Hall in a protest over a ban on providing food at its local headquarters.
Ellie Waugh, of Humanity Torbay, external, said it was with "great sadness" that food would no longer be served at the Castle Road base.
She blamed objections to a change of use application to Torbay Council., external
She said the charity, which usually feeds the homeless from its own kitchen, was being restricted to serving only tea and coffee as part of changes agreed for the application.
Torbay Council has been asked for a response.
Fowey welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall earlier as they began a tour of Devon and Cornwall.
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Camilla launched a new boat for the River Fowey Gig Club, and then it was off to the next port of call.
The pair are also visiting St Agnes and Lostwithiel later.
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North Cornwall Conservative MP Scott Mann has resigned from his government post over Brexit.
Mr Mann, who was a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) at the Treasury, is the latest member of the government to quit over concerns about Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans.
Robert Courts said over the weekend that he was quitting as a PPS at the Foreign Office to "express discontent" with Mrs May's policy before key Brexit votes on Monday.
Mr Mann said the current proposals would "put me in direct conflict with the views expressed by a large section of my constituents".
Boris Johnson resigned as foreign secretary and David Davis left his role as Brexit secretary over similar concerns.
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At least three satellite launches will take place from Newquay Airport by 2021, says a deal being signed on Monday.
Image source, Virgin OrbitThe memorandum of understanding between Cornwall Council, which owns the airport, Virgin Orbit and the government means a Virgin Orbit, external Boeing 747 will take off from Newquay and launch a satellite into space.
The system, which is still being tested in the US, will slash the cost of satellite launches, says Virgin Orbit.
Cornwall Council Chief Executive Kate Kennally said the deal was "really significant".
Quote MessageWe are publicly announcing to the satellite industry that Spaceport Cornwall will be open for business in 2021."
Kate Kennally, Chief executive, Cornwall Council
Cornwall's biggest one-day show in under way.
Exhibitors are showing off their animals, crafts and food and drink at the Stithians Show.
Image source, bbcThe remains of Sqn Ldr Daniel Cremin were found at St Erth near Hayle in Cornwall by a metal detectorist 75 years after he was killed in a mid-air crash.
The Australian pilot died in 1942 aged 25 and a sealed coffin was sent to his family and buried at Wardour Roman Catholic Cemetery in Tisbury, Wiltshire.
The inquest will open at 11.30am on Monday in Truro, Cornwall.
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If you are 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.
The Isles of Scilly are among the places the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting on a whistle-stop tour.
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will be in Fowey, St Agnes and Lostwithiel on Monday.
On Tuesday, the royal couple will be on the Isles of Scilly; while on Wednesday they'll be visiting Bodmin before making a stop off in Devon - where they'll be visiting Honiton's Gate-to-Plate food market.
Plymouth has joined a campaign calling for the next generation of Royal Navy fleet support ships to be built in the UK.
The city council is making it clear it is backing suggestions for British-built Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels at a council meeting on Monday.
Councillors said it would benefit Plymouth hugely as a city that employed thousands within the marine industry.
Council Leader Tudor Evans said: "This is a national campaign but the impact of the government's proposed approach will be felt here, if this is allowed to happen.
"As Britain's Ocean City, and one which plays a key role in defending the realm, as well as employs thousands of people in the marine and marine technology industries, we need the government to change their approach."
The Ministry of Defence said earlier this year that UK shipyards were being "strongly encouraged to take part” in the tender process for constructing new vessels.
Neil Gallacher, Business & Industry Correspondent
BBC Spotlight
British satellite launches could take place from Cornwall within the next three years following a new partnership with Virgin Orbit.
Image source, Spaceport CornwallThe deal, being signed on Monday, means that a Boeing 747 jet, Cosmic Girl, with a rocket slung underneath, can fly from Newquay Airport before releasing a rocket carrying a satellite at 35,000ft.
The aim is reduce the cost of satellite launches as demand grows - it's thought that up to 2,600 microsatellites (under 50kg) will require launching over the next five years alone.
Patrick McCall, managing director Virgin Group and chairman of Virgin Orbit’s board of directors, said: "Cornwall can deliver new launch capabilities for the UK quickly and efficiently by upgrading Cornwall Airport Newquay to support our horizontal air-launch platform."
Cornwall Council's leader, Adam Paynter, added that it would boost the county's economy.
Quote MessageThis is a game-changing partnership that will inspire a generation and create a new industry in Cornwall.
Adam Paynter, Cornwall Council leader
Parents whose children were pupils at the closing-down Plymouth Studio School claim they have been left to fend for themselves, external.
Children are struggling to get places at replacement schools as the school prepares to shut, they say.
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BBC Weather
It will cloud over on Monday morning with some showery rain moving east.
Showers are possible into the afternoon too, but these will die down with more sunshine developing and it will be a cooler day.
Maximum temperature: 19 to 22C (66 to 72F).
Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells and there will be just the small risk of the odd isolated shower.
It will feel slightly fresher.
Minimum temperature: 9 to 12C (48 to 54F)
Monday is one of the biggest days of the year in the Cornish calendar and traffic is already building up around the Stithians' agricultural show.
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