Summary

  • Elderly man dies after two-tractor crash

  • Police investigation into sexual offences at former Devon school

  • Torquay bedroom fire: Woman in hospital with burns

  • Trading in Exeter Pound to cease

  • Pro-EU barrister to declare Totnes an 'independent city state'

  • Repairs to storm-hit coastal path 'progressing well'

  • Skeleton of huge seal to go on display

  • Late night shopping for August launched in Truro

  • Updates for Tuesday 24 July 2018

Live Reporting

  1. Bedroom fire: Woman in hospital with burns

    Lauren Haly
    BBC News Online

    A woman has been taken to hospital after a bedroom fire in Torquay.

    Three fire crews from across Devon attended the blaze which happened at 01:10 in Torwood Gardens Road.

    The woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and burns and was later taken to hospital by paramedics.

    Fire crews said the bedroom had been completely destroyed by the fire and the remainder of the property had "50% heavy smoke damage."

    The cause of the fire was accidental.

  2. Police hunting Pizza Hut stolen dough

    Millicent Cooke
    BBC News Online

    Police are searching for a man who stole more than £100 from Pizza Hut employees in Plymouth.

    Officers want to identify the man pictured in connection with the theft of two purses from the restaurant in Royal Parade.

    The suspect entered the staff room between 16:30 and 17:20 on Friday 29 June and took two purses, police say.

    Man wanted in connection with theftDevon & Cornwall Police

    Bank cards belonging to one of the victims were then used to buy more than £100 worth of goods.

    Anyone who recognises this man or has information that could assist with the investigation are asked to contact police.