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An investigation is continuing at Newlyn Harbour after five people were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking offences, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.

A spokesperson for the NCA said deep rummage specialists are "a team that are trained to search boats and cargo vessels from top to bottom."

A 60-year-old man has died in hospital after a two-car crash that killed a man, 27, and a boy, 17.

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The NSPCC says one child per classroom in the South West has received nude or semi-nude images from an adult.

More than 3,000 children in the region were surveyed and one in 20 said they'd been sent images.

The children's charity said police in the South West have recorded 377 offences of sexual communication with a child since the new law began in April last year.

The NSPCC's #WildWestWeb campaign, external questioned 40,000 children and is asking the government to introduce tough regulation for social networks.

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Children and young people with serious mental health problems are receiving treatment as far as nearly 300 miles away, external from their homes, despite a pledge to end such practice, because bed shortages in some areas are so severe.

Patients from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been sent 258 miles for inpatient mental health care.

Hayley Westcott
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"She turned into a monster" - that's how one former youth project worker from Devon describes the effects energy drinks can have as it's announced the government proposes a ban on them for children.

A public consultation to make it illegal to sell the drinks to anybody under 18 is being launched amid fears they're damaging children's health.

Energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and caffeine and have been linked to obesity and other health issues.

As part of his job, Greg from Teignmouth say he's seen teenagers "out of control" on the drinks...

The government is asking for views on what age the ban should apply to, but gave under 16 and under 18 as options.

The British Soft Drinks Association has previously said that energy drinks had been "deemed safe" by regulators but that they were not marketed or promoted to under-16s.

It said it had introduced a voluntary code of practice in 2010, which included policies on the appropriate labelling and marketing of energy drinks toward young people.

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A 60-year-old man has died following a two-car crash in Kingsteignton.

The driver who was airlifted to Derriford Hospital with life-changing injuries died on Thursday morning.

Police were called, external at about 17:45 on 28 August to a crash between two Jaguars on the B3193, Clay Pitts Way.

A 27-year-old driver, and his passenger, a 17-year-old boy, both from Chudleigh, died at the scene.

Formal identification has yet to have taken place, but next-of-kin for all involved have been informed.

Police are still appealing for witnesses.

South Western Railway and the RMT union are in dispute over the future role of guards.

Millicent Cooke
BBC News Online

Firearms police were scrambled to a park in Exeter after concerned members of the public spotted a man with a gun.

Armed officers raced to Bull Meadow Park at about 15:15 on Wednesday.

On arrival, they discovered the gun was a plastic pistol that was being used in a promotional film.

"Words of advice were given to the men in question," a police spokesman said.

Lauren Haly
BBC News Online

A new Bishop of Truro has been announced after a nomination was approved by Her Majesty the Queen.

Downing Street revealed Reverend Canon Philip Mounstephen will lead the Church of England , externalin Cornwall.

The 59-year-old has significant family roots in Cornwall with several generations of his ancestors living in Tregony.

On his appointment he said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been called to lead the Diocese of Truro in mission and ministry.

"With my family roots in Cornwall I am very well aware of what a rich Christian heritage we have.

"I rejoice in Cornwall’s strong sense of identity and I look forward under God into leading us in what I hope and pray will be a fruitful and exciting future.”

Millicent Cooke
BBC News Online

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Police have captured a rogue swan that was wandering across a carriageway on the M5.

Officers were called to Junction 30 following a number of calls from concerned members of the public.

They arrived at about 08:30 and managed to “cordon off” the bird using traffic cones near Junction 31.

Officers managed to get the swan into the back of a police car to take it to a nearby canal where it was released.

Exeter captain Jack Yeandle says he and his team-mates want to ensure the club becomes perennial title challengers.

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There could be delays and cancellations to train services near Plymouth due to "reports of a trespasser on the line", the British Transport Police has said.

Passengers are being asked to check their journey information here., external

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking offences, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has confirmed.

NCA and Border Force officers made the arrests at Newlyn Harbour earlier.

Onlookers said a large Border Force boat pulled into the harbour alongside a catamaran and there was lots of activity on the quay.

More to follow.

Image source, Newlyn Fishing

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Thanks to Lynne for sharing this picture of the morning sun breaking over Anstey’s Cove near Torquay.

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Devon's cricketers lost by just two runs in a nail-biting Minor Counties Knockout Trophy loss against Cheshire.

Chasing 249 to win at Wormsley, Devon started strongly as Liam Lewis and James Burke put on 97 for the second wicket.

But after Lewis was dismissed for 34 Devon collapsed from 115-2 to 133-5.

But Burke, who went on to make 95, helped rescue the innings as he and Gary Chappell (39) put on 70 for the sixth wicket.

Having needed 35 off the last four overs they reduced the target to seven runs off the last six balls - but despite Scott Barlow's 16 not out off 13 balls Devon fell agonisingly short, ending on 246-9.

Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall

A fundraising campaign for a legal battle has been launched in a Cornish village to fight Cornwall Council's plans to increase the number of new homes in the parish.

Villagers in Crantock recently approved a neighbourhood plan in a referendum, external.

The parish council plans to take legal action after it claims Cornwall Council disregarded the plan by approving a development off 22 houses.

However, two already approved developments in the plan met all housing requirements, the parish council said.

But, Ben Dobson is the chair of Crantock Parish Council...

Cornwall Council has said the "approved scheme will make sure local needs are met, in line with planning policy and doesn't set a new precedent."

Piers Hopkirk
Reporter, BBC South East Today

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, external completed his journey along the length of the English Channel when he climbed out of the sea at Dover.

Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams has been given a two-match touchline ban for being sent off against Southend.

The Argyle manager had an altercation with Southend United boss Chris Powell on 11 August and served the first of the two-game suspension in Argyle's Carabao Cup loss at Millwall.

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The pair were the first managers to be re-carded under new rules this season.

Adams contested the charge of misconduct but was found guilty - Powell was fined £1250 and banned for one game.

Adams refused to make any comment about the ban following his side's defeat at the Den on Wednesday - Plymouth Argyle are set to release a statement on Wednesday.

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Rail passengers hoping to travel between Devon and London Waterloo this weekend are being warned they will face long delays.

The RMT union is holding a three-day strike, external starting Friday as part of its on-going dispute over the role of guards on South Western Railway trains.

Replacement buses will run between Yeovil and Exeter, adding almost two hours to the journey time. Reduced services are expected on most lines.