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Average speed cameras are to be installed on the South Devon Highway.

The £285,000 scheme to reduce speeds on the A380, external has been unanimously backed by Devon County Council's Cabinet.

Local concern has been raised about speeding traffic ever since the road opened three years ago.

Cameras will be installed at four locations to enforce the 50mph limit and should be in place by the end of the year.

A Bristol student had to have a cornea transplant after contracting a rare water-borne infection.

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The M5 into the South West is blocked in both directions due to a serious accident.

The road is closed between Taunton and Bridgwater. Diversions are in place, but long queues are already building up in the area.

From the motorway bridge above the M5 outside Taunton it appears that there may be five cars and two lorries involved in the ongoing M5 incident, which emergency services are describing as 'extremely serious'.

Five ambulances and three fire engines are at the scene. The air ambulance has already attended - landing on the carriageway.

Both sides of the motorway - between junction 24 southbound at Huntsworth and junction 25 north of Taunton - remain closed and are expected remain so for "a significant period".

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There are currently 62 properties without power in the EX2 area of Exeter, Western Power Distribution has said.

Engineers hope to have power restored by 13:00.

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UK industry representatives say a "period of acceptance" is required after talks to resolve a conflict over scallop fishing collapsed without an agreement.

The talks began a week ago after French and English fishermen clashed over scallop-fishing rights off the coast of Normandy.

Both sides had initially agreed on the principles of a deal but failed to finalise it.

The South Western Fish Producers Organisation - which represents the industry in the region - said a period of "understanding" and "acceptance" was now needed and no-one wanted to see conflict at sea.

France's agriculture minister, Stéphane Travert said he regretted that the talks had ended without consensus.

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BBC Spotlight

Prince Harry has arrived at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone.

At the base, he'll meet Royal Marines and chat to some Invictus Games racing drivers.

It's the prince's first formal visit to the county since he became the Duke of Sussex after marrying Meghan Markle in May.

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Prince Harry will see what it takes to be selected for the Royal Marines when he visits a Devon base later.

The Duke of Sussex will receive a ceremonial welcome at the force's Commando Training Centre in Lympstone near Exeter, which selects and trains all Royal Marine officers, recruits and reserves, before meeting recruits being put through their paces in the gym and on the commando assault course.

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During the visit he will also chat to the Invictus Games racing drivers - two professionals and four injured ex-servicemen - who compete in two specially adapted Jaguar GT4 race cars in the 2018 British GT Championship.

The team, which includes former Royal Marine Commandos Steve McCulley and Paul Vice, will be using Lympstone for a team bonding exercise.

Prince Harry will also learn about the support services on offer to Royal Marines, like the onsite rehabilitation centre and The Royal Marines Charity.

Torquay United appoint former Yeovil, Bristol City and Cheltenham Town boss Gary Johnson as manager.

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Torquay United have announced the appointment of Gary Johnson as its new first team coach and manager.

It comes one day after the club parted ways with Gary Owers.

Chairman, Clarke Osborne, said he was "delighted" to find a coach "able and motivated to find that winning formula and take this club to promotion".

Gary Johnson has formerly been in charge at Bristol City and Cheltenham Town.

He says it's been a "crazy" 36 hours but is looking forward to the challenge.

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A 73-year-old man from Bideford has been detained under the Explosives Act, police have said.

Officers were called to a property on Bridge Street at about 11:30 on Wednesday after reports of concern for the welfare of a woman.

Whilst at the address, some police officers "complained of feeling unwell" and were immediately removed from the scene, police added.

Following searches within the property, a number of items were found which now require expert analysis from specialist officers and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

The police officers were unharmed and there is not not believed to be any wider public risk at this time, officers said.

The arrested man remains in custody and awaits questioning.

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A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after being rescued from a flat fire.

Fire crews were called at 15:40 on Wednesday to Chapel Street, St Ives.

He was rescued from the three-storey property before being treated with oxygen by paramedics at the scene.

Seven fire crews from across the county, including specialist appliances from St Just, Falmouth and Truro attended the blaze.

Emergency services are investigating the cause.

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A former public toilet block in Cornwall is set to go under the auctioneer's hammer later.

The building in Fore Street in Newlyn has a guide price of £15,000 and is metres from the harbour.

The block is being sold by Cornwall Council and - subject to planning permission - could be turned into a residential or commercial development.

Katie Semmens is a senior valuer at Clive Emson Auctioneers and says there has been "lots of interest"...

Rhoda is just four years old and has cycled 900 miles from Land's End to John o' Groats.

BBC Radio Devon

• In Plymouth the A386 Outland Road is partially blocked between Milehouse and Segrave Road due to an accident.
• At Exbourne on the A3072 Hole Hill near High Street we've got reports of horses on the road. Approach with care.

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The BBC's Antiques Roadshow is in Devon and is looking for your cherished objects.

Fiona Bruce and the team of experts are filming at Buckfast Abbey from 9.30 until 17:00.

The venue is celebrating 1,000 years of worship this year, with the Antiques Roadshow being on our screens for over 40 years.

A fish that "could have fed a whole town" has been caught off Devon but will not be tasted by anyone.

Fishermen accidentally caught the 9ft (2.7m) bluefin tuna while looking for sprats and it drowned in the net, according to Brixham fish trader Joshua Perkes.

Mr Perkes said the fish, which weighed between 300kg to 350kg (661lbs to 771lbs) and was caught off the south Devon town on Wednesday, was worth between £5,000 and £8,000.

Bluefin tuna is a prohibited species for UK-registered fishing vessels and if caught as bycatch must be returned to the sea alive if possible.

If dead, the catch must be reported to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and must not be sold or given away unless it is for scientific research following approval from the MMO.

Mr Perkes said scientists from the University of Exeter would now take the tuna away for tests to establish its age...

BBC Weather

A bright start with spells of sunshine and although cloud will build at times it should remain generally dry.

Light or moderate northwesterly winds will gradually turn to the west during the day.

Maximum temperature: 18C.

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Prince Harry will be flown in to meet Devon-based Royal Marine recruits for the first time in his role as Captain General of the Royal Marines.

He took over the prestigious role from the Duke of Edinburgh and will be flown to the Royal Marines' Commando Training Centre in Devon to learn how they become marines.

He will arrive at the centre in Lympstone near Exeter later in a Royal Navy Wildcat, a maritime attack helicopter from the Commando Helicopter Force, which provides crucial aerial support to the Royal Marines.

Harry became Captain General of the Royal Marines in December, succeeding his grandfather Philip who was in the role for 64 years.