Further fraud charge in murder probepublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
The brother of a deputy churchwarden is accused of fraud by false representation as part of a murder inquiry.
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Weather warning for South West
---- Gusts of 60/70mph expected
---- Trains, Tamar Bridge and Isles of Scilly flights being affected
Exeter MP slams Coca-Cola truck Poppy Day tour on Armistice Day
Fire in Plymouth shopping centre
A gamer who left his home 10 times in seven years helps others people break away from isolation
Updates on Friday 9 November 2018
Further fraud charge in murder probepublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Speed restrictions on trains in the South Westpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
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End of twitter post 2Travel: Delays on Tamar Bridge due to lane restrictionspublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
There are lane restrictions in place on the Tamar Bridge due to high winds, with delays of about 30 minutes heading towards Cornwall.
Travellers are being advised to check the Tamar Crossings website, external for me details.
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End of twitter postStaff deliver vote of 'no confidence' in under-fire headpublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Millicent Cooke
BBC News OnlineCity College Plymouth has delivered a vote of no confidence in its principal, its board of governors and the management of its finances, a union says.
All but one of the 350 staff at the college said they did not have confidence in head teacher and chief executive Gary Phillips, the University and College Union (UCU) said.
The college has been under pressure to explain its decision to appoint Mr Phillips after a damning report exposed serious failings at his previous college in London.
Image source, GoogleUnder Mr Phillips’ leadership, the college went from a £5.7m surplus in 2015/16 to an £8m deficit in 2016/17. He received a 31% pay rise in 2016/2017, making him the fifth highest paid principal in the country.
The vote said all 350 staff said they had no confidence in Martin Smith, who worked with Mr Phillips in London, to manage the college’s finances.
Just three staff members said they had confidence in the ability of the college’s governors to make sound appointments.
The University and College Union (UCU) said the vote demonstrated that staff had no confidence in Mr Phillips and that "someone with his track record should not be in charge of the college".
The under-fire head had told staff to ignore "hearsay, speculation and rumour" about his past earlier this week.
MP slams Coca-Cola truck Poppy Day tourpublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Former culture minister Ben Bradshaw hits out at "rampant pre-Christmas commercialism" on Armistice Day.
Read MoreTrains to run through Dawlish 'at a reduced speed'published at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
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End of twitter postThe Met Office, external says there'll be heavy rain and strong winds on Friday afternoon, with winds forecast to get up to 70mph in the evening.
The reduction in speeds affect the South West's main rail line.
Nine suspects charged following drugs raidspublished at 12:43 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlinePolice have charged nine people from Devon, external following an operation to tackle the supply of drugs across the country.
A total of 15 people were arrested on Thursday after police executed 30 warrants simultaneously in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Devon, Cornwall and South Wales.
Two women, aged 19 and 21, and seven men aged between 20 and 53, have been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin between March 2017 and July 2018.
The suspects, who are from Exeter, Plymouth and Cullompton, are due before Exeter Magistrates Court later.
Police had also previously arrested and charged two further Plymouth men in their 20s as part of the operation.
They have both already appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court, charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply Class-A drugs.
They remain in custody and are due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 7 December.
Teen appears in court charged with rape and murder attemptpublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Millicent Cooke
BBC News Online
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the rape and attempted murder of a 10-year-old girl.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, did not enter pleas to the two charges.
He appeared via video link from youth custody at Exeter Crown Court during a 50-minute hearing.
He is accused of the rape and attempted murder of the girl, who also cannot be identified, near Marley Road, Exmouth, Devon, on 4 October.
The judge, Mr Justice Dingemans, said a trial date has been set for February 2019.
The trial is estimated to last eight days. The teenager will appear for another hearing in Exeter a week before Christmas.
He was remanded into youth detention until that date.
Experimental tackle laws explainedpublished at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Cornish Pirates forwards coach Alan Paver explains the trial of changes to the tackle-height rules for this season's Championship Cup.
Read MoreHunt for grey 'Vauxhall Astra' that hit 21-year-old womanpublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Millicent Cooke
BBC News Online
Image source, Getty ImagesPolice are hunting a grey Vauxhall Astra that lost a wing mirror in a suspected hit-and-run crash.
The car hit and seriously injured a 21-year-old woman as she crossed the road on Wednesday.
The crash took place at the junction of Greenbank Road and Lipson Road at about 23:00
The victim remains at Derriford Hospital.
Image source, GooglePolice said she and her friends had been using the pedestrian crossing at the time.
Investigating officer Con Mark Wilkinson, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “It’s believed that the vehicle involved was a metro grey-coloured Vauxhall Astra.
He said: "The vehicle lost a driver side wing mirror at the scene, so I would appeal to any local garages or body repair shops that have repaired a vehicle of this description since the incident, to contact police."
Herodsfoot, Thankful Villagepublished at 11:50 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Helen Mark visits the 'thankful' village of Herodsfoot in Cornwall. At its centre is a war memorial that looks like any other, to the extent that most people in the village had no idea that it was not a memorial to the fallen. All thirteen of those who served in World Ward One returned alive. The story of the men of Herodsfoot is unique in Cornwall and has been made into a community play to mark the centenary. But there's another reason why the people of the village were safe from the perils of the frontline, by an accident of the Cornish landscape.
Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery
First look inside Plymouth's Bretonside developmentpublished at 11:37 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
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End of twitter postThe compete complex in Plymouth, comprising of cinemas and restaurants, among other attractions, is due to open in October 2019.
Weather: Heavy rain and severe galespublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Early showers will clear on Friday morning to become dry and bright for a time with some spells of sunshine.
However, from the mid-morning cloud will increase from the west and rain will move into Scilly by the end of the morning, reaching all parts of Cornwall by mid-afternoon.
The rain will be heavy at times, while winds will turn to the south and increase to gale or severe gale, with gusts to between 50 and 60mph likely before easing in the west in the evening.
Maximum temperature: 13C (55F)
Off-duty firefighter died in chip pan fire after night outpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
An off-duty firefighter died in a chip pan fire at his home, an inquest has heard, external.
Paul Oulton, 42, was found by his colleagues at his home in Penhole Drive, Launceston, on 2 April 2018.
Assistant coroner Andrew Cox said that Mr Oulton’s death was likely to be an accident combined with a natural medical event.
Tamar Bridge restrictions on 'vulnerable vehicles likely'published at 10:53 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
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End of twitter postThe Met Office, external says there'll be heavy rain and strong winds on Friday afternoon, with winds forecast to get up to 60mph in the evening.
Managers at the Tamar Bridge said lane restrictions were "likely" throughout the afternoon and evening.
They said high-sided, motorbikes, caravans and other "wind-vulnerable vehicles" should not cross when restrictions were in place.
Electric blanket bursts into flamespublished at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Millicent Cooke
BBC News Online
Image source, GoogleA woman has been treated for smoke inhalation after her electric blanket burst into flames.
Firefighters from Bideford and Appledore were rushed to a house in Pound Meadow, Parkham, at about 02:00 on Friday.
Fire crews said the blaze, in a first-floor bedroom, involved an electric blanket and damaged the mattress and the bed.
The fire had already been put out when they arrived.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the woman was treated by paramedics.
Rail line closing through Dawlishpublished at 09:42 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
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End of twitter postThe move will affect the South West's main rail line.
BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: Friday 9 November 2018published at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall
Read MoreWeather warning for South Westpublished at 09:23 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlineThe Met Office, external says there'll be heavy rain and strong winds on Friday afternoon, with winds forecast to get up to 60mph in the evening.
The yellow weather warning is in place from 13:00.
Train passengers are being warned to travel through Dawlish as early as possible on Friday afternoon in case the line needs to be closed due to the strong winds and high tides.
Network Rail said services may be cancelled at short notice or delayed.
Managers at the Tamar Bridge have also issued a warning, saying lane restrictions may be put in place.
Media caption, Waves crashing over the tracks on Wednesday
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End of twitter postPolice search for missing manpublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 9 November 2018
Chris Quevatre
BBC News OnlinePolice are looking for a man who has been missing for nearly two days.
Daniel Clarke is often seen in Redruth and Illogan areas, as well as Tehidy Woods.
Devon and Cornwall Police - who are currently searching the Camborne and Redruth area - described him as tall, very slim white male, with short dark brown hair and in his early 30s.
Image source, Via Devon and Cornwall Police
