Devon travel: One lane blocked on A38published at 11:49 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
On the A38 at Chudleigh, one lane is blocked Exeter-bound by a broken-down vehicle between Harcombe Cross and the Racecourse Junction. There's slow traffic.
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Coastguard criticised after trawler death
Devonport safety probes stop cranes at nuclear submarine dock
Man charged with arson after fires at Penzance church
Man arrested after pizza driver robbed at knife point
Concern for woman, 61, missing from Helston
Yellow weather warning for wind and rain on Friday
Updates on Thursday 6 December 2018
Devon travel: One lane blocked on A38published at 11:49 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Worms blast into space on rocketpublished at 11:49 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
The worms are scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday morning.
Read MoreYellow weather warning for wind and rain on Fridaypublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA yellow weather warning for wind and rain has been issued across the South West on Friday, the Met Office has said., external
It added heavy rain can be expected between 01:00 and 09:00 and strong winds between 03:00 and 23:59.
Image source, Met OfficeConcern for woman, 61, missing from Helstonpublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA 61-year-old woman has gone missing from Helston, police have said.
Officers are concerned for the welfare of Joanna Aplin who was last seen at home in the Cadgwith area at about 07:00 on Wednesday.
Her vehicle was located at Coverack on Wednesday night.
Land and coastal searches around Helston and the Lizard areas are being carried out.
Mrs Aplin is described as white, about 5ft 3in (1.6m) tall, and has grey shoulder length hair.
She was last seen wearing a grey jersey, a blue anorak, jeans and brown walking boots.
Anyone with information is asked to call 999.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police'Nothing could have changed outcome' of Solstice capsizepublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said "nothing could have changed the sad outcome" of the sinking of the Solstice - after coastguards were criticised in a report into the incident.
The Solstice capsized in Plymouth in September 2017 and fisherman, Tony Jones died.
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said coastguards were "overwhelmed" and "distracted" when they reached the scene last year.
The MCA said staffing on the night watch during that time was "in excess of the recommended levels and included seven specialist search and rescue mission coordinators".
It added it will address the MAIB recommendations and ensure it will continue to "review and assess the way we do our search and rescue work on an ongoing basis to identify and act upon further improvements".
Man charged with arson after fires at Penzance churchpublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA man has been charged with two counts of arson after two fires at a church in Penzance, police have said.
Fire crews were called to St Mary the Virgin Church in Chapel Street on 24 November and 3 December.
A 45-year-old man has been released on police bail. He is due to appear before Truro Magistrates' Court on 7 January.
Image source, GoogleSolstice capsize: Coastguards criticised in reportpublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
An official report into the sinking of a Plymouth fishing boat has criticised both the coastguard service and the safety precautions taken on board the vessel.
The Solstice went down south of Plymouth in September 2017 with the one person losing their life.
The report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) describes coastguards as being "overwhelmed" and "distracted".
It also says they failed to exploit local knowledge from RNLI lifeboat crews.
Plymouth MP Luke Pollard says lessons must be learned...
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been approached for comment.
Thieves try to steal Christmas lights charity collectionpublished at 08:47 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Meet the Millennials making a mint from event ticketingpublished at 08:46 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
South West weather: Cloudy with light drizzlepublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
It'll be a mild and mostly cloudy day with some occasional light rain or drizzle.
Low cloud will also cover high ground at times, but the rain will become more persistent this afternoon and low cloud will also become more extensive.
Moderate or fresh southwesterly winds will be strong around the coast with gusts to near gale force at times.
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Village raises thousands to replace cracked church bellpublished at 08:15 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2018
Rebecca Wills
BBC South WestBell ringers in a Cornish village are preparing to swing back into action, after their tower fell silent in May because of a cracked bell.
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End of twitter postThe ringers at Lanivet Parish Church raised around £13,000 to replace the seventh bell in the tower, which was hoisted in to place on Wednesday.
It had to be specially made at the only foundry in the country which still makes church bells, based in Loughborough.
Quote MessageI forget the sum, but it's over £4,000 that the other churches within Cornwall have given to us to get the new bell cast. We all realise how expensive these campaigns are and if somebody else is in trouble, I'm sure we would be just as generous the other way around."
Mike Trace, Led the campaign to have the bell replaced
