Fisherman clung on to nets for five milespublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
It is "amazing" Nathan Rogers survived after falling overboard in open water, rescuers said.
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Fisherman clings to nets after falling overboard
Man arrested after rape allegation
Sexual assault in restaurant toilets
Focus on 'world's only mazzard orchard'
Campaign for Nancy Astor statue raises almost £50k
Updates on Friday 28 December 2018
Fisherman clung on to nets for five milespublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Weather: Overcast with rain at timespublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Plenty of low cloud overnight on Friday with the chance of some mist and fog forming again.
Staying largely dry too, although there could be the odd spot of drizzle.
Minimum Temperature: 5-9C (41-48F).
Saturday will be mainly overcast and grey with the chance of a little drizzle. Mist and fog may persist over the hills too.
More of a breeze compared with today, but it will be mild.
Maximum Temperature: 9-12C (48-54F).
Farmer paints no dogs plea on dead sheeppublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Matt Baker created the grim warning using three lamb carcasses after his flock was attacked.
Read MoreNet-clutching fisherman's 'amazing' rescuepublished at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Nathan Rogers had been adjusting the nets when he fell into the water off the Cornish coast.
Read MoreGirl, 8, sexually assaulted in restaurantpublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
The youngster was attacked in the toilets of the SizzAll buffet restaurant in Plymouth, police say.
Read MoreTraffic released on M5 near Exeter after works completedpublished at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
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End of twitter postMotherwell agree to sell striker Bowmanpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Ryan Bowman is on the way out at Motherwell after the club accept an offer from an unnamed English League Two side.
Read MoreNew garden village could see up to 5,000 new homespublished at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Daniel Clark
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA vision outlining how a new garden village of up to 5,000 new homes near Cullompton could be developed goes before councillors next week.
Mid Devon District Council's cabinet is being recommended to approve putting out the Culm Garden Village Vision and Concept document for consultation, as well as the consultation for the first phase of a master plan for East Cullompton.
The Culm Garden Village was one of only 14 areas awarded Garden Village Status by the government in January 2017.
About 2,100 homes will be built by 2033, while developers also want to construct a relief road to run through Cullompton and to reopen the town's railway station.
The Garden Village eventually has the potential to deliver up to 5,000 sustainable new homes in a country park landscape, with jobs, community facilities and transport, all integrated with Cullompton itself.
Subject to approval by the council's cabinet, the first stage of public consultation is set to take place between 18 January and 1 March.
Image source, LDRSImage caption, The Culm Garden Village Concept Plan
Cornwall travel: Broken-down vehicle partially blocks A30published at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Near Bodmin, there are reports the A30 is partially blocked due to a broken-down vehicle near Carminnow Cross. Approach with care.
Pirates coaches sign new dealspublished at 11:16 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Cornish Pirates coaches Alan Paver and Gavin Cattle sign new contracts to stay in charge of the club until the summer of 2022.
Read MorePolice investigate offences against the Hunting Actpublished at 10:37 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlinePolice are investigating allegations of offences against the Hunting Act after an incident in Okehampton.
Officers want to hear from any witnesses who were in the area on Boxing Day.
They added they're aware of the "sensitivities and the high emotions" linked to these kinds of incidents and want to reassure the public they'll "act impartially and promptly".
Anyone with information should contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101.
HMV on brink of second collapse in six yearspublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
BBC News EnglandThe music retailer HMV is poised to enter administration for the second time in six years - a move that would affect 2,200 staff at its 120 stores.
The company - which has stores in Plymouth, Exeter and Truro - opened its first HMV-branded store on Oxford Street in London in 1921.
The BBC understands the company could appoint administrators as soon as Friday after being hit by competition from streaming services and online retailers.
Image source, GoogleImage caption, There are HMV stories in Plymouth, Truro and Exeter (pictured)
Man, 18, arrested after report of rape in Kingsbridgepublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineAn 18-year-old man was arrested after an allegation of rape in South Devon, police have said.
It happened on Rack Park Road in Kingsbridge on Boxing Day between 23:25 and 23:50.
The victim was a local woman in her 40s, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
The man was questioned in relation to the alleged incident and has subsequently been released on bail until 23 January.
Any witnesses are asked to contact police via 101.
Devon's disappearing orchards subject of new bookpublished at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Devon's disappearing and endangered orchards are the subject of new book which has been supported by the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
What is thought to be the world's only mazzard orchard is at Landkey near Barnstaple.
The sweet cherry was rescued from the brink of extinction when this new orchard was planted 18 years ago.
Orchards are threatened by disease, climate change and industrial methods of fruit production but the book's author Michael Gee says they provide a good habitat for wildlife...
Campaign for Nancy Astor statue raises almost £50kpublished at 09:03 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesA campaign to fund a statue of Plymouth MP, Nancy Astor has raised almost £50,000.
Lady Astor was the first female politician to take a seat in the House of Commons.
The campaign - which is being backed by local MP, Luke Pollard - wants the statue erected on Plymouth Hoe to mark the 100th anniversary of her election in 1919 to the Plymouth Sutton ward.
Two hundred and thirty six people pledged about £48,000 in the crowdfunding appeal that closed on Thursday night.
Mousehole sewage system to be replacedpublished at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Work to replace the sewage system in Mousehole is set to start early in the new year.
The existing water system in the village has suffered four separate leaks since May causing continuing disruption for residents.
Earlier this month, South West Water installed a temporary tanker to transport waste to a nearby pumping station.
It has now announced a programme for repairs will start on 14 January and is due to be finished by Easter.
The West Cornwall MP, Derek Thomas has welcomed the news saying although there will be some disruption to local people they will have a more reliable and effective sewage system in the future.
Sexual assault in Plymouth buffet restaurant toiletspublished at 08:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA person was sexually assaulted in the toilets of a buffet restaurant in Plymouth, police have said.
It happened in Sizz All on Union Street on Thursday between 12:45 and 13:15.
Officers said they would like to speak to a man who is described as about aged 30, tall, wearing dark clothing and left shortly after the incident with a woman.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101.
Image source, GoogleReport of rape in Kingsbridge on Boxing Daypublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA woman has reported being raped on Boxing Day in Kingsbridge, police have said.
Officers said the alleged attack happened on Rack Park Road in the town.
Part of the area was sealed off on Thursday while an investigation - which is still ongoing - took place.
Roof 'partially collapses' after fire rips through housepublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe roof of a house has "partially collapsed" after a fire in North Devon.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the detached house on West Down Hill near West Down at about 15:35 on Thursday.
Crews said one man was treated for smoke inhalation.
By 21:50, the three fire engines on the scene had been scaled down to one with the crew making "good progress" dampening down hot spots.
Cornish fisherman clings to nets after falling overboardpublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 28 December 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Image source, Penlee LifeboatA fisherman who fell overboard from his vessel in Cornwall had to cling on to his nets for five miles before being rescued.
It happened at about 13:55 on Thursday with the man's boat on automatic pilot heading for Newlyn with him in the water, the Penlee Lifeboat team said.
The alarm was raised when the boat hit the South Pier and he was rescued.
Image source, Penlee LifeboatOn arrival, the volunteer crew found the vessel's engine was still in gear and the lone fisherman was struggling in the water about 30 yards from the boat.
He was taken to hospital and is now at home "safe at well", the Penlee Lifeboat team said.
Image source, Penlee Lifeboat
