Ref angers Lam as Exeter edge past Bearspublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2019
Bristol coach Pat Lam blames poor refereeing after Exeter narrowly win to return to the top of the Premiership.
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Seventy firefighters tackle garage blaze
Man, 102, stuck on roof died of pneumonia
Pair released on bail following child neglect arrest
Devon charity 'saved' by £10k mystery donation
Russian cargo ship detained in Falmouth
Januhairy: Why women are growing out their body hair
Updates on Friday 4 January 2019
Ref angers Lam as Exeter edge past Bearspublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2019
Severe weather homeless plan activatedpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Ed Oldfield
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceTorbay has activated its severe weather plan to provide extra shelter for the homeless.
The decision was taken to keep the extra provision in place until Sunday because of the temperature dropping below zero.
The alert means the Leonard Stocks Centre near Torquay town centre has opened up a communal area for up to 16 people.
Users will also have access to showers and laundry, and be given food and drinks at the hostel in Factory Row.
Churches are also being opened up to provide shelter for the homeless.
A similar plan has also been put in place in Exeter.
Woman airlifted to hospital after Cornwall rock fallpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The woman was in danger of being cut off by the tide at Mawgan Porth
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after falling on to rocks near Newquay.
Coastguards were called just before 14:30, sparking a major search and rescue operation at Mawgan Porth involving two lifeboats, a rescue helicopter and paramedics.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) confirmed a woman in her 20s fell on to rocks and was in danger of being cut off by the tide.
A lifeboat managed to get the casualty to medics waiting on the beach.
She was airlifted to hospital but is not believed to be seriously hurt.
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End of twitter postCall for body scanners in prisonspublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Media caption, New Leeds prison scanner catches drug smuggling
Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has renewed her calls for body scanners to be introduced in prisons in the South West., external
The X-ray scanners are being installed in 10 prisons in England to help cut drug smuggling, but none of Devon's prisons is included in the scheme.
Image source, AFPMs Hernandez wants to see them at Dartmoor (above), Exeter and Channings Wood.
But Frances Crook, from the Howard League for Penal Reform, says installing just one scanner in each jail won't solve the problems.
Quote MessageYou either have technology that deals with the whole problem or you invest in something else. What I would prefer to see, I think, is investment in staff. Prisons are very complicated places and they've cut staff over the last few years. Now they're trying to put new staff in, but they haven't invested in proper staff training and staff development and management training as well."
Frances Crook, Howard League for Penal Reform
A Prison Service spokesman said: “We are are spending an extra £70m on improvements to prison safety, security and decency and and have recruited over 4,300 new officers in the last two years with 1,400 more due to begin training soon. Staffing levels are now at their highest levels since 2012.”
Pair released on bail following child neglect arrestpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineTwo people who were arrested after a toddler was found alone in a Torquay street have been released on police bail.
The boy, who police said was aged between one and two, was found in Main Avenue at about 13:30 on 2 January.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of child neglect. They have both since been released on police bail until Wednesday 30 January.
"The child has been taken into police protection and is safe and well."
Police investigations are ongoing.
Image source, ApexRussian cargo ship detained in Falmouthpublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Eleanor Parkinson
BBC SpotlightThe Russian cargo ship that ran aground yards form a Cornish beach has been put under detention by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Surveyors detained the Kuzma Minin because they say the vessel needs to undergo repairs before setting back out to sea.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 16,000-ton ship is currently moored in the Carrick Roads in the Fal Estuary after being grounded off Gyllyngvase Beach in December.
The MCA says there have been no signs of pollution from the ship.
Man, 102, stuck on roof died of pneumoniapublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Ron Easton got stuck on the roof of his house for three days while trying to adjust his TV aerial.
Read MoreMotorists warned of broken-down lorrypublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
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End of twitter postFlybe - 'one of the most punctual airlines in the world'published at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Exeter-based airline Flybe was among the most punctual airlines in the world in 2018, according to analysis released this week, external.
More than 77% of their flights were on time last year - ranking eighth among Europe's major airlines and 10th in the world for low-cost airlines.
The company, which operates more than 450 flights a day, is the only UK operator to feature in two top 10 lists.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn 2017, Flybe was named the most punctual UK-based airline in the Which report on the 'Best and Worst Airlines', external.
Flybe's Chief Operating Officer, Sir Timo Anderson, has welcomed the recognition, which he said owes a lot to the hardworking crews and engineers, and they hope to achieve an even better performance in the year ahead.
Two suffer 'possible life-changing injuries' in crashpublished at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineTwo men suffered possible life-changing injuries in a crash on the A39 on Thursday evening, police have confirmed, external.
Emergency services were called to the scene near St Kew at about 18:35 following a head-on collision between an Audi and a BMW.
The driver of the Audi, a 23-year-old man, and the driver of the BMW, a 35-year-old man, both sustained multiple serious leg injuries and were taken to Derriford hospital by air ambulance. They remain in hospital.
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The two men were airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth
The A39 and surrounding roads were closed for more than five hours while emergency services attended the scene.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, or the manner or driving of either vehicle prior to the collision, to contact police.
Anyone with dash cam footage is also being asked to get in touch.
Aircraft flips during emergency landing near Honitonpublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Image source, Honiton Fire StationA light aircraft crash landed in a field near Honiton.
Local fire crews were called to a field in Colestocks at about 13:15 on Thursday.
The small plane had attempted an emergency landing due to a mechanical failure, but flipped when it dug into the ground.
The pilot was not injured and crews made the aircraft safe, Honiton Fire Station said.
Image source, Honiton Fire StationMissed GP appointments 'cost NHS England £216m'published at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Health managers in Cornwall have said too many people are missing GP appointments without cancelling them properly.
It comes as it's revealed patients who miss GP appointments are costing NHS England £216m a year.
At one surgery in the county, more than 1,000 appointments were missed last year - with each one costing £30 in wasted time.
The British Medical Association urged patients to "play their part" to help the NHS cope with rising demand.
Ian Chorlton is the chair of NHS Kernow and said people need to understand there is a cost - and not just a financial one - every time someone fails to turn up...
Truro to make Treyew Road league returnpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportTruro City's tenure as Torquay United's tenants is over after the club announced that Tuesday's National League South game with St Albans City will be played at Treyew Road.
The club had been playing their games 100 miles away after leaving their home at the start of the season in order for a supermarket to be built on the site of their old ground.
But plans for the development have stalled and the White Tigers returned last month for an FA Trophy tie.
Their last game at Plainmoor was on New Year's Day, when only 52 'home' fans made up the 2,812 attendance against their tenants.
'Large increase' in graffiti in Falmouthpublished at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA "large increase" in graffiti has been spotted around Falmouth, police have said.
The images are usually sprayed on to private property, officers added.
Falmouth and Helston Police said graffiti is criminal damage which will "incur personal costs to get it removed".
Anyone with information or who might be responsible is asked to call police on 01326 30628.
Image source, Falmouth and Helston PoliceImage caption, Police say this design (pictured) is one that commonly appears in the town
Gritters out in Cornwallpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineCornwall Council will be gritting roads in the Newquay and St Austell areas to the Devon border from 15:00.
It said it will work on its precautionary salting routes., external
Image source, Cornwall CouncilPlymouth road reopens after lorry gets stuck under bridgepublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineEmbankment Road in Plymouth has reopened after a lorry got stuck under a bridge earlier.
Cold weather alert issued by Met Officepublished at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe Met Office has issued a cold weather alert for parts of England - including the South West.
It said there is a "60% probability" of severe cold weather until 6 January., external
It is warning this weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.
Image source, Met OfficeDifferent lorry stuck under bridge for second day in a rowpublished at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA lorry has got stuck under a bridge on Embankment Road in Plymouth, police have said.
On Thursday, a different lorry got stuck at the same place.
The road is closed while the lorry is turned around.
Some bus services are delayed as a result.
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End of twitter postEwes and a ram stolen from Devon fieldpublished at 11:11 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineTwenty five sheep - 24 ewes and a ram - have been stolen from a field in Devon, police have said.
They were taken from Coleford in Crediton between 31 December and 1 January.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses and are urging people to be on the lookout for sheep which have recently been moved into previously empty fields.
Anyone with information should contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101.
Quote MessageIt is possible that a large vehicle such as a lorry or trailer may have been used so we would urge the public to report to the police any vehicles seen in the area which seem out of place or with occupants acting in an unusual manner.
Spokeswoman, Devon and Cornwall Police
Investigation under way into cause of Redruth garage firepublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 4 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineAn investigation is under way into the cause of a garage fire in Redruth.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said the incident has been "scaled back" with just one fire engine remaining at the scene.
Crews were called to Bucketts Hill at about 02:00 and at the height of the blaze, 70 firefighters were helping to tackle it.
Firefighter, Stuart Whitworth described the fire as "very intense".
Bucketts Hill remains closed in both directions between Trewirge Hill and Falmouth Road.
