Harriet Bradshaw
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Footballers in Exeter are calling for an end to homophobia in the sport, as a new LGBTQ+ team is launched in the city. , external

Reports nationally to Kick it Out, external - which promotes inclusion - show homophobia in football rose by 9% last season compared to the previous one.

The new team, Isca Apollo, is being supported by City Community Trust, the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club.

James Vittles is from City Community Trust and says the team will help to "break down barriers"...

Johnny O'Shea
BBC News Online

Children in Truro are taking part in a national climate change protest organised by youth climate change groups.

They've gathered outside the city's County Hall.

Students in about 30 cities and towns across the UK are taking part in the campaign - which was inspired by 15-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg, who has been skipping school every Friday to protest outside the Swedish parliament.

Protesters have already gathered in Exeter.

Bath-bound Cornish Pirates prop Christian Judge re-joins Saracens on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio Devon

Students in Exeter are skipping school to protest against climate change.

Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio Devon

Image source, Andy Williamson

Students in Exeter are skipping school to protest against climate change.

They're joining students in protests in 30 towns and cities across the UK which have been organised by youth climate change groups.

The campaign has been inspired by 15-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg, who has been skipping school every Friday to protest outside the Swedish parliament.

Students are gathering outside County Hall in Exeter and more are expected to protest in other places across the region including Bideford and Truro.

Image source, Andy Williamson

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The expected increases come as many local authorities plan to cut spending, research suggests.

BBC Radio Devon

The authorities in Devon have apologised and admitted their services for children with special educational needs and disabilities have been "unacceptable".

A catalogue of failings in the county have left families of children with special educational needs and disabilities feeling "frustrated, anxious and disappointed" - according to inspectors from the Care Quality Commission.

Its latest report, external highlighted poor communication, long delays in autism diagnosis and low quality special needs assessments.

Devon County Council has apologised and said it's working on improvements.

Councillor James McInnes is from Devon County Council...

The government has given £80m for a new sea wall at the battered Dawlish rail line.

BBC Radio Cornwall

People who faced long delays on the Torpoint Ferry last autumn should be compensated, according to the MP for south-east Cornwall.

Sheryll Murray's request will be discussed at a special meeting, external at Torpoint Town Council offices later.

Refit delays and technical issues meant journey times were often doubled and led to busier roads to avoid the wait times.

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

Premier Foods has abandoned plans to sell off its Ambrosia custard brand - which is produced in a Devon factory.

The food manufacturer said it had held discussions with a number of potential buyers but wasn't confident of securing a "satisfactory financial outcome" in the present business climate.

Ambrosia, which is famous for its Devon custard and rice pudding, is more than 100 years old and has been produced in Lifton since the factory opened in 1958.

BBC Spotlight

Prayers will be said later at the local church for two elderly men who were found murdered at their home in Exeter.

St Thomas Church in Cowick Street will remember the identical twins, Dick and Roger Carter at a service at about midday.

Their bodies were found at their home on Cowick Lane earlier this week - a day after the body of another elderly man - Anthony Payne aged 80 - was discovered at a property on Bonhay Road.

Devon and Cornwall Police have until 22:00 to question a 27-year-old man who they arrested on suspicion of murder.

• Exeter murders: Three men in 80s had 'serious head injuries'

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

Train lines between Liskeard and Looe are closed due to a "low speed derailment".

Services running to and from these stations have been suspended, Great Western Railway has said.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

BBC Radio Devon

• In Muddiford, the B3230 is partially blocked by an accident near Rookbear Lane.
• In Barnstaple, the B3230 is closed in both directions due to an overturned car between the A39 at Barnstaple and the A3123 at Lynton Cross.
• In Plymouth, there are reports of a broken-down vehicle at the Marsh Mills roundabout on the slip road up to the A38 Exeter-bound.

Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online

A 42-year-old man who was missing from Plymouth has been found safe and well, external.

Police were concerned for the welfare of Philip Jones who was reported missing on Thursday.

He was located in Plymouth and police have thanked the public for their help in finding him.