Andrew Segal
BBC South West

A goat-antelope which escaped its enclosure at a Devon zoo is back with its herd, staff say.

The young female West Caucasian tur cleared a fence in Paignton Zoo on Monday after getting "spooked" while vets worked on the herd.

It then entered woodland inside the perimeter of the zoo.

Staff said it was later tranquilized with a dart and returned to its enclosure.

Image source, Paignton Zoo

The same species of animal was involved in a similar incident in September last year.

The West Caucasian tur is a mountain-dwelling goat-antelope found in the Caucasus Mountains range between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and listed as an endangered species.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

Plans to build 45 new homes on land on the outskirts of Bodmin have been given outline approval.

Residents from Westheath Road told Cornwall Council's planning committee they were concerned about traffic in the area, describing the area as an "accident blackspot".

Highways officers also supported concerns raised by Bodmin Town Council about the speed and safety of traffic.

But after applicant Bodmin LVA LLP made amendments to access plans, highways staff withdrew their objection.

Under the proposals, 30% of the homes would be affordable.

Image source, Google

BBC Radio Cornwall

On the A30 in Launceston, one lane is closed due to an accident near the Pennygillam turn-off.

BBC Radio Devon

• On the A39 in Barnstaple, there is queueing traffic and traffic is heavier than normal eastbound due to a crash between the Instow turn-off and Roundswell
• At Blackmoor Gate, the A39 is partially blocked due to an accident at the A399. Traffic is coping well
• In South Molton, the A361 is partially blocked due to broken down vehicle at Borner's Bridge. Traffic is coping well
• In Plympton, Clifton Avenue is blocked due to a crash. Two vehicles involved between Boringdon Hill and Newnham Road. Traffic is coping well

BBC Spotlight

Cornwall Airport Newquay staff are being taught to communicate using Makaton.

It's thought Newquay is the first Makaton-friendly airport in the UK.

Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help people to communicate.

Teacher Amanda Glenham said it was "lovely" to see Cornwall embrace Makaton...

Physiotherapists warn lifting heavy seats can cause a pelvic organ prolapse in women.

BBC Radio Cornwall

The patron saint of tinners, St Piran, is being celebrated by people with Cornish heritage across the world.

According to legend, St Piran was born in Ireland and exiled from there in the 6th Century. He was tied to a millstone and thrown into the sea, eventually landing in Perranporth.

In Cornwall itself, hundreds of people marched across Perranporth's dunes to the holy site there on Sunday.

On St Piran's Day itself, 5 March, other celebrations will be held across the county.

The Cornish Flag, or Flag Of St Piran (white cross on a black background), represents white tin flowing from the black rock, or good overcoming evil.

BBC Spotlight

A new campaign has been launched to encourage women to book a cervical screening.

The number of women getting a smear test in England has fallen to a 20-year low.

Rhea Crighton, a clinical nurse specialist in North Devon, was diagnosed with cervical cancer two years ago.

While she had attended regular smears, she developed symptoms while pregnant, which led to her diagnosis.

She is urging women to book a smear test...

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BBC Weather

Spells of sunshine, but also the risk of a few showers on Tuesday morning.

However, it will cloud over towards midday with some rain moving in.

Cloudy in the afternoon with spells of rain. Rather windy.

Maximum temperature: 8 to 11C (46 to 52F).