Calls for MP to quit over £85k salarypublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 24 April 2019
Johnny Mercer's salary was funded by Surge Financial, which marketed the collapsed LCF bond scheme.
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Updates from Tuesday 23 April 2019
Fire on Dartmoor 'believed to be out'
Man assaulted by group of men in Perranporth
'Numerous casualties' in crash near Newquay
Three teens rescued from 'really scary' rip current
'Predictably busy bank holiday' sees a dozen police hurt
Firefighters tackle Mary Tavy blaze
Calls for MP to quit over £85k salarypublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 24 April 2019
BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 24 Aprilpublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 24 April 2019
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall
Read More'I changed my gender after my wife got dementia'published at 01:48 British Summer Time 24 April 2019
Stephanie had gender reassignment surgery after her wife, Jill, moved into a care home.
Read MoreBeachgoers warned after huge cliff fallpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
A council warns of "a very real danger" as rocks fall more than 100ft on to a busy beach in Devon
Read MoreFire on Dartmoor 'believed to be out'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
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End of twitter postCrews continue to fight Dartmoor firepublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
The front of a wildfire on Dartmoor is now about four kilometres in length and firefighters say it's being fanned by strong winds.
Crews are attempting to tackle the blaze south of Princetown with beaters over difficult terrain to prevent escalation and further environmental damage.
The fire started at about 18:15 on Monday and crews remain on the scene.
Customers confused after 'mini earthquake' at Exeter Ikeapublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Customers at Exeter's Ikea were left feeling confused, external after a "huge shake" in the store.
Man's wallet stolen from pocket in Plymouth robberypublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA man was left with minor injuries after his wallet was stolen in a robbery in Plymouth, police have said.
It happened between 12:50 and 13:00 on Thursday 18 April in the rear service lane of Alexandra Place, at the junction of Alexandra Road and Wolseley Road, by Jon Jon Auto Repairs.
Officers said two men "forcibly removed" the wallet from the 45-year-old's pocket.
One of the suspects is described as black, aged between 20 and 35 and wearing dark clothing.
The other suspect is described as a white, of similar age and wearing a distinctive red top.
Both men ran off with the wallet in the direction of North Prospect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101.
Man assaulted by group of men in Perranporthpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Johanna Carr
BBC News OnlineA man was left with multiple injuries after being assaulted by a group of men in Perranporth, police have said.
Officers were called to Beach Road at about 20:40 on Monday.
The group left the scene before police arrived and the victim - who is in his 20s - was taken to hospital.
Inquiries are ongoing, officers added.
Any witnesses are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101.
Image source, GoogleMotorcyclist dies in Exeter crashpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA motorcyclist has died after a crash in Exeter, police have said.
It happened at about 21:50 on Saturday on Alphin Brook Road.
Officers said a car was also involved in the crash and a full investigation of the scene was carried out.
The cause of the incident is not yet known, Devon and Cornwall Police added.
Any witnesses are asked to contact officers via 101.
Cornwall travel: Road blocked by accident in Cambornepublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
- In Camborne, Pendarves Road is partially blocked by an accident near Basset Road.
- The Place Ferry will be out of service between 14:30 and 16:00 due to the spring tide
New library opened at Bodmin Collegepublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
The brand new library at Bodmin College has been officially opened.
The ribbon was cut by Cornish author and senior lecturer of creative writing at Falmouth University, Amy Lilwall - who also spent time with students in creative writing workshops.
The college won a £10,000 grant from the Foyle Foundation , externalto spend on new books.
The principal of the college, Emmie Seaward-Adams, says despite the popularity of other forms of media, they're keen to encourage the pupils to "rediscover the magic of books".
Image caption, Cornish author Amy Lilwall officially opened Bodmin College's new library
Video: Crews continue to battle Dartmoor blazepublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Crews are continuing to tackle a wildfire on Dartmoor with several fire fronts.
Crews on foot are using beaters and a range of specialist vehicles to stop the flames from spreading.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was originally called to an area south of Princetown on Monday evening.
Power cut in Okehamptonpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThere are 52 properties without power in Okehampton, Western Power Distribution (WPD) has said.
The EX20 area is affected and power should be restored by 14:30, WPD added.
Image source, Western Power DistributionAre 'slashies' the future of work?published at 12:23 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
More than 320,500 self-employed people in Britain are working two or more jobs, new analysis suggests.
Read MoreCrews tackle 12 national park firespublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Park rangers and local farmers join eight fire crews working across seven miles of Dartmoor.
Read More'Numerous casualties' in crash near Newquaypublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
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End of twitter postMan, 19, arrested for attempted murder following stabbingspublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Dick Straughan
BBC Radio CornwallA teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in St Austell.
The 19-year-old man from Newquay, who remains in police custody was also arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.
Devon and Cornwall Police said a young man, who was not injured, was threatened and had property stolen from him at around 23:15 on Sunday on Holmbush Arch Road.
The force said two men in their 20s were stabbed a "short while later".
One of the injured men is in hospital with "potentially life-threatening injuries" while the second has since been discharged from hospital, police said.
A knife and a motorbike, believed to be linked to the incident, were seized nearby.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to come forward.
Image source, GoogleTourist attacked and bitten by dog in Cornwallpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Millicent Cooke
BBC News OnlineA female tourist was attacked and bitten by a dog in Cornwall which then has to be Tasered by police.
The dog attacked the woman, who was in her 40s, in Island Crescent, Newquay at about 19:14 BST on Saturday.
She was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske and treated for "serious" injuries to her leg but has since been released, police said.
Image source, GoogleA spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "On attendance the dog was contained by officers, a short time later it broke free from its lead and ran towards the victim.
"A Taser was discharged by officers in order to safely contain the incident.
"The dog was uninjured and was taken to the vets to be checked over before being seized and taken into kennels."
A PCSO was also assaulted and sustained minor injuries.
A 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were both arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, affray, assault and assaulting emergency workers.
The woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug and both have since been released under investigation.
Flotilla marks 50 years since solo round-the-world sailpublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 23 April 2019
Johanna Carr
BBC News OnlineA flotilla of more than 100 vessels recreated the historic moment Sir Robin Knox-Johnston returned to Falmouth, marking the 50th anniversary of his completion of the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
Image source, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston/PAThe flotilla, including Royal Navy warship HMS Mersey, and more than 100 supporting yachts of all shapes and sizes, joined Sir Robin - and his original ship, Suhaili - in Falmouth Harbour on Monday.
He stepped back on shore at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in the precise location he took his first steps back on land after 312 days at sea in 1969.
"Today has just felt like a fantastic display for my sport," he said afterwards.
"I looked around out there and was so proud to see so many people out enjoying the day with me, celebrating something that happened 50 years ago. I feel truly honoured."
