Summary

  • Updates from Wednesday 19 June 2019

  • Arrest after students threatened with 'gun'

  • Dartmoor Zoo 'will never forget' popular brown bear Hayley

  • Trains 'shambolic' as strike continues

  • Uncertain future for fish market

  • Twelve guests evacuated from burning hotel

  1. National League news - June 2019published at 14:30 British Summer Time 28 June 2019

    Follow the latest news stories from the National League, including transfers and selected contract announcements.

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  2. BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 20 Junepublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 20 June 2019

    Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall

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  3. Fire stations to close under changespublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Unions raise cover concerns as the service says it has to be brought into the 21st Century.

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  4. Murder accused 'drew up list of targets'published at 20:46 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Benjamin Field tells a court he lied to his co-defendant and made him do "errands" for him.

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  5. Devon and Somerset fire stations may close under changespublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Ben Woolvin
    BBC South West Home Affairs correspondent

    Some fire stations may close under changes being considered by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

    The brigade is due to reveal options for change later on Wednesday.

    Bosses said it was to bring an outdated service into the 21st Century.

    Unions said closing any fire stations would be a mistake and they were concerned about a potential "lack of fire cover and increased response times".

    Devon and Somerset Fire Service vehicle

    Talking about a service delivery public consultation, external on its website, the brigade said it was originally designed over 50 years ago and that "since then, the make-up of our communities and the way in which people live their lives has changed significantly".

    It added: "The majority of our existing 85 fire stations have been in place for well over 30 years and the firefighter duty systems have not changed since the 1970s."

  6. Robbery on dog walking pathpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Charley Adams
    BBC News Online

    A man was robbed of jewellery and fishing gear while on a popular dog walking route in Plymouth.

    The police are appealing for witnesses after the 30-year-old victim was robbed last week.

    He was approached by four people in Plymbridge Woods at around 15.40 on 3 June and threatened with violence if he refused to hand over his belongings.

    A gold ring, sovereign ring, gold neck chain, Armani wristwatch and fishing rod and accessories were stolen.

    The robbers are described as being aged in their late teens to early 20s, of slim build and all were wearing jackets.

  7. Weather: Clear spells and scattered showers overnightpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    BBC Weather

    Weather map

    Most places should remain dry tonight with clear spells, but the odd shower can't be ruled out.

    Minimum Temperature: 7C (45F)

    Looking ahead, there will be a few scattered showers on Thursday, but in general there will be lots of dry spells with some sunshine and a light breeze.

    Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).

  8. Arrest after fake gun threats at universitypublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    A 25-year-old man has been arrested after "making threats to other students" at Exeter University.

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  9. Nowell 'should be fit' for World Cuppublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    England winger Jack Nowell should be fit in time for the World Cup after having successful ankle surgery.

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  10. Police 'stormed' university in gunman threatpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Aisling Finn
    BBC News Online

    Police cars at the University of ExeterImage source, Katie Leadbetter-Hope/Jo Crawford

    A student at the University of Exeter said "about seven policemen stormed into the Amory building" following reports of a man with a handgun.

    Student Katie Leadbetter-Hope said: "The guy was taken out in handcuffs at about 12:25. He looked like he was of student age and people are speculating he was sitting an exam."

    The Amory building is a centre for humanities on the Streatham campus of the university.

    Police said nobody was injured in the incident.

  11. Have you seen missing Amy?published at 15:09 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    A 17-year-old girl from Barnsley who hasn't been seen since Saturday is being sought by police.

    Amy PerryImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Amy Perry was last seen in Dodworth, but police think she could have travelled to Essex.

    She is described as having thick, long blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black skirt, black leather jacket and suede high heels.

    She is also carrying a green and blue handbag.

    Anyone with information about here whereabouts is being asked to contact police.

  12. Armed police arrest man with 'handgun' at Exeter Universitypublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 19 June 2019
    Breaking

    Armed police have arrested a man at Exeter University following reports of a student making threats to other students while carrying a "handgun".

    Devon and Cornwall Police have seized the weapon and the suspect is in custody.

    There were no injuries in the incident.

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  13. Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?published at 13:00 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.

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  14. BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 19 Junepublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall

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  15. Cornwall travel: A38 partially blocked due to an accidentpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    • At Tideford, the A38 is partially blocked due to an accident and recovery work, traffic is slow moving in both directions.
    • In Truro, on the A390 Tregolls Road near Spargo's Lane we've had reports there's an oil spillage.
  16. Dartmoor Zoo 'will never forget' popular brown bear Hayleypublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Millicent Cooke
    BBC News Online

    Dartmoor Zoo has announced the death of its popular brown bear Hayley.

    Much-loved by staff and visitors, Hayley was born at a wildlife park in Scotland on Christmas Day 1985 and moved to Dartmoor 18 months later.

    Dubbed "Hayley the hoover", she soon formed a firm friendship with fellow bear Fudgy, who died in 2017.

    Hayley bearImage source, Dartmoor Zoo

    Earlier this year, Hayley had a period of ill health that concerned keepers and staff.

    Although she appeared to recover, the zoo said her arthritis had developed, and her mobility became more affected.

    "Having spent 32 years at Dartmoor, she became somewhat of a matriarch to our family. Life at the zoo goes on, but we will never forget you Hayley Bear," the zoo said in a statement.

    Fudgy bearImage source, Dartmoor Zoo
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    We are very sad to announce the death of Hayley, our much-loved European brown bear. She was one of the great characters of Dartmoor Zoo and will be missed by thousands of people."

    Dartmoor Zoo, Spokesperson

  17. Trains 'shambolic' as strike continuespublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Commuters describe services on South Western Railway as "shambolic" on day two of a five-day strike.

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  18. Devon travel: Three crashes block roadspublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    BBC Radio Devon

    • In Elburton, A379 Elburton Road is partially blocked near Penny's Lane due to a crash
    • There are reports of a collision on the A30 at Fenny Bridges.
    • In Torquay, St Paul's Crescent is partially blocked due to a crash near Plainmoor
  19. Two beds for town which lost hospitalpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    Charley Adams
    BBC News Online

    Dartmouth has been promised two intermediate care beds after losing its community hospital.

    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has secured a block booking of two beds at Beacon Court, Dartmouth.

    The beds will be available for local people.

    Dartmouth Hospital closed in 2017 and the town has since been fighting to have beds in the town for intermediate care use.

  20. Man charged after stabbing outside pubpublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 19 June 2019

    The victim, in his 40s, suffered a life-threatening stab wound near a pub in Devon on Friday.

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