Andrew Segal
BBC South West

The Penzance-Isles of Scilly ferry, the Scillonian, which broke down off Cornwall, is slowly under way again, returning to Penzance.

Owner the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company confirmed earlier that both of its engines broke down, external.

Coastguards said it stopped moving about four miles south west of Gwennap Head.

The Maritime Tracking website, external said the vessel was making a speed of just under 10 knots and accompanied by the RNLI's Sennen Cove lifeboat. The RNLI's website, external said the lifeboat was launched at about 11:10.

Passengers including Rob Creek have been tweeting, external that one engine is working and the ship is not under tow.

It is expected back in Penzance this afternoon.

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

The Penzance-Isles of Scilly ferry, the Scillonian, is attempting to return to Penzance after breaking down at sea earlier, managers say.

Owner the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company tweeted earlier that she left Penzance at 09:17.

Coastguards said it stopped moving about four miles south west of Gwennap Head.

The steamship company said the vessel was suffering from a "technical issue with both engines onboard".

Andrew Segal
BBC South West

We said earlier that this summer could be a record-breaking one for numbers of dolphins, whales and porpoises spotted around the coast, according to wildlife charities which monitor numbers.

The Seawatch Foundation said more than 300 such animals were spotted around Devon and Cornwall in just one week this summer.

And here's one recent sighting during a coastal safari trip off Cornwall operated by local company Wavehunters.

Company owner Andy Cameron said the footage was taken by one of his skippers, Max Fisher, just off The Rumps.

It is thought reduced hunting may have increased the numbers of animals spotted in the sea.

Johnny O'Shea
BBC News Online

The ferry that takes passengers to and from the Isles of Scilly has broken down at sea off Land's End.

The Coastguard said the Scillonian has stopped moving four miles south west of Gwennap Head, and they are "monitoring it carefully".

The reason the 223ft (68m) vessel has halted is currently unknown.

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company tweeted earlier that she left Penzance at 09:17.

BBC Radio Cornwall

Research by scientists at the University of Exeter says that a proposed horizontal launch spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay is not expected to impact significantly on Cornwall’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.

The result is good news for Cornwall Council, which owns the airport, and says it is committed to making Cornwall carbon neutral by 2030.

The Spaceport Cornwall Carbon Impact Assessment was commissioned by the council to inform plans to offset any carbon impact from the spaceport as part of its commitment to making Cornwall’s economy zero-carbon by 2030.

Horizontal satellite launches would see rockets dispatched to space from under the wing of a converted Virgin jumbo jet in high orbit (pictured).

The launch vehicle then returns to the airport and is able to be reused repeatedly.

The study found that total annual emissions from Spaceport Cornwall would be between 0.04% and 0.1% of Cornwall’s total carbon footprint, and concluded that this was "relatively low" in comparison to overall emissions.

There is expected to be one launch in year one, with up to no more than eight a year projected by 2025.

Satellite launch operators will be required to meet the carbon costs of operations through their launch fees.

Councillor Geoff Brown welcomed the report, but added bigger emissions problem was caused by vehicles on the roads.

He said: "To put it into context aircraft at the airport contribute 1.5% to total carbon footprint, but roads and our residential house holds contribute 22% each."

Image source, Virgin Orbit

Janine Jansen
BBC Spotlight

Between Cheriton Bishop and Fingle Glen, the A30 is blocked in both directions due to an earlier six-vehicle crash.

Traffic is queuing and the diversion in place for light vehicles through Tedburn St Mary is also congested.

Daniel Clark
Local Democracy Reporting Service

A new link road that aims to cut congestion in Newton Abbot is set to be given the go-ahead.

Teignbridge District Council planners are being recommended to approve plans to build 2.5km of new road that will cut across from the A382 to the A383, through the Houghton Barton development area.

The proposed connection is considered "critical" in addressing the increase in traffic as a result of the proposed developments around Newton Abbot, particularly around Ashburton Road, Dyrons roundabout, Whitehills roundabout and Exeter Road.

A segregated route for cycles and pedestrians will be provided along the length of the road.

Devon County Council’s application is recommended for approval at next Tuesday’s planning meeting., external

BBC Spotlight

There’s a warning that GPs and patients in the South West need to be more aware of the early symptoms of Lyme disease, external

The illness is spread by ticks bites (pictured) and is particularly prevalent in the region.

Doctors said early treatment with antibiotics was very effective, and could prevent serious long-term complications.

However, some people can continue to have symptoms, like tiredness, aches and loss of energy, that "can last for years", the NHS says.

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

Emergency services remain at the scene of a six-vehicle crash on the A30.

A number of people have been injured after a lorry crossed the central reservation and hit oncoming vehicles.

Image source, Louise Headon

Image source, Louise Headon

Image source, Gary Bayley

Hamish Marshall
BBC Spotlight

Devon's junior golfers have taken a step towards becoming national champions.

They have beaten Kent in the first of three matches in the English National Boys Finals at North Foreland in Kent.

They will play Northampton and Lancashire over the next two days.

Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online

A number of people have been injured in a six-vehicle crash on the A30 after a lorry crossed the central reservation and hit oncoming vehicles, a fire service has said., external

Emergency services were called to Cheriton Bishop at about 07:40.

Two people are believed to be "seriously hurt", Devon and Cornwall Police added.

The air ambulance is currently on the scene and both carriageways are likely to remain shut for some time.

Diversions are in place westbound at Fingle Glen and eastbound at Woodleigh junction.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area if possible and are appealing for witnesses.

Image source, Sgt Harry Tangye

Adrian Campbell
BBC South West environment correspondent

This summer could be a record-breaking one for numbers of dolphins, whales and porpoises around our coast say wildlife charities which monitor numbers.

Image source, Rupert Kirkwood

Seawatch Foundation says more than 300 such animals were spotted around Devon and Cornwall in just one week this summer.

During the past six months the Orca marine wildlife charity has been surveying the seas from Brittany Ferries’ Pont-Aven, which sails between Plymouth and France and has spotted 5,000 animals.

Rebecca Lyle from Orca said: "We have seen mostly common dolphins and they do these great leaps.

"We've also seen fin whales and some beak whales which are deep diving species which can hold their breath for two hours and 45 minutes."

It is thought reduced hunting may have increased the numbers of animals spotted in the sea.

Dick Straughan
BBC Radio Cornwall

People will get a chance to give their opinions on beach dog restrictions in Cornwall as the council launches a public consultation.

Cornwall Council currently has 48 public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) which apply restrictions at certain times of the year for dogs on beaches across the county.

The PSPOs have to be reviewed every three years and the current ones are due to expire next April, so the council is asking residents for their views, external before new restrictions are drawn up. The consultation is to run until 19 November.

In the survey, the council is asking whether more or fewer beaches should have restrictions, and whether there should be blanket start and finish dates for the restrictions, for example from 1 May to 30 September.

The authority added that it was also speaking to town and parish councils and beach owners ahead of the public consultation for their views.

Cornish Pirates' former Argentina fly-half Javier Rojas Alvarez signs a new one-year contract.

BBC Radio Devon

The A30 in Devon is blocked in both directions between Cheriton Bishop and Fingle Glen due to an overturned lorry and caravan. Traffic is queueing.

One coastal charity says it collected 500 abandoned inflatables in just one village this summer.

Ed Oldfield
Local Democracy Reporting Service

A former Conservative Club is to be turned into three homes near Torquay town centre.

Torbay planners gave permission for the conversion of the former Torwood Conservative Club in Parkhill Road.

Councillors welcomed the scheme for new homes at the disused building in the Torquay Harbour Conservation Area which had been attracting anti-social behaviour.

The application was from Wellswood Conservative councillor and planning committee member James O’Dwyer, who left the meeting while it was considered.

Charley Adams
BBC News Online

Firefighters were called to a lorry on fire in Kelly Bray on Tuesday morning.

A crew from Callington and one from Liskeard used hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze.

Police were called to the scene at 10.20 and the road between the A390 and the A38 was closed.

The footage was captured by Bob Dalton.

BBC Weather

A tale of two halves on Wednesday, with wet and cloudy conditions in the morning being replaced by drier and brighter conditions later.

A fresher feel.

Maximum temperature: 16 to 19C (61 to 66F).