Exeter win 10-try thriller at Waspspublished at 22:50 BST 8 September 2018
Exeter Chiefs pick up their second bonus-point win of the new Premiership season with a thrilling 42-31 victory at Wasps.
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Wildlife presenter Johnny Kingdom killed by digger
Administrator stole more than £30,000 from school
Pride mural targeted with homophobic graffiti
Six police car windscreens smashed
Rare 18th Century cannon found off Devon to go on show
Updates on Friday 7 September 2018
Exeter win 10-try thriller at Waspspublished at 22:50 BST 8 September 2018
Wildlife presenter killed by diggerpublished at 21:24 BST 7 September 2018
"Unfortunately a legend has been lost," the family of Johnny Kingdom, 79, say in a statement.
Read MoreEvent showcases importance of Cornish agriculturepublished at 17:12 BST 7 September 2018
Hannah Stacey
BBC Radio CornwallThe National Farmer's Union in Cornwall is trying to highlight the importance of agriculture to the local economy today.
The NFU is showing consumers what goes on behind the farm gate with a promotional event at a farm in Manaccan on the Lizard.
Fifty farm suppliers have been invited to Treworgie Farm along with vehicles, lorries, trucks, vans and tractors to show how many people rely on agriculture in Cornwall.
Image caption, Cows on show at Treworgie Farm, Manaccan
Sheep rescued from cliff in Ilfracombepublished at 16:17 BST 7 September 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineA rescue operation is in progress after six sheep got stuck down the side of a cliff in Ilfracombe.
Firefighters - including a specialist rescue team - and the RSPCA began the rescue attempt yesterday, but were unsuccessful.
Crews returned this morning and, with the support of the coastguard, four sheep have now been successfully herded back up the cliff.
The remaining two have been left in the care of the farmer and the RSPCA.
Digby, the therapy dog for firefighterspublished at 16:16 BST 7 September 2018
The Australian Labradoodle will work with fire crews to help prevent post-traumatic stress.
Read MoreTwo men sought by police in connection with serious assaultpublished at 15:23 BST 7 September 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlinePolice want to identify and speak to two men following a serious assault in Plymouth, external.
The victim, a 35-year-old man, sustained serious injuries in the assault, which took place at a bus shelter next to the Theatre Royal at about 03:05 on 30 June.
Image source, Devon & Cornwall PoliceIn July, a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Officers would like to speak to two further men (pictured) as they may have information vital to the investigation.
Quote MessageWe’re appealing for anyone who recognises either of the men shown in this image to get in touch. We’d also urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information, and hasn’t already spoken to police, to do so.”
PC Lindsey Redding
Man sought after indecent exposure on Dartmoorpublished at 14:39 BST 7 September 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlinePolice are seeking a man who exposed himself , externalto a lone female dog walker near Yelverton.
The man asked the woman for the time, and when she turned around to reply the man was exposing himself.
The woman, who is in her 50s, ignored the act and returned to her car to call the police.
It happened at about 13:45 on 5 September near a car park on the Clearbrook road, just before the junction with the A386.
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The incident happened near this car park near Yelverton
The suspect was last seen near the woods next to the car park. He is described as white, in his mid-20s, of medium or stocky build and with short dark hair, parted at the side.
He was wearing a green fleece top with what appeared to be three small logos on the left hand breast, black work-type trousers with knee pockets and black boots.
Administrator stole more than £30,000 from schoolpublished at 14:16 BST 7 September 2018
An administrator has admitted stealing more than £30,000 from a newly-opened school in Cranbrook, east Devon.
Ellen Chaplin carried out the fraud between May 2016 and April 2017 while working as a senior administrator for the Cranbrook Education Campus.
She created false payments for staff, supply teachers, and a training company which she transferred into her own account by altering bank details.
Image source, GoogleChaplin, 24, who was living near Cranbrook at the time but now lives in Latchley, near Gunnislake, admitted 10 counts of fraud and abuse of a position of trust.
Judge Paul Cook adjourned her case at Exeter Crown Court to 5 October, released her on bail, and ordered a probation pre-sentence report.
BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 7 Septemberpublished at 13:57 BST 7 September 2018
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall for Friday 7 September
Read MorePower cut in Redruthpublished at 13:52 BST 7 September 2018
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThere are currently 81 properties without power in the TR15 area of Redruth, Western Power Distribution has said.
Engineers are working to fix the problem and say power should be restored by 17:00.
Wildlife presenter Johnny Kingdom diespublished at 13:47 BST 7 September 2018
Wildlife presenter Johnny Kingdom has died following an accident on his land, his family has confirmed.
The filmmaker, photographer and author - who specialised in his local area of Exmoor and north Devon - was 79.
Police were called to a field near Wadham Cross in Knowstone, Devon, after reports a digger had rolled over at about 21:00 on Thursday.
Emergency services attended and Mr Kingdom died at the scene.
Quote MessageUnfortunately a legend has been lost. Johnny would want you all to continue with his love for Exmoor as you all meant so much to him. As the loving man himself would have said: 'Farewell to all you lovely people'. RIP 23/02/39- 06/09/18."
Family statement
'How prepared is the South West for Brexit?', summit askspublished at 12:45 BST 7 September 2018
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End of X postIt's hoped a Brexit summit in Plymouth today will answer questions about what will happen in the South West after Britain leaves the EU.
The summit has been organised by Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour MP Luke Pollard and involves speakers including Neil Parish, Conservative MP for Tiverton and Honiton, and Exeter's Labour MP Ben Bradshaw.
The main theme is "how prepared is Plymouth and the far South West?"
Mr Pollard says there's a clear aim:
Quote MessageThe guests that are coming from right around the region are able to contribute to the questions we need some clarity on. They're the type of things that politicians like myself can take back to ministers and say 'this is what we need to know, because if you can't give us this information we simply can't prepare for Brexit', which means that the impact of it is going to be even bigger."
MP Luke Pollard
Two rescued after boat runs agroundpublished at 11:35 BST 7 September 2018
Two people have been rescued after their motor cruiser ran aground on a beach near Porthleven.
With the help of the Porthleven Cliff Rescue Team, lifeboat crews found the 22ft (7m) vessel just before 22:30 on Thursday. It was travelling from Plymouth to the Isle and Man.
Despite difficult conditions and shallow water, they were able to tow it off the beach and back to safety at Newlyn Harbour.
The boat's onboard VHF radio wasn't working, so they hadn't been able to call for help.
Luckily, a member of the public spotted them and called the coastguard.
Man dies after digger overturnspublished at 11:17 BST 7 September 2018
BreakingA 79-year-old man has died after a digger rolled over in a field in Devon, police say, external.
Emergency services were called to the field near Wadham Cross, Knowstone, at about 21:00 on 6 September.
The man, who is said to be local, died at the scene.
His next-of-kin have been informed and inquiries are ongoing.
'Thousands' of Devon children 'at risk' of measlespublished at 11:16 BST 7 September 2018
Ed Oldfield
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceHealth chiefs are advising the public to get up to date with the measles vaccine after a series of outbreaks across England.
Offical NHS data, external shows that as many as 8,872 children born between April 2000 and March 2016 in Devon have not had the first dose of the MMR jab.
As many as 13,196 children (21.2%) in the same age group might not have had the second dose by the time they turned five.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryThe World Health Organisation target is for 95% of children to have received the first dose by their second birthday.
There have been 13 reported cases of measles in Devon so far this year, up from seven during the same period last year, according to Public Health England, external.
In the 35 weeks ending 2 September, 2,065 suspected cases of measles were reported to PHE across England and Wales, almost double the number for 2017.
Quote MessageThe majority of cases we are seeing are in teenagers and young adults who missed out on their MMR vaccine when they were children.This serves as an important reminder for parents to take up the offer of MMR vaccination for their children at one year of age and as a pre-school booster."
Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation, Public Health England
Support group launched for working mothers in the artspublished at 10:27 BST 7 September 2018
A group of artists, writers and performers have started a new support group in Devon for creative mums.
Mothers That Make was an idea created in London by a theatre producer who was struggling to balance motherhood and work.
The initiative got Arts Council funding to allow women to share their experiences and support each others artistic hobbies or work.
A new peer support hub has just opened in Exeter and the first rural group has started in Ivybridge.
The groups allow mothers to bring their children along while they support each other.
Hub coordinator for Mothers Who Make in Exeter is Lizzy Humber...
Pride mural targeted with homophobic graffitipublished at 10:25 BST 7 September 2018
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineA gay pride mural has been defaced with homophobic graffiti again.
The person - dubbed the "Midnight Marker" by locals - scrawled abusive messages across the rainbow wall at the Princess May Recreation Ground, Penzance, on Wednesday night.
Image source, Cynara WilsonIt's the second time the mural has been vandalised, just two weeks after it was completed by the youth group "Pride to Penzance".
Quote MessageIf it's going to keep happening, we're just going to keep re-painting the wall."
Lynn Watson
Image source, Lynn WatsonThe mural has been repainted for a second time.
Six police car windscreens smashed, one arrestedpublished at 10:03 BST 7 September 2018
TwitterThe windscreens of six police police cars were smashed in Newquay overnight.
Police said they have arrested a person in connection with the damage.
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End of X postRare 18th Century cannon found off Devon to go on showpublished at 09:07 BST 7 September 2018
An "incredibly rare" cannon recovered from the wreck of the predecessor to Nelson's flagship HMS Victory is to go on display for the first time.
Image source, PAThe 42-pound (19kg) cannon, which has been described as an "exceptional example of Georgian firepower", was salvaged from the wreck of HMS Victory 1744 which was only discovered 10 years ago near Plymouth.
It is the first artefact to go on show from the three-decked ship which lay undisturbed 246ft (75m) below a busy shipping lane for 260 years.
Image source, PAThe sinking of the warship was one of the Royal Navy's worst naval disasters.
Commanded by Admiral Sir John Balchin, all 1,100 crew were lost when it sank during a storm off the coast of Devon in 1744.
Now the cannon, which bears the royal crest of King George I - a mark which helped identify the shipwreck - will go on display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, yards from Nelson's HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Wallaby blocking Devon roadpublished at 08:47 BST 7 September 2018
A wallaby is reported to be causing traffic delays, external on the A396 at Oakfordbridge, near the turn-off for Bampton.
