BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 18 Januarypublished at 08:06 GMT 18 January 2019
Bringing you the news, sport, travel and weather for Devon and Cornwall
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Fatal genetic disorder rates higher than thought, experts say
Legionella closes minor injuries unit
Handgun reported in city centre
Row over flagpoles at police headquarters
Man loses mobility car after benefits reassessment
Power tools worth thousands stolen from vehicles
Updates on Thursday 17 January 2019
BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 18 Januarypublished at 08:06 GMT 18 January 2019
Munster beat Exeter to claim last-eight spotpublished at 19:54 GMT 17 January 2019
Munster edge titanic contest at Thomond Park to snatch a last-eight spot from the Irish province.
Read MoreNational Marine Park plan progressingpublished at 19:01 GMT 17 January 2019
A park in Plymouth would "raise the profile of the country's marine environment", a council says.
Read MoreHandgun reported in Truropublished at 16:54 GMT 17 January 2019
Image source, GoogleArmed police searched people in Truro following reports of a woman with a handgun.
Police said a member of the public reported seeing a woman with a gun near the toilets at Lemon Street market.
A police cordon was put in place and a number of people were stopped and searched.
No weapon was found and the armed officers have now been stood down.
Planners approve flats on former Paignton police sitepublished at 16:44 GMT 17 January 2019
Ed Oldfield
Local Democracy Reporting ServicePlanners have approved the design of a block of 36 flats to go on the former site of Paignton police station.
The L-shaped block will have homes on four floors plus underground parking.
The developer, McCarthy Contractors will pay £265,000 to benefit the community under a planning agreement.
The land at the junction between Southfield Road and Blatchcombe Road in Paignton has been empty for several years after police moved out.
Members of the committee approved a change of use application to allow the council's Medical Tuition Service to use the MyPlace youth centre building at Parkfield, Colin Road, Paignton.
It will provide education for up to 50 children who cannot attend mainstream school for health reasons.
Image source, LDRSQuote MessageThis has come back at many times for us to look at, and I think it is a really good example of how things can be worked on and improved by the developer working closely with our officers."
Barbara Lewis, Councillor
Body found in Instow has been dead for 'considerable' timepublished at 16:03 GMT 17 January 2019
Breaking
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe body of a man has been found on the beach at Instow, police have said.
Devon and Cornwall Police was called by the coastguard at about 14:20.
Officers said it "appears the body has been deceased for a considerable amount of time".
Police and the coastguard remain on the scene and a cordon is in place while inquiries continue.
Row over erection of flagpoles at police HQ in Bodminpublished at 15:52 GMT 17 January 2019
A row's broken out in Bodmin about whether Devon and Cornwall Police should install two 20ft (6m) high flag poles at its Cornish headquarters.
Some residents have started an online petition against the plan - complaining it's a waste of money at a time when the Police and Crime Commissioner wants to charge residents in Cornwall more for policing.
It's thought the cost of the work is about £1,100.
Quote MessageWe are able to make that investment because of prudent management of the capital budget, which is not to be confused with the budget that pays for day-to-day expenditure like police officer salaries. We have spent a relatively modest £1,160 on installing two flagpoles to allow us to fly the Cornish flag outside this important building. I hope the public would agree with me that improving facilities in Cornwall for our community, our hard-working officers and staff is money well spent.
Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall
Cornwall travel: Crash near Dairyland Farm Worldpublished at 14:58 GMT 17 January 2019
At Gummows Shop on the A3058, there are reports of a crash between a car and motorbike near Dairyland Farm World.
Exeter City set to bolster squadpublished at 14:51 GMT 17 January 2019
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportExeter City are close to signing two players from Premier League clubs.
A left-back and a winger have almost agreed terms on moving to St James Park, with one on loan and the other on a permanent deal.
Exeter manager Matt Taylor hopes to have the players registered in time to be available for City's trip to Newport County on Saturday.
Image source, get"It's been an intense search, we've been as patient as we possibly could, but when these players became available we moved as quickly as we could," Taylor told BBC Sport.
"It'll mean we've fought off competition not only from our league, but the league above as well.
"That shows our reputation as a club for developing young players."
Legionella bacteria closes Totnes minor injuries unitpublished at 14:25 GMT 17 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineThe minor injuries unit at Totnes Community Hospital has been temporarily closed after the discovery of Legionella bacteria in some taps and showers on the hospital site.
The rest of the site - including inpatient wards and outpatient clinics - is continuing to operate as normal.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the unit, said it hopes to reopen on Friday once the disinfection of the building has been completed.
Patients needing minor injuries treatment during this period are advised to visit Newton Abbot Community Hospital which is open seven days a week from 08:00 until 20:00.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageWe apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure, but protecting people's health and safety is our first consideration.
Dr Selina Hoque, Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
More about Legionella bacteria here., external
Global change can start with a local focus, study sayspublished at 13:30 GMT 17 January 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlinePeople’s love for their local areas could help tackle global environmental problems, researchers say, external.
Parochialism is often seen as a negative thing, but researchers from the University of Exeter argue that "positive parochialism" could be a foundation for environmental action and change.
Their study looks at the impact of the Parish Maps Project, external, which started in the 1980s and saw local communities come together to create maps of their local area, charting the things that they value locally.
Quote MessageIt led to a huge upswell in local environmentalism... there’s no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world. For a long time, the consensus has been that if we want people to think about global issues they need a cosmopolitan world view – but this may not be the case. Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, 'positive parochialism' offers something that has been overlooked."
Professor Patrick Devine-Wright, University of Exeter
Image source, University of ExeterImage caption, The Parish Maps project saw communities chart the things that they valued in the local area
The study examined Parish Maps archive materials held at the University of Exeter, external, and researchers also carried out in-depth interviews with people who were involved in the original project to examine its legacy.
Prof Patrick Devine-Wright added that the research highlights how the project encouraged people to engage with environmental policy and planning in "emotional and creative ways".
Plans submitted for new St Austell link roadpublished at 13:08 GMT 17 January 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlinePlans have been submitted, external for a multimillion-pound link road between the A30 and St Austell.
The nearly four-mile stretch will replace the B3274 from Stenalees to Trezaise and then form a bypass around Roche linking to the old A30 west of Victoria.
The proposed new road, which will have a 60mph speed limit, will be single carriageway with an additional overtaking lane on the steeper sections.
Image source, Cornwall CouncilA shared pedestrian and cycle path will run alongside the whole length of the route, and an "ecology corridor" under the new road will allow the movement of wildlife.
Traffic calming measures are also being proposed on the existing roads through Bugle, Stenalees and Roche, while the current A391 through Bugle and Stenalees could be downgraded to a B road.
The planning application was submitted by AECOM Limited on behalf of the local authority on Wednesday, January 9, and it's hoped the scheme will be completed in 2022.
Devoto and Cowan-Dickie get England recallspublished at 12:57 GMT 17 January 2019
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportExeter centre Ollie Devoto and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie have been recalled to the England squad ahead of the first Six Nations Test in Ireland next month.
Devoto has not been involved with the national side since 2016 when he was still with Bath, while Cowan-Dickie's last cap came against South Africa last summer.
Image source, Getty ImagesBut there is no place for prop Alec Hepburn, although fellow front-row Harry Williams does keep his place.
Jack Nowell is recalled after returning from injury against Castres last week while Henry Slade is also in the squad.
Iron disease 'bigger threat than we knew'published at 11:53 GMT 17 January 2019
Genetic disorder Haemochromatosis can cause liver failure, diabetes and severe arthritis if untreated.
Read MorePower tools worth thousands stolen from vehiclespublished at 11:45 GMT 17 January 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlinePolice are investigating after power tools worth thousands of pounds were stolen from vehicles in the Launceston area.
Officers received reports of 13 separate thefts and attempted thefts, external, mainly from vans, between 15 and 16 January.
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End of X postThere have been similar spates in St Austell, Bodmin, Callington, Bude and Camelford.
Police say they have made "extensive enquiries" and are working through "a large amount of information" in an effort to identify the suspects.
The public is being advised not to leave tools and equipment in their vans for prolonged periods, especially overnight, and are appealing for anyone with information regarding the thefts to come forward.
Concern for missing man thought to be in Cornwallpublished at 11:28 GMT 17 January 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlinePolice say they're concerned for a missing man who is thought to be in either the Truro or Falmouth area.
Stephen Holloway, 54, is from the West Midlands and is described as about 6ft (1.8m) and of medium build.
Officers added he has brown/grey hair and a tanned complexion.
Anyone with information is asked to call 999.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall PoliceAndrews extends Torquay loanpublished at 10:57 GMT 17 January 2019
Brent Pilnick
BBC SportTorquay United have extended the loan of Bristol City youngster Jake Andrews until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who has also had time at Cheltenham Town and Chippenham Town, initially joined the club at the end of August.
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End of X postRail services disrupted after person hit by trainpublished at 10:39 GMT 17 January 2019
BreakingHayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineRail services between Exeter St Davids and Dawlish are subject to delays and alterations due to a person being hit by a train, the British Transport Police has said.
Officers were called to Starcross station at about 10:00.
Disruption is expected until 14:00, National Rail added., external
Watch: BBL - Leicester Riders v Plymouth Raiderspublished at 10:07 GMT 17 January 2019
Leicester Riders welcome Plymouth Raiders to the Morningside Arena in the British Basketball League - watch live coverage.
Read MoreLove is still in the air for Devon couple after 60 yearspublished at 09:52 GMT 17 January 2019
Sophie Pierce
BBC Radio Devon
A couple from Devon have been reminiscing about the day met more than 60 years ago - as they mark their diamond wedding anniversary.
Colin and Betty Hampson got married in Exeter on this day in 1959.
They had met less than a year previously, when Colin, who was in the Royal Marines, was in Devon on shore leave.
They "danced the night away" at the Regal Dance Hall in Exmouth and Colin said he could remember Betty being "just gorgeous".
The pair said they had their critics who said it wouldn't last but they were determined to "prove them wrong".
"We just get on. It's about give and take," Betty said.
