Truro City sign Devon duo on loanpublished at 18:42 BST 2 August 2019
Truro City sign Plymouth Argyle's Wales youth international Luke Jephcott and Exeter City midfielder Will Dean on loan.
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Battle of Britain pilot dies after 100th birthday
Cyclist in critical condition after fall
Navy urges drone users to avoid no-fly zones
Plymouth's Goodbody's Cafe kitchen damaged by fire and smoke in grill blaze
Heligan shows off whopping 'Italian Stallion' cucumber
Updates from Friday 2 August 2019
Truro City sign Devon duo on loanpublished at 18:42 BST 2 August 2019
Hundreds form human chain to raise mental health awarenesspublished at 17:46 BST 2 August 2019
Andrea Ormsby
BBC SpotlightHundreds of people have formed a human chain in North Devon as a way of showing their support for mental health.
Supporters held hands for two minutes along Exeter Road in Braunton at 17:30.
Organisers hope it will raise awareness of mental health issues and remind commuters to talk to someone if they're struggling with life.
The event was held as a way of remembering 18-year-old, Jake McPhail, who died last weekend.
Fire crews tackle flat blaze at Westward Ho!published at 17:12 BST 2 August 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineFirefighters have been tackling a blaze at a flat in Westward Ho! after the occupant left food cooking on the hob while they went out.
Crews from Bideford, Barnstaple and Appledore were called at 15:45 after neighbours reported smoke coming from a window, and that there could be someone inside.
Firefighters forced entry and searched the flat, but the occupant was not home.
Warnings after sewage spill at Porthtowanpublished at 16:56 BST 2 August 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
Image source, GoogleBeachgoers are being advised to keep out of the sea at Porthtowan , externaldue to a sewage spill.
Sewage overflowed from a pumping station at Echo Corner in the early hours due to a problem with one of the pumps, the Environment Agency has said.
South West Water is at the scene and is dealing with the spill.
Torquay United add quartet to squadpublished at 16:40 BST 2 August 2019
Torquay United boss Gary Johnson add four new players, three on loan from EFL sides, on the eve of his side's return to the National League.
Read MoreWhich EFL clubs did you pick to go up?published at 16:09 BST 2 August 2019
Which EFL clubs did you pick to be promoted this season? BBC Sport users have their say.
Read MoreOldham agree loan deal for Smith-Brownpublished at 15:52 BST 2 August 2019
League Two side Oldham Athletic sign Ashley Smith-Brown on loan from Plymouth Argyle
Read MoreWarning of heavy downpourspublished at 15:33 BST 2 August 2019
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End of X postCornwall Council purchases 'failing' care homepublished at 14:32 BST 2 August 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineCornwall Council has made the "unprecedented" decision to purchase a nursing home in St Day which was at risk of closure.
Trefula House provides nursing and residential care for up to 44 people with complex needs and dementia.
The home's owners had issued a notice to close the home with a view to sell the property - placing the residents at risk of being moved from their home to out-of-county sites.
The transfer of the home to the local authority has now taken place after a "financial viability process" by Cornwall Council.
Councillor Rob Rotchell said it was the "right decision" under the "extreme circumstances".
Image source, Cornwall Council"Our priority, first and foremost, is the welfare and care of those vulnerable individuals who currently live there, who otherwise would have had their lives disrupted with very little notice," he said.
"They would more than likely have been taken to homes outside of Cornwall, away from their family, friends and all that is familiar to them.”
The Corserv Group will take on operational responsibility for the home.
Cornwall Council added the decision does not set a precedent for any future "failing" care homes and this is an "extraordinary case".
In the Care Quality Commission's latest report it rated the care home as inadequate. , external
Management of Torquay's Riviera Centre to be handed overpublished at 14:23 BST 2 August 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineLeisure facilities operator, Parkwood Leisure, has been named as the preferred bidder to take over the running of the Riviera International Conference Centre (RICC).
The new 25-year lease, which is planned to start on 1 April 2020, will see Parkwood being responsible for the management and ongoing development of the RICC, with plans to improve the facilities in order to safeguard it for the local community.
As part of the new contract, the RICC will no longer be paid a management fee by the council.
Added investment will also see new attractions being offered for residents and visitors and updated health and fitness facilities.
Image source, Torbay CouncilQuote MessageThis appointment means that we will no longer need to pay an annual management fee. These savings can then be used in other areas of the council to offset the ongoing government budget reductions while securing the facilities at the RICC.
Councillor Mike Morey, Torbay Council
Devon travel: A38 blocked Cornwall-bound at Manadonpublished at 13:40 BST 2 August 2019
In Plymouth, the A38 Parkway is blocked Cornwall-bound due to a crash before the Manadon Roundabout.
Cornwall travel: A30 blocked at St Erthpublished at 13:39 BST 2 August 2019
In West Cornwall, the A30 is blocked in both directions near the St Erth roundabout due to a crash.
Traffic is queuing and motorists are being warned to expect delays.
Battle of Britain pilot dies after 100th birthdaypublished at 12:55 BST 2 August 2019
The "hero" veteran pilot's death came hours after celebrating his 100th birthday.
Read MoreTeenager has facial injuries after South Molton robberypublished at 12:26 BST 2 August 2019
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News OnlineA 17-year-old boy has facial injuries after being assaulted and robbed in South Molton.
Police say the teenager was approached by two men, external in New Road at about 19:00 on Thursday.
He was punched in the face before the pair made off with his bag containing his mobile phone, money and other property.
The teenager sustained a number of facial injuries, including a suspected fractured jaw, and was taken to North Devon District Hospital.
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The attack happened in New Road, South Molton
Police are searching for two men, one black and one white, both aged about 30, and both wearing shorts and T-shirts, which were covered in paint.
Cornwall travel: St Austell road closedpublished at 10:40 BST 2 August 2019
In St Austell, Bodmin Road is closed in both directions between Globe Yard and Priory Road due to a medical incident.
Kayakers rescued after 'struggling with tide' off Cornwallpublished at 10:28 BST 2 August 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineTwo people in a kayak were rescued in Cornwall after "struggling with the tide".
The RNLI were paged and sent to the Hors Point area of St Ives at about 18:40 on Thursday.
The team transferred the two people to the inshore lifeboat. They were both "safe and well".
Image source, RNLIImage caption, The RNLI St Ives crew with the rescued kayakers
Increasing concern for missing Plymouth manpublished at 09:40 BST 2 August 2019
Hayley Westcott
BBC News OnlineA 51-year-old man is missing from Plymouth, police have said.
Peter Lawrey, from the Roborough area, was last seen at Sheepstor on Dartmoor at about 14:00 on Wednesday.
He is described as white, about 5ft 8in (1.72m) tall, of stocky build with straight hair in a bob style.
He was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt, blue jeans, black walking boot and was carrying a black rucksack.
Anyone with information is asked to call 999.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall PoliceLocal concern for 'neglected' Cornish lakepublished at 09:38 BST 2 August 2019
Adrian Campbell
BBC South West environment correspondentPeople living close to a lake near Par say it's been neglected for so long that wildlife is beginning to suffer.
They're concerned that water appears to be draining away because of a broken sluice gate and a blocked channel which obstructs water from coming into the lake.
Cornwall Council, which owns the site, says it is investigating the problem and working with the Environment Agency to find a long term solution.
However, local campaigners say the council must act quickly "before it's too late".
Quote MessageIt's very sad. It's our heritage really and to see the birds in trouble, the swans gone and now I'm worrying about the fish. We don't seem to be able to get any information from anybody.
Susan Shroff, Local campaigner
Navy urges drone users to avoid no-fly zonespublished at 08:34 BST 2 August 2019
The Royal Navy is urging drone operators to be aware of the no-fly zones at RNAS Culdrose and the surrounding area where low flying aircraft operate.
Lt Cdr Ian Fitter says the massive surge in popularity of drones in the UK has prompted a new awareness campaign.
He says the air station has experienced a few incidents and wants people to consider the risks posed to aircraft when drones are launched into the sky.
Image source, Getty ImagesCafe kitchen damaged by fire and smoke in grill blazepublished at 08:23 BST 2 August 2019
Charley Adams
BBC News OnlineAn accidental fire in a Plymouth cafe has caused severe smoke and fire damage to the kitchen.
Firefighters were called to Goodbody's Cafe on Thursday following a blaze involving the grill.
The blaze also left smoke damage to the rest of the cafe.
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