Summary

  • Updates on Wednesday 1 July 2015

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 Thursday

  1. Goodbyepublished at 18:01 BST 1 July 2015

    That's all from us on BBC Local Live in Devon and Cornwall, thanks for joining us today.

    We'll be back again from 08:00 on Thursday for the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

  2. Dry overnightpublished at 17:52 BST 1 July 2015

    David Braine
    Weather forecaster, BBC Spotlight

    Any thundery showers should die out later this evening then largely dry overnight before cloud thickens later bringing the risk of a few showers. It will remain warm and rather humid. Min Temp 15C (59F).

    Weather forecast

    On Thursday any early showers will clear through the morning to leave a fine day with light winds and sunny spells. A little less warm than on Wednesday, but still pleasant enough. Max Temp: 19C (66F).

  3. Work about to begin at Torbay Hospitalpublished at 17:40 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Spotlight

    The ground-breaking ceremony is about to begin at Torbay Hospital to mark the start of their multimillion-pound redevelopment.

    Torbay Hospital

    The cost of the makeover, which will include a new critical care unit, is thought to be about £14m.

    There will also be a purpose built facility for families as well as a new entrance with a cafe and shop.

  4. Ilfracombe assaultpublished at 17:37 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Radio Devon

    Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault, external which took place in Combe Martin over the weekend.

    It's thought a man was struck on the head with a metal object and then kicked and punched on the floor by a number of people - he was treated in hospital for facial injuries.

  5. 7-year-old girl diespublished at 17:23 BST 1 July 2015

    Jonathan Morris
    BBC News Online

    A seven-year-old girl has died after collapsing at a school in Cornwall.

    Perranporth SchoolImage source, Google
  6. Fundraising for Mellor familypublished at 17:15 BST 1 July 2015

    Andy Birkett
    BBC News Online

    A former colleague of Cheryl Mellor, who was shot in the arm and leg in the Tunisian beach attack, has started a fundraising campaign to help the family.

    Cheryl and Stephen MellorImage source, Scott Harrison

    Robyn Brenton worked with Mrs Mellor at Bodmin Hospital and described her as a "kind, caring and loving" person.

    Mrs Mellor is being treated at Derriford Hospital for her injuries, but her husband, Stephen, was among the Britons murdered on the beach in Sousse and his body was flown back to the UK earlier today.

  7. Adams expects players in good shapepublished at 17:05 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Sport

    Derek Adams has said he expects his Plymouth Argyle players to be in "very good shape" when they return for pre-season training next week.

    The squad begin preparations for the 2015-16 campaign on Monday and will play their first friendly on 14 July.

    Derek Adams

    "I expect them to be in very good shape because we'll start pre-season the way we're going to start the season," Adams told BBC Radio Devon.

    "If they're not in excellent shape then they've got a wee problem."

  8. Breaking Newspublished at 16:53 BST 1 July 2015

    Andy Birkett
    BBC News Online

    A seven-year-old girl has died after collapsing at Perranporth School.

    Devon & Cornwall Police said the girl was given emergency treatment at the school before being taken to Treliske hospital where she was sadly pronounced deceased.

    Police with partner agencies will carry out an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death, but it is not believed to be in anyway suspicious.

  9. Tip users need photo IDpublished at 16:43 BST 1 July 2015

    Andy Birkett
    BBC News Online

    There has been mixed reaction to Plymouth City Council's decision to only admit tip users if they have photo ID to prove they live in the city.

    Chelson Meadow

    While some think it is a good idea and will stop Plymouth residents "subsidising" waste disposal for people from other areas, others have suggested it might lead to more fly-tipping from those who live outside the city boundaries.

    Plymouth City Council are advising residents in the South Hams or in Cornwall who are unhappy with the new arrangement to speak to their councils.

  10. Old convenience renovated and closedpublished at 16:33 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Spotlight

    A special ceremony has been held to celebrate the closure of one of Plymouth's more unusual historic structures - a Victorian 'pissoir'.

    pissoir

    The cast-iron public convenience may have been exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and is one of just a few remaining in England. It's now been restored, although you won't be able to use it for its original purpose.

    Local resident and tree warden Gloria Dixon said: "When you looked in there was a nasty smell and you could instantly see what it was all about, but it was rusty and nasty and not somewhere you'd want to go, so it was more of an eyesore than a treasure."

  11. RWC trophy starts tour in Cornwallpublished at 16:25 BST 1 July 2015

    West Briton
    Newspaper

    The Five Islands School on St Mary's will this Sunday, 7 July, be the first location to host the William Webb Ellis Trophy on the 2015 Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour of the UK, reports the West Briton., external

    After being put on display on Scilly, the trophy will be transferred to the mainland and can be seen on the same day at Perranporth beach and the Eden Project.

    It will then travel up to the north east and then down to London and the south east before reaching Twickenham Stadium on 18 September in time for the opening ceremony and the inaugural match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup tournament, England v Fiji.

  12. Simple classroom measures 'help kids with ADHD'published at 16:13 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Radio Devon

    Children with ADHD can be helped to perform better in exams without being medicated, according to a study by the University of Exeter Medical School, external.

    The research looked at a number of studies into different ways of supporting pupils with the condition and found techniques, such as daily report cards, can reduce hyperactive behaviour and increase children's attention.

    The researchers have called for further studies into which techniques are most effective.

  13. Tunisia victims rememberedpublished at 16:06 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    A special church service is being held in Bodmin this evening to remember those killed in the Tunisian terrorist attack.

    tunisia

    Stephen Mellor from Bodmin was among at least 18 Britons killed in the attack on Friday - his body is being flown back the the UK - his wife Cheryl is being cared for in Derriford hospital in Plymouth after being shot in the arm and leg.

    Canon Graham Minors from St Petroc's Parish Church said: "Tonight is a way of stopping for a few moments and reflecting on what has happened, just being still and quiet for a moment and thinking about all those who have suffered the loss of loved ones."

  14. Photo ID for tip usepublished at 15:56 BST 1 July 2015

    Andy Birkett
    BBC News Online

    From today, waste and recycling centres in Plymouth will only admit people with photo ID proving that they are resident in the city.

    Chelson Meadow Waste & Recycling Centre

    Plymouth City Councillor Brian Vincent said: "In an ideal world we would not be forced to do this - but running a service such as this costs money and with all councils facing severe financial pressures, we can only afford to fund services for the people who live within our boundaries."

    It costs Plymouth Council taxpayers £1.35m a year to run Chelson Meadow and Weston Mill Household Waste and Recycling Centres.

  15. 'Multimillionaire' teenager admits fraudpublished at 15:41 BST 1 July 2015

    Western Morning News

    A Devon teenager who boasted about turning £2k into £21m in a year has been unmasked as a conman who swindled investors and drove a replica Ferrari, reports the Western Morning News, external.

    Devious Sam Cook, 18, has admitted six counts of fraud after lying about his extreme wealth to con more than £100k from unsuspecting clients.

    It also emerged the flash Ferrari F430 the youthful conman bragged about owning was in fact a kit car replica - based on a £1,000 Ford - that he did not even have a licence to drive.

  16. Taking the Pissoirpublished at 15:32 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Spotlight

    A rare Victorian public convenience in a Plymouth park will be officially closed today.

    pissoir

    The Pissoir is thought to be either the original, or a copy of one, that was exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and one of just a few remaining in England. It's being shut after restoration and landscaping of the area.

  17. Underwater funpublished at 15:21 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    A historical diving club has been delighting spectators in Cornwall at a special harbour demonstration.

    dive

    Divers from Falmouth Diving Club have been kitting themselves up in heavy canvas suits, lead boots and original helmets dating back to the 1920s and 1930s and wading into the water for the St Mawes Hard Hat Walk.

    The helmets can weigh over 40lb (18kg) and the air supply is pumped by hand through a long hose.

  18. Cloudy but warmpublished at 15:12 BST 1 July 2015

    Kevin Thomas
    BBC Weather Forecaster

    It will be mostly cloudy at first this afternoon with patches of mist and low cloud affecting parts of the coast at times. Some warm sunny spells will develop as showers clear to the north, but the showers may be heavy and possibly thundery. Winds will be light and rather variable at first, but will become mainly westerly and occasionally moderate.

    map

    Tonight some patchy mist and low cloud may linger around parts of the coast, but after a dry start to the night with some clear spells it will become more cloudy as outbreaks of showery rain move in from the west and clear eastwards. Light or moderate south or southwesterly winds will veer to the west as the rain clears. Min Temp: 15C (59F).

  19. Cancer project gets NHS fundingpublished at 15:03 BST 1 July 2015

    BBC Spotlight

    A project set up by fundraisers to treat cancer patients in rural areas of Devon and Cornwall has been so successful, it's now being financed by the NHS.

    Chemotherapy

    The chemotherapy outreach project started in 2011 and has helped patients receive treatment closer to their homes.

    The scheme has raised more than £300,000 since it began and the money has paid for 5,000 treatments in Kingsbridge, Tavistock and Liskeard.

  20. Tunisia victim coming homepublished at 14:55 BST 1 July 2015

    Matt Pengelly
    Local Live

    The body of a Bodmin man killed by a gunman in Tunisia is being flown back to the UK.

    tunisiaImage source, Cornish Guardian

    Stephen Mellor from Bodmin died on the beach in Sousse - his wife Cheryl is being treated in hospital in Plymouth for her injuries.

    Mr Mellor worked as a welder fabricator, his manager Matthew Robinson said: "He was an extremely popular member of staff and his loss has been a terrible shock for all of his colleagues. He was an easygoing, honest and straight forward character and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his wife Cheryl and his family."