Exeter prisoners rated according to potential violence
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
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A new device that rates inmates according to their chances of being involved in violence and disturbances is being piloted at Exeter prison.
Under the new scheme, prisoners are given a "score" based on their perceived likelihood of
participating in assaults, fights or riots.
Staff can use the data to help them make decisions such as which wing an individual should be placed in and prisoners' activity and work programmes.
HMP Exeter is among 16 prisons piloting the scheme.
Police appeal for witnesses following Newquay assault
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
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Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Newquay on Easter Saturday.
The incident took place on Bank Street at about 16:30 on 31 March.
A police spokesperson said: "If any member of the public has filmed the assault, it is vital that these people make themselves known to police as part of this investigation."
A man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and is due before Bodmin Magistrates Court at the end of April.
A soft drinks producer from Devon says the tax on sugary drinks will actually help manufacturers to reduce the sugar in their recipes.
The new levy came into force today, and could add up to 24 pence onto each litre.
Gabriel David, chairman of Luscombe Drinks in Buckfastleigh, says it means consumers will now expect less sugar in their drinks:
"It the government comes in with this tax, they're beginning to talk about things, they're beginning to suggest that we don't want so much sugar, which helps companies likes ours to reduce our sugar on the expectation front.
"People have choice, and if they're prepared for the reduction in sugar, then they're moving towards their own sugar intake."
Cornish boy wants to be first pro footballer with cystic fibrosis
People living in Torridge are being told that, from June, their green wheelie bins will only be emptied if they've subscribed to a new service costing £35.
The district council says the initiative, which affects garden waste, is designed to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
A weekly food waste collection service and fortnightly black bag collections are also being introduced.
The boy is originally from Los Angeles and was visiting the Lynton area in north Devon.
The victim has a double fracture of the fibia and an injury to his back and has been transferred to hospital in Bristol.
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Severe accident: A390 Cornwall both ways
BBC News Travel
A390 Cornwall both ways severe accident, between Charlestown Road and A391.
A390 Cornwall - A390 Holmbush Road in St Austell blocked and queuing traffic in both directions between Mount Charles Roundabout and Pine Lodge Traffic Lights, because of an accident involving three vehicles.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: A38 Devon westbound
BBC News Travel
A38 Devon westbound severe disruption, at A383 affecting B3344.
A38 Devon - One lane closed, queuing traffic and severe delays on A38 westbound in Bickington at Goodstone Junction, because of an earlier tractor fire and recovery work. Travel time is an hour and 20 minutes. Congestion to Chudleigh Knighton turn off.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: A379 Devon both ways
BBC News Travel
A379 Devon both ways severe disruption, between John Nash Drive and New Road.
A379 Devon - A379 Teignmouth Road in Dawlish blocked and very slow traffic in both directions between the John Nash Drive junction and the New Road junction, because of a broken down lorry.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Camper van ban on Exmouth seafront may be introduced
Local Democracy Reporting Service
A proposed ban on camper vans parking on Exmouth seafront could be in place from next month.
In December, East Devon District Council's cabinet voted in favour of allowing them to park in council-owned car parks instead.
If a traffic regulation order - now issued by Devon County Council - to completely ban camper vans from parking in a section of Queen's Drive is confirmed, the ban could be in place in May.
New overnight camper van bays would then be created in council-owned car parks - 30 in the Queen's Drive Echelon car park, 20 in the Imperial Recreation Ground and 20 in Maer Road.
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Quote Message: We do depend on tourism and visitors coming to Exmouth and we don't want to deter owner of camper vans from coming here for a few days. But what we are trying to do is to find more appropriate facilities for the camper van owners and their families." from Councillor Mark Williamson
We do depend on tourism and visitors coming to Exmouth and we don't want to deter owner of camper vans from coming here for a few days. But what we are trying to do is to find more appropriate facilities for the camper van owners and their families."
A fixture in the gardener's calendar, it traditionally marked the beginning of spring.
But the cold and wet winter has been a challenge for growers and exhibitors.
Daffodil grower David White won five times at last year's show but this time he is not so sure.
"This year has been really difficult because they were all in the very cold weather we've had," he said. "They were all frozen, absolutely solid, literally a fortnight ago."
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Exeter 46-10 Gloucester
Andrew Aloia
BBC Sport
Andrew Aloia
BBC Sport
Jack Nowell scores two tries on his Exeter return as the Premiership leaders beat Gloucester to secure a play-off spot.
Read moreWeather: Overnight showers will clear tomorrow
BBC Weather
Tonight will be cloudy at first with a spot of rain possible.
There is a risk of some showery rain spreading up from the south in the early hours.
Minimum Temperature: 6 to 9C (43 to 48F)
Tomorrow, showers should clear northwards through the morning.
The cloud should break to allow some sunshine later in the afternoon.
Maximum temperature: 9 to 12C (48 to 54F)
Delays continue on A38 after tractor fire
Emergency resurfacing work is being carried out on the A38 following an earlier tractor fire.
The Highways Agency says delays are still expected in the area as a result.
Exeter prisoners rated according to potential violence
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
A new device that rates inmates according to their chances of being involved in violence and disturbances is being piloted at Exeter prison.
Under the new scheme, prisoners are given a "score" based on their perceived likelihood of participating in assaults, fights or riots.
Staff can use the data to help them make decisions such as which wing an individual should be placed in and prisoners' activity and work programmes.
HMP Exeter is among 16 prisons piloting the scheme.
Police appeal for witnesses following Newquay assault
Jenna Hawkey
BBC News Online
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Newquay on Easter Saturday.
The incident took place on Bank Street at about 16:30 on 31 March.
A police spokesperson said: "If any member of the public has filmed the assault, it is vital that these people make themselves known to police as part of this investigation."
A man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and is due before Bodmin Magistrates Court at the end of April.
New tax will help drinks companies to cut sugar
BBC Radio Devon
A soft drinks producer from Devon says the tax on sugary drinks will actually help manufacturers to reduce the sugar in their recipes.
The new levy came into force today, and could add up to 24 pence onto each litre.
Gabriel David, chairman of Luscombe Drinks in Buckfastleigh, says it means consumers will now expect less sugar in their drinks:
"It the government comes in with this tax, they're beginning to talk about things, they're beginning to suggest that we don't want so much sugar, which helps companies likes ours to reduce our sugar on the expectation front.
"People have choice, and if they're prepared for the reduction in sugar, then they're moving towards their own sugar intake."
Cornish boy wants to be first pro footballer with cystic fibrosis
BBC Spotlight
New £35 charge for garden waste collection in Torridge
BBC Radio Devon
People living in Torridge are being told that, from June, their green wheelie bins will only be emptied if they've subscribed to a new service costing £35.
The district council says the initiative, which affects garden waste, is designed to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
A weekly food waste collection service and fortnightly black bag collections are also being introduced.
Nurseries closed over safeguarding issues
Four nurseries in Bideford and Barnstaple, attended by 450 children, are to be permanently closed.
Read moreAddict stole £7k from parents for 'cure'
A heroin addict spent £2,000 on a treatment which left him in a hallucinogenic state, a court hears.
Read moreBoy, 11, hurt in 200ft cliff fall
The boy from Los Angeles was found at the bottom of the cliffs in Devon and airlifted to hospital.
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Severe accident: M5 Devon northbound
M5 Devon northbound severe accident, between J27 for A38 and J26 for A38.
M5 Devon - One lane closed and very slow traffic on M5 northbound between J27, A38 (Tiverton) and J26, A38 (Wellington), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Pictures of cliff rescue of boy, 11
The first pictures have emerged of the rescue of an 11-year-old boy who fell 200ft (60m) down cliffs in north Devon.
The boy is originally from Los Angeles and was visiting the Lynton area in north Devon.
The victim has a double fracture of the fibia and an injury to his back and has been transferred to hospital in Bristol.
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Severe accident: A390 Cornwall both ways
A390 Cornwall both ways severe accident, between Charlestown Road and A391.
A390 Cornwall - A390 Holmbush Road in St Austell blocked and queuing traffic in both directions between Mount Charles Roundabout and Pine Lodge Traffic Lights, because of an accident involving three vehicles.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Envelope update
Severe disruption: A38 Devon westbound
A38 Devon westbound severe disruption, at A383 affecting B3344.
A38 Devon - One lane closed, queuing traffic and severe delays on A38 westbound in Bickington at Goodstone Junction, because of an earlier tractor fire and recovery work. Travel time is an hour and 20 minutes. Congestion to Chudleigh Knighton turn off.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Envelope update
Severe disruption: A379 Devon both ways
A379 Devon both ways severe disruption, between John Nash Drive and New Road.
A379 Devon - A379 Teignmouth Road in Dawlish blocked and very slow traffic in both directions between the John Nash Drive junction and the New Road junction, because of a broken down lorry.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Camper van ban on Exmouth seafront may be introduced
Local Democracy Reporting Service
A proposed ban on camper vans parking on Exmouth seafront could be in place from next month.
In December, East Devon District Council's cabinet voted in favour of allowing them to park in council-owned car parks instead.
If a traffic regulation order - now issued by Devon County Council - to completely ban camper vans from parking in a section of Queen's Drive is confirmed, the ban could be in place in May.
New overnight camper van bays would then be created in council-owned car parks - 30 in the Queen's Drive Echelon car park, 20 in the Imperial Recreation Ground and 20 in Maer Road.
Devon travel: Tractor fire on A38 in Bickington
BBC Radio Devon
In Bickington on the A38 Pymouth-bound near the Caton turn off, there are reports of queuing traffic due to a tractor on fire.
Flower show a 'challenge' after cold and wet winter
BBC Radio Cornwall
This weekend sees the Cornwall Garden Society Spring flower show at the Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel.
A fixture in the gardener's calendar, it traditionally marked the beginning of spring.
But the cold and wet winter has been a challenge for growers and exhibitors.
Daffodil grower David White won five times at last year's show but this time he is not so sure.
"This year has been really difficult because they were all in the very cold weather we've had," he said. "They were all frozen, absolutely solid, literally a fortnight ago."
Drunken dad had knife during firework championships
Devon Live
A drunken man had a knife on Plymouth Hoe during the fireworks – which he said was for whittling wood with his children.