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3 hours ago
- Climate
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Devon and Cornwall rain warning brought forward
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms in Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly has been brought forward by the Met Office. The updated yellow warning is now expected between 18:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 on Sunday. The original warning was in place from 12:00 on Sunday until 03:00 on Monday. The Met Office said 30 to 50 mm (1.18 to 1.97 inches) of rain may fall in a few hours and there was a small chance that a few spots could see 75 mm (2.95 inches) or more. The Met Office said there was a small chance of power cuts, flooding and loss of services to homes and businesses. It added: "Outbreaks of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to affect south-west England from Saturday evening. "Further heavy showers and thunderstorms will break out in places across the warning area through the course of Sunday." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Rain and thunder warning for Devon and Cornwall Related internet links Met Office
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a day ago
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Owner 'distraught' as Shetland pony foal stolen
Police are appealing for information to help safely return a two-month-old Shetland which was stolen from the Truro area last week. Lucy, a female chestnut skewbald Shetland pony, was taken between 11 and 12 July from farmland near Allet. PC Lucy Wyatt, Devon and Cornwall Police's equine crime lead, said Lucy's owner was "understandably distraught". "At this age, foals are reliant on their mother's milk and we are fearing for Lucy's safety," she said. PC Wyatt said the force wanted to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area. "At her age and size, it is possible that Lucy could fit in a vehicle," she said. "We don't have any more information at this time about the time or date that Lucy was taken but it would have required someone to enter the field and take hold of Lucy before removing her." Anyone with information should contact police, she said. "Equally, if you have Lucy, please bring her home." More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Related internet links Devon and Cornwall Police
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6 days ago
- Automotive
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Car fire ignites moorland blaze near A30
Fire crews are tackling a car fire which has partially spread to nearby moorland in Cornwall. The blaze started on the A30 eastbound carriageway near Temple Tor on Bodmin Moor, said Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service. Devon and Cornwall Police are on the scene and have closed one lane of the eastbound carriageway, the service said. Traffic website Inrix reported traffic was building up in the area. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service
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01-07-2025
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RSPCA called to more cases involving multiple pets
The number of animal cruelty cases in the South West involving more than one pet from the same household has risen, the RSPCA said. Charity leaders said they feared the increase was partly due to a growth in pet ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic. Comparing cases between June and August 2024 and the same period in 2023 Devon saw calls rise from 557 to 643 while Cornwall saw a drop from 309 to 218. Emily Bowen, CEO of RSPCA Cornwall, said: "There might be one call that goes in but when the inspector gets there they might be faced with multiple animals that then require removal from that property." She said the charity had seen "a lot of cases of neglect where animals are emaciated". "That seems a bit more common this year than in previous years and we are not really sure of the reasons for that," Ms Bowen said. In one case, a woman from Cornwall was taken to court and banned from keeping animals for five years after the RSPCA prosecuted her for abusing a pony. She was caught on camera kicking and punching the animal. The court heard it suffered mentally and physically due to the attacks and was also kept in poor conditions. The pony was removed and has since gone on to find a loving home. The RSPCA said it usually sees a spike in reports over the summer, as longer summer days meant more people were out and likely to witness violence. Nationally, the charity said it took one call reporting animal cruelty every two minutes its lines were open - averaging 374 reports a day. George, a cane corso - a type of mastiff, was found emaciated and neglected in a house in Cornwall with about 20 other dogs and cats. The owner was prosecuted and, while all the other dogs and cats have found homes, George is still looking for a foster home or a family wanting to adopt him. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall While many animals go on to get rehomed relatively quickly, some stay with the RSPCA longer. Lulu, a cross breed, as been in the RSPCA's care for nearly two years. She was the only dog in the home she came from, so is nervous around other dogs. However, she was "great with people and kids aged 10+", the charity said. RSPCA chief inspector Ian Briggs, an expert in cruelty cases, said: "We are seeing a shocking rise in the number of seasonal calls reporting animal cruelty to our emergency line. He said: "Sadly the summer months tend to be when these reports peak. "This year, sadly, we fear the trend will continue and we are busier than ever rescuing animals from many awful situations." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Three sentenced for animal cruelty crimes Pair ordered to pay £11k over animal cruelty Man jailed for cruelty to 18 collie dogs Breeders banned over 'blatant disregard' for dogs RSPCA
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27-06-2025
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Teenage biker seriously injured in collision
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision near Liskeard, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said no other vehicle was involved in the incident which took place near the Cattle Market Car Park at about 05:00 BST on Friday. They said the man had been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police appealed for anyone with any relevant information, dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward. They also thanked members of the public for their patience while the road was closed. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
