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Bude's new lifeboat formally named
Volunteers at Bude RNLI lifeboat station are holding a service of dedication for their new inshore lifeboat. Mrs Patricia Bird from Kent - who donated the vessel - is to name it George Bird in memory of her late husband. The event starts at 1100.
The new D class inshore lifeboat replaces a similar craft. The Henry Philip was on station from 2004 - 2012, and was involved in rescuing 29 people in 69 call-outs
Dog days at the Eden Project
Restrictions on people taking their dogs to the Eden Project have been lifted this weekend for the first time. Until now, only registered assistance pets have been permitted. But animals won't be allowed in any building apart from through the Visitor Centre.
Eden's Operations Director Ian Williams said: "Lots of visitors have asked us if we would consider letting dogs in. We will see how Dog Weekend at Eden goes and how well it is received by dog owners and general visitors and will then make a call on whether we have more dog days in future."
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WWII veterans march in Exeter
Veterans of World War II are among former members of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment in a march through Exeter this morning. Up to 100 ex-soldiers are due to set off from Exeter Guildhall at 1115 for a parade to the cathedral.
Regimental patron the Duke of Kent will take a salute outside the Guildhall, accompanied by the Lord Mayor of Exeter and the Lords Lieutenant of Devon and Dorset. The march will be led by the Devon Army Cadet Force band, with musicians from the Salamanca Band of the Rifles based at Wyvern Barracks.
After a parade on Cathedral Square, a service will be held to re-dedicate the Devonshire Regiment chapel to the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment.
Saturday's weather forecast
A fine start with some unbroken sunshine in places.
This will increase in the afternoon but it shouldn't spoil things too much. The outlook: staying fine with just the small chance of a shower on Sunday.
COURT REPORT: Catherine Wells-Burr murder trial
A factory worker, accused of murdering his girlfriend in Somerset, has admitted that he cheated on her just days before she died, with his ex-lover.
Rafal Nowak is accused of killing Catherine Wells-Burr for her six-figure life insurance policy.
Mr Nowak, his ex girlfriend Anna Lagwinowicz and her uncle Tadevsz Dmytryszyn all deny murder. Our Somerset Correspondent David Woodland was in court...
ROADS: Accident on A380 Telegraph Hill in Kennford
One lane is blocked on Telegraph Hill in Kennford after an accident involving two vehicles and a motorcyclist. Lane two is blocked southbound between A38 Haldon Hill and Haldon Chalets Junction.
Police are at the scene.
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FULL REPORT: Queen's visit to Marazion
by Francesca CarpenterAs part of today's visit to Cornwall, the Queen and Prince Philip were driven to Marazion and to St Michael's Mount.
The Queen then followed in the footsteps of Queen Victoria - leaving her royal mark on the famous landmark.
Tonight's late weather with Kate
Kate Reeves has the latest from the Met Office
FULL REPORT: Queen's visit to St Ives
by Steve HardyThousands of people turned out in St Ives today to see the Queen and Prince Philip visit the town for the very first time.
The weather was kind and the showers stayed away, for a trip locals have been waiting 61 years for. And they weren't disappointed.
FULL REPORT: Speedboat tragedy safety findings
by Bob CruwysIt was a tragedy which devastated what should have been an enjoyable bank holiday weekend near Padstow earlier this month. Six members of the same family, thrown from their speedboat, which then circled out of control, killing a father and daughter.
Accident investigators have today revealed the driver had not properly connected an important safety device.
