It's official - the South West has the best beaches
Our region has the most award-winning beaches according to Keep Britain Tidy. Paignton Beach in Torbay has lost its Blue Flag status though
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's itinerary
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Cornwall today
Day 2: Surfing Championships at Watergate Bay
A highlight of the UK surfing calendar is underway at Watergate Bay this weekend.
Live updates
God TV hopes to buy former Plymouth nightspot
A former cinema and nightclub in the heart of Plymouth's clubbing district could soon be bought by an international television company that makes Christian based programmes. God TV is hoping to buy the old Millennium nightclub, more recently known as the Millennium Complex on Union Street.
The company, which says it has an international viewership of millions, hopes to use the site as an entertainment venue and production studio beaming out Christian TV programmes around the world.
God TV also says the venture should attract thousands more visitors to the city.
Work on collapsed Bridgwater wall nearly finished
Work to rebuild a collapsed river wall in Bridgwater should finish in less than three weeks after 18 months of repairs.
The outside face is being restored with original stone and a new drainage system is being installed.
Four other sections of the old harbour wall were also strengthened during the work, which has been hampered by bad weather.
Weather-permitting, the work at West Quay should end on 6 June.
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Dartmouth Lower Ferry at the start of the work
As Dartmouth Lower Ferry re-opens after a million pound refurbishment, here's a chance to see Jonathan Gibson's report as work on the slipways began.
Dog with smashed skull found in Somerset river
The RSPCA is looking for information about a dead dog that was pulled from the River Huntspill in Bridgwater two days ago.
The dog, a large, female, tan coloured, crossed breed, is not thought to have been in the water very long.
– RSPCA inspector Hayley LawrenceA post mortem carried out by a vet has established that her skull had been smashed on the left side of her head with deliberate force from a blunt instrument such as a hammer.
Her body is like that of a greyhound but she has a jaw like a bull dog.
New footbridge for The Lizard
A new footbridge has been built in the shape of a boat on a path leading to a remote cove in Cornwall.
The bridge is made of oak and larch, with stainless steel tension wires. It leads to Carleon Cove on The Lizard which was once a port for the pilchard fishing industry.
Justin Whitehouse from the National Trust says it's proving a real attraction.
Shaken baby mother: "He is a monster. I hope he rots"
The mother of a baby who was shaken to death has described the child's father as a monster. Benjamin Roach from Plymouth was today jailed at Plymouth Crown Court for seven years for causing the death of one-month-old Roxie Hopkins-Roach in September 2010.
Kelly Hopkins was at court for the sentencing
"He is a monster. I hope he rots - I don't think he has realised how much he has destroyed my life."
She added that the fact that Roach had been found guilty meant Roxie could rest in peace.
"The justice I have fought for, finding the truth about what happened to Roxie, and knowing she is now in a better place, has been all I've wanted. And now I can finally say I have achieved it."
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Judge: "Only you know what happened"
Benjamin Roach has been jailed for seven years for killing one-month-old Roxie. The judge at Plymouth Crown Court told him:
– Judge Graham CottleThe injuries were described by one of the witnesses in the case as some of the worst he has seen.
It was the injuries of a child being very violently shaken and deliberately thrown or dropped. Only you know what happened but ever since you have evaded the truth.
Nearly three years have now gone by and you have continued to deny Kelly and others the opportunity to have some closure over Roxie's death.
You have been concerned only by covering your own self. Your response has been unforgivable.
Father sentenced to seven years for baby's death
Benjamin Roach from Plymouth has been jailed for seven years for causing the death of his one-month-old daughter Roxie.
Roach had denied killing Roxie in September 2010, but was found guilty at Plymouth Crown Court yesterday.
Medical experts told the court that Roxie's injuries were so severe they could have been the result of a car crash.
PICTURES: First sailing of Dartmouth Lower Ferry
The Dartmouth Lower Ferry has resumed sailing between Kingswear and Dartmouth after six months. It stopped while £1 million repairs to the slipways took place.
YOUR PHOTOS: Ponies on Exmoor
Dave Webb took this powerful picture in Exmoor National Park. We think it captures the spirit of the animals perfectly.
If you have a picture, do send it to us. Just email westcountry@itv.com
