Western Daily Press - April 10, 2025
Western Daily Press - April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
Community spirit 'helped to bring Paddington home'
A PADDINGTON Bear statue which was destroyed by two RAF engineers has been fully repaired and returned to its home town.
3 mins
Arrests after fatal motorbike collision
TWO 17-year-old boys and a 36-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a motorcyclist died in a fail-to-stop collision.
2 mins
Sir Ed calls for smoother ride for West's motorists
LIBERAL Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has skidded down a steep slope in a rubber ring to demand smoother road surfaces for motorists to glide over.
2 mins
Man found guilty of 'senseless' knife killing
A MAN has been convicted of murder after a 25-year-old man was stabbed to death in Bristol last year.
2 mins
City recycling site agreed despite objections
CAMPAIGNERS are \"disappointed but entirely unsurprised\" after a new city dump was approved in Bath - despite the protests of locals.
1 min
Aluko 'looks forward' to proving Barton libel case
FORMER England footballer Eniola Aluko has said she is looking forward to proving her libel case against Joey Barton in court after a High Court ruling.
1 min
PM plans to put 'bobbies back on beat'
SHOPLIFTING and antisocial behaviour have \"wreaked havoc on our neighbourhoods\", the Prime Minister said as he set out steps to crack down on street crime.
1 min
Couple's case will soon be resolved, say Taliban
THE case of an elderly British couple imprisoned in Afghanistan \"will soon be resolved\" and \"should not be a cause for concern\", the Taliban has said.
2 mins
Flagship in countdown to mission in Indo-Pacific
THE Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making final preparations for a diplomatic and training mission to the other side of the world.
2 mins
£90m fund to make half of region's buses electric
ALMOST half the buses in the Bristol and Bath region will soon be electric ones, after the Government announced a £20 million investment into public transport in the West of England.
2 mins
MP's office is 'open as usual' following his arrest
THE North East Somerset and Hanham MP's office is still open for residents despite the arrest of their MP on suspicion of rape and child sex offences.
1 min
Go-ahead for 31-bed HMO at care home
A FORMER Yeovil care home will be turned into a giant house of multiple occupation (HMO) after plans were approved.
1 min
Seven police officers hurt in pursuit pile-up
SEVEN police officers were taken to hospital following a collision yesterday involving five police vehicles and another car which was being pursued on Tyneside.
1 min
Starmer looks beyond any deal
STRIKING an economic deal with the United States or securing lowered American tariff rates for the UK will not be “enough” for Britain, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, amid an escalating trade war between the US and China.
2 mins
Suicide forum investigated under new online safety laws
A SUICIDE forum is being investigated by regulator Ofcom as part of the first probe of its kind under the Online Safety Act.
1 min
King delivers peace warning
THE King has warned peace is \"never to be taken for granted\" during a historic address to Italy's parliament as the Queen dressed in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary.
2 mins
China denies sending troops to join Russia's war in Ukraine
UKRAINE'S claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia's invading army is \"totally unfounded\", an official in Beijing has said.
1 min
Merz seals deal to form Germany's government
THE leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union party, Friedrich Merz, has sealed a deal to form a new government with the country's Social Democrats.
2 mins
'Police bosses quit due to low morale'
THE resignation of six bosses at Gloucestershire Constabulary in recent months has sparked further concerns over poor morale at the police force.
2 mins
Violin played in poignant Titanic scene set to be sold
THE violin played by the bandmaster in the Hollywood film depicting the sinking of the Titanic is expected to sell for up to £60,000 at auction.
1 min
'Get serious' on regulating online content
NEARLY a quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on an internet-enabled device, a survey for the Children's Commissioner has suggested.
2 mins
Union boss 'would back' a mobile ban in schools
THE Government should introduce a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools to alleviate the pressure on parents, teachers and headteachers, the leader of the largest education union in the UK has said
3 mins
Lush plans to open UK hotel amid loss growth
LUSH has announced aspirations to open a unique UK hotel as part of its latest business developments outlined amid the backdrop of financial struggles and President Donald Trump's trade measures, despite sinking further into losses.
2 mins
Focusing on what we do best and why we do it brings clarity
WHILE reading one of our daily broadsheets recently, I was reminded of something that Groucho Marx said way back around the 1930s: \"There are only two things you can start without a plan: a riot and a family. For everything else, you need a plan.\"
2 mins
Universal confirms plans for new theme park in the UK
UNIVERSAL has announced plans to open a new theme park in the UK, set to rival established attractions such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.
1 min
COOL Britannia
In search of a totally tropical adventure, PETER RICKMAN set sail on P&O's flasgship for a voyage of discovery in the beautiful Caribbean
4 mins
BOOK 'EM
TURNS THE PAGES ON NOVEL CRIME FIGHTERS AS GRACE RETURNS TO TV SCREENS
2 mins
Back to Black
'LOSE your mind, lose your reality,' screams the trailer.
1 min
England captaincy's the top priority for Brook
HARRY Brook intends to limit his availability on the T20 franchise circuit as he juggles the demands of being an all-format England regular with the white-ball captaincy.
2 mins
Maraaheb set to star at Lingfield
MARAAHEB made a most encouraging racecourse debut last month and is taken to build on that in the £30 In Free Bets With BetUK Restricted Novice Stakes at Lingfield today.
1 min
Gloucester running the rule over ex-Bear Eden
FLY-HALF Tiff Eden is currently on trial at Gloucester Rugby, director of rugby George Skivington has confirmed.
1 min
Scheffler all set to begin defence of Masters title
SCOTTIE Scheffler believes he is fully ready for a tournament for the first time this season as he bids for a third Masters title in four years.
2 mins
Caulfield to exit Bears for Trailfinders
BRISTOL Bears lock Josh Caulfield is set to leave the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the season according to the latest reports, despite Pat Lam's side having found themselves short of options in the engine room during the 2024/25 campaign, writes John Evely.
1 min
Manning staying grounded amid the euphoria
BRISTOL City Head coach Liam Manning shared the euphoria of celebrating Bristol City fans after Haydon Roberts' last-gasp winning goal gave their hopes of reaching the Sky Bet Championship play-offs a major boost but he is keeping his feet on the ground.
1 min
Patient Haydon hailed for his 'forever' moment
LIAM Manning has admitted he is \"delighted\" for Haydon Roberts, claiming the defender's last-minute goal in Bristol City's win over West Brom will live with him \"forever.\"
2 mins
Underhill red card appeal bid rejected
Bath flanker suspended for two weeks after disciplinary committee backs referee
1 min
Western Daily Press Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Western Daily Press is a regional newspaper covering parts of South West England, mainly Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset as well as the metropolitan areas of Bath and North East Somerset and the Bristol area.
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