Western Daily Press - April 11, 2025
Western Daily Press - April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
Baby boy dies in tourist spot crash
A BABY boy has died following a crash near a tourist spot on the A303.
1 min
There is no war on motorists, says West MP
THERE is “no such thing as a war on motorists\", Transport Secretary and Labour MP for Swindon South Heidi Alexander said.
1 min
Easter warning as 19m to hit road on Good Friday
DRIVERS are being warned of the threat of long queues over Easter, with 19.1 million people expected to hit the road on Good Friday alone.
2 mins
Show seeks outrageous homeowners
COTSWOLD TV legend and interiors expert Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is launching a brand new season of his Channel 4 property show, and you could star alongside him.
2 mins
Picture pawfect: Pet rats spreading a little joy
VETERINARY nurse's pet rats have been providing some ‘pawsitivity’ by creating mini paintings for people around the world.
3 mins
Giant solar farm could power 18,000 homes
A GIANT solar panel farm is planned north of Bristol which could soon power 18,000 homes a year.
1 min
Adventurer apologises over Baffin Island claim
A WILTSHIRE adventurer who claimed to be the first woman to solo traverse Canada's largest island has apologised after she was criticised for her \"ignorance\".
2 mins
Minefield-clearing robot to be trialled for Army frontlines
A ROBOT mine sweeper is being trialled by the British Army to eventually clear explosives on the front lines.
1 min
Man seriously hurt in metal pole attack
A MAN remains in a serious condition after being brutally attacked by five men wielding metal poles in Gloucestershire last week.
1 min
More bobbies on the beat for Somerset, PM pledges
SIR Keir Starmer has said there will be 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers \"by the start of next year\".
2 mins
Murdered mum 'had so much more to offer'
THE grandmother of a Bristol woman who was murdered in front of her three-year-old daughter at the Notting Hill Carnival has spoken of her sadness at losing her first-born grandchild.
3 mins
Weca breaks silence after mayor arrest
WEST of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has issued a statement after MP and Metro Mayor Dan Norris' suspension from the Labour Party.
2 mins
Star facing latest council battle over pub car park
JEREMY Clarkson is facing a new showdown with planners about his pub car park - including over traffic and the direction of a swinging gate.
3 mins
Cabinet Office to lose almost a third of staff
THE Cabinet Office will lose almost a third of its staff as Labour seeks to shrink the Civil Service, the Government has announced.
1 min
Starmer stresses 'calm' approach
THE UK was right not to retalijate against Donald Trump's tariffs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted yesterday, as a pause on the trade tax means other nations now face the same low rate as Britain.
2 mins
Farage snubs suggestion of coalition with Tories
NIGEL Farage has rebuffed a suggestion from Kemi Badenoch that Conservative Party councillors could go into coalition with Reform UK after next month's local elections.
1 min
Royal couple's visit to Pope
THE King and Queen have been pictured during a private meeting with Pope Francis, who is recovering from double pneumonia.
1 min
Tesco alerts customers to mounting price war
TESCO has signalled that a price war among UK supermarkets is mounting, as its boss pointed to an \"intensification\" of competition across the sector and targeted as much as £500 million in fresh cost cuts.
2 mins
Zelensky is urged to be 'correct and sober about China's role'
CHINA has described as “irresponsible” accusations by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russia is actively recruiting Chinese citizens to fight alongside its forces in the war with Ukraine.
1 min
China seeks allies in its tariffs battle with US
CHINA is reaching out to other nations as the United States layers on more tariffs, in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat.
2 mins
An emotional rollercoaster for Tina's fans
TINA Turner was the soundtrack to my childhood. Growing up in the late 80s and 90s, my parents were big fans. My brother and I were introduced to her via the cassette player in our old banger of a car as we drove to our granny's house three hours away. When I hear a Tina Turner classic - especially Simply the Best, which is 'their song, I think of my parents, and how her powerful voice always seemed to be in the background of those early years.
2 mins
Studio in line for top production awards prize
A FILM and TV production studio in Bristol has been named as a finalist for a coveted international award.
1 min
Mayor and local elections register deadline looms
TIME is running out to register to vote in the local and mayoral elections taking place in England on May 1.
2 mins
Masters legends believe McIlroy can take victory
HONORARY Masters starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson all backed Rory Mcllroy to win the 89th edition of the tournament before Scottie Scheffler made an ominous start to his title defence at Augusta National.
2 mins
Skelton has Ace to play at Ayr
TITLE-CHASING Dan Skelton can strike gold on day one of the Scottish Grand National meeting, with a step up in trip expected to suit Ace Of Spades in the Home Safe With Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle.
1 min
Russell and Stuart are in selection mix for Bath
SCOTLAND star Finn Russell and England prop Will Stuart are in the selection mix for Bath’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup, writes John Evely.
1 min
Massive to have Tanner back - Liam
LIAM Manning says it will be a “massive” boost to Bristol City to have George Tanner back fit and available for the remainder of the season after the defender made a quicker-than-expected injury return in the win over West Brom, writes Daniel Carter.
1 min
'Fans would not forgive if I did not go strong'
LOUCESTER Rugby are going fully loaded for the trip to the Recreation Ground to face Bath Rugby in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday, director of rugby George Skivington has confirmed.
2 mins
I love crunch games - Inigo
Calderon’s side look to avoid relegation from League One.
1 min
Rovers to City move had to be done, insists Taylor
CHELTENHAM Town’s former Bristol Rovers and Bristol City striker Matty Taylor has given his account of his transfer between the two Bristol clubs - which made the forward public enemy number one among Rovers supporters.
3 mins
'Shaw is handling pressure so well'
Rovers boss Calderon 'feels sorry' that youngster is involved in relegation fight
2 mins
I'm happy with how it's going - Gregory
SOMERSET skipper Lewis Gregory says he is \"really happy\" with where his side is despite a rather frustrating experience in their first County Championship match of the campaign, writes Keith Watson.
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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