Western Daily Press - April 19, 2025
Western Daily Press - April 19, 2025
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April 19, 2025
Two held in supermarket theft inquiry
TWO men have been charged with theft after hundreds of pounds' worth of goods were reported stolen from a Sainsbury's in South Gloucestershire.
1 min
Man United joins clubs paying tribute to 'Joey T'
PREMIER League giants Manchester United are among the clubs who have paid tribute to Somerset-born footballer Joe Thompson, who has died following a brave battle with cancer.
1 min
Master builders are springing into action
STUNNING images show springtime birds hard at work while busily building nests in British countryside gardens.
1 min
Williams 'panics' at requests for photos
ROBBIE Williams has told fans that requests for selfies cause him \"discomfort\" and \"panic\", following several approaches on a recent flight.
1 min
Teachers say influencers fuelling sexism in school
SOCIAL media influencers such as Andrew Tate are fuelling an increase in misogyny and sexism in schools, teachers have suggested.
3 mins
Development given the go-ahead despite fears over homes' impact
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 122 homes on a disused playing field in Cheltenham have been given the go-ahead.
1 min
Devastating blaze erupts at historic airfield site
A MAJOR blaze erupted at a historic First World War airfield in Wiltshire late on Thursday.
1 min
Soap star: 'Brutality of cancer diagnosis'
ACTOR Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has said that his terminal cancer diagnosis put him in a \"cruel, ugly, brutal place\".
1 min
'We weren't interested at first but Floyd film is a delight'
PINK Floyd drummer Nick Mason has said his band were initially \"unspeakably not interested\" in making their Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii film.
2 mins
Families in need gain so much from Pride grant
GOOD causes across the UK are celebrating after the Pride of Britain Fund announced the winners of grants totalling more than £100,000.
2 mins
Images depict pain of country ravaged by war
A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition that highlights the devastating impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February 2022 will open at M Shed in Bristol next weekend.
2 mins
Pub opening hours extended for VE anniversary
PUBS will be able to stay open until lam to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
1 min
Historic moment (well 34 seconds) for shortest song
JACK Black's Steve's Lava Chicken from A Minecraft Movie has become the shortest song ever to enter the UK singles chart, the Official Charts Company has confirmed.
1 min
Call to tackle rise in youth violence
THE Government must \"step up\" its response to the \"public health issue\" of youth violence, a teaching union chief has said.
2 mins
No drone zone at Sandringham
FLIGHT restrictions over the King's home at Sandringham have been put in place for the security of royals and visiting dignitaries.
1 min
Boat migrant dies after medical emergency
A MIGRANT has died after a medical emergency on a small boat in the English Channel.
2 mins
Rebels targeted in operation as 74 die and 171 are wounded
US airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 74 people and wounded 171 others, the group said on Friday.
1 min
Carney: US wants our land, water and country
PRIME Minister Mark Carney has said he will cut out the red tape for internal, domestic trade for Canadian businesses while dealing with US President Donald Trump.
2 mins
Plea to buyers as school site put up for sale
A FORMER Bristol special needs school campus, which includes five large villas overlooking the Downs and a listed building, is up for sale and community groups with £10 million to spend on it have around six weeks to make their move.
2 mins
Keen for people to have a say on student blocks
MAJOR plans are advancing to build eight blocks of student accommodation for almost 1,000 students in Bath.
1 min
Chief defends investigative work of police
AVON & Somerset's top police officer has defended her force following criticism from government inspectors over how it investigates crime.
2 mins
'Farmers' market is on a plate for council to run'
A VENUE owner who revived a farmers' market in a Herefordshire market town says he'd now like the town council to take it on - but it's not interested.
1 min
Millionaire faces £220k demolition bill for 'man cave'
THE demolition of “Britain’s biggest man cave” cost taxpayers around £220,000 - and the council wants millionaire accountant Graham Wildin, who built the huge leisure complex, to foot the bill.
1 min
Council objects to demolition of pub it wanted to shut down
BRISTOL City Council wants to save an historic pub that it tried unsuccessfully to shut down.
1 min
PC ejected from boxing event barred from force
A POLICE officer has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for \"inappropriate\" sexual touching of a woman and being thrown out of a boxing event for being drunk.
2 mins
'British interests at the heart of US talks'
RACHEL Reeves has said she will be having \"conversations with the US administration\" next week as the UK looks to secure a trade deal with Washington.
1 min
Retailer to open 45 new stores despite challenging start to year
DESPITE a tough start to 2025 on the high street budget retailer B&M has confirmed its intention to open 45 new stores across the UK this year, with 16 locations already disclosed.
1 min
Risk to growth plans as firms fear hit from tariffs
THREE-QUARTERS of UK manufacturing and logistics firms are bracing for a hit from US tariffs, with many putting the brakes on investment plans in a blow to the Government's growth ambitions, new data reveals.
2 mins
Difficulties of Supreme Court ruling
BEARDS are strange things. I apologise to half the readers who do not have the wherewithal to grow a beard and promise the whole column will not be about facial hair - but I just wanted to share a quick thought with the 50% of males who do sport some degree of furry stuff on their chins....
3 mins
Leaving the kids outside is a step too far nowadays
IT was not until 1995 that children were allowed into pubs even then, not on their own, of course.
2 mins
Hideaway villa offers luxury with a view
Here's an invitation few could resist: \"Why don't you and your wife try out a beautiful little hideaway property for two, perched above a famous Cornish fishing village? When you're there we'll cook you a meal so memorable, you'll be talking about it for months!\"
4 mins
CRAB CAKES WITH KATSU CURRY SAUCE
Ingredients 500g pot of white crabmeat 500g mashed potato 1 red chilli handful chopped coriander 2 tbsp of chopped spring onion 2 eggs plain flour Panko breadcrumbs For the curry sauce 1 tbsp oil 1 onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger 1 or 2 tbsp of mild curry powder 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 litre vegetable stock 200ml coconut milk
1 min
Indulging in magical sea views and seafood
WHEN Rebecca Farrington-Turner said she'd cook us a meal to remember, I was confident she would.
2 mins
Urgent change required to reverse stark decline in UK fisheries
THERE must be urgent change in policy if the stark decline in UK fisheries is to be reversed, according to a new report.
2 mins
Stands of mature trees are being illegally felled
HERE are occasions though very, very few when British landowners must feel quite relieved to find themselves beyond the reach of the long arm of Brussels bureaucracy.
3 mins
Perfect PITCH
These are the top-rated European campsites to enjoy a low-cost holiday at this summer. By SARAH MARSHALL
1 min
Will anyone get your pensions after you die?
WHEN it comes to managing pensions, the focus is generally on how much you will receive, how best to manage private pensions as you progress towards retirement, and how you'll draw from your state and private pensions in the future.
3 mins
How to cancel contracts you don't want any more
I recently wrote all about 'Awful April' - the time of year when all of our main bills go up, from taxes to utilities.
2 mins
Maid for TV: Actress was the creator of hit shows
JEAN Marsh, the stage and screen actress who has died at the age of 90, was best known for her role as a no-nonsense parlour maid in classic TV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
2 mins
Blind historian 'a great of our time', says ex-PM
TRIBUTES have poured in for a blind Scottish historian and author who died aged 87 after a short illness.
3 mins
Dobey wins in Rotterdam
CHRIS Dobey came out on top as night 11 of the Premier League in Rotterdam turned into a battle of the bottom two.
1 min
Bears' Ibitoye back from injury to tackle Leicester
GABRIEL Ibitoye will feature in the Bristol Bears starting line-up for the first time in 2025 when Pat Lam's men tackle Leicester at Ashton Gate tomorrow.
1 min
Stubbs goal earns a draw
CHELTENHAM and Gillingham's end-of-season dead-rubber ended in a rather predictable draw.
1 min
Contrasting opening days for West counties
KYLE Abbott maintained his hold over Somerset as Hampshire had much the better of what little play there was on day one of their third County Championship Division One clash of the campaign.
1 min
Swindon stun sorry Grimsby
IAN Holloway enjoyed his return to Blundell Park as Swindon hit four goals without reply away to promotion-chasing Grimsby.
1 min
Rovers end losing run with point at Wrexham
BRISTOL Rovers claimed what could be a hugely significant point in their bid for League One survival drawing away to promotion-chasing Wrexham.
1 min
City make most of Hume's early red
IAM Manning insisted there was no fluke about defender Rob Dickie’s sensational 30-yard strike that set Bristol City on course to massively boost their bid for a Sky Bet Championship play-off place as they beat Sunderland on Good Friday.
1 min
Marlie's knowhow is key for us – Ward
FORMER captain Marlie Packer remains an \"invaluable\" asset to England as she prepares for only her second appearance of this year's Women's Six Nations.
1 min
'Bees are really important'
AT first glance the nature-inspired, golden-hued, window display could belong to any handicraft shop in any pretty side street in any of the West Country's many historic market towns.
5 mins
BECKY SHEAVES
The trouble with kitchen islands is they are just insanely expensive. It's just a big wooden cupboard, right? So why does it cost more than a second-hand car or a holiday?
3 mins
ROGER EVANS
There's a sort of aloofness of majesty to a big cedar. It is often growing among other trees but always seems to stand out
3 mins
STAN CULLIMORE
I have a question for you dear reader. But don't be alarmed, it's not a tough one. No need to turn the page, break out into a mild sweat and run away to put the kettle on while simultaneously reaching for the comfort of the biscuit tin.
3 mins
CHRIS RUNDLE
CHRIS RUNDLE RECOUNTS A PUNGENT TRIP TO FRANCE, BUT HE STILL HAS A SOFT SPOT FOR THIS FRENCH CHEESE
3 mins
I don't think I could live without kimchi
UNTIL fairly recently, the jars of pickles many of us came into contact with most were the gigantic ones on the counter at the chippy, afloat with whole boiled eggs like specimens in formaldehyde. Or the gherkins in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder...
2 mins
PLOT LINES
T would be a mistake to say there isn't much happening on the plot at the moment. In fact, a 'frenzy of activity' would be relatively accurate, with all of the bed prep, sowing and planting. But there is an element of truth in that there is little to harvest.
2 mins
Palm reading
THERE'S something thrilling about going from scraping frost off the car in the morning to an evening sipping drinks by a pool in 33°C heat.
4 mins
TAPE OF GOOD HOPE?
Can new beauty trend face taping reduce wrinkles? LARA OWEN finds out
2 mins
The energetic '90s musical with a dark edge
It's back to the 1990s at the Theatre Royal Bath next week as Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical arrives, with plenty of nostalgic hits and a story based on Dangerous Liaisons. JEFFREY DAVIES caught up with one of the show's stars, Abbie Budden
6 mins
TARDIS TENANTS
AS DOCTOR WHO RETURNS WITH A NEW COMPANION, MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS BACK AT THE TIME LORD'S TRAVELLING BUDDIES OVER THE YEARS
2 mins
ROCK STARS
Diamonds are a girl's best friend and now they're dazzling in a new exhibition dedicated to Cartier, jeweller of the stars and royalty.
4 mins
I wanted to make this one a little funnier than some of the others...
HARLAN Coben never wanted to collaborate with anyone else on a book – until Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon changed his mind.
5 mins
WORLD IN MOTION
AS THE LATEST SERIES BEGINS, YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI MEETS THE NEW BATCH OF CONTESTANTS ATTEMPTING TO RACE ACROSS THE WORLD
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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