Western Daily Press - April 23, 2025
Western Daily Press - April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
PM praises Ukrainians' 'resilience' at army base
SIR Keir Starmer has said it is “incredibly humbling” to see the work being done by allied nations to train Ukrainian troops.
2 mins
Hobbycraft closures to affect region
HOBBYCRAFT has announced plans to shut at least nine stores across the UK in a move affecting up to 126 jobs as part of a restructure.
1 min
'This is our story' – Museum hosts immersive experience
SIR David Attenborough is to present an immersive experience at the Natural History Museum that delves into the story of humankind.
2 mins
Navy's flagship sets sail for Far East
THOUSANDS of families and well-wishers lined the harbour walls in Portsmouth to wave off the Royal Navy's flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, as it set sail for the Indo-Pacific yesterday.
3 mins
Plans for electronic music festival on hold
PLANS for a 5,000-guest music festival that would straddle the Herefordshire-Wales border appear to have been put on hold.
1 min
Historic letter from Titanic survivor for sale
A LETTER card written by one of the most well-known survivors of the Titanic disaster is expected to sell for up to £60,000 at auction.
2 mins
Giant solar farm across 23 fields gets go-ahead
PLANS have been narrowly approved for a giant solar farm in the countryside north of Bristol which will power around 18,000 homes a year.
3 mins
British Steel calls off redundancies quest
BRITISH Steel has said it will end a consultation on up to 2,700 redundancies without action, after the Government took control of the firm earlier this month.
1 min
Survey reveals fears over NHS staffing capacity
THERE are not enough NHS staff to ensure safe care for maternity patients or those recovering from injury or illness, according to a new poll.
1 min
Gender ruling is welcomed by PM
A WOMAN is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment on the gender issue.
2 mins
PM and Prince to attend Pope's funeral
THE Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend.
2 mins
US tariffs prompt IMF to reduce growth forecast
UNITED States tariffs leading to global trade disruption and unprecedented uncertainty is set to significantly slow growth in economies around the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
2 mins
Retired judge who jailed Boris Becker to chair attacks inquiry
A SENIOR retired judge who jailed former tennis star Boris Becker after he avoided paying his debts is set to chair the inquiry into the Nottingham attacks, MPs have been told.
1 min
Rare chocolate bar made in 1900 is up for auction
A 125-YEAR-OLD chocolate bar that was part of a batch given to soldiers by Queen Victoria is to be sold at auction.
1 min
Masked gang 'casing' farms
POLICE are investigating thefts at farms in Devon.
1 min
Green Party bookies' favourite to secure metro mayor race win
BOOKMAKERS have said the Green Party is the favourite to win the upcoming West of England mayoral election.
1 min
Surprise return to board for Hargreaves
PETER Hargreaves, the billion-aire co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, is staging an unexpected return to the board of the investment platform following its private equity takeover last year.
1 min
Wages decline at small firms amid national insurance hike
RECENT analysis indicates that wages for staff at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) diminished towards the end of March, as these businesses struggled with the ramifications of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ national insurance tax increases.
1 min
YFCs vote against farm tax reforms
YOUNG Farmers' Clubs have voted by an overwhelming 98.9% majority to pass a motion denouncing the Government's proposed changes to inheritance tax.
2 mins
NFU unveils new vision for a thriving beef sector
As Great British Beef Week gets underway today, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has launched its 10-year vision for British beef - setting out the key actions needed to secure a \"thriving, profitable and sustainable future\" for the sector.
3 mins
Keep your beef, Trump
IF there's been one bright spot these last few weeks apart from the ideal fine, spring weather in the farming world it's been the strength of the beef market.
4 mins
A crusty cat cancer cure
My 15-year-old cat has a crusty nose. My vet has diagnosed skin cancer but suggests referral for this, with more options for successful treatment. Do you have experience of this and what are the possible options?
1 min
Globe-trotters are go
STUFF a sleeping bag in your oversized rucksack, it's time for another adventure.
1 min
‘Drained’ Higgins seals emotional Crucible win
IEARFUL four-time world champion John Higgins overcame overwhelming emotions to beat Joe O'Connor 10-7 at the Crucible.
3 mins
Him Malaya looks the one to watch at Taunton
HIM Malaya appeals for Paul and Olive Nicholls in the Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Taunton today, writes Western Daily Press tipster Captain Wessex.
1 min
Forest Green cruise to victory as Spitfires down the Glovers
FIRST team coach Dan Connor praised Forest Green Rovers’ ruthlessness after their 3-0 home win over Tamworth on Easter Monday, writes Alfie Ryan.
1 min
Somerset boss takes positives from draw
SOMERSET head coach Jason Kerr was eager to take the positives from his side’s draw with Hampshire in their County Championship Division One match at Southampton’s on Monday.
1 min
Gloucestershire left to rue cautious declaration
GLOUCESTERSHIRE were left to rue an over-cautious declaration when their Rothesay County Championship Division Two game with Kent ended at Canterbury in a draw on Monday evening.
3 mins
Flynn's delighted with away day win
CHELTENHAM Town manager Michael Flynn has praised his side after their 2-1 away win over League Two promotion hopefuls Notts County at Meadow Lane on Easter Monday.
2 mins
Rovers boss admits fans had every right to boo
INIGO Calderon cut a dejected figure in his post-match press conference after Bristol Rovers fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Stevenage on Easter Monday, further denting their League One survival hopes.
3 mins
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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