Western Daily Press - April 26, 2025
Western Daily Press - April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
Motorcyclist dies in crash
A MAN has died after a crash in Stroud. Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision, involving a motorcycle and car, on Bisley Road at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, April 23.
1 min
Jailed for life: Killer ex admits 'I'm going to hell'
FORMER doorman who murdered his estranged wife after a six-month campaign of stalking and harassment when he refused to accept their relationship was over has been jailed for life.
5 mins
Fox enters not guilty plea over picture
LAURENCE Fox, pictured, has denied sharing a compromising photo of TV star Narinder Kaur on social media.
1 min
King and Queen to host war veterans at tea party
THE King and Queen will host a tea party for Second World War veterans as part of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Buckingham Palace said.
2 mins
Detox unit closure postponed for consultation
THE future of Bristol's only NHS detox unit for people trying to get off alcohol or drugs will be decided next month but there is still time for residents to have a say.
1 min
Farmers get 10-year ban on keeping any livestock
TWO farmers from Orcheston, near Salisbury, have been sentenced for animal welfare offences and for breaching a court disqualification order after cattle were found living in squalid conditions at their farm.
2 mins
Family bakery hands 400 staff slice in ownership
ONE of the South West's most recognisable bakery chains is marking a historic transition, with more than 400 staff members now owning a slice.
1 min
Restaurant raid finds illegal workers
A CLEVEDON restaurant was shut down temporarily after illegal workers were discovered.
1 min
'Hate speech' protest call for Hopkins show
CALLS have been made for a boycott of Weston’s Grand Pier due to the venue hosting an event by controversial right-wing personality Katie Hopkins.
2 mins
Rail minister hears appeal for new stations
A 30-strong delegation from the South West has delivered a direct appeal to Parliament, urging the government to commit funding for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton.
1 min
'Food must be a priority for this land use strategy'
GOVERNMENT Land Use Framework needs to ensure food production is a priority to avoid putting the nation’s food security at risk, says the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
2 mins
Join team pedalling to Paris in aid of hospice
RIDERS are being called to saddle up for a four-day charity challenge taking them from the gates of St Peter's Hospice in Brentry all the way to the heart of Paris, in a bid to raise vital funds for end-of-life care.
1 min
Anger after firm hands out nicotine packs in city
TOBACCO companies have come under fire for targeting young people with flavoured nicotine pouches through marketing campaigns, including giveaways at Bristol Temple Meads and giant advertisements on buildings across the city.
2 mins
Energy price cap forecast to drop in July
HOUSEHOLD energy bills are set to fall in July after US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs caused a slump in global gas prices, according to a forecast from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight.
1 min
Single commemorates VE Day 80th anniversary
SINGER Matt Goss, best known as one half of 1980s pop group Bros, has released a charity single commemorating the upcoming 80th anniversary of VE Day.
1 min
Three men jailed for plotting to murder £54m Securitas robber
THREE men have been jailed for plotting to kill a former cagefighter convicted of Britain’s largest cash robbery.
2 mins
Royals remember Anzac Day
THE Duchess of Edinburgh took part in the annual Anzac Day commemorations held in London yesterday, joining Australians and New Zealanders for a dawn service at the Australian War Memorial at Hyde Park Corner, a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph and a Westminster Abbey service of commemoration and thanksgiving.
1 min
Speculation mounts on EU youth mobility deal
THE UK “will not be defined by the debates and arguments of the past,” Downing Street has said amid speculation about a possible youth mobility deal with the EU.
2 mins
Starmer 'horrified' by fatal attack in Kashmir
SIR Keir Starmer has told India’s prime minister he was “horrified” by the fatal attack in Kashmir earlier this week as Indian and Pakistani soldiers reportedly exchange fire across the border.
1 min
World leaders head to Rome for Pope's funeral
WORLD leaders are arriving for the funeral of Pope Francis, as the last mourners joined the still-lengthy queue to see the late pontiff's remains before his coffin is closed.
2 mins
Tributes pour in for 'tireless, wise'councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid to \"incredible\" Tewkesbury Borough councillor Elaine MacTiernan who campaigned \"loudly\" against the controversial \"bridge to nowhere\" near the M5.
3 mins
Llewelyn-Bowen at county history festival
THE history of Gloucestershire is being re-written this weekend with new discoveries, theories and findings about the county’s rich and royal past revealed for the first time at Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend.
1 min
Temperatures could hit 10C above average
TEMPERATURES could reach up to 10C above average across most of England and Wales on Tuesday, the Met Office has said.
2 mins
Airport ban for pair after 'disgraceful behaviour'
TWO men have been banned from Bristol Airport after verbally abusing airline staff while drunk.
1 min
Laying ghosts of 'most haunted village' to rest
A SERIES of tantalising mysteries associated with the “most haunted” village in England has been solved by a university academic.
2 mins
Camera plan as drivers flout ban on city street
An enforcement camera could soon stop drivers from going down a South Bristol shopping street that has suffered an \"unacceptable number of collisions\".
2 mins
Keen crafter Kirstie on county show's line-up
ORGANISERS of the Devon County Show have announced that Kirstie Allsopp will be attending the event when it returns next month.
1 min
Water firm contractors slated for 'shoddy and messy' work
THERE is anger over the mess created by “shoddy” workmen in Cheltenham as cars, homes and bollards have been splattered with concrete.
1 min
Diver Dom buys his very own wreck on Facebook for £300
A DIVER bought a shipwreck from World War I on Facebook Marketplace for £300 because he \"fancied\" it.
2 mins
French aircraft engineering firm's new hub
A FRENCH-owned aircraft landing and breaking systems business has opened a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester.
1 min
Bristol makes list of world's top 25 green cities to visit
BRISTOL'S commitment to becoming one of the world's greenest cities has been recognised, with it being ranked one of the most eco-friendly globally.
1 min
Martin Hesp on Saturday
THE world is a complex place, especially at the moment when it seems some of the inmates may have taken over the asylum.
3 mins
Looking to AI for answers to problems
THE world is a complex place, especially at the moment when it seems some of the inmates may have taken over the asylum. Which is scary. When a US president appears to support a nation such as Russia where political opponents die in prison and neighbouring countries fear for their lives, then you have to consider the idea that we're in trouble.
3 mins
Hunting for St George's mushroom
A FEW years ago David Beazley invited me to go hunting for mushrooms in April, which I thought odd at the time. Late summer and autumn are usually regarded as the time for fungi foraging. But when he added that we'd meet in a West Country industrial estate, I thought perhaps it was an April Fools' joke.
2 mins
Parliament in session – with plenty of noise and unruly behaviour
PARLIAMENT is in session in my garden at the moment.
2 mins
Our quality beef is at stake in US trade talks
TRUST you have had an opportunity to chomp on a steak or perhaps a slice of succulent topside to mark Great British Beef Week.
3 mins
Agencies are turning their backs on flooding
Farmers cannot be left to face this growing threat to livelihoods and food supply alone, says Ro Collingborn
4 mins
JOANNE WATKINSON
YOUR SPRING JACKET CHOICES COVERED
2 mins
Cash in with cashback
WHEN it comes to making your money go further, the first port of call is to pare back spending.
4 mins
How new laws should put an end to nasty hidden fees
Finally some good news! Shopping online is about to get much easier thanks to a ban on 'drip pricing'.
2 mins
A flawless hero feels unrealistic... and a bit boring
NEARLY a decade after we met him in 2016's The Accountant, Christian Wolff is back. Two-time Oscar-winner Ben Affleck, known for Good Will Hunting, Gone Girl, and playing Batman in the DC Extended Universe, among other works, returns as the titular accountant who uses his savant skills to do the financial dirty work of interna-tional master criminals.
3 mins
Francis, a humble pope who won the hearts of millions
TWO weeks after his surprise election as pontiff, Pope Francis carried out the Maundy Thursday ritual of washing and kissing the feet of 12 people, replicating Christ’s gesture of humility to his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion.
7 mins
Price claims victory as Littler booed in Liverpool
LUKE Littler threw away the chance to silence the baying Liverpool crowd as Gerwyn Price claimed victory on night 12 of the Premier League.
1 min
Ex-champ Selby’s Crucible hopes over
FOUR-TIME winner Mark Selby crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship after a late-night 10-8 defeat to qualifier Ben Wollaston.
2 mins
Eubank Jr fined £375k for missing fight weight
CHRIS Eubank Jr has missed the weight for today's showdown with Conor Benn by 0.05lb and will be fined £375,000.
3 mins
Kildunne to miss Grand Slam decider
ENGLAND have suffered a blow ahead of their Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday after fullback Ellie Kildunne was ruled out by a hamstring problem.
1 min
Bears look to get back on track against Saints
BRISTOL Bears are away at Northampton Saints today (5.30pm) in Round 15 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership with plenty on the line in the run-in to the play-offs.
2 mins
Gloucester aiming to bounce back at home
GLOUCESTER Rugby host Exeter Chiefs tomorrow afternoon (3pm) in Round 15 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership.
2 mins
Bath look to squad as injuries mount
ATH Rugby’s centre and fly-half resources are set to be significantly tested over the coming weeks with Max Ojomoh and Orlando Bailey added to the club's injury list for 'a number of weeks' after suffering injuries in last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Exeter Chiefs.
2 mins
Somerset seamer Ball joins Durham
SOMERSET seamer, Jake Ball has joined Durham on a short-term loan.
1 min
Glovers set to face Sutton without full-back Smith
FULL back Michael Smith has suffered a calf injury which rules him out of Yeovil Town's final home game of the season.
1 min
Cotterill's urging Forest Green to finish on a high
FOREST Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill emphasised that today's home game against Oldham Athletic will have no impact on a potential meeting with the Latics in the National League play-offs.
3 mins
Flynn's Cheltenham bid to maintain improved form
CHELTENHAM Town play at home for the final time this season today as they welcome Carlisle United to the EV Charger Points Stadium in Sky Bet League Two(3pm).
2 mins
Howe's back in charge at Newcastle
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe admitted he was “not 100 per cent” but was “delighted” to be back as he made his return to work following his recovery from pneumonia.
1 min
Rovers set to be without Sotiriou and Hutchinson
BRISTOL Rovers are unlikely to have top scorer Ruel Sotiriou among their ranks when they host Reading this lunchtime, while they will certainly be without Isaac Hutchinson, who is having to undergo concussion protocol, Inigo Calderon, pictured inset, confirmed.
2 mins
Boulter crashes out in Madrid
KATIE Boulter was thumped 6-1 6-2 by Jasmine Paolini in just 56 minutes in the second round of the Madrid Open.
1 min
Bears star extends stay at Ashton Gate
Back-rower Steven Luatua 'excited' by new deal with Gallagher Premiership club
1 min
'The villain is always more fun'
THERE aren’t many people who saw the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a kid and didn’t wind up traumatised by the freakishly frightening Child Catcher.
4 mins
BECKY SHEAVES
SIX years ago, my dad and his wife Chris decided to walk the whole of the South West Coast Path. Over the years they have steadfastly made their way around the peninsula, walking for a week or a fortnight at a time.
3 mins
ROGER EVANS
One Palm Sunday I got jostled in the crowd and ended up within touching distance of the Pope. I can't remember which Pope it was.
3 mins
STAN CULLIMORE
REGULAR readers will probably have worked out by now that from time to time I like to try and learn simple life lessons from the simple and silly stuff that happens in my strange and silly world. The sort of stuff that seems to happen almost every day at the moment, quite frankly. Most silly it is too. This week is no exception.
3 mins
CHRIS RUNDLE
NOW IS A GOOD TIME OF YEAR FOR BROAD BEANS - BUT THE QUESTION IS... TO SKIN OR NOT TO SKIN, SAYS CHRIS
2 mins
SLOW & STEADY
MICHELIN STAR CHEF ROHIT GHAI TELLS LAUREN TAYLOR WHY PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO INDIAN COOKERY
3 mins
Blue is the colour
ANYONE on a woodland walk this spring may be lucky enough to come across carpets of beautiful bluebells - but do you know the best places to find them?
4 mins
Expert advice Six insects we should all love
These tiny creatures may not be the prettiest, but they are good for the garden, says HANNAH STEPHENSON
4 mins
Blue stone love
AM not a fan of long car journeys. Not as a passenger and especially not with toddlers. I struggle with travel sickness, which adds to the joy that is a car journey with young children.
6 mins
TAME THAT MANE
HOW TO COMBAT THE SPRINGTIME STRUGGLE WITH FRIZZY HAIR, BY LARA OWEN
2 mins
Brothers in arms
Marybeth tracks down mathematical genius Chris and entreats him to help her crack the case with the help of his nonverbal remote assistant, Justine (Allison Robertson), and her legion of autistic hackers-in-training. Chris is subsequently reunited with his brawny brother Braxton (Jon Bernthal) and he provides additional firepower when the investigation attracts the unwanted attention of some of the most lethal criminals in the world.
1 min
'I've had a very lucky life as an actress'
T'S the swinging (16)60s and 'the merry monarch' Charles II is on the throne. After violent civil war, England's theatres have finally reopened and, for the first time, women are allowed to perform in public.
6 mins
UNDER THE HAMMER
MOST of my days are full travelling around the West Country helping and advising clients on single items, collections and complete house contents.
2 mins
THE REAL DAD'S ARMY
AS VE DAY ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES, SUSAN LEE LOOKS AT THE HEROES OF THE HOME FRONT
1 min
BROTHER IN ARMS
Owain Mulligan talks about becoming an accidental soldier and how his movie star sister Carey is like one of his best friends.
5 mins
Opposites attract
A CHALK and cheese romance proved one of the TV comedy hits of the 1980s.
1 min
AFFAIR HEARING
IF you've ever been cheated on, the thought of being trapped in a villa with your ex might sound like an absolute nightmare.
4 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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