Western Daily Press - April 30, 2025
Western Daily Press - April 30, 2025
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April 30, 2025
Banks is ‘damn close’ in mayor race, says Farage
REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage has urged West of England residents to vote for the party's metro mayor candidate Arron Banks as the only way to beat the “loony left”.
2 mins
SUVs 44% deadlier than cars, says study
PEDESTRIANS and cyclists are 44% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV or similar-sized vehicle rather than a traditional car, a study has found.
1 min
PM calls for rap trio to be banned in 'kill MPs' row
CONSERVATIVE leader Kemi Badenoch has called for Kneecap to be banned after one of the rap group's members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed.
2 mins
Backwell shop's Bakewell mix-up
A CONVENIENCE store hoping to get a licence to sell alcohol in Backwell, accidentally told the council it wanted a licence for a store in Bakewell a town 132 miles away.
1 min
Mum 'furious' at facing £50 fine for taking breast milk on flight
A BREASTFEEDING mum has hit out at easyJet after what she described as a “humiliating” ordeal when she was told she would be charged extra for bringing breast milk and pumping equipment onboard her flight.
1 min
Tour for Tory leader at firm
CONSERVATIVE Party leader Kemi Badenoch was in Wiltshire yesterday, ahead of the local elections in the county tomorrow.
1 min
Chocolate pushes cost of groceries to year high
GROCERY price inflation has surged to its highest level for over a year as chocolate prices soared by nearly a fifth, but this failed to dent demand for Easter eggs, according to new figures.
2 mins
Dairy drinks may be hit by sugar tax
THE sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and similar treats under government proposals.
1 min
Plans for 185 Yeovil homes get the nod
NEARLY 200 homes will be built on Yeovil’s western edge after two sets of plans were comfortably approved by local councillors.
1 min
Cricket club strikes deal on potential new home
GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club has moved a step closer towards potentially leaving its historic home in Bristol.
2 mins
Street party is certainly fit for a coronation
THE landlord of a pub which hosts a party so big they need to shut down the street for the day is promising this year's event will have a new and bigger line up than before.
2 mins
Councils told to get 'aggressive' on fly-tipping
COUNCILS are expected to “get much more aggressive” against fly-tippers with proposed enhanced powers to seize and crush their vehicles, Environment Secretary Steve Reed said.
2 mins
Crowds cheer royal couple on island visit
THE Prince and Princess of Wales have been welcomed by crowds on the Isle of Mull, where their Royal Foundation is providing financial support for rural projects.
1 min
Post Office ‘needs change’ says new boss as deal extends cash services
THE Post Office’s new boss has said the organisation “needs change” as he announced a banking deal extending cash services in branches to 2031.
1 min
Hopes of EU trade pact after tariffs
UK Government ministers met with the European Union's trade chief in London yesterday, amid leaks of a mooted UK-EU agreement on “free and open trade” in the face of United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.
2 mins
Trial told men 'revelled' in Sycamore Gap attack
TWO friends filmed themselves in a “moronic mission” to cut down the famous Sycamore Gap tree before keeping a wedge of the trunk as a “trophy” and “revelling” in their infamy when news broke the next day, a jury has heard.
3 mins
Spain restores power as investigation into blackout continues
SPAIN had recovered more than 99% of its power yesterday, following an unprecedented blackout that brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, officials said.
1 min
Trump effect's key role in triumph for Carney
PRIME minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada's federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fuelled by United States President Donald Trump's annexation threats and trade war.
2 mins
Defining a woman’s role – on stage and off
PLAYHOUSE CREATURES Theatre Royal Bath
2 mins
Duo to mark 25 years of TV house-hunting
CHANNEL 4 is to host a night of programming to celebrate the 25th anniversary of property show Location Location Location.
1 min
Court backlogs spark rent reform warning
COURT backlogs could have \"a real-world consequence\" for tenants and landlords if legislators agree to reforms, a Conservative former minister has warned.
2 mins
Bank accused of hampering cryptocurrency's advance
THE Bank of England's “prescriptive” rules could potentially “killing” London’s chances of becoming a global hub for stablecoins, according to a warning from an industry body.
1 min
BP stays cautious as Trump's tariffs bite
BRITISH energy titan BP was forced to scale back its share buyback programme, after President Donald Trump's tariff strategies sent oil prices into a nosedive.
1 min
Fears over rare livestock breeds
TWO iconic native sheep breeds have been moved to the most urgent ‘priority’ category on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's (RBST) newly updated Watchlist.
5 mins
Retreat from costly organics
JEAN-LOUIS was tipping liquid into the sprayer tank on the back of his tractor as I walked into the yard.
4 mins
Better by Miles
AS someone who has been drinking his products for more than 50 years I must pay tribute to Derek Miles, founder of the Exmoor-based tea and coffee empire who died last week aged 93,
2 mins
You can't live your life being risk-averse...
YORKSHIRE SHEPHERDESS AMANDA OWEN ON THE 'ABSOLUTE JOY' OF GIVING HER KIDS THE FREEDOM TO THRIVE. BY LISA SALMON
4 mins
Grass is always greener at the grandparents'...
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 mins
Wild at heart
YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE
2 mins
FATAL ERROR
FLASHPOINT: Events around the shooting at Stockwell Tube Station are dramatised
1 min
NOT A LOT OF MONEY FOR NOTHING
THE LATEST CMF PHONE AND BUDS OFFER STARTLING VALUE AND SOME FUN FEATURES
2 mins
Trump's quick start
JUDD Trump made a blistering start to his World Championship quarter-final - but fellow former champion Luca Brecel clung on to his coat-tails by winning the last two frames of the opening session to reduce the deficit to 5-3.
1 min
Nat: I believe this team can have a lot of success
NAT Sciver-Brunt has been appointed England Women's captain, leading the side into a new era alongside head coach Charlotte Edwards.
1 min
Trainer eyeing improvement in new season
FOR many trainers, ending the jumps season with 99 winners and over £2.5 million in prize-money would be a job well done - but Paul Nicholls wants to come back stronger, writes Adam Morgan.
1 min
Constitution Hill could bid for Ascot Gold Cup
Cheltenham regular Constitution Hill could bid for the Ascot Gold Cup in the summer
2 mins
Chiefs suspend coaches after Kingsholm thrashing
EXETER Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe has suspended coaches Rob Hunter and Ali Hepher following the club's record Gallagher Premiership defeat against Gloucester Rugby at the weekend, writes Andrew Baldock.
1 min
Misses worry Tigers boss
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
1 min
Moore earns EFL award
FOOTBALL
1 min
Blackett to lead attack on tour of Argentina
BATH Rugby attack and backs coach Lee Blackett will add to his already impressive CV with a summer on international duty with England on the team's two-Test tour of Argentina and single game against the United States.
2 mins
City players have done a 'terrific job'
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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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