Western Daily Press - May 09, 2025
Western Daily Press - May 09, 2025
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May 09, 2025
MUM HAS 'HOLE IN HEART' AFTER LOSS OF 'BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER'
IN a victim impact statement read at court, Astrid Wood, Olivia's mother, said: \"She [Olivia] is my sunshine, my love and my heart - 1 held her in my arms as a baby and her blue eyes looked at me with great expectations.
1 min
Two people found dead inside home
TWO people have been found dead at a home in Exmouth.
1 min
Olivia's 'dangerous, evil' killer given life sentence
A MAN who plied his partner with cocaine and then fatally strangled her on the night she planned to end their relationship has been jailed for life and told he will spend a minimum of 35 years behind bars.
1 min
Comedians team up for show supporting South West charity
SOME of Britain’s biggest names in comedy will share the stage at the Bristol Hippodrome this September in support of a local charity helping people affected by eating disorders.
1 min
Keoghan met Ringo at home to 'study' him
IRISH film star Barry Keoghan has said he met Sir Ringo Starr to study him ahead of the new Beatles films.
1 min
Fans' delight as Wallace invention brought to life
IF Wallace and Gromit are known for anything, it’s their wacky inventions. The beloved duo have created everything from a Knit-O-Matic to a rocket.
2 mins
End to fighting revealed horrors of Nazi concentration camps hidden behind the front lines
WHILE millions rejoiced across a devastated Europe as the guns finally fell silent on VE Day, British paratrooper Peter Belcher was witnessing the worst of Nazi Germany at a concentration camp.
2 mins
Pilot takes celebrations to skies with VE80 tribute
AN aircraft flying over Gloucestershire wrote “VE80” in the sky to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of fighting in Europe during the Second World War.
1 min
West remembers with parties as well as poignant moments
VETERANS remembered, city leaders paid tribute and care homes celebrated with vintage flair as Bristol joined nationwide events marking eight decades since Victory in Europe.
2 mins
Thousands of extra rail seats for rugby fans
ALMOST 10,000 extra train seats are being provided for rugby fans heading to Cardiff for the hotly anticipated Big Day Out on Saturday as Bristol Bears take on Bath Rugby at the Principality Stadium.
1 min
Rolls-Royce wins major MoD fighter jets contract
ROLLS-ROYCE has secured a £563m contract with the Ministry of Defence to maintain and service engines for Royal Air Force fighter jets.
1 min
Former acting police chief could still face misconduct probe
A FORMER acting chief constable could face misconduct proceedings following an investigation by the police watchdog.
1 min
Aristocrat says relative 'doesn't want her alive'
ARISTOCRAT Constance Marten has said that her family saw her as an \"embarrassment\" and \"will stop at nothing to get what they want\", as she was cross-examined by partner Mark Gordon.
2 mins
TV expert charged in terror financing probe
AN art expert who has featured on BBC's Bargain Hunt has been charged with offences relating to terrorist financing.
1 min
Defra chief says farmer deaths being 'weaponised'
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Steve Reed has accused his Conservative opposite number of trying to “weaponise” farmer deaths, as he faced calls to resign over inheritance tax changes.
2 mins
Adams' West home put on sale for £4m
ARSENAL legend Tony Adams MBE is set to part ways with his Cotswolds mansion, which he has listed for a cool £4.25 million.
1 min
Railway trust to offer nostalgic trip down memory lane at show
A HISTORIC steam locomotive and an iconic London Routemaster bus will be among the highlights at the Devon County Show next week, as the event celebrates 200 years of the modern railway in partnership with the South Devon Railway.
1 min
Mum lost leg to 'injury' that was actually cancer
A MUM had her lower leg amputated and part of her right lung removed after a \"running injury\" turned out to be stage four cancer.
3 mins
Bank welcomes move, as base rates fall to 4.25%
THE Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% after a slowdown in inflation, as the central bank's chief welcomed an expected UK-US trade deal.
1 min
'Food standards will not drop'
THE Government has said there will be no reduction in food standards as a new trade deal allows tariff-free access for US beef exports.
1 min
PM hails 'historic' trade deal with US
THE conclusion of a US-UK trade agreement is a \"fantastic, historic day\", Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he and Donald Trump announced the deal.
2 mins
The Who announce final US gigs
THE Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend revealed there are no plans at the moment for a farewell tour of the UK. It comes after singer Daltrey, 81, and bandmate Townshend, 79, announced news of a final tour of the US and Canada.
1 min
Cancer test 'could stop 50% of advanced cases'
An annual blood test for the earliest signs of cancer could prevent around half of cases reaching an advanced stage, research has suggested.
2 mins
Germany expresses gratitude for changes brought by VE Day
EUROPE was yesterday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on the continent.
1 min
America gets its first Pope
THE first-ever American Pope yesterday appeared in front of jubilant crowds in Rome as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
1 min
Tensions remain high in India and Pakistan
PAKISTANI authorities have said Indian attack drones killed two civilians and wounded four soldiers yesterday.
2 mins
Councillor, 21, makes Green leadership bid
AT 21, Thomas Daw is the youngest councillor on North Somerset Council and - until last week’s local elections - was the Green Party’s youngest councillor in the country.
2 mins
Sir David has 'one of greatest legacies ever'
SIR David Attenborough has got to have \"one of the greatest legacies of any human being ever\", a BBC executive has said.
2 mins
Family of missing hiker Eli fly to NZ
THE family of a Bristol man who vanished after a hike in New Zealand are flying across the world to help find him.
1 min
Refuelling at sea and battling fires on way to the Pacific Rim
INSIGHTFUL pictures show the busy crew of the HMS Prince of Wales and the Carrier Strike Group it is leading.
1 min
Billionaire wants solar farm to power mansion
A BILLIONAIRE renovating a 100-bed mansion has submitted plans to build a 40-acre solar farm on his estate.
1 min
Construction industry facing recovery delay
ONE of the UK's largest building materials suppliers, Lords, has warned that the construction industry is unlikely to recover before the end of the year due to rising taxes and increased uncertainty.
1 min
Alphabet share price plunges as Apple eyes AI search plans
Alphabet’s share price fall wiped around $150bn off the tech giant's market value
2 mins
POINTS OF ORDER
EASY WAYS YOU CAN BE A FRIEND TO HEDGEHOGS
2 mins
We never want the audience to believe they've cracked it
Jason Watkins and Robson Green star in new thriller The Game. Damon Smith finds out what's in store
2 mins
I felt like I was full of lead... In fact I was low on iron
DJ, PRESENTER AND MUM-OF-TWO ASHLEY JAMES DISCUSSES CHRONIC FATIGUE, FAMILY LIFE AND 'MUM SHAMING'. BY LISA SALMON
4 mins
Getting into the swing
OPEN HOUSE: THE GREAT SEX EXPERIMENT
1 min
Dock looks pick for Cup
AST India Dock can make a triumphant return to the Flat in the Ladbrokes Chester Cup this afternoon.
1 min
Van Graan looks at the big picture
BATH Rugby look set to heavily rotate their side for tomorrow's derby clash with Bristol Bears at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff - with Johann van Graan’s men having played more games than any other English club this term, writes John Evely.
2 mins
Itoje to skipper Lions as West quartet receive call
MARO Itoje has become the first English captain of the British & Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001 after being placed in charge of the squad bound for Australia this summer.
2 mins
Arsenal 'best team' in the competition
MIKEL Arteta claimed Arsenal have been the best team in the Champions League this season and did not deserve to lose their semi-final - revealing their defeat against Paris St Germain left his players in tears.
1 min
Blades slice City apart after Dickie's red card
BRISTOL City have an almost impossible task ahead of them if they are to achieve their Premier League dream following a 3-0 home defeat to Sheffield United in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final last night.
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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