Western Daily Press - May 10, 2025
Western Daily Press - May 10, 2025
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In this issue
May 10, 2025
'Speak with one voice on social care'
SIR Ed Davey has asked Liberal Democrat council leaders to press the Prime Minister on the urgent need to reform social care.
1 min
County hospitals probe after spike in stillbirths
INVESTIGATIONS are under way after the death of a mother and a spike in stillbirths in Gloucestershire during the last four months of 2024.
2 mins
House prices subdued in West in April
THE average UK house price increased by nearly £900 month on month in April, despite some home buyers facing a stamp duty cliff edge, according to an index.
2 mins
Sisters reunite with long-lost eldest sibling after DNA match
TWO women found their long-lost sister after a 57-year search thanks to a DNA test - and thought the results were an \"April Fool's prank\".
2 mins
'Crack down on speeding' after death of pedestrian
SOME 50 villagers are calling for a crackdown on speeding and improved signs after a pedestrian was killed on the A38 in the Gloucestershire village of Deerhurst Walton.
2 mins
Fraudster used fake IDs to get hired at law firms
A \"PROFESSIONAL\" fraudster gained employment at two law firms after he used a false university degree certificate and fake IDs.
3 mins
£700k of cocaine in carrier bags
A DRUG dealer found with nearly 9kg of cocaine at his home in Keynsham has been jailed.
1 min
Shop closed over illegal vapes
A SHOP in Keynsham has been closed down after sniffer dogs found hundreds of illegal vapes and tobacco products.
1 min
Fire warnings as thousands of youngsters tackle tors trek
MORE than 2,500 youngsters participating in this weekend’s Ten Tors event on Dartmoor are being given additional briefings on fire safety following a major wildfire over the bank holiday.
1 min
Coach set to run to Cardiff for derby
A RUGBY coach is set to run an ultra-marathon today in memory of his “joyful” daughter who died suddenly in her sleep at the age of two.
1 min
Daily newsletter will drop region's best stories straight to inbox
WESTERN Daily Press editor Richard Bache has launched a daily newsletter that readers can subscribe to.
1 min
A breakthrough for HS2 as tunnel hits milestone
A GIANT HS2 boring machine has broken through to complete the first section of a 3.5-mile tunnel on the route's approach into Birmingham.
2 mins
Parties clash on bid to rule out closures of libraries
A ROW broke out after opposition Labour tried in vain to get Green-led Bristol City Council to commit to keeping all libraries open.
1 min
Teacher's 'ferocious' knife attack on woman leads to jail
A TEACHER who brutally stabbed another teacher after failing to accept their on-off relationship was over has been jailed for 12 years.
3 mins
Horse rider death referred to CPS
THE death of a woman who fell off her horse after it was spooked by a motorcyclist has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) by a coroner.
1 min
Government is 'running scared' over sentencing
THE Government has been accused by the Bishop of Gloucester of “running scared of rather nasty right-wingers” over plans to block new sentencing guidelines.
2 mins
MP apology for remarks on grooming
HEREFORDSHIRE MP Jesse Norman has prompted an apology from a government minister accused of downplaying the grooming gangs scandal.
1 min
PM urged to bring in ban on trawling in film’s wake
HEREFORDSHIRE MP Jesse
3 mins
Starmer urged to emulate Lady Thatcher in political battles
SIR Keir Starmer should take lessons from Margaret Thatcher when it comes to hitting back at opposition to his political decisions, one of his former ministers has said.
1 min
Trade deal 'saved 150,000 UK jobs'
THE UK-US trade deal was urgently needed to protect as many as 150,000 livelihoods, a senior Government minister said, as he insisted the agreement will be “really good for Britain”.
3 mins
Warning on online hay fever jabs
PHARMACISTS are warning the public against buying unlicensed hay fever jabs online.
1 min
Two facing lengthy jail term for axing sycamore
Northumbria Police
2 mins
Leo XIV celebrates first mass as the new Pope
POPE Leo XIV, the first North American Pope, has said his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.
2 mins
Drug-driver jailed for year after pursuit
A DISQUALIFIED driver who drove at 120mph while high on drugs, trying to evade two police forces and a police helicopter, has been jailed.
1 min
Pilot film shown in celebration of 80-year journey for Thomas
An unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children’s steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from the Beatles’ Sir Ringo Starr, is to be released for the first time.
1 min
Windfarm cable scheme opposed by thousands gets go-ahead
COUNCILLORS have voted in favour of a controversial plan to bring cables for a windfarm off the North Devon coast on shore at Saunton Sands.
1 min
Walker describes seeing moment pilots crashed
A HILLWALKER who photographed two paramotors flown by climate activist Sacha Dench and cameraman Dan Burton as they collided in the air said they \"came down very quickly\", an inquiry has heard.
2 mins
Government 'not prepared for evolving cyber threats'
GOVERNMENT cyber defences have not kept up with the dangerous and evolving threats from hackers, a report from MPs has warned.
1 min
Dunkirk is nation's favourite WWII film
DUNKIRK has beaten films such as The Great Escape to be voted the UK's favourite Second World War film.
2 mins
Get involved in Westonbirt's first community woodland
JOIN US ON SATURDAY 17 MAY FOR A DAY OF CARING FOR THE TREES PLANTED THIS WINTER AS PART OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM'S FIRST COMMUNITY WOODLAND
2 mins
Wasp mums use excellent memory to feed offspring
WASP mothers have stunning brainpower when it comes to feeding their young, new research shows.
2 mins
City steak restaurant open for business despite financial woes
THE owner of a UK steak chain that fell into administration says his Bristol restaurant is “very much open for business” following the collapse of its parent company.
2 mins
University could axe up to 200 jobs
THE University of Plymouth could cut up to 200 jobs due to a significant fall in income.
2 mins
Call to ‘level playing field’ on import tax
THE CEO of Inditex, the parent company of Zara, has called for a US-style crackdown on shipments of small goods in Europe to “level the playing field” between Chinese and European firms.
1 min
Ten energy suppliers ordered to issue refunds to customers
OCTOPUS Energy and Utility Warehouse are two of ten UK energy firms directed by Ofgem to issue refunds and compensation to over 34,000 customers following an investigation that exposed widespread overcharging as a result of technical billing blunders.
1 min
Martin Hesp on Saturday
Read Martin’s column every week in the Western Daily Press
4 mins
Life’s really becoming very unaffordable
Read Martin’s column every week in the Western Daily Press
4 mins
Political predictions are often quite wide of the mark
POLITICAL journalists love hyperbole. I should know, I've indulged in it myself from time to time. But sometimes it’s better to rein in the dramatic predictions after an election rather than fall prey to rash claims when there is every chance they will turn out to be far less groundbreaking when viewed from a sensible distance.
2 mins
Some hidden gems in ridge-and-vale-country
Martin Hesp takes a stroll over the border to find some exquisite cider and a pub being lovingly restored to its former glories
7 mins
Elk and bison may join beavers in the wild in UK
SUCCESSFULLY restoring key species such as beavers, elk and bison is “crucial” to bringing nature back to life in the UK, conservationists have said.
2 mins
Beef farming that cuts carbon may silence the critics
PERHAPS even more encouraging for beef farmers than market movements which have seen deadweight prices smash the 700p/kg ceiling are the findings of a research project sponsored by that much-maligned company McDonald’s.
2 mins
Riding high as popular Badminton approaches
This highlight of every horseriding fan's calendar has something for all, writes Ro Collingborn
5 mins
ADHD and dyslexia are still cloaked in a thin skin of stereotypes
CHRIS PACKHAM FEELS THAT NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE ARE OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD.
4 mins
How to choose the right cover for your holiday
WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
3 mins
Former senior judge Lord Etherton dies
FORMER senior judge Lord Etherton has died, the head of the judiciary in England and Wales has said.
1 min
Celebrated star's music 'is woven into our culture'
JILL Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter behind I Kissed A Girl, has died in a house fire aged 66.
2 mins
Bomb disposal expert dies in Ukraine
A BRITISH bomb disposal technician who was “dedicated” to clearing mines in Ukraine has died, his colleague has said.
1 min
Cathedral can reward the faithful
CATHEDRAL is an exciting entry in the Group Three William Hill Chartwell Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield today.
1 min
'Extra special to win here'
HOME favourite Luke Humphries continued the feel-good factor in Leeds by winning night 14 of the Premier League on Thursday.
1 min
Rew: Honour to get Test call
JAMES Rew says it is an “absolute honour” and an “unbelievable opportunity” to be called into the England Test match squad, writes Keith Watson.
1 min
Bath rest the big guns for 'Big Day Out' in Cardiff
HAVING dropped some heavy hints in midweek, Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has stuck to his guns and named a much-changed line-up for the ‘Big Day Out’ against derby rivals Bristol in Cardiff this afternoon.
2 mins
Swindon offer new deals to Glatzel and Ripley
SWINDON Town have offered new contracts to striker Paul Glatzel and four other players - but defender George Cox is among eight men released by the League Two club.
1 min
West needs Premier club - Holloway
PROUD West Countryman Ian Holloway insists he would be “delighted” to see Bristol City promoted to the Premier League via the play-offs - despite his long alligence to rivals Bristol Rovers and his current job at Swindon Town, writes Daniel Carter.
2 mins
Horseman leaves Rovers
BRISTOL Rovers first-team coach David Horseman has left the club following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, writes Daniel Hargraves.
1 min
I'm happy with Flynn's work, says chairman
MANAGER Michael Flynn has got “the right personality for Cheltenham Town”, says chairman David Bloxham.
2 mins
BECKY SHEAVES
To misquote Noel Coward, Holland is very, very flat indeed. There are no hills, no dramatic cliff walks, no moors, no views... You'd have a hard job going for a country walk
3 mins
ROGER EVANS
Donald seems to have lots of overcoats. These would be ideal for going to rural funerals in cold weather
3 mins
STAN CULLIMORE
I had forgotten to buy bubble wrap, which would be absolutely essential if I wanted to stop my little gift from bumping about in the box as the postman did his bit
3 mins
CHRIS RUNDLE
CHRIS RUNDLE'S GOT HIMSELF A NEW TART TIN, AND HE COULDN'T WAIT TO USE IT
3 mins
BARBIE WORLD
TOP TV CHEF TOM KERRIDGE SHARES BARBECUE TIPS WITH LAUREN TAYLOR
3 mins
Spring into summer
BBC GARDENERS' WORLD PRESENTER RACHEL DE THAME OFFERS HER TOP PICKS ON THE BEST SPRING-TO-SUMMER PLANTS TO FILL THE COLOUR GAPS
3 mins
Expert advice How to make your allotment look pretty
HUW RICHARDS offers some inspirational tips on ornamental edibles and plot design
3 mins
You can't beat a good sunset... every, single, day
All STAN CULLIMORE wanted from his break was golden evenings and time to truly switch off. And that's what he found on the holiday isle of Cyprus, where the modern and ancient exist side by side
5 mins
NATURAL FINNISH
PETE GAVAN HEADS TO FINLAND'S ARCTIC LAKELAND AND FINDS A REMOTE, CALM AND HAPPY PLACE
4 mins
THE BIG BANG THEORY
WHAT ARE THE FRINGE BENEFITS OF A CHOP? LARA OWEN GETS EXPERT ADVICE FROM CELEBRITY STYLISTS...
2 mins
HEAT WAVES
SUNSOAKED SURF THRILLER SET DOWN UNDER GIVES NICOLAS CAGE THE CHANCE TO DO WHAT HE DOES BEST... SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL
2 mins
Plenty of song, comedy and colour - it's The Mikado
JEFFREY DAVIES chats with mezzo soprano Louise Crane as the multi-talented Opera della Luna returns to the Theatre Royal in Bath next week with a Gilbert and Sullivan classic comic opera
5 mins
HIDDEN GEMS
WITH FRICA SHARPE
4 mins
Transmission accomplished
Alexandra Palace officially opened 150 years ago. MARION MCMULLEN finds how Ally Pally became the birthplace of BBC TV
3 mins
Richard Osman's first book opened the gate for lots of us
BBC Radio 2 host and Channel 5 presenter Jeremy Vine chats to ELLA WALKER about venturing into 'cosy crime', what really scares him, and the big 6-0
5 mins
Credit where it's Due
Mountie to the rescue! MARION MCMULLEN looks back at why Canadian cop drama Due South proved to be arresting viewing
1 min
KILLING MACHINE
Murderbot's Alexander Skarsgard talks to ELLA WALKER about playing a reluctant robot who just wants to binge watch his favourite soap not go on epic adventures
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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