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In this issue

October 25, 2025

Posthumous PhD for murdered Claire

A MUCH-LOVED lecturer has been awarded a posthumous PhD at the University of Plymouth nine months after she was murdered.

1 mins

Seal pups rescued with dog bites

THREE seals have been rescued by a Cornish seal sanctuary after suffering suspected dog bites.

1 mins

Retirement incomes falling short

OVER a third of UK workers are at risk of not being able to cover the cost of their basic needs in retirement, research from Scottish Widows indicates.

1 mins

Exmoor dog walker was killed by cattle

A RETIRED nurse lost her life after being struck by a herd of cows while she was on a dog walk on Exmoor.

1 mins

Microscope museum is pride and joy for John

MEET the man who has a microscope museum in his house, writes Lauren Beavis.

1 mins

Hospitals paid to divert patients into community

HOSPITALS in England will be paid to divert patients back into the community for treatment, under plans published by the NHS.

2 mins

Bid to build 550 homes on edge of town

MORE than 550 homes could be built on the edge of a Cornish town.

1 mins

Family's grief at killing of 'kind and loving lady

THE heartbroken family of Lorna England who was senselessly murdered by a stranger in Exeter have paid a moving tribute at the conclusion of the inquest into her death - saying she will forever be remembered in their hearts as 'Lovely Lorn.

2 mins

Appointment welcomed by former diocese bishop

THE former Catholic bishop for the Westcountry has welcomed the appointment of his replacement, which follows three years of uncertainty for the diocese.

1 mins

Third of churches face uncertain future

ALMOST a third of churches surveyed across the UK are said to have uncertain futures, with about 2,000 feeling they might not be used as a place of worship by the end of the decade.

1 mins

Most hazardous road for pedestrians

MOVES to increase safety at a major route into Plymouth could be stepped up after 17 pedestrians were injured in collisions there in four years.

1 mins

Million flu jabs given in region as cases rise

MORE than one million influenza vaccinations have been administered in the South West as flu rates rise.

2 mins

RHS winter garden opened

AWARD-WINNING landscape designer Jo Thompson has cut a decorative foliage garland to officially open a new look Winter Garden she designed at RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon - after two years of landscaping, construction and planting by the garden team.

1 mins

Migration motion is defeated by councillors

PEOPLE lobbying for tighter controls on migrants coming to Devon have been warned: “Making things worse for others does not make things better for us.”

2 mins

Car park change hits quay traders

CLOSING a popular Exeter city centre car park in the evenings has driven down antisocial behaviour and vandalism, councillors have heard.

1 mins

Armed police chase Taser man

ARMED police were involved in a chase with a driver who was reported to have had a Taser and was allegedly threatening someone in Cornwall.

1 mins

Beach tree will be saved during coast defence work

A FALLEN tree at a Devon beach that has become a familiar coastal landmark is to be retained during coastal defences work.

1 mins

Death-defying climbers showcase their skills

FOUR critically endangered Turkmenian markhor have arrived at Paignton Zoo, bringing with them the extraordinary climbing abilities that have made mountain goats internet sensations worldwide.

1 mins

Asylum seeker convicted of murdering hotel worker

AN “utterly callous” asylum seeker seen dancing and laughing after stabbing a hotel worker 23 times on a railway station platform has been found guilty of murder.

1 mins

PM 'deeply disappointed' after Labour's Wales by-election defeat

SIR Keir Starmer said he was “deeply disappointed” by Labour's loss in the Welsh Parliament by-election and conceded the ruling party “clearly need to do much more”.

1 mins

Call for 'strong and fair end to the war'

KEIR Starmer urged allies to \"finish the job\" on frozen Russian assets by using them to strengthen Ukraine’s defences as he sought to rally support for Kyiv amid stalled peace efforts.

2 mins

Kim all set to become lawyer

US reality TV star Kim Kardashian has said she will become a qualified lawyer in two weeks and could give up her public persona to focus on a new career.

1 mins

Clifton Bridge suitcase murderer jailed for life

DOUBLE murderer has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 42 years, after killing a couple and dumping their remains in suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge in “premediated and thoroughly wicked crimes’

2 mins

Japan’s new leader vows to boost defence as regional tensions rise

JAPANESE prime minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending and complete an early upgrade of the country’s security strategy as tensions rise with China, North Korea and Russia.

1 mins

US and EU hit Russia with more sanctions

THE US and the EU are hitting Russia with another round of sanctions, aiming to cut into oil and gas export earnings that fund Moscow's war against Ukraine.

2 mins

Lights, camera, action: supporting film talent and Cornwall creativity

Founded in 2019, Screen Cornwall is a rapidly growing media organisation supporting the South West's film industry. Katie Trahair-Davies interviews its founder

3 mins

Current taxation regime is broken

Devon County Council leader and Liberal Democrat councillor Julian Brazil says that after years of austerity there is 'very little fat on the bone' left for many local councils

2 mins

Martin Hesp on Saturday

Read Martin’s column every week in the Western Morning News

4 mins

One small trench, one traffic headache

Read Martin’s column every week in the Western Morning News

4 mins

Date for the diary - heavenly predictions

I HAVE a confession to make. I’ve been a journalist since 1988, yet I seem to have overlooked the story of a lifetime; Jesus was supposed to return last month and I missed it. I've had a lot on lately, but that’s no excuse.

2 mins

Bill will put bus service decision-making in local hands

IF there's one phrase | can’t stand, it's: “Because we've always done it that way,’ and nowhere does that apply more than in relation to bus services in Cornwall.

2 mins

Judi Spiers on Saturday

Immerse yourself in art and history

2 mins

Three talented artists show new work

TWO wonderful shows, one by Charlie O'Sullivan and Rebecca Barnard in Marine House and one by Amanda Popham in Steam Gallery are taking place in November.

1 mins

A glimpse into mining past

DEVOTEES of Winston Graham's 'Poldark' will be familiar with the importance of mining to Cornwall; it brought immense wealth to the county and copper-rich towns such as Redruth and Camborne were once at the centre of this prosperity.

1 mins

A wealth of interesting items

TOMORROW Sunday, October 26 at 10am, PG and RJ Pyle will be conducting their Winter Architectural auction at the Hatherleigh sale rooms.

1 mins

Refurbished Inn delivers a first-class stay without the price tag

Martin Hesp stays at the luxurious Royal George in the heart of the Wye Valley

4 mins

THE REALLY WILD SHOW...

PROVIDE SHELTER AS WINTER DRAWS IN

2 mins

Deep-fried dove tastes freedom

NO bird has a more sorrowful way of lamenting tragedy than the grief-stricken mourning dove.

1 mins

DAMSON

SAM WYLIE-HARRIS rounds up 10 ways to style winter berry shades in the home

2 mins

Exeter's new Show Home opening this weekend

Homebuyers in Exeter can now step inside one of the city's most talked-about new developments, as Edenstone Homes opens the doors to its brand-new show home at Willow Grange this weekend.

2 mins

Sir Jim's firm back in the red

PETROINEOS, the energy trad- ing company backed by Man- chester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has reported a loss of $250m (£187.5m) in 2024, marking its first return to the red since 2020.

1 mins

Dramatic recovery for manufacturing

THE UK economy experienced a glimmer of “hope” in October as manufacturing sprang back to life, bringing an end to a yearlong decline.

1 mins

Salter calls on Albion to stick with the script

ASSISTANT coach Jamie Salter has called on Plymouth Albion to stick to the script as they return to action at home to Birmingham Moseley tonight (7.45pm).

2 mins

Pirates searching for their first win

FOR their round four fixture in Champ Rugby this weekend, the Cornish Pirates travel to play London Scottish away this afternoon - kickoff 3pm at the Richmond Athletic Ground.

1 mins

Sheffield Wednesday enter administration

CAPTAIN Barry Bannan believes Sheffield Wednesday's fans will help the club come back from “rock bot- tom” after they entered administra- tion on Friday.

2 mins

Janneh is added to Truro’s frontline

TRURO City head to Gateshead today in search of back-to-back wins in the National League for the first time this season, as they look to kick on after victories against FC Halifax Town last weekend and Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s in midweek.

1 mins

Fireworks are expected for United’s Dorking trip

TORQUAY United versus Dorking Wanderers is becoming a bit of a grudge match - so expect some early fireworks at Meadowbank this afternoon.

2 mins

Exeter turn Devon red with dominant victory in derby

EXETER City manager Gary Caldwell said that the 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle was ‘for the fans’ after a pulsating night of high drama in a memorable Devon derby for the Grecians at St James Park.

4 mins

Pilgrims have no answer to desire showed by rivals

HERE are the player ratings of WMN Argyle reporter Chris Errington from the Pilgrims’ 2-0 defeat by Exeter City in the Devon derby at St James Park.

3 mins

VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION

Lower Pencubitt is a versatile rural property in a private setting with over an acre of lawned and landscaped gardens.

1 mins

FULL OF CHARM

Coxland is a charming stone-built thatched home with a detached one-bedroom annexe set in just over half-an-acre of grounds.

1 mins

WITH CHARACTER FEATURES

This beautifully presented four-bedroom cottage effortlessly combines modern comfort with a wealth of original character features, offering warmth, style, and versatility in equal measure.

1 mins

COASTAL RETREAT

No. 3 The Downs offers an opportunity to acquire a superb home all on one level. It's located outside of the main development of The Downs with a shared entrance hall into a characterful entrance to the main development.

1 mins

The bright side of life

The playful, rainbow-coloured world of ceramic artist Mary Rose Young has found fans across the globe. JANET HUGHES pops in to her multi-hued Gloucestershire home and studio to meet her.

8 mins

BECKY SHEAVES

I am, of course, nothing to be scared of. But some of the handshakes were a little sweaty

3 mins

ROGER EVANS

When I was growing up it was something of a social norm, it seemed as if everyone smoked. I count myself lucky that I didn't succumb

3 mins

STAN CULLIMORE

Taking a deep breath, I got ready to launch into my set piece. To get on my high horse. I knew it would probably end in tears, tantrums and unhappiness, but I cared not

3 mins

CHRIS RUNDLE

WHETHER YOU FORAGE IN THE WILD OR AT THE SUPERMARKET, CHRIS OFFERS TASTY MUSHROOM DISHES

2 mins

KEEPING IT REAL

Irish food writer Donal Skehan talks pottery, parenthood and finding flow in the kitchen.

3 mins

Dressed to impress

WREATHS, POTS AND PUMPKINS CAN REALLY SMARTEN UP THE FRONT OF YOUR HOME IN THE AUTUMN, SAYS

3 mins

Preparing for winter floods

Garden designer Tom Massey offers tips to help alleviate damage from heavy rainfall to HANNAH STEPHENSON

3 mins

Debut novel turns back time for a West town

Seventies Barnstaple is close to author Barry S Dowding's heart and gives his first book a special atmosphere, he tells LEWIS CLARKE

4 mins

The more Ab Fab became famous, the more we did

TV star and business guru Mary Portas tells HANNAH STEPHENSON about putting 'Harvey Nicks' on the shopping radar and her different vision for retail

4 mins

Time out in Tenby

STAN CULLIMORE heads West on the M4 and spends a few delightful days enjoying a refurbed Imperial Hotel Tenby

3 mins

Living the high life at the Hyatt

MARK TAYLOR enjoys a night in the capital where luxury accommodation, great food and some of London's historical landmarks were on the agenda

3 mins

Festive calendars with elf benefits...

HO HO HO... but it’s no joke, it really is time to talk Christmas. Or more specifically - advent. Beauty advent calendars to be exact.

1 mins

KNOW YOUR LACE

THIS MOST DELICATE OF DETAILING ADDS DEMURE FINISHING TOUCH TO OUTFITS.

1 mins

JOANNE WATKINSON

JUMPER TO IT LIKE VICTORIA BECKHAM

2 mins

SHOW 'EM WHO'S BOSS

JEREMY ALLEN WHITE IS ELECTRIFYING IN COMPELLING BIOPIC OF A MUSIC LEGEND

2 mins

The mightiest of Oaks

MARION MCMULLEN turns the clock back 30 years to the birth of Hollyoaks

1 mins

A ROVER RETURNS

IT’S a big week on the cobbles as a Corrie favourite returns: Eva Price played by Catherine Tyldesley, who exited the soap in 2018 after seven years.

1 mins

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Western Morning News (Saturday) Description:

Publisher: Reach-Publishing-Services-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

The Western Morning News is a daily regional newspaper founded in 1860, and covering the West Country including Devon, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and parts of Somerset and Dorset in the South West of England.