Western Morning News - March 26, 2025
Western Morning News - March 26, 2025
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In this issue
March 26, 2025
Hero student drowned saving three from waves
20-year-old studying to become brain surgeon
3 mins
Funding cut 'hits needy in county'
DEVON County Council has expressed its disappointment as the Government has confirmed an 11.87% decrease in this year's Household Support Fund allocation.
2 mins
Countdown to Armed Forces Day launched
COMMANDOS took to the water in a high speed race to launch the countdown to this summer's Plymouth Armed Forces Day.
2 mins
Rise in hospital parking charges
PARKING charges at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sites, which include the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, are set to increase.
1 min
Paraglider left hanging from tall tree is rescued
A PARAGLIDER was left trapped and hanging from a tree in Devon after being carried off by a powerful gust of wind, writes Shannon Brown.
1 min
RSV vaccine roll-out cutting hospital stays
THE roll-out of a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has slashed hospital admissions by 30% among older people, according to early data.
1 min
Help back business growth – Chamber
THE leader of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has urged the Chancellor to provide businesses with 'relief from escalating taxes' ahead of today's Spring Statement,
1 min
Britain 'not immune from global financial challenges'
RACHEL Reeves has sought to blame deteriorating public finances on a global rise in borrowing costs as she prepares to unveil a Spring Statement today widely expected to include spending cuts.
5 mins
MP calls for measures to ‘save high streets’
A WESTCOUNTRY MP has called on the Chancellor to deliver a Spring Statement that will “save Torbay’s high streets”.
1 min
New GP surgery for town proposed
A NEW doctors' surgery could be built in Teignbridge by 2028 as two existing practices seek to merge.
1 min
Resident takes action after lorries damage lane
A RESIDENT has become so frustrated with lorries causing damage to trees and historic Cornish hedges after being sent down a notoriously narrow lane by sat nav that he has decided to take action himself.
2 mins
Isle of Man approves assisted dying legislation
TERMINALLY ill people on the Isle of Man will be given “autonomy and choice” at the end of their lives, a GP and politician said as his Assisted Dying Bill took its final step towards becoming law.
1 min
Agency warns over online boy gangs
“SADISTIC” online gangs dominated by teenage boys are committing harrowing crimes, including child abuse and sharing extreme material, that desensitises them to brutal violence, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.
2 mins
Rescued lions settle into new home
FIVE “neglected” lions rescued from Ukraine have been welcomed to their new UK home where four of them have stepped on grass for the first time.
1 min
Smoke-free nation will 'boost jobs and economy'
CREATING a smoke-free nation could lead to a “significant” boost to the British economy and lead to tens of thousands of jobs, according to a report.
2 mins
Trump plays down Houthi group chat security gaffe
US President Donald Trump downplayed revelations of a US security breach, after top national security officials, including his defence secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included a journalist.
2 mins
Vessel loaded with cocaine intercepted in Atlantic drug bust
PORTUGUESE police have seized a semi-submersible vessel transporting 6.5 tons of cocaine destined for Europe, authorities in Lisbon said.
1 min
Joint call to ban bottom trawling 'deforestation' of protected waters
Campaigners say protected areas need to be safeguarded from damaging fishing practices, reports Rebecca Speare-Cole
3 mins
'Revolutionary' heating could help drive for decarbonisation
A pioneering hydrotreated vegetable oil system is more economic for rural homes than heat pumps and should be encouraged by the Government, say advocates.
3 mins
Philip Bowern on Wednesday
Argument against growth is a non-starter
3 mins
What do you think?
Are you alarmed by the Government's planned changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? Join the debate by emailing wmnletters@westernmorningnews.co.uk
7 mins
Failure is the one thing that happens to us all
Author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day explains why things going wrong can be positive and talks about sharing celebrity setbacks on her podcast.
3 mins
YouTubers lift earnings to £7m
SIDEMEN, the British YouTube group led by KSI, has seen a significant financial boost, with earnings exceeding £7m in a prosperous year.
1 min
More rewards for Shell shareholders
SHELL has pledged to further reward its shareholders after passing nearly £19bn to them in 2024, alongside announcing plans to reduce expenditures and improve cost efficiency.
2 mins
Rose is here to sign on
ACTRESS and Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis embarks on a passion project to teach the elderly British Sign Language in this heart-warming and emotional show.
1 min
King rides his 50th race winner for trainer Price
THE Lamerton Hunt hosted their one and only point-to-point fixture of the season at Kilworthy last Sunday, with jockey and trainer doubles on the day.
3 mins
Is the Exeter City Trust model the future for lower league clubs?
THE beauty of English football is its variation. No one club is the same and ownership models differ from club to club, but if there is an example of a well run club in the lower echelons of the game, then it surely has to be Exeter City.
4 mins
Tuchel is content with a winning start to his tenure
THOMAS Tuchel was impressed and enthused by England's effort, attitude and willingness to adapt during his winning start to life in charge.
2 mins
Hunter not afraid to 'rip things up' at Sandy Park
New Exeter Chiefs coach admits there is much improvement needed to be better
2 mins
Talovierov ruled out of Argyle's fight for survival
PLYMOUTH Argyle defender Maksym Talovierov will miss the rest of the 2024/25 Championship campaign due to a knee injury, head coach Miron Muslic has confirmed.
3 mins
Act now for a successful silage harvest and high quality crop
Increasing temperatures with the arrival of spring mean now's the time to start thinking about the silage season says Lisa Hambly, head of grassland and agronomy for Mole Valley Farmers
2 mins
A Royal Cornwall to remember after the challenges of Covid
In this new monthly feature, Athwenna Irons delves into the archives to take a look back at past editions of some of the region's favourite farming events
1 min
Date set for primestock show AGM
A DATE has been confirmed for the annual general meeting of Truro’s Christmas Primestock and Produce Society.
1 min
West cheese named supreme champion
A WASHED rind, Alpine-style cheese from Gloucestershire has been named supreme champion at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2025.
2 mins
Joanna returning to her agricultural roots at Westcountry firm
GREENSLADE Taylor Hunt has welcomed Joanna Down MRICS back into the fold.
1 min
Farmer's quest to be soya-free
The story of how one Cornish poultry farm is breaking free from soya and cutting emissions will be the focus of an upcoming event writes Professor Steffen Boehm, from the University of Exeter Business School
2 mins
Western Morning News Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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.
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