Western Morning News - April 10, 2025
Western Morning News - April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
Pension fears amid turmoil in markets
PENSION savers are being warned to watch out for risks and pitfalls, amid sliding markets as United States tariffs cause global turmoil.
3 mins
Pandemic demand for coastal homes slowing
HOMES located near the sea are now taking three weeks longer to sell on average than they did during the \"race for space\" fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a property website.
3 mins
West frigate will be broken up at Turkish shipyard
THE Devonport-based frigate HMS Monmouth has been sold to a firm in Turkey for recycling, it has been confirmed.
1 min
Pair of zebras put to sleep at Devon zoo
PAIGNTON Zoo is mourning the loss of two zebras which have succumbed to persistent health struggles.
1 min
Warship deployment to assemble off Cornwall
THE Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making final preparations for a diplomatic and training mission on the other side of the world.
2 mins
Worst areas for drink driving are revealed
DRINK driving is getting worse in the Westcountry as the number of offences recorded by the police has shown an increase.
2 mins
Burglaries are believed to be linked
POLICE are investigating seven burglaries in Cornwall which are believed to be linked.
1 min
Dartmoor farming review aims are debated
THE future of farming on Dartmoor was debated at a special Devon forum attended by Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner MP.
2 mins
Devon call centre is to close
A PLYMOUTH call centre is to close, with potentially more than 100 redundancies.
1 min
Resolving 8am scramble to see GP 'will take time'
THE 8am scramble for GP appointments will be \"wildly different\" before the next General Election, the Health Secretary has pledged.
2 mins
Sir Ed calls for smoother ride for South West motorists
LIB Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has skidded down a steep slope in a rubber ring to demand smoother road surfaces for motorists to glide over.
1 min
Children's screen time averaging four hours a day - with fears over harmful online content
NEARLY a quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on an internet-enabled device, a survey for the Children's Commissioner has suggested.
2 mins
Union boss calls for ban on mobiles in schools
THE Government should introduce a statutory ban on mobile phones in schools to alleviate the pressure on parents, teachers and headteachers, the leader of the largest education union in the UK has said
3 mins
Seven police officers hurt in pursuit pile-up
SEVEN police officers were taken to hospital following a collision yesterday involving five police vehicles and another car which was being pursued on Tyneside.
1 min
Government to set out street crime crackdown
SHOPLIFTING and anti-social behaviour have \"wreaked havoc on our neighbourhoods\", the Prime Minister had said, as he sets out steps to crack down on street crime.
1 min
Starmer looks beyond any deal
STRIKING an economic deal with the United States or securing lowered American tariff rates for the UK will not be \"enough\" for Britain, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, amid an escalating trade war between the US and China.
2 mins
Minister changes opinion about monarchy's value
A SENIOR Government minister who previously called for the monarchy to be scrapped has said she has changed her mind about the royals.
1 min
King delivers peace warning
THE King has warned peace is \"never to be taken for granted\" during a historic address to Italy's parliament - as the Queen dressed in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary.
2 mins
Merz seals deal to form Germany's government
THE leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union party, Friedrich Merz, has sealed a deal to form a new government with the country's Social Democrats.
2 mins
Mackerel slips down rankings in guide to sustainable fish
MACKEREL is under immense pressure from overfishing, conservationists warned, as they lowered its rating in the latest sustainable fish guide.
3 mins
Conservation groups call for changes to planning legislation
Emily Beament explains why Labour's proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill is being described as a recipe for environmental damage and harm to precious species
3 mins
Marine conservation project safeguards Cornwall's seals
An innovative project that will promote responsible enjoyment of Cornwall's diverse marine life in and around Looe Island has been launched.
2 mins
Pleasure beyond words at calving time
I DON'T know enough about world trade to really understand the full depths of the carnage that's being brought about by Trumpty's economic policy.
3 mins
Satellite provider is welcomed to new base at Spaceport Cornwall
A UK satellite provider has moved to new headquarters in Cornwall, writes Hannah Baker.
1 min
Apprentices recognised by Wildanet
A CORNWALL-BASED broadband provider celebrated the success of its first cohort of apprentices at a special graduation event in the county.
1 min
Egg producer hails social and environmental award
A CORNWALL-BASED egg producer has been awarded the highly acclaimed B Corp certification, making it the UK's first egg packer to achieve the coveted status in Europe.
2 mins
New partners earn promotion at leading accountancy firm
PKF Francis Clark has promoted two new partners at its Exeter office.
1 min
Anniversary for Devon housing association
A NORTH Devon housing association is celebrating a quarter of a century of providing affordable homes, having played a crucial role in the Westcountry region's social housing sector since the turn of the millennium.
2 mins
National accolade for Cornwall head brewer
THE head brewer of Cornwall's biggest brewery is celebrating being named the nation's best.
1 min
Universal confirms plans for new theme park in the UK
UNIVERSAL has announced plans to open a new theme park in the UK, set to rival established attractions such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park.
1 min
Saga cruises its way to 25% rise in profits
SAGA, the travel and financial services provider for the over-50s demographic, has announced profits surpassing market predictions, fuelled by a surge in cruise demand.
1 min
Quick on the DRAW
Katie Abey loves to create art. Here, she tells us all about her interesting career as an illustrator of children's books
2 mins
Crack secrets to creating an Easter nest egg
School holidays can be expensive, so keep kids off screens and teach them how to budget with these fun ideas.
3 mins
Bravery in the face of a bout of 'tummy trouble'
On Sunday, I spent a good deal of time asking where Thomas had gone.
1 min
Back to Black
Its creator Charlie Brooker says this seventh run is the most moving collection to date.
1 min
Change can work in Baddesley's favour
NEWTON ABBOT'S 2025 season kicks off today with the first of 18 meetings which run throughout the summer, finishing on Wednesday, October 28.
2 mins
Fitzwater is glad to be back from his injury frustration
EXETER City defender Jack Fitzwater said that the Grecians needed the wake-up call of falling behind to Wigan Athletic to really get going and fightback to earn a point, writes Dan Clark.
2 mins
Exeter edge closer to safety with Wigan draw
EXETER City moved one point closer to a fourth successive season in League One after coming from behind to draw with Wigan Athletic.
4 mins
Muslic is full of praise for the work-rate and contribution of Wright
Wright has not scored for the Pilgrims in close to two years, although he did have a goal wrongly disallowed for offside in the 1-1 draw away to Luton Town in February.
1 min
Gladiators star riders fare well in pairs event
THERE may be another nine days before the full Plymouth Gladiators line-up for their first meeting of the season, but their star men for 2025, Nicolai Klindt and Ben Barker, fared well in the recent Championship pairs event at Workington, writes Stuart James.
2 mins
Arteta believes Arsenal have a lot more to offer
MIKEL Arteta hailed Declan Rice’s magical double set-piece strike against Real Madrid and then insisted Arsenal have “a lot more to give” in their historic bid to win the Champions League.
3 mins
Baxter likes what he sees in new signing Chapman
Chiefs confirm the arrival of Gloucester scrum-half for the 2025/26 campaign
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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