Western Morning News - April 12, 2025
Western Morning News - April 12, 2025
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April 12, 2025
Caravans damaged in storage facility blaze
SEVERAL caravans and camper vans were destroyed or damaged by a fire at a storage facility near the Tamar Bridge in Plymouth, emergency services have reported.
1 min
Thousands visit Cornish labyrinth
A NEW landscape installation in Cornwall has had thousands of visitors since it opened less than a month ago.
1 min
VE Day Archers special to tell young Peggy's tale
AN Archers prequel will trace the history of the character of Peggy Woolley as part of the marking of the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
2 mins
Warning to be vigilant over roof repair work
CORNWALL Council's Trading Standards team is warning residents to be vigilant when hiring tradespeople following an increase in over-priced, poor quality and unnecessary roofing work.
1 min
Westcountry sightings of starlings reflect UK falls
THE lowest number of starlings on record have been spotted in the RSPB’s long-running Big Garden Birdwatch citizen science scheme, the charity said.
2 mins
Zoo hopes arrival will boost species
A RARE 'bearcat' - a species that reportedly smells like popcorn - has arrived at Paignton Zoo.
1 min
Reform tops list of candidates
REFORM is standing more candidates in next month's local elections than either Labour or the Conservatives though no party has managed to find enough people to contest every seat.
2 mins
Chamber chief backs proposed ‘AirBnB’ Bill
Chamber of Commerce, has backed the MP's proposal. In a statement this week he said: “I fully support the proposed ‘Airbnb Bill’. We must rebalance the equation between the right to profit and the right to live with dignity. At present, we have 411 properties on Airbnb that can house a family of four over Easter. That's not scarcity - that’s surplus. Mean-while, 22,000 people are on Corn-wall’s housing waiting list, and we have 14,000 second homes.
2 mins
Emotional return for trawler after major refit
CLASSIC sailing trawler has returned to Brixham for the first time since a million pound refit, carrying the ashes of a former skipper.
2 mins
Hospitality manager inquest opens
AN inquest recording the death of a hospitality manager revealed he was found collapsed in his room at a prestigious hotel in Plymouth.
1 min
Hot weather caused 1,300 deaths in 2024
MORE than 1,000 people died due to the heat in England last summer, new figures show.
2 mins
Warning of Easter church thefts risk
CHURCH communities are being warned to take steps to prevent places of worship becoming victim to theft as they welcome visitors over the Easter period.
1 min
Parliament to vote on British Steel protection
PARLIAMENT will be recalled on Saturday to debate draft legislation giving the Government 'the power to direct steel companies in England' to protect British Steel's Scunthorpe plant, Downing Street has said.
1 min
Suspended sentence for mercy killing of own dad
A WOMAN who killed her terminally-ill father as an act of mercy has spoken of the 'heavy price' her family has paid after she walked free from court with a suspended prison sentence.
1 min
UK resolved to get best deal - Reeves
THE UK is “resolved” to do everything it can to secure the “best deal possible” with the US, Rachel Reeves has said, after a senior adviser to President Donald Trump poured cold water on the idea of tariff concessions.
1 min
Honours for Gove and Anderson
FORMER England cricketer James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list.
1 min
Allies agree military aid boost for Ukraine
UKRAINE'S allies have pledged a record 21 billion euros (£18.2bn) of military aid for Kyiv, the Defence Secretary announced as he warned that 2025 was 'the critical year' for the war.
2 mins
China warning as it hikes US goods tariffs to 125%
CHINA has announced that it will raise tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% - the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.
1 min
People urged to be wise when wildlife watching
POLICE are warning nature lovers to be responsible when watching marine wildlife.
3 mins
Austen classic gets Netflix makeover
OLIVIA Colman, Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden will star in a Netflix adaptation of Pride And Prejudice.
2 mins
Martin Hesp on Saturday
Read Martin’s column every week in the Western Morning News
4 mins
Reassuring birdsong in a world of change
HERE'S a list that may impress some readers when they know the circumstances... Blackcap, coal tit, chiffchaff, robin, blackbird, wren, siskin, kingfisher, woodpigeon, pheasant, great tit, greenfinch, jackdaw and willow warbler.
4 mins
Aid workers need to be safe to be able to do their job
LAST week I asked my first Prime Minister's question in the Commons. It's an intimidating experience because the Chamber is full and loud. I’ve not found it the most constructive or appealing part of politics, but I wanted to speak for one particular reason.
2 mins
Fairytale ballet was performance perfection
YOU know when you've been entertained well when you wake up and you're reliving the event of the night before.
3 mins
China from Saltram tea rooms
If you love elegant chintz, floral cups and saucers, teapots, and sandwich plates, don’t miss out on an upcoming auction in Plymouth.
1 min
Rare coffee Biggin is coming to auction
A RARE George III silver coffee Biggin is valued at £4,000-6,000 in the Charterhouse two day specialist auction of silver, jewellery and watches on Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1.
1 min
Coins were strong sellers
A LARGE selection of jewellery at Eldreds Spring silver, gold, jewellery and watches auction included an Edwardian fringe necklace of graduated aquamarine, pink topaz and pale green chrysoberyl drops which sold to a London buyer for £1,750, whilst a five-stone sapphire and diamond ring of classic Victorian design, in 18ct yellow gold scroll setting, realised £2,700.
1 min
Lots to see at Easter event
THIS Easter will be the 17th year on the Royal Cornwall Showground of AFC Fairs running the Big Antique, Salvage, Vintage Craft and Classic Vehicle event.
1 min
Chain makes the most of top local produce
FROM beer to cider. And even better, fermented apple juice served alongside a very special fermented bread dough.
2 mins
CATCHING THE EYE...
Oystercatchers announce their spring arrival on the nuptials scene
1 min
SPRING TO LIFE
FIND INSPIRATION FOR A HOME MAKEOVER FROM PRETTY PASTEL TABLESCAPES TO FLORAL CRAFTS.
2 mins
Bring sense of bliss to your bedroom...
Blend serenity with function and get your best rest, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
3 mins
Bannatyne's sales and profits surge
THE health club and hotel conglomerate led by former Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne has flexed its financial muscles with record sales and a surge in profits for 2024, it has been disclosed.
1 min
Consumers play it safe amid turmoil
CONSUMER confidence remained static in the first quarter of the year amid ongoing economic concerns, according to Deloitte.
1 min
Wotton must decide on the merits of Cooke-Zanzala partnership
THE fans wanted it. Paul Wotton tried it, but did it work? Torquay United began the 2-1 defeat by Chesham United last Saturday with strikers Cody Cooke and Ozzy Zanzala starting a game up front together for the first time. Ahead of today’s home game against Slough Town, the decision the manager has to make is: is it something he will try again.
2 mins
Truro have the National South title in their hands
AS the seven runners are riders in the race for the National South title navigate the next hurdle this afternoon, it is Truro City leading the way - but only on goal difference.
2 mins
Coleman comes in for the Pirates
TODAY will see the Cornish Pirates visit Kingsey Road to face Chinnor away in what will be a tenth versus fifth clash in Round 16 of the Championship (3pm), writes Phil Westren.
1 min
Exeter aim to capitalise on the anxiety at Rovers
THE pressure is certainly on as the EFL season reaches its climax, but while the well-worn phrase that there is 'pressure on every game' will surely be wheeled out by managers up and down the country, some are feeling that pressure a lot more than others.
3 mins
SIX HOMES WITH HISTORY
From elegant Georgian residences to impressive Victorian properties, old rectories to country estates large and small, we've got a wonderful range of period treasures in the Westcountry.
3 mins
VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION
Retaining many of its period features, Boak House exudes charm and character while offering a highly versatile layout.
1 min
IDYLLIC COUNTRY RETREAT
This enchanting Grade II listed three-bedroom chocolate box cottage offers an opportunity to own a quintessential country retreat with around 6.14 acres of land and outbuildings.
1 min
FANTASTIC OUTLOOK
This superb family home, in the Hartley area of Plymouth, has light and spacious accommodation over three floors, offering flexibility for a wide variety of requirements. Spectacular views from the sea to the moors can be enjoyed from most of the house, and there is a fantastic garden, about 150ft in length.
1 min
ROGER EVANS
I would have made a good cowboy... My deadly guns would have been always ready. It's when 'they' started shooting back I would have struggled
3 mins
STAN CULLIMORE
ONE of the joys of exotic travel, is the exotic food you encounter along the way. I take particular pleasure in the fruity stuff on offer. Regular readers with an eye for detail might remember that last week I was in Bangkok, Thailand. Since then I have moved on a bit, but not very far. Still in that neck of the woods, still having a ridiculously pleasing time.
3 mins
CHRIS RUNDLE
THE ancient French dukedom of Berry holds two abiding memories for me. We found ourselves negotiating its byways a few years back on our non-motorway return from a fortnight down in the Aveyron.
2 mins
TAKE A BITE OUT OF BAHRAIN
THERE'S just over a fortnight to go until the London Marathon on April 27, when around 50,000 runners will take to the streets of the capital, and chef Noor Murad will be among them.
2 mins
Forget the eggs... feast on flapjacks this Easter
An indulgent West Country firm is creating a stir with its alternative Easter treats. LEWIS CLARKE takes a look at booming brand Flapjackery's latest tantalising creations...
3 mins
A spring in your step
S Easter is almost here, it’s time to get up, get out and enjoy all that our gardens have to offer with families in mind, where the kids can let off steam and the grown-ups enjoy some glorious spring flowers.
3 mins
BLINDED BY THE NIGHT
Nocturnal tourism is taking off in Tromsø, finds GRAHAM HISCOTT
4 mins
SHAKE UP YOUR MAKE-UP
EXPERTS EXPLAIN WHEN TO DITCH OLD COSMETICS, BY SARA KEENAN
2 mins
I couldn't write after my heart surgery...
AFTER going to the GP with what he thought was indigestion last year, bestselling children’s author Sir Michael Morpurgo found himself undergoing a triple heart bypass - and an enforced break from writing.
5 mins
HEAVENS ABOVE
THREE priests, one housekeeper and the most consistently awful weather on the planet.
1 min
Striking a chord
AS THE PIANO RETURNS TO OUR SCREENS AND RAILWAY STATIONS, YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI CHATS TO HOST CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN AND MUSICAL MENTORS MIKA AND JON BATISTE
3 mins
Digging for answers
IT LOOKS like viewers could be in for some shocks as John Sugden and Joe Tate’s secrets are thrust into the spotlight.
1 min
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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