Western Morning News - April 17, 2025
Western Morning News - April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025
Upcountry councils 'not poaching local homes'
Rumours outside authorities targeting West properties dismissed by Cornwall housing chief
1 min
Devon man embarks on coastline challenge
A RETIRED banker is attempting to become the first man over the age of 60 to run the entire coastline of mainland Britain.
2 mins
Consultation on Hoe anti-terror plan
A CONSULTATION is being launched for members of the public to have their say on new proposed anti-terror safety plans for Plymouth Hoe.
1 min
Demolition of 80-year-old city leisure centre begins
DEMOLITION day has arrived for a landmark former leisure centre in Exeter.
1 min
Fire-damaged historic hotel was sold for £2million
NEWLY released records have disclosed that Exeter's historic Royal Clarence Hotel, which suffered extensive damage due to a fire, was sold for £2 million.
2 mins
Alcohol licence is granted for venue
A 'CARS and coffee' venue in Devon has been given permission to serve alcohol.
1 min
Another migrant crossings record for year
MORE than 700 migrants crossed the English Channel on Tuesday, in the highest number of arrivals on a single day so far this year.
1 min
Manchester Arena bomb plotter is moved
MANCHESTER Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved to Belmarsh prison after an attack on three prison officers, it is understood.
1 min
Union hits out at Ofsted proposal
OFSTED is placing teachers in “imminent serious danger” and its proposed report cards will not address the “crisis in trust and reliability”, a teaching union has claimed.
2 mins
Campaigners celebrate court ruling on sex
A UK court ruling on biological sex has been hailed a victory by confirming \"women are women and men are men\", but some campaigners have called it \"incredibly worrying for the transgender community.
2 mins
Anton Coaker on Thursday
Read Anton's column every week in the Western Morning News
3 mins
Providing answers to burning question
WHILE my calves and lambs aren’t enjoying shivering in the cold rain, by golly, we needed it. Where grass was starting to grow three weeks ago, it had stalled lately. I’m now vainly hoping we get enough rain to replenish the ground, but not so much it knocks down too many young lives. A bit of warmth wouldn't go amiss either, if anyone has a line upstairs.
3 mins
Accountancy firm is bought by employees
AN established Exeter accountancy firm has entered an exciting new chapter after three long-standing team members successfully took ownership of the business.
1 min
Revised proposals for £4bn Somerset gigafactory are shown to locals
REVISED proposals for the initial phase of Somerset's ambitious £4 billion gigafactory have been shown to the public for the first time, writes Daniel Mumby.
2 mins
Freeport construction work is well underway
BUILDINGS are starting to take shape at Plymouth's £8 million tax-break freeport.
2 mins
Another branch for Bradfords
BRADFORDS Building Supplies has officially opened the doors of its newest branch in Barnstaple, marking a major milestone in its ongoing expansion across the South West.
1 min
Exeter showroom for windows firm
A LEADING windows and doors manufacturer has opened a new showroom and office in Exeter.
1 min
College is officially recognised
APPRENTICES at a major Cornish education provider are officially among the highest-achieving learners in England, according to new Government data.
1 min
Katic desperate to help Argyle relegation battle
Bosnia-Herzegovina international could play against Coventry on Easter Monday
2 mins
Cantorna extends time with Exeter Chiefs
USA Eagles centre Gabby Cantorna has a signed a new contract to extend her stay at Sandy Park with Exeter Chiefs Women.
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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