Western Morning News - April 19, 2025
Western Morning News - April 19, 2025
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April 19, 2025
Military housing bid to 'stop the rot'
DEFENCE Secretary John Healey has pledged to \"stop the rot\" in military housing through a new consumer charter aiming to improve living conditions for personnel and their families.
2 mins
Majestic Flying Scotsman steaming into Westcountry
THE world-famous Flying Scotsman train is coming to Somerset this summer.
2 mins
Thieves take items from hotel rooms
TWO brazen burglars were captured on CCTV at a hotel in Torquay, breaking into guests' rooms and making off with 'high value' jewellery and cash.
1 min
Village will mark May with 125th celebration
PEOPLE in Lustleigh will come together next month to celebrate the 125th anniversary of May Day.
2 mins
Sprats-in-ice cake treat as oldest penguin turns 37
THE world's oldest known penguin has celebrated her 37th birthday with a cake made of fish and ice.
1 min
Building soil landfill proposal rejected
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to dump building soils on farmland near Exeter has been rejected by councillors.
1 min
Wind turbine to be replaced with larger model despite opposition
AN application by Octopus Energy Generation to replace a wind turbine with one 22 metres higher and with a blade sweep two and a half times larger in the Cornish countryside has been approved despite local opposition.
1 min
Solar farm on area's 'last green fields' turned down
A SOLAR farm on 25.5 hectares of land would destroy the 'last green fields' in a landscape near St Austell, councillors have argued.
3 mins
Seafront hotel nearing completion
TORBAY'S latest seafront hotel has been hit with delays with the multi-storey structure not ready in time for its planned Easter opening.
1 min
Women's wages in city lag behind, panel told
RAISING women's wages in Plymouth has been flagged up again as being the key to tackling poverty in the city.
2 mins
Bronze Age jewellery hoard found
A METAL detectorist uncovered a Viking hoard of gold objects in the corner of a ploughed field of cauliflowers in Cornwall.
1 min
Davey: We've a mountain to climb to lead Devon
LIBERAL Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says his party has \"a big mountain to climb\" to take control of Devon County Council from the Conservatives in the forthcoming election, but is \"working hard\" to make gains.
2 mins
Visitor numbers fall – but tourist spending rises
THE number of people visiting tourist hotspots in the South Hams is dropping, but those who are coming are spending a lot more money.
2 mins
Watchdog inquiry into accounts of Islamic trust
THE charities' watchdog has launched an investigation into the Plymouth Islamic Education Trust (Piety) over what it called a persistent failure to submit accounts on time.
2 mins
Call to tackle rise in youth violence
THE Government must \"step up\" its response to the \"public health issue\" of youth violence, a teaching union chief has said.
2 mins
Rebels targeted in operation as 74 die and 171 are wounded
US airstrikes targeting an oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 74 people and wounded 171 others, the group said on Friday.
1 min
Carney: US wants our land, water and country
PRIME Minister Mark Carney has said he will cut out the red tape for internal, domestic trade for Canadian businesses while dealing with US President Donald Trump.
2 mins
Assisted dying Bill is flawed and reckless
Former Torbay MP Kevin Foster argues proposed legislation will result in people shortening their lives because they 'feel like a burden'
3 mins
Difficulties of Supreme Court ruling
BEARDS are strange things. I apologise to half the readers who do not have the where withal to grow a beard and promise the whole column will not be about facial hair - but I just wanted to share a quick thought with the 50% of males who do sport some degree of furry stuff on their chins....
3 mins
Tamar Crossings' business is making people cross
I'LL wager no child in the history of British education, ordered by a jaded teacher to fill a Thursday afternoon by writing down what they want to do when they grow up, has shunned the usual career choices vet, footballer, firefighter, loss adjuster - and instead produced a detailed account of why they want to work on the Tamar crossings.
2 mins
Judi Spiers on Saturday
SORRY, but does anyone else agree with me that some TV adverts have gone too far?
2 mins
TV adverts are not what they used to be
SORRY, but does anyone else agree with me that some TV adverts have gone too far?
2 mins
A piece of history
TITANIC history is a highly sought-after category at auction. Going under the gavel at Plymouth Auction Rooms later this month is a floor tile from the first class smoking room.
1 min
Welcoming village antique fair
A DELIGHTFUL selection of glassware will be available at Grampound Village Hall, Cornwall (TR2 4SB) on Easter Sunday from 10am.
1 min
Banjo vase led successful sale
PIERS Motley's two-day sale was led by a Whitefriars Banjo vase in ruby glass.
1 min
Treasure trove of unique lots
ON Sunday week, April 27, PG & RJ Pyle will be holding its annual Easter Auction of Architectural Salvage & Farming Bygones at the Bridge Auction Rooms, Hatherleigh.
1 min
Hideaway villa offers luxury with a view
Here's an invitation few could resist: \"Why don't you and your wife try out a beautiful little hideaway property for two, perched above a famous Cornish fishing village? When you're there we'll cook you a meal so memorable, you'll be talking about it for months!\"
4 mins
Indulging in magical seaviews and seafood
WHEN Rebecca Farrington-Turner said she'd cook us a meal to remember, I was confident she would.
2 mins
Watch kids BLOOM outdoors
SPRING is the perfect time to introduce children to gardening. As the weather warms and nature bursts into life, it's a great opportunity to get outside together as a family, whether that's with your children or grandchildren.
2 mins
Pirates hoping for bumper Easter crowd
THERE should be a bumper Easter crowd at the Mennaye Field this afternoon when the Cornish Pirates welcome Caldy in the Championship (KO 2.30pm), writes Phil Westren.
1 min
City held to goalless draw at sodden St James Park
EXETER City moved one point closer to securing League One football for another season after a goalless draw with Burton Albion at a sodden St James Park yesterday lunchtime.
3 mins
Late penalty heart-break for the Pilgrims
The rebound went to Bundu, who tried to set up Hardie for another shot but this time the Pilgrims' top scorer could not get his strike away on goal as he was crowded out.
2 mins
Wonderful Jay strike wins it for Torquay at Truro City
A WONDERFUL second half goal by Matt Jay won Torquay United an incredibly important three points at Truro City, which leaves both sides locked together, one point off the top of the National League South, with just two games remaining.
3 mins
IDYLLIC PRIVATE LOCATION
Landabethick provides splendid isolation and privacy, yet is easily accessible to local infrastructure, facilities and leisure pursuits.
2 mins
RURAL HOMES SPRING TRENDS
Spring has arrived, and the Westcountry is looking absolutely picturesque - a perfect time to consider buying or selling rural property. So, what is popular in the market right now?
1 min
WITH INCOME POTENTIAL
This Grade II listed detached four-bedroom house with two further cottages providing additional income/multi-generation living, are situated within a ring fence of approximately 39.56 acres of agricultural land.
2 mins
IDEAL FOR HORSE LOVERS
Trehurst is a characterful three-bedroom house set in picturesque gardens with a three-acre paddock, stables and sand school enjoying far-reaching countryside views.
1 min
ECONOMIC INFLUENCES
Based in South Devon, Luscombe Maye offers a variety of equestrian and farmland properties that cater to diverse preferences and requirements. Our portfolio includes commercial and residential farms, equestrian holdings and parcels of agricultural land, each reflecting the rich rural heritage of the region.
2 mins
VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION
Whiterocks Farm is located in a very peaceful and discreet, elevated setting on the edge of St Anns Chapel, enjoying some breathtaking, far-reaching views extending as far as the Tamar Estuary and Plymouth to the south, Dartmoor to the East and Kit Hill to the West.
1 min
HAS BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS
The property is located on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor, two miles to the north of St Neot Village and 17 miles Southwest of Launceston. Mennab-room has a charming and characterful Grade II listed family home dating from the 13th century and believed to be the oldest inhabited dwelling in the area.
1 min
'Bees are really important'
At first glance the nature-inspired, golden-hued, window display could belong to any handicraft shop in any pretty side street in any of the West Country's many historic market towns.
5 mins
STAN CULLIMORE
I have a question for you dear reader. But don't be alarmed, it's not a tough one. No need to turn the page, break out into a mild sweat and run away to put the kettle on while simultaneously reaching for the comfort of the biscuit tin.
3 mins
CHRIS RUNDLE
CHRIS RUNDLE RECOUNTS A PUNGENT TRIP TO FRANCE, BUT HE STILL HAS A SOFT SPOT FOR THIS FRENCH CHEESE
3 mins
I don't think I could live without kimchi
UNTIL fairly recently, the jars of pickles many of us came into contact with most were the gigantic ones on the counter at the chippy, afloat with whole boiled eggs like specimens in formaldehyde. Or the gherkins in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder...
2 mins
PLOT LINES
T would be a mistake to say there isn't much happening on the plot at the moment.
2 mins
TAPE OF GOOD HOPE?
Can new beauty trend face taping reduce wrinkles? LARA OWEN finds out
3 mins
Palm reading
Looking for a luxurious take on a family winter sun holiday? TOM HUTCHISON sees Dubai in your future
4 mins
How a story started life on a few cereal boxes
THE inspiration suddenly hit while I was sitting in my car waiting for one of my young charges to finish her ballet lesson.
4 mins
I wanted to make this one a little funnier than some of the others..
HARLAN Coben never wanted to collaborate with anyone else on a book until Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon changed his mind.
5 mins
Steady, Eddie!
MISTRESSES, politics and right royal family rows all helped to make Edward The Seventh compulsive viewing.
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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