Western Morning News - April 30, 2025
Western Morning News - April 30, 2025
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April 30, 2025
Beach to stay closed for 6 months
A BEACH cut off by a landslip between Watermouth and Combe Martin, in North Devon, is to remain closed for at least six more months.
1 min
Eden Sessions cancels controversial rap band
Organisers of the Eden Sessions have cancelled a scheduled performance by controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap.
2 mins
Police step up action to crack down on deer poachers
> There is concern about a possible rise in deer poaching
1 min
Fly-tipping: councils to get more powers
AS —SC‘Ciés
2 mins
Row over plan to axe community hub for care flats
HERE is growing anger at plans by Cornwall Council to replace a 'vital' community hub with 72 extra care flats for people aged over 55.
2 mins
Bakery worker stole thousands
A BAKERY worker has admitted stealing tens of thousands of pounds in cash from her workplace in Cornwall over an eight-year period.
1 min
Levels 'deserve national designation'
A SOMERSET councillor has called on the Government to protect the future of the Somerset Levels by designating it as the UK's newest National Landscape.
1 min
Holiday let firm fined for breaching fire regulations
A SELF-CATERING holiday let business in Cornwall has been ordered to pay a total of £33,658 in fines and court costs, after failing to adhere to fire safety regulations.
1 min
Felling of pine 'is assault on trees'
CAMPAIGNERS are “disgusted” at plans to cut down a 200-year-old tree which is a major feature of a Plymouth park, in an act of “arboreal terrorism”.
2 mins
Housing estate deserted
A NEW Westcountry housing estate continues to be deserted, amid an ongoing seven-year planning row.
1 min
Warnings to pet owners as weather heats up
DOG owners are being urged to take care of their pets with temperatures set to soar throughout the week.
2 mins
Zoo birth of endangered monkey defies the odds
PAIGNTON Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered species of monkey.
1 min
Schools company makes £7.5m annual loss
THE firm that runs two new schools in Plymouth made a £7.5 million loss, after paying huge sums in interest to shareholders.
1 min
Crowds cheer royal couple on island visit
THE Prince and Princess of Wales have been welcomed by crowds on the Isle of Mull, where their Royal Foundation is providing financial support for rural projects.
1 min
Hopes of EU trade pact after tariffs
UK Government ministers met with the European Union's trade chief in London yesterday, amid leaks of a mooted UK-EU agreement on “free and open trade” in the face of United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.
2 mins
Post Office 'needs change' says new boss as deal extends cash services
THE Post Office’s new boss has said the organisation “needs change”, as he announced a banking deal extending cash services in branches to 2031.
1 min
Trial told men 'revelled' in Sycamore Gap attack
TWO friends filmed themselves in a “moronic mission” to cut down the famous Sycamore Gap tree before keeping a wedge of the trunk as a “trophy” and “revelling” in their infamy when news broke the next day, a jury has heard.
3 mins
Spain restores power as investigation into blackout continues
SPAIN had recovered more than 99% of its power yesterday, following an unprecedented blackout that brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, officials said.
1 min
Trump effect plays key role in Carney's triumph
PRIME minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada's federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fuelled by United States President Donald Trump's annexation threats and trade war.
2 mins
Exercise could improve quality of life for cancer sufferers
Physical activity could reduce side effects of cancer treatment, writes Ella Pickover
2 mins
MPs issue new plea to support cash access
Vicky Shaw hears what the House of Commons' Treasury Committee has to say about the increasing problems faced by people who rely on having cash
4 mins
Philip Bowern on Wednesday
Read Philip’s column every week in the Western Morning News
3 mins
Climate 'villains' could be our saviours
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3 mins
Devon bull trumps sale at 9,500gns
A DEVON-BRED bull has attracted a top bid of 9,500gns at the Midlands South Devon Cattle Breeders Club's inaugural spring sale.
1 min
Rising values as the live auction ring delivers for farmers – LAA
THE value to the farmer of a competitive marketplace is starkly reflected in the latest throughput and turnover figures.
2 mins
West's cheese pioneer goes back to roots
A SOMERSET dairy producer has announced a major rebrand in a return to its roots and reaffirming its commitment to the local community, writes Athwenna Irons.
1 min
Land prices continue to improve
FARMLAND values across England and Wales increased during the first quarter of 2025, despite the ongoing political and economic challenges applying pressure to the agricultural industry.
2 mins
Fears over rare livestock breeds
TWO iconic native sheep breeds have been moved to the most urgent ‘priority’ category on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's (RBST) newly updated Watchlist.
5 mins
Getting it right from start will pay dividends later
Setting up your calves for success is crucial to ensuring a resilient and productive herd in the future says Dr Kerensa Hawkey, Mole Valley Farmers nutritionist and technical projects manager
2 mins
FATAL ERROR
FLASHPOINT: Events around the shooting at Stockwell Tube Station are dramatised
1 min
Bank accused of hampering cryptocurrency's advance
THE Bank of England's “prescriptive” rules could potentially “killing” London’s chances of becoming a global hub for stablecoins, according to a warning from an industry body.
1 min
BP stays cautious as Trump's tariffs bite
BRITISH energy firm BP has been forced to scale back its share buy-back programme, after United States President Donald Trump's tariff strategies sent oil prices into a nosedive.
1 min
Dash Dizzy can have punters in a spin
DASH Dizzy can surprise some better fancied rivals in the eventmasters.co.uk Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes at Ascot.
2 mins
Bodmin request SWPL relegation
BODMIN Town have requested voluntary relegation to the St Piran’s League from the South West Peninsula League.
2 mins
Hatch is handed his first pro deal with Argyle
STRIKER Joe Hatch has been offered a professional contract by Plymouth Argyle at the conclusion of the under-18s' season, writes Chris Errington.
2 mins
Exeter would love to sort out a deal for Whitworth
EXETER City manager Gary Caldwell praised the sensational form of goalkeeper Joe Whitworth after the impressive season he has had at St James Park.
2 mins
Gladiators call on Harris for their trip to Oxford
PLYMOUTH Gladiators have called on top British rider Chris Harris to bolster their septet for tonight's BSN Series clash at Oxford Cheetahs.
1 min
Sciver-Brunt will succeed Knight as England captain
NAT Sciver-Brunt has been appointed England captain, leading the side into a new era alongside head coach Charlotte Edwards.
3 mins
Talovierov insists that Argyle will be back
CLUB record signing Maksym Talovierov has declared 'We'll work harder than ever to bounce back' after Plymouth Argyle’s relegation from the Championship.
1 min
Hunter and Hepher are suspended by the Chiefs
Rowe takes action with a 'full review' of Gloucester debacle and the 2024/25 season
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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