Western Morning News - May 02, 2025
Western Morning News - May 02, 2025
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In this issue
May 02, 2025
Survey reveals AI fears in healthcare
THE British public believes artificial intelligence (AI) should not replace NHS doctors, according to a new survey.
2 mins
VE Day message of peace
COMMEMORATIVE coins honouring VE Day are being launched by the Royal Mint, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
1 min
Planning workshop for local councils
A SPECIAL workshop to help Devon's town and parish councils achieve the best planning outcomes for their local community will be held later this month.
1 min
Woman, 32, cleared of murder died in hospital
A WOMAN who was cleared of murder at a retrial, after spending five years in prison, “didn’t want to die, but didn’t know how to live”, an inquest into her death has heard.
2 mins
Inn wins MP's pub contest
A WESTCOUNTRY MP has presented a pub in Plympton with an award after running a competition to find the best in her constituency.
1 min
Chocolate pushes cost of groceries to year high
GROCERY price inflation has surged to its highest level for over a year as chocolate prices soared by nearly a fifth, but this failed to dent demand for Easter eggs, according to new figures.
2 mins
Pick up a penguin - zoo celebrates two spring chicks
NEWQUAY Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two Humboldt penguin chicks, born in recent weeks.
1 min
Teacher who caused biker accident gets driving ban
A PRIMARY school teacher and parish councillor has been spared jail after causing serious injury by careless driving to a motorcyclist who needed to take more than two years off work.
2 mins
Argyle bid for permanent fan zone
PLYMOUTH Argyle Football Club is applying for consent to make a temporary fan zone and events space at its Home Park ground permanent.
1 min
Election test for parties as voters deliver their verdict
VOTERS went to the polls in Devon and Cornwall yesterday in the first big test at the ballot box for political parties since last summer's General Election.
2 mins
Two-minute silence to be held on VE Day 80
A NATIONAL two-minute silence will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this month, the Government has announced.
1 min
Met to investigate rappers Kneecap
KNEECAP is being investigated by counter-terrorism police, after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”.
3 mins
Blue Peter goes to digital format
BLUE Peter will begin airing from a new studio as the long-running children’s show shifts to a “digital-first magazine format”.
1 min
Warnings amid warmest start to May on record
PRESS ASSOCIATION REPORTERS
2 mins
Government welcomes United States-Ukraine economic deal
DOWNING Street has welcomed the economic deal signed between Ukraine and the United States, after Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that UK support for Kyiv remains “steadfast”.
1 min
May Day protests across world take aim at Trump
FROM Tokyo to Turin, Taipei to Paris, tens of thousands of people marched in May Day rallies yesterday that shone a global spotlight on growing anger over United States’ President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs agenda and fears of global economic turmoil.
2 mins
The darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion
The King has written of his own cancer journey, describing how it has given him an 'even deeper appreciation' of the work of cancer charities, and brought into 'sharp focus the very best of humanity'.
2 mins
Guy Henderson on Friday
Read Guy's column every week in the Western Morning News
2 mins
Ritual for a gentleman of the road
REPARATIONS for a long coach trip out of Devon often used to end up with the phrase “... and one for Smokey Joe”, so well-known was the gentleman who lived at the side of the road near the top of Telegraph Hill.
2 mins
Wish Clu were here?
ACTOR Martin Clunes heads off on yet another plum gig - which he calls an “odyssey” - this time exploring islands strewn across the Atlantic Ocean.
1 min
Coates family explore £9bn sale of Bet365
THE Coates family, who founded and run the online gaming firm Bet365, are mulling over a potential sale of their business empire, which is estimated to be worth around £9 billion.
1 min
Costs surge sees first-quarter profits dip at Lloyds Group
LLOYDS Banking Group has reported a drop in profit for the first quarter of the year, as operating costs at the UK-focused bank surged.
1 min
Hodgkinson to race in London
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is set to take part in July's London Diamond League meet.
1 min
James 'undecided' on NBA future
LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs.
1 min
Eubank Jr had eye surgery after win
CHRIS Eubank Jr says he underwent eye surgery following his gruelling points victory over bitter rival Conor Benn after being \"headbutted\".
2 mins
Brixham are one win away from Southern League
BRIXHAM willbe hoping that history can repeat itself when they head to the Hand Stadium tomorrow for the Western League play-off final against hosts Clevedon Town.
2 mins
Gladiators are beaten in trip to Cheetahs
PLYMOUTH Gladiators fought hard but fell to defeat at a ten-point defeat against Oxford Cheetahs, in the BSN Series, writes Lewis Beswetherick.
2 mins
Richards would have no qualms in staying at City
FIVE days ago, Exeter City youngster Jake Richards was being recognised as one of the country’s top young talents by being named the EFL League One Apprentice of the Year.
2 mins
'I love seeing Man Utd failing!'
HAMMER DAVE AMONG RIVALS PUTTING BOOT IN
1 min
Exmouth crash at semi-final stage
EXMOUTH town saw their hopes of promotion to the Southern League Premier Division blown away in a second half goal blitz from Evesham United on Wednesday night.
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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