Western Morning News - May 05, 2025
Western Morning News - May 05, 2025
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May 05, 2025
Arrest after teenager hurt in beach fracas
A MAN has been arrested after a teenager was attacked by armed adults at a Devon beach, police have said.
1 min
Moor May Queen crowned
THE Dartmoor village of Lustleigh has celebrated its 120th anniversary of May Day (or Beltane) - the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the South West, and one of the UK's most famous iterations of this quintessentially British celebration.
1 min
Political landscape transformed – but no overall majorities
It is a new dawn for local Government in the Westcountry, following a seismic shift in power at the local elections last Thursday.
2 mins
Starmer warns against 'simple fix'
SIR Keir Starmer has warned against parties offering “some simple, ideological fix”, after the local elections saw Reform UK make major gains across England.
2 mins
Farage says results show Conservatives 'in retreat'
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3 mins
Bank set to cut interest rates amid US tariffs
UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4.25% as the Bank of England eases costs for borrowers while it digests the impact of United States tariffs on the economy.
2 mins
Blind veteran is raising funds with swim mission
A BLIND military veteran who lives in Plymouth has said he is \"determined\" to conquer a mammoth 2,000 metre charity swimming challenge for VE Day.
1 min
Inquest hears man died after fire at farm
A 67-YEAR-OLD man died after he suffered the effects of a fire at his home in Devon, an inquest has heard
1 min
Why Plymouth needs a new form of leadership
ON Referendum day, July 17, Plymothians will be able to change the structure by which their leader of Plymouth City Council is selected. Currently, the leader must be a councillor, chosen by other councillors. This is indirect democracy and it has failed Plymouth. Of the six targets councillors set in 2003 to be achieved by 2026, not one has even got close.
3 mins
Foord's Bill demands trade deal scrutiny
A DEVON MP has introduced a Bill in Parliament to demand scrutiny of any trade deal that the Government proposes to sign with the United States.
1 min
Royal gardens inspire luxury wallpaper at up to £370 per roll
THE King's Highgrove gardens have inspired a new range of luxury fabric and wallpaper by the design house Sanderson at up to £370 per roll.
2 mins
Eight held after counter-terror police swoop
EIGHT men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations.
1 min
Fourteen children arrested after boy, 14, dies in fire
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy who died after a fire at an industrial estate has been remembered by his headteacher as a “valued and much-loved” pupil.
1 min
Reform 'a real threat' to Labour
REFORM UK is “a real threat” to Labour and is being treated as a “serious opposition force” after the party's successes in local elections, Wes Streeting has said.
2 mins
Millions of cancer patients promised faster diagnosis
MILLIONS of cancer patients will get a faster diagnosis with new technology to be rolled out across the NHS, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has said.
2 mins
Trump’s Pope AI image provokes controversy
US President Donald Trump has attracted criticism after posting an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope
1 min
Putin doesn't rule out nuclear arms
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTERS
2 mins
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
PAY A VISIT TO A NATIONAL TRUST PLACE NEAR YOU THIS HALF TERM
2 mins
Credit where it's Due
Mountie to the rescue! MARION MCMULLEN looks back at why Canadian cop drama Due South proved to be arresting viewing
1 min
On this day
1760: The first hanging took place at Tyburn, in London. Earl Ferrers was executed for murdering his valet.
1 min
'A moment of national unity'
The Prime Minister has urged the nation to come together for today's VE day 80 celebrations, which will begin with Churchill's victory speech. Ellie Crabbe reports
2 mins
Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting
The Battle of Britain halted Germany's progress and Hitler's aim of invading Britain. ANDY SAUNDERS tells the story of how The Few became the heroes of a nation
5 mins
BOMBERS' BID TO BREAK BRITAIN
HORRIFIC NAZI RAIDS PUMMEL OUR CITIES
1 min
Thirst rate
MARION MCMULLEN CHECKS OUT THE BEST NEW BOOZE HITTING THE MARKET
1 min
Transmission accomplished
Alexandra Palace officially opened 150 years ago. MARION McMULLEN finds how Ally Pally became the birthplace of BBC TV
3 mins
Trump slams 'darts atmosphere'
SNOOKER JUDD Trump has urged snooker's authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a “darts atmosphere” at the sport's biggest events.
1 min
Head injury is blow for Farrell
Owen Farrell's hopes of being selected for the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia were dealt a blow after he suffered a head injury during Racing 92's 29-15 Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Lyon.
1 min
Bowler banned over drugs test
CRICKET SOUTH Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreational drug.
1 min
Joshua's return to ring delayed by planned surgery
ANTHONY Joshua's return to the ring is to be delayed by elbow surgery that will prevent him from training for up to eight weeks.
1 min
Elterwater is looking hard to beat
ELTERWATER is a mare right at the top of her game and looks difficult to oppose in the Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Fillies’ Handicap at Kempton.
2 mins
Devon are forced into three changes
DEVON have been forced to make three changes to a winning line-up for the National Counties Trophy tussle with Oxfordshire at Abingdon today, writes Conrad Sutcliffe.
2 mins
Pirates seal the double win against Coventry
CORNISH Pirates joint head coach Gavin Cattle praised the efforts of his side, who closed the gap on fourth-placed Coventry with a superb 21-14 win at Butts Park Arena.
3 mins
Wotton sees the positives despite agonising end to the season
PAUL Wotton said “there’s an awful lot of positives and an awful lot to be proud of” after Torquay United’s season ended with a 1-0 defeat by Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
2 mins
Musilic still refusing to talk about his future
IRON Muslic has again declined to answer questions about his future as Plymouth Argyle head coach but made clear his ‘true love and respect’ for the Green Army.
3 mins
Brixham promoted after dramatic late winner at Clevedon
STUART JAMES
2 mins
Profligate Exeter's loss reflective of their season
EXETER City's final day 3-0 defeat to Mansfield Town 'summed up their season', manager Gary Caldwell admitted.
4 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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