Western Morning News - May 07, 2025
Western Morning News - May 07, 2025
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In this issue
May 07, 2025
Moor fire destroys hundreds of acres
A WILDFIRE has destroyed about 1,230 acres of moorland on Dartmoor, in Devon.
2 mins
Teacher's old friend waddles on to big screen
A FORMER Truro teacher with an incredible story involving a penguin and a brutal military dictatorship has seen his tale turned into a newly-released film starring Steve Coogan.
2 mins
Overhead power lines ‘cheapest option'
UNDERGROUND electricity cables are on average 4.5 times more expensive than unsightly overhead lines, an independent group of experts has found.
1 min
Community in shock after boy's tragic death
FLOWERS have been left at the scene where a 13-year-old boy died after jumping into Exeter Canal.
1 min
Pharmacists rejecting unnecessary requests for antibiotics
PHARMACISTS receive patient requests for antibiotics for minor ailments such as colds at least once a day, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has said.
1 min
Navy launch international exercises in Mediterranean
THE Royal Navy has begun a week-long exercise alongside Nato allies at the start of a major international deployment.
2 mins
New leader of county Lib Dems after wins
DEVON’S Liberal Democrats have appointed Julian Brazil as their leader, marking a change at the top of the group after its local elections surge.
2 mins
Electric vehicles help in a power cut
ELECTRIC vehicles (EVs) could power homes if the UK suffers power outages similar to those in Spain and Portugal, a think tank has said.
1 min
Skydiver's phone survives 14,000ft fall - without a scratch
A SKYDIVER whose phone flew out of his pocket at 14,000ft was stunned when he later tracked it down to a forest and found it - without a scratch on it.
1 min
Warning over toxic algal blooms in warm weather
As temperatures climb, the Environment Agency (EA) is warning beachgoers and river users that sightings of algal blooms are also on the rise.
1 min
Police question man about death on ship
POLICE were yesterday continuing to question a Westcountry man on suspicion of the murder of a man who died aboard a cruise ship.
1 min
New homes will 'create a ghetto'
CONCERNS have been raised that plans to create 10,000 new homes in Plymouth city centre will create a “ghetto of the future”.
3 mins
Streeting hails Leadbeater's role
ALLOWING pharmacists and other staff to refuse to take part in assisted dying is a “positive development” but “doesn’t change my view on the Bill as a whole”, the Health Secretary has said.
1 min
Assisted dying Bill's 'opt-out' for NHS staff
NHS staff and pharmacists will be allowed to refuse to take part in assisted dying procedures, under an amendment to the plans expected to be laid this week.
2 mins
New school for pupils with autism
A NEW school dedicated to supporting autistic children and young people has opened in East Cornwall.
1 min
Owner of Pontins in court over gran's death
THE parent company of Pontins holiday parks has appeared in court charged with corporate manslaughter after part of a ceiling at a resort collapsed on guests six years ago.
2 mins
Winter fuel payments pressure is resisted
SIR Keir Starmer yesterday rejected calls for a U-turn over the Government's decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners, after Labour suffered a backlash at the ballot box last week.
1 min
Badenoch is 'confident' of keeping leader's role
KEMI Badenoch yesterday insisted she was “confident” that she would lead the Conservative Party into the next General Election, following the party’s drubbing last week.
1 min
UK and India agree trade deal
THE UK and India yesterday sealed a free trade agreement in a deal which, it is hoped, will boost sectors hardest hit by United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.
2 mins
New royal portraits revealed
PORTRAITS of the King and the Queen commissioned to mark their coronation have been unveiled by the royal couple.
1 min
Vardy is told she has to pay £1.4m to Rooney
REBEKAH Vardy must pay Coleen Rooney at least £1.4 million in legal costs following their high-profile 'Wagatha Christie' libel battle, a judge has said.
2 mins
Merz confirmed as Chancellor at second attempt
FRIEDRICH Merz eventually succeeded yesterday in his bid to become the next Chancellor of Germany during a second vote in the country’s parliament, a few hours after he had suffered a historic defeat in the first round of voting.
1 min
Cardinal asks people to pray for Pope electors
ONE of the UK’s most senior Catholic leaders has called on people to pray for himself and other Cardinals as they embark this week on the secret voting process to elect a new Pope.
2 mins
WE SHALL FIGHT THEM ON THE BEACHES
HOW OPERATION OVERLORD'S DRAMA UNFOLDED MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
3 mins
FINAL HOURS OF THE FUHRER
HITLER ISSUES INCREASINGLY DELUSIONAL ORDERS AS FOES CLOSE IN ON HIS BUNKER
1 min
Philip Bowern on Wednesday
Read Philip's column every week in the Western Morning News
3 mins
Political predictions often wide of the mark
Read Philip's column every week in the Western Morning News
3 mins
Royal award for farm business
A FAMILY-OWNED farming business from Somerset has been honoured this week with a King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
2 mins
Flower strips help save on pest control - study
PLANTING wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, a new study has revealed.
1 min
Glittering shortlist is revealed for charity's annual farm awards
DEVON'S top farmers and agricultural businesses will be honoured at the Addington Fund Devon Farm Business Awards 2025 next week, as this year's batch of finalists are announced.
1 min
Career switch paying off for ‘superb’ farm shop butcher
A n up-and-coming Somerset butcher is celebrating after passing his apprenticeship and gaining a distinction.
1 min
Prioritise machinery maintenance for safe silage making
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to prioritise safety as first-cut silage gets underway across the South West and UK.
1 min
Threat to water quality from extreme weather
EXTREME winter rainfall — set to become more frequent with climate change — is overwhelming the ability of farmland to regulate pollution, putting water quality and aquatic ecosystems at growing risk.
1 min
Turning back the clock
TIME TO REMEMBER: Will, John and Steve with the wartime clock
1 min
Rising costs sees construction firm insolvencies hit record high
CONSTRUCTION business insolvencies have surged to an all-time high, according to an analysis by City AM, as escalating costs continue to push many in the sector towards collapse.
1 min
Argyle crowds hit 64 year high
PLYMOUTH Argyle’s total attendance at Home Park during the 2024/25 season was the highest it has been in 64 years despite their relegation from the Championship.
2 mins
Devon suffer a setback in defeat to Oxfordshire
DEVON’S hopes of reaching the knock-out stages of the National Counties Trophy suffered a setback when they lost to Oxfordshire by 90 runs at Abingdon, writes Conrad Sutcliffe.
1 min
Torquay set for a brighter future
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1 min
New champ Xintong will be grounded by manager
Snooker correspondent
2 mins
Yfeko has 'every tool' to fulfil potential at Exeter
Manager Caldwell sees plenty of talent, but being available is key to development
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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