Western Morning News - May 08, 2025
Western Morning News - May 08, 2025
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In this issue
May 08, 2025
Victims of infected blood scandal push for pay-outs
In her October budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves allocated £11.8 billion to compensate victims, administered by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).
1 min
Attenborough film shows cost of marine destruction
SIR David Attenborough has issued a powerful rallying cry to protect the oceans in a film released to coincide with his 99th birthday.
2 mins
Inquest opens into motorcyclist's death
A 19-year-old student died after his motorbike collided with an agricultural vehicle near to the Dartmoor Diner on the A386 earlier this year, an inquest has heard.
1 min
Tributes to boy, 13, who died in city canal tragedy
An Exeter youth football team has been left reeling following the shock death of a “wonderful” 13-year-old player who died after jumping into the city canal.
1 min
Colourful cruise liner turns heads in Sound
THE largest cruise ship to visit Plymouth this year spent a day anchored in the Sound.
1 min
Drought risk fears after driest spring in 69 years
ENGLAND is facing a risk of summer drought following the driest start to spring in 69 years, with some reservoirs in the north low and farmers struggling to grow crops.
2 mins
Regulator examines 'failings' over council rent
A GOVERNMENT regulator has criticised a Devon council for “serious failings” after it overcharged its social housing tenants for more than two decades to the tune of £7.5 million.
2 mins
Tolls to cross Tamar rise next week
TOLLS for the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry will increase from next week.
1 min
MPs query coronary care move proposals
SOUTH Devon's MPs have turned up the heat on the area's healthcare providers amid fears for the safety of local heart patients.
1 min
Universities cutting jobs amid financial squeeze
THE University of Exeter is asking staff to consider voluntary redundancy as it looks to slash costs in the face of a financial crisis gripping the UK's higher education sector.
3 mins
Warning shots
MARION MCMULLEN talks to the Daily Mirror's archivists John Mead and Ivor Game about bringing the Second World War to life in photos
1 min
Seafront events today will mark VE anniversary
PLYMOUTH is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day today with a series of spectacular events and activities on Plymouth Hoe and across the city.
2 mins
Huge rise in asylum accommodation costs
THE cost to the UK of asylum accommodation is expected to be more than three times higher than previously estimated, at £15.3 billion over 10 years, the public spending watchdog has said.
1 min
Government may agree to EU youth mobility
A SCHEME allowing young European Union citizens to study and work in the UK and vice versa would benefit British youths, the Government minister responsible for the talks said.
1 min
Sir Keir defends India trade deal
SIR Keir Starmer dismissed opposition criticism of tax exemptions in the UK-India trade deal as “incoherent nonsense”, as he insisted the agreement was a “huge win” for Britons.
2 mins
Payne leaves £24.3m fortune
THE former One Direction star Liam Payne has left behind a £24.3 million fortune, after dying without a will.
1 min
Sir Keir says war is not just part of our history
THE conflict in Ukraine shows the Second World War is not \"just history\", the Prime Minister has said, as Britain celebrates the 80th anniversary of VE Day today.
2 mins
India attacks Pakistan and raises global fears
INDIA fired missiles at Pakistan early yesterday, in what it said was retaliation for last month's massacre of Indian tourists.
2 mins
Elk and bison may join beavers in the wild in UK
Emily Beament explains how a nature charity is trying to repair natural systems and benefit the country’s climate
3 mins
Charity is striving to ensure waste food reaches the hungry
FareShare South West is looking for larger premises to ensure it can do its best to meet local need. By Athwenna Irons
3 mins
Royal recognition is celebrated by local businesses
An ethical bank, an eco toilet paper business and a historic attraction are among the South West recipients of this year's King's Awards for Enterprise.
2 mins
SOUTH WEST WINNERS OF THE KING'S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE 2025
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
4 mins
Commoners' role in tackling wildfires
Read Anton's column every week in the Western Morning News
3 mins
Renewable energy was vital for Spain
KEVIN Hill (Letters, May 2) promulgates unjustified propaganda against renewable energy sources when he repeats the unfounded claims made in some UK newspapers that reliance on solar and wind energy was the cause of the major power outages that affected 60 million people in Spain and Portugal in the last week of April.
1 min
Milestone worth celebrating for meals firm founded by local charity
A PROMINENT supplier of freshly prepared, locally sourced frozen meals, Devon Farm Kitchen, is celebrating a significant milestone - over 150,000 meals cooked and 20,000 deliveries made to customers across Devon and beyond, writes Katie Timms.
2 mins
New chair for leading local law firm
A LAW firm that has been operating in the South West for nearly 300 years has appointed a new chair.
1 min
Automation funding is set to help clotted cream producer
A CORNISH clotted cream maker is planning to use robotics in its factory for the first time in its 135-year history.
1 min
Exeter Finance celebrates 800 loan completions milestone
The appointment of Darren Galliford as Chief Operating Officer recently underscored its commitment to growth and service
2 mins
Cornish law firms join forces
TWO Cornish law firms are joining forces, following a recent acquisition.
1 min
New premises for rural insurer
STAFF at NFU Mutual's Tiverton and South Molton agency have moved into a purpose-built new office in Mid Devon, offering more workspace and a better experience for customers.
1 min
Cockwells introduces new model
A BESPOKE Cornish boat builder will unveil its latest model on the yachting world at a prestigious boat show this week.
1 min
Attacks on UK retailers raise cybersecurity readiness fears
RECENT cyber attacks on UK retail heavyweights, including M&S, Harrods and Co-op, have highlighted increasing concerns about the level of cybersecurity readiness among British businesses.
1 min
Why is Denmark so happy? It must be the parenting
Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way Every Day, tells LISA SALMON how Danes raise happy, well-behaved children and avoid family conflict
4 mins
Get a buzz out of bees
To celebrate World Bee Day on May 20, we asked author Ben Hoareall all about these busy and important insects
2 mins
Hard work starts now for Porter and Brixham
BRIXHAM will be playing Southern League football next season after winning their Western League Premier Division play-off final 2-1 at Clevedon Town.
3 mins
Edwards & Houghton thank fans’ support
TWO of Argyle’s longest-serving players, Joe Edwards and Jordan Houghton, have thanked the Green Army for their support during the hugely disappointing 2024/25 Championship campaign.
2 mins
Whitworth leaves City 'in love' with club
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2 mins
A campaign that ended in disappointment but saw great progress at Torquay
“The last 48 years has been quite tough,” he said. “I have to say, It feels a little bit like we are coming out of 48 hours of a grieving process. But very quickly we are already thinking about activating our plan for next season.
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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