Western Morning News - May 09, 2025
Western Morning News - May 09, 2025
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May 09, 2025
Nature fears halt housing project
DEVELOPERS working on a major housing scheme in Teignmouth have been told to stop work, in a wrangle over flood risks and wild flowers.
1 min
Town turns out for day of dance and parades
ONE of Cornwall's oldest and best-loved festivals returned to the streets of Helston yesterday.
1 min
Family tributes to Mali, 18
THE family of an 18-year-old man who died in a car crash in Devon have paid heartfelt tributes to their \"kind\" and \"gentle\" son.
1 min
Person injured in fire in Penzance
A PERSON has suffered serious injuries in a flat fire in Cornwall.
1 min
Prince pays birthday tribute to Sir David at 99
THE Prince of Wales has praised Sir David Attenborough’s dedication to the planet, in a personal tribute wishing him a happy 99th birthday.
2 mins
Prayers for peace in Europe as VE Day 80 observed
THE King heard calls for peace to return to Europe as he led the nation in commemorating servicemen and women whose efforts helped end the Second World War 80 years ago.
3 mins
Assistant surgeon too 'numb' to celebrate VE at the time
A DEVON woman who was part of the D-Day landings has shared her memories as the county council marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day yesterday.
2 mins
Twelve years in prison for rapist
A CORNWALL man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, after being convicted of rape.
1 min
Colwell is cleared of gross misconduct
FORMER Acting Chief Constable in the Westcountry has been cleared of gross misconduct by the police watchdog - but could still face misconduct proceedings, following an investigation.
1 min
Mount to be lit up blue for charity
ST Michael’s Mount will be turning blue next week as a visual tribute to young people's mental health.
2 mins
'I had my hen night at age of 92 - it was worth waiting for'
A GRANDMOTHER of 12 was given the South West hen night she never had - 70 years after she walked up the aisle.
3 mins
Historic transport exhibits set for Devon County Show
A HISTORIC steam locomotive and an iconic London Routemaster bus will be among the highlights at the Devon County Show next week, as the annual event celebrates 200 years of the modern railway in partnership with the South Devon Railway.
1 min
Devon MP seeks parking firm controls
RESH calls have been made to regulate rogue private parking firms that levy heavy fines and bombard motorists with ‘threatogram’ intimidating letters.
1 min
Halloween thrills for Shaun The Sheep
NEW Halloween-themed Shaun The Sheep film is in the works.
1 min
Bank welcomes move, as base rates fall to 4.25%
THE Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% after a slowdown in inflation, as the central bank's chief welcomed an expected UK-US trade deal.
1 min
Bargain Hunt expert faces terrorist financing charges
AN art expert who has featured on the BBC's Bargain Hunt has been charged with offences relating to terrorist financing.
1 min
PM hails 'historic' trade deal with US
THE conclusion of a US-UK trade agreement is a “fantastic, historic day”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he and Donald Trump announced the deal.
2 mins
The Who announce final US gigs
THE Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend revealed there are no plans at the moment for a farewell tour of the UK.
1 min
Cancer test 'could stop 50% of advanced cases'
An annual blood test for the earliest signs of cancer could prevent around half of cases reaching an advanced stage, research has suggested.
2 mins
Germany expresses gratitude for changes brought by VE Day
EUROPE was yesterday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on the continent.
1 min
America gets its first Pope
THE first-ever American Pope yesterday appeared in front of jubilant crowds in Rome as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
1 min
Tensions remain high in India and Pakistan
PAKISTANI authorities have said Indian attack drones killed two civilians and wounded four soldiers yesterday.
2 mins
Memories of D-Day birthday at sea from 101-year-old veteran
Eric Williams hears how Royal Navy radio operator Tom Berry got 'a bit squiffy' when he had more than his birthday to celebrate in 1945
3 mins
Former Cabinet minister calls for change of course
John Besley explains why Louise Haigh thinks Labour needs to revise some unpopular policies that have alienated large numbers of voters
2 mins
March of time is taking its toll
LIKE a hibernating bear, I got heavy, slow and lazy over the course of the winter. I ate and drank too much, and there were too many days when I found other things to do rather than lacing up my running shoes and getting out on the tracks and trails.
2 mins
CIT'S SO PRACTICAL BUT DULL TO DRIVE
THE Citroen C4 used to be a stylish family hatchback with innovative safety features.
3 mins
Dance has the power to bring people together... I can't wait to party with everyone
DANCING QUEEN OTI MABUSE CHATS TO MARION MCMULLEN ABOUT HER TOUR AND HOW SHE'S EMBRACING HER NEW BODY AFTER HAVING HER DAUGHTER
2 mins
Speak of the devil
A LOOK AT THE TRAITOR WHO TRIED TO SPREAD HITLER'S FOUL IDEOLOGY IN BRITAIN VIA HIS RADIO SHOW
1 min
Getting into the swing
CURIOUS couples who want to open up their horizons check in to a 'non-monogamy retreat' in this jaw-dropping series.
1 min
Alphabet share price plunges as Apple eyes AI search plans
ALPHABET, the parent company of Google, experienced its most significant share price drop since October on Wednesday, plummeting 7.5% after Apple announced a historic decline in Safari search and hinted at a strategic shift towards AI-powered competitors.
1 min
Cowan-Dickie is picked for Lions tour
ORNISHMAN Luke Cowan-Dickie has been named in the British Lions touring squad bound for Australia this summer.
3 mins
Tijani hints he could stay with Pilgrims
STRIKER Muhamed Tijani appears to have suggested in a post on social media he will return to Plymouth Argyle next season
1 min
Baxter will be honest with his Exe squad
A season to forget has had too many false dawns for the Chiefs with signs of promise often followed by a comprehensive defeat, or poor performance.
1 min
Argyle transfer policy did not work well for Rooney
> Wayne Rooney was not a great fan of Plymouth Argyle’s data first policy to transfers
2 mins
Somerset's Rew called up to the England squad
SOMERSET batter James Rew has been called up to the England squad for this month's one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.
1 min
Bideford claim the Bowl in fine style
BIDEFORD reclaimed the Devon St Luke’s Challenge Bowl with a scintillating second half again local rivals Barnstaple Town at Coach Road in Newton Abbot, writes Stuart James.
1 min
Caldwell wants players to return fit and fighting
EXETER City manager Gary Caldwell says the challenge for a number of players is to return for pre-season training in June in the right state physically and mentally to kick on with their careers.
3 mins
Waine is one of four released by Pilgrims
PLYMOUTH Argyle have offered new deals to the out-of-contract trio of Mustapha Bundu, Jordan Houghton and Jack Matthews to extend their stays at Home Park.
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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