Western Morning News - May 14, 2025
Western Morning News - May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
Sunshine visit for Princess
PRINCESS Anne had a busy day of engagements in the South West yesterday, as she enjoyed the radiant Westcountry sunshine.
1 min
Dry spring brings fears of drought
Figures covering spring so far - March 1 to May 11 - also show that south-east England recorded only 34.9mm of rain in this period, the fourth lowest total since daily data began in 1931, while north-east England saw 39.5mm from March 1 to May 11 this year - the lowest since 1938.
2 mins
Prison for man who wielded axe in town pub
A DEVON man who threatened pub goers with an axe has been jailed.
1 min
Trust in water firms hits new low
HOUSEHOLDS' trust in water companies has fallen to a new low, amid a sewage crisis and rising bills, an annual survey has found.
2 mins
Four injured in car crash
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was taken to Derriford Hospital in a serious condition, and three others were treated at Treliske Hospital, after a single vehicle collision near Newquay, in Cornwall.
1 min
Dog rescued from 100ft quarry ledge
A DOG stranded on the edge of a quarry in Devon has been rescued.
1 min
Plymouth is nowhere near bankruptcy – council leader
TUDOR Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, denies it is anywhere close to bankruptcy, and claims the authority's level of borrowing is \"sensible and affordable.
2 mins
Hopes for fishing revival after visit
TOP-LEVEL talks have taken place in Plymouth as Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans has vowed to save the city’s fishing industry.
3 mins
Town's vibrant food event returns for summer season
HUNDREDS of visitors flocked to Tiverton’s Pannier Market earlier this month as the much-loved Electric Nights street food event made a vibrant return for the summer season.
1 min
New homes are planned for Truro sites
TRURO could have over 300 new homes, after proposals were submitted to Cornwall Council for two large developments within half a mile of each other.
1 min
Photographer starts the day with a smile capturing historic Tor
A LANDSCAPE photographer appears to have captured clouds shaped like a pair of lips.
1 min
Agency nurse sexually assaulted patient
A MALE nurse at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital sexually assaulted a female patient while she was being treated for vomiting blood, a court heard.
2 mins
Hinkley C reported over safety issues with cranes
THE UK's nuclear watchdog has issued a warning to Hinkley Point C's main contractor over safety failings with cranes on the site at Bridgwater, in Somerset.
2 mins
Man, 28, dies in SW half marathon
A MAN has died after collapsing during the Great Bristol Run over the weekend.
1 min
Thieves target marine warehouse
THIEVES broke into a marine warehouse in Cornwall and stole several thousands of pounds of equipment.
1 min
Summit planned for food and drink sector
A NEW summit for the South West's food and drink community is set to be held in Devon next month.
1 min
Latest superyacht visits Ocean City
AN 82 metre superyacht turned heads when it sailed into harbour at Plymouth.
1 min
Care home deaths – 'no third party involvement'
THE death of a 91-year-old man, on the same night as two other elderly residents in a Westcountry care home, is thought to be unnatural, police have said.
2 mins
Police make arrest over fires at sites linked to PM
POLICE investigating suspected arson attacks in London on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer have arrested a 21-year-old man.
1 min
Conservative MP charged with two counts of sexual assault
CONSERVATIVE MP Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault allegedly carried out at central London's Groucho club.
1 min
Migrant speech 'not like' Enoch's
SIR Keir Starmer “completely rejects” suggestions he echoed Enoch Powell in a major speech on immigration, and stands by his words, Downing Street has said.
2 mins
M&S hackers took customer data
RETAIL firm Marks & Spencer has revealed that customer personal data has been taken by hackers, after it was hit by a damaging cyber attack.
1 min
Conviction quashed after 38 years in jail
PETER Sullivan has said he is \"not angry\" and \"not bitter\", after the Court of Appeal quashed his murder conviction, making him the longest-serving victim of a miscarriage of justice in the UK.
2 mins
Trump starts tour by doing deals in Saudi Arabia
DONALD Trump signed a host of economic and bilateral co-operation agreements in Saudi Arabia yesterday, as he kicked off a four-day Middle East trip with a focus on deal making with a key regional ally.
1 min
Zelensky says he will be waiting to talk to Putin
UKRAINE’S President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday said he will be waiting for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week to conduct face-to-face talks about the war in Ukraine, amid heavy pressure from the United States and European leaders to reach a settlement.
2 mins
Water firm aims to clear ‘invasive’ fish from region
A WATER company is continuing its battle to wipe out a crayfish that can carry a ‘deadly plague!
2 mins
Devon zoo is striving to protect rare species
Paignton Zoo is working with the People’s Trust for Endangered Species charity to conserve hazel dormice
2 mins
Reeves hails pension funds' vow to invest billions in UK infrastructure
A COMMITMENT by pension funds to invest tens of billions in British infrastructure projects and businesses has been welcomed by Rachel Reeves.
2 mins
Transformation of Cornish docks planned
Olivier Vergnault explains why the future looks bright for Falmouth's marine sector
3 mins
Defence messages need reinforcing
Read Philip's column every week in the Western Morning News
4 mins
Anger as organic growth stalls
ENGLAND is failing to capitalise on the opportunities of the rapidly growing organic market to convert more farmland to organic production - leaving the door wide open to imports.
3 mins
Tia is crowned Agricultural Student of the Year
A DEVON young farmer has been named Cornish Mutual's South West Agricultural Student of the Year.
1 min
Organic fund offers loans of up to £25k
ORGANIC and ecological farmers can now access interest-free, unsecured loans of up to £25,000 following the relaunch of the charitable Dean Organic Fund.
1 min
Wool price at seven-year high as demand climbs
WOOL returns received by British Wool’s members are at the highest level since 2018.
2 mins
Westcountry sheep farmer named deputy chair of steering group
SOMERSET farmer Olly Matthews has been appointed as the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group's new deputy chair.
1 min
Women in farming sought to take part in new survey
RESEARCHERS are seeking the views of women in farming to help improve the support provided for their health and wellbeing.
2 mins
To catch a killer couple...
FRED & ROSE WEST: A BRITISH HORROR STORY
1 min
Barclays share price surges to near-decade high after upgrade
BARCLAYS has experienced a significant uplift after the FTSE banking firm reported an impressive first quarter, fuelled by a robust performance in its investment division.
1 min
Care announces his retirement
> Former England scrum half Danny careis retiring from Rugby Union
1 min
Torquay's Wotton releases four men
TORQUAY United manager Paul Wotton has released four players and placed two more on the transfer list after the disappointing end to the National League South season.
1 min
Buckland part company with manager Hart
BUCKLAND Athletic have parted company with manager Dan Hart after three seasons at Homer's Heath, writes Stuart James.
2 mins
Sweeney targets return for pre-season training
EXETER City captain Pierce Sweeney is confident he will be back for the start of pre-season training and be fit for the start of his tenth season at the football club.
3 mins
Devon on course for last eight after victory over Cornwall
DEVON are back in the hunt for a place in the last-eight of the National Counties Trophy after routing Cornwall by 96 runs to shoot up to second in their qualifying pool, writes Conrad Sutcliffe.
2 mins
Pirates add Campriani to squad for 2025/26
CORNISH Pirates have confirmed the signing of wing/centre Ben Cambriani for the 2025/26 Championship season.
1 min
Agony for Brixham who miss out on Twickenham
BRIXHAM dreams of reaching the Twickenham final of the Papa John's Regional One Championship were shattered by a dramatic 31-27 defeat by Oundle at a packed-out Astley Park.
2 mins
Banton gets the call for England duty
SOMERSET’S Tom Banton has been rewarded for his record-breaking start to the domestic season with a place in England’s white ball squad for the series against West Indies later this month
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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