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May 02, 2026

'Surprising' uplift in property prices

THE UK housing market is showing “somewhat surprising” momentum, with annual house price growth accelerating in April, pushing the average property value to a record high, according to Britain’s biggest building society.

2 mins

A loud bang, a cloud of debris and WWII bomb is disarmed

A WORLD War Two bomb unearthed at a building site in Plymouth this week has been detonated in a cloud of smoke, a very large bang, and flying bits of shrapnel.

2 mins

Man who threatened to kill PC had knife

A MAN from Barnstaple made threats to kill a police officer before a knife was found tucked under his sock.

1 mins

Inquest told of the tragic death of top rider at event

A PROFESSIONAL rider died after her horse flipped and landed on top of her, an inquest has heard.

2 mins

Special ale to toast Scillonian's years of service

TWO historic Cornish businesses have joined forces to raise a glass in honour of the Scillonian III in the beloved ship's final season.

1 mins

Old County Hall is sold to building firm

A PROMINENT building in Cornwall which has stood empty for years is due to finally get a new lease of life.

1 mins

Warning over moorland 'arson'

A WARNING has been issued after a spate of suspected arson cases on Exmoor.

1 mins

Rescued seaside pool all set to reopen

A SOUTH Devon seaside pool that survived a council axe will open to swimmers for the summer season later this month.

1 mins

Shoplifting convictions at 10-year high

CONVICTIONS and sentencings for shoplifting in England and Wales are at their highest level for nearly a decade, figures show.

1 mins

Green Man celebration marks arrival of spring

ONE of the UK’s newest pagan festivals saw crowds taking to the streets of a rural Devon town to mark the start of spring.

1 mins

Warehouse fire takes out couple's event company

THE owners of an event company have been left devastated after their life’s work went up in flames.

1 mins

Survey finds majority want town statue removed

The structure called 'Earth Goddess' was created by artist Sandy Brown to celebrate the heritage of China clay in St Austell, Cornwall.

1 mins

Town council opposes 300 new homes

A PROPOSAL by Persimmon Homes to build a “village community” of up to 300 new homes on the outskirts of Saltash is receiving growing opposition, with the town council recommending refusal.

1 mins

Pilot gig event returns to islands

THE world’s largest gathering of pilot gigs returns to the Isles of Scilly this weekend, as the 35th World Pilot Gig Championships takes place from May 1-3 with an incredible 481 crews set to compete.

1 mins

Call to delay libraries vote after 'thin' report

A PLEA to delay a decision on how Devon's libraries should be overhauled has been made after criticisms of a report ahead of a crunch decision.

2 mins

WWI warship wreck located off Cornwall

THE final resting place of a United States warship that was sunk by a German submarine in World War I has finally been confirmed by a dive team off the coast of Cornwall.

1 mins

Birds given a home in Duchy developments

RESIDENTS across Duchy of Cornwall developments are being encouraged to take part in this year's Big Duchy Bird Box Survey, after a landmark year for the long-running initiative which saw swifts nesting for the first time.

2 mins

Gun salute to welcome King to Bermuda

A 21-GUN salute heralded Charles' arrival in the aptly named King's Square yesterday.

1 mins

Fuel price rises not down to retailers – watchdog

THE Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins have been “broadly unchanged” since the start of the war in the Middle East.

1 mins

Polanski apologises for tweet shared 'in haste'

GREEN Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for \"sharing a tweet in haste\" which had accused police officers of violently kicking the Golders Green stabbing suspect in the head after he had been incapacitated.

2 mins

Water boss steps down

THE chair of South East Water has resigned after a report by MPs said they have “no confidence” in company's leadership following major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.

1 mins

Woman charged after fatal prep school crash

THE driver of a 4x4 that crashed into a southeast London primary school has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two eight-year-old girls were killed.

2 mins

Aid for Gaza 'intercepted by Israel'

ACTIVISTS sailing on a flotilla of boats seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid say Israeli forces intercepted them overnight, detaining the crews while they were sailing hundreds of miles from Gaza near the Greek island of Crete.

1 mins

May Day marches over rising living costs linked to war in Iran

ACTIVISTS worldwide marched in May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.

1 mins

Trump administration - Iran war 'terminated'

THE Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April - an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval.

2 mins

Labour 'set to lose 1,850 council seats'

Press Association political reporter David Lynch looks ahead to May 7 with a polling guru who also predicts losses for the Tories but gains for Reform, Greens and Lib Dems

2 mins

Martin Hesp on Saturday

Read Martin's column every week in the Western Morning News

4 mins

In praise of the kindness of strangers

Read Martin’s column every week in the Western Morning News

4 mins

Public health needs to be the priority

It’s that time of year.

2 mins

Change of heart after tulipmania struck

Read Judi’s column every week in the Western Morning News

2 mins

Infrastructure better than vanity projects

SPRING is here with an abundance of flowers around the city of Plymouth.

1 mins

Auctioneers launch new gallery space

HONITON'S Chilcotts Auctioneers has successfully launched its new Auction Gallery.

1 mins

Lovely vintage Lagondas are coming to auction

A BRACE of pre-war vintage Lagonda motor cars are entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic & vintage cars at the Haynes Motor Museum on Thursday, June 4.

1 mins

Vintage jewellery is in demand

If you've got a jewellery box tucked away at home in Plymouth, now might be the time to open it.

1 mins

May the fourth be with you

YOU might have your sights set on a bank holiday lie in, or with good weather on the cards, a trip to the coast.

2 mins

CHRIS RUNDLE

THIS WEEK CHRIS EXTOLS THE VIRTUES OF THE HUMBLE SOUP AND ITS ABILITY TO BECOME SOMETHING MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS

2 mins

South West France's triple crown will leave you spellbound

Martin Hesp visits rural hotels in a global fellowship dedicated to the 'art of living'

7 mins

ROGER EVANS

One of my fantasies, if money was no object, is to cause some mischief. I would buy a big artic unit and a trailer and have my name written on the side

2 mins

BECKY SHEAVES

It seemed astonishing that the people who needed the most help with sports coaching got the least help from teachers

3 mins

Council staff honoured for helping Devon thrive

Devon County Council recognises the efforts of its staff in supporting communities with its first Celebration Event

5 mins

Claire's in 50-store comeback

COLLAPSED jewellery chain Claire’s Accessories will return to British high streets next month after its stores were shuttered only days ago, according to reports.

1 mins

Manufacturing hits four-year high but cost prices surging

THE UK manufacturing sector broke a four-year record last month, but the constraints triggered by the Iran war threatened to upend growth prospects.

1 mins

Horler targets end to ‘Berkshire bogey’

DEVON cricket captain James Horler, pictured, wants to bury the Berkshire bogey when the two sides clash at Newbury tomorrow in part one of a NV-Play Trophy double header.

2 mins

Sweeney backs Exeter to perform in big game

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2 mins

Captain Yeandle ruled out for season

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2 mins

City must win at all costs and hope for a big favour

THE task facing Exeter City against Bradford City this afternoon is simple: Win.

4 mins

All or nothing for Gulls’ huge game

TORQUAY United manager Jimmy Ball says he has a fit squad ahead of today’s huge National League South playoff semifinal - and that’s a big plus considering the last time the Gulls played Dorking Wanderers at home, Ball was struggling to fill the bench.

3 mins

Cleverley: Argyle 'really focused on doing our job'

TOM Cleverley is hoping to get his first experience of football in the playoffs as Plymouth Argyle look to extend their 2025/26 League One campaign beyond the end of the regular season today.

3 mins

COTTAGE HAS CHARACTER

This charming Grade II* listed thatched cottage offers versatile accommodation, extending to over 3,000 sq. ft.

2 mins

ELEVATED POSITION

Enjoying an elevated setting overlooking Blackpool Sands, Wayside is a lovely early 20th-century home, that combines good proportions with characterful period detail.

1 mins

STUNNING COASTAL OUTLOOK

This wonderfully spacious four-bedroom apartment offers beautiful coastal and countryside views and is within walking distance of Salcombe town centre and golden sandy beaches.

1 mins

Fixed-rate deals fuel rise in house prices

North of England has highest increases while London sees a dip in values.

2 mins

EDGE OF MOORS

No.1 Coombe Cottage has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, a cosy sitting room with woodburner, formal dining room with triple aspect windows with views over the garden and a detached two bedroom studio/annexe.

1 mins

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Situated at the end of a private tree lined road in Lipson, Plymouth, is this substantial end-of-terrace period building.

1 mins

All together now

Fancy organising a Big Lunch this summer? Celebrity chefs have the perfect recipes.

1 mins

Time to take a well-earned bake

A LONG WEEKEND CALLS FOR A LITTLE TIME SPENT IN THE KITCHEN.

1 mins

I've lost 15 to 20% of my body weight on Mounjaro... It's been great

After shedding the stones with weight-loss jabs and finding love again, Rev Richard Coles has now penned a children's book of quirky facts and stories. HANNAH STEPHENSON finds out more...

4 mins

Hong Kong highlife

IT'S BEST KNOWN FOR ITS MIGHTY CONCRETE JUNGLE, BUT CHRIS GRANET DISCOVERS HONG KONG'S GREENER SIDE, WITH GENTLE PEAKS TO HIKE AND VOLCANIC PARKS TO EXPLORE

4 mins

GAZZA

THE REAL PAUL GASCOIGNE REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME

1 mins

Your ultimate pick and mix

Variety is the spice of garden life, adding extra resilience, colourful displays and happy visitors

2 mins

A letter to the ocean

ELIZABETH SCARLETT AND NOBODY'S CHILD REUNITE FOR THEIR SECOND SUMMER COLLABORATION. EMMA JOHNSON TAKES A LOOK

1 mins

Better the devil you know?

SEQUEL TO COMEDY SET IN THE WORLD OF HIGH FASHION RECYCLES SOME FAMILIAR JOKES

2 mins

Sound & vision

EVER fancied having a pint with David Bowie?

2 mins

Justice is hard to Bear

TRIO FACE TRIAL AFTER THE MURDER OF DRUG DEALER RAY AS MODERN SLAVERY STORYLINE REACHES DRAMATIC CONCLUSION

1 mins

Why Ireland is Adam Scott's new favourite haunt

WITCHES and disturbing visions are the stuff of nightmares, so it’s not surprising that they also make excellent material for horror films.

4 mins

TOUGH LOVE

Celebs Go Dating participants Professor Green and Coleen Nolan tell LYNN RUSK about facing down their personal challenges in the hope of finding romance

4 mins

There was so much love on set... and I do think audiences loved it in return

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt discuss the legacy of The Devil Wears Prada ahead of the release of its sequel. By YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI

4 mins

Life on Earth took viewers to parts of the natural world they had never imagined

AS SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH APPROACHES HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY, LONGTIME COLLABORATORS MIKE SALISBURY AND MIKE DAVIS REFLECT ON HIS WORK. BY LYNN RUSK

4 mins

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Western Morning News (Saturday) Description:

Herausgeber: Reach-Publishing-Services-Limited

Kategorie: Newspaper

Sprache: English

Frequenz: Weekly

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.