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Western Morning News (Saturday)

This is about people showing up for each other. It's a love story

WHEN Mike Sardina and Claire Stingl first met at a “Legends” gig at the Wisconsin State Fair in 1987, a cosmic connection sparked between the two down-on-their-luck musicians.

4 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

The best way to get fit after the festivities and it costs nothing at all

Martin Hesp lists some of his favourite walks which people of any fitness level can enjoy

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

'Manic Monday' forecast to be worst day for car breakdowns

THE first working Monday of the year next week will be one of the worst for breakdowns, drivers have been warmed.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

BEST OF 2025 HOME SALES

Some wonderful homes changed hands in the Westcountry over the past year and here are some of our local estate agents' most notable properties brought to the market and sold in 2025

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Fabric forecast

ILIV's Design Manager, Debbie Leigh, shares her insights into the craft, colour and materiality trends for the year ahead

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

I wanted to detonate a bit of an explosion

LYNN RUSK CHATS WITH ERIN DOHERTY, MALACHI KIRBY AND CREATOR STEVEN KNIGHT ABOUT SERIES TWO OF A THOUSAND BLOWS, SET IN THE BRUTAL EAST END OF LONDON

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

What exactly do we mean by a 'new year' anyway?

A HAPPY new year to all our readers, or a good many of them, at least; Cornwall's far from being the most culturally and ethnically diverse part of the UK but even here there's a good chance not all those who take this newspaper observe the Christian calendar, and more particularly that which was enforced on most of Europe by an edict of Pope Gregory the 13th in October 1582 (but not adopted in Great Britain until 1752).

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Truro sign experienced midfielder

TRURO City has announced the permanent signing of midfielder Harry Charsley from SkyBet League 2 outfit Oldham Athletic.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
Western Morning News (Saturday)

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Most winter blooms since records began centuries ago

A BOTANICAL garden in Cornwall has recorded its highest winter flower count.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

VIEWS OVER ESTUARY

Westonhay is set above the River Yealm, with a far-reaching outlook over the estuary, across the villages and out towards open countryside.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Judi Spiers on Saturday

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

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
Western Morning News (Saturday)

Western Morning News (Saturday)

ZEST FOR LIFE

BEEN GIVEN A CITRUS PLANT FOR CHRISTMAS? HERE'S HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT ALL YEAR

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Recruitment drive for 2,000 more magistrates

THOUSANDS of new magistrates are being sought to volunteer in England and Wales as part of efforts to speed up justice for victims.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

CLASH OF THE DAY

Steve Coogan and Eanna Hardwicke star in a new film about Ireland captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy's 2002 World Cup fallout. By LYNN RUSK

4 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Walkers flee along beach as cliff collapses nearby

A POPULAR coast path is closed near Devon after a part of a cliff collapsed, writes Molly Seaman.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

HEALTHY START

January is the right time for a reset.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Fatal fire at Swiss ski resort 'caused by party sparklers'

SWISS investigators believe sparkling flares in Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

10-minute exercise 'can halt growth of bowel cancer'

EXERCISING for just 10 minutes can halt bowel cancer growth and speed up DNA damage repair, according to a study.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

'We can't be reckless' with Watts' comeback – Cleverley

TOM Cleverley believes it would be expecting too much of Caleb Watts for him to start for Plymouth Argyle against Burton Albion at Home Park tomorrow so soon into his return to action from a long-term hamstring injury.

3 min  |

January 03, 2026
Western Morning News (Saturday)

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Confident City up for another of the League One 'big boys'

HAVING begun 2026 with a win over Luton Town, Exeter City will tomorrow take on another of the 'big boys' in League One.

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Life expectancy postcode lottery

Top ie areas with the highest

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Devon artist awarded gallery prize

THE Brownston Gallery has enjoyed a longstanding collaboration with The South West Academy, a charity dedicated to advancing the creation and appreciation of art in the region.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET FOR 60 YEARS

Broadaford Farm near Ugborough came to the market for the first time in over six decades, offering a unique chance to own a sizeable, detached and unlisted farmhouse with spacious living areas and delightful moorland views.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026
Western Morning News (Saturday)

Western Morning News (Saturday)

CHRIS RUNDLE

FOR NEW YEAR CHRIS REMINDS US THERE IS LITTLE TO BEAT HOME-CRAFTED BREAD WITH A TASTY TOPPING, ALL SERVED STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN

2 min  |

January 03, 2026
Western Morning News (Saturday)

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Stokes in no doubt that 'Bazball' set-up is right

England captain makes case for partnership with McCullum to continue

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Manufacturing sector boosted by new orders

THE UK’s embattled manufacturing sector took another small step towards recovery at the end of 2025 thanks to an influx of new orders.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Exeter Chiefs unchanged for battle with Bath

EXETER

2 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Chef to the stars

LAUREN TAYLOR meets renowned chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa to talk A-list guests and why he has no plans to retire

3 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

Works by Beryl Cook coming to auction

THIS month sees the launch of a major exhibition celebrating the work of beloved British artist Beryl Cook (1926-2009) at The Box, Plymouth.

1 min  |

January 03, 2026

Western Morning News (Saturday)

IN PERFECT HARMONY

KATE HUDSON AND HUGH JACKMAN MAKE A GREAT DOUBLE ACT IN SWEET UNDERDOG STORY WHICH MAKES US WAIT FOR A FEEL-GOOD FINALE

2 min  |

January 03, 2026