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May 09, 2026

Birthday screening celebrates Sir David turning 100

TWO centenarians were the first to view the premiere of a pioneering 360° film marking the birthday of naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 yesterday.

3 mins

Residents of new town among top earners in SW

RESIDENTS of Devon's newest town are the county's highest earners according to the latest available data, writes Bradley Gerrard.

1 mins

Saunton cable campaign loses judicial review fight

CAMPAIGNERS trying to stop wind turbine cables coming on shore at a much-loved beach in North Devon have given up their legal fight after a judicial review was rejected.

3 mins

Reform make huge gains in Plymouth poll

MAJOR UPSET FOR RULING GROUP

3 mins

Labour lose party's overall control in Exeter vote

LABOUR has pledged to continue providing leadership in Exeter despite losing overall control of the council in Thursday's local elections.

3 mins

Bishop taking leap of faith to raise funds for cathedral

THE Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev'd Dr Mike Harrison, is planning to abseil off the top of Exeter Cathedral today to help raise funds for its Investing in Welcome project.

1 mins

'Hotspot policing' helping to curb crime

A SCHEME that introduced ‘hotspot’ patrols in 15 locations across Devon and Cornwall to specifically tackle street violence and antisocial behaviour has contributed to a significant decline in crime, it has been revealed.

1 mins

MP in top three for contributions

NEWS IN BRIEF

1 mins

Man remortgages home to save 100-year-old pub

A MAN who didn't want to lose his favourite pub remortgaged his home to buy it and stop it shutting down - so he can still enjoy a pint there.

4 mins

Provisional cause of death 'asphyxial'

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 87-year-old woman who was found deceased at her home in Exeter last month.

1 mins

Hoard of Roman silver coins in batch of treasures

A HOARD of Roman coins unearthed in Devon is thought to be the largest discovery of its kind in the county in recent times.

2 mins

Devon fish - and chips - to get major investment

TORBAY is preparing to spend tens of millions of pounds on fish and chips.

2 mins

Cancer patients benefit from new immunotherapy injection

UP to 200 patients each year at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) could benefit from a new, rapid immunotherapy injection that can be given in as little as 60 seconds.

1 mins

Repair work begins after damage from three storms

MAJOR repairs have begun on a Devon footpath and cycle path battered by Storms Bert, Bram and Chandra.

2 mins

Opportunity of Spitfire flight over Cornwall

HAVE you ever dreamt of soaring above the Cornish coastline in a legendary, historic fighter aircraft?

2 mins

Gas works chosen for new Eden attraction

THE Eden Project has unveiled its latest expansion plans for a new Eden in Scotland.

3 mins

Small boat crossings expected to top 200,000

MORE than 200,000 migrants are thought to have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel since 2018.

1 mins

100th birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough

THE King and Queen have led birthday tributes celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.

2 mins

Determined Starmer looks to reset after election rout

SIR Keir Starmer insisted he would not quit despite an electoral mauling in Labour's heartlands as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made stunning gains.

2 mins

Summit confronts energy and fuel crisis caused by Iranian war

SOUTHEAST Asian leaders have adopted a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on their people and economies.

1 mins

US military 'disables' two ships in blockade breach

US Central Command says its forces have disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade.

2 mins

Eden Project hosts display of superb images of wildlife

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Cornwall’s Eden Project will shine a spotlight on some of the world’s most extraordinary photography of the places and habitats around us.

3 mins

Blonde ambition for lively musical

Raucous courtroom silliness Legally Blonde provides much-needed fun and a colourful escape from reality for Lee Trewhela at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro

2 mins

Martin Hesp on Saturday

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

4 mins

The small acts of profligacy which poison public life

CORNWALL

2 mins

We must defend our democracy now or risk losing it

LAST week saw the terrifying attack in Golders Green, where two people were stabbed.

2 mins

Paying respect seems to be a lost art

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

4 mins

Perfect way to enjoy singing in the sun

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

2 mins

Optimism will be back next season

THE pain, the frustration, the agony and the realisation of the football season just ended - certainly in Division One of the EFL - was somewhat a predictable script!

1 mins

Rolex watches continue to perform well

PLYMOUTH has long been a strong market for Rolex, with the city's naval history playing a key role.

1 mins

Luke Skywalker bubblegum card sold for £536,250

THE Star Wars collectable, featuring the hero of the original sci-fi franchise, more than doubled a previous record for such an item.

1 mins

Collection of bikes

CHARTERHOUSE, SHERBORNE

1 mins

Paintings on the market for the first time

ELDREDS late-spring auction of antiques and art on Thursday, May 28 will include four examples of the work of Fred Yates, a street and a harbour/beach scene with figures and animals and two still life floral works.

1 mins

Artist captures a joie de vivre in vibrant paintings

NOTHING gives me as much pleasure as an evocative work of art - something you can look at day after day which never fails to bring a smile to one’s lips.

2 mins

CHRIS RUNDLE

ONE OF SPRING'S BEST FLAVOURS IS RIPE FOR ENJOYING NOW - NEW SEASON'S GARLIC

2 mins

Now is the time to enjoy the seasonal delights of the West

Martin Hesp takes a look back at some of his foodie favourites from the springtime season

6 mins

STAN CULLIMORE

ON SALE NOW

3 mins

ROGER EVANS

I knew of this old-fashioned men's barber, never went near him myself, he only knew one style of short back and sides. So I took my little son there, all the curls came off

3 mins

BECKY SHEAVES

Choughs! Finally, in my (very) late middle age I was seeing these legendary creatures, living wild in their traditional environment

3 mins

Composting can be a minefield

Don't make the mistake of thinking that peat-free means inferior, advises Tim Foster

3 mins

Employers' fears on graduate hires

MORE than half of employers are concerned over the professional conduct of graduate hires.

1 mins

Warning AI cyber attacks could trigger a global financial crisis

The International Monetary Fund has warned extreme cyber incidents could spark liquidity pressures

1 mins

No Ordinary Joe can land Swinton Hurdle at Haydock

NO Ordinary Joe can secure victory in the Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (1.15pm) at Haydock Park today.

4 mins

Pirates know only a victory will do to make the play-offs

TODAY sees the Cornish Pirates play their final Elior Champ Rugby league match of the season knowing only a win will do if they are to make the end of season playoffs.

2 mins

Mousehole seek a reset and relegation to SWPL

THE financial demands of competing higher up the non-league pyramid has now hit Southern League Division One South side Mousehole, who have applied for relegation and entry into the South West Peninsula League, writes Stuart James.

2 mins

Pilgrims heading to Alicante in pre-season

PLYMOUTH

1 mins

Torquay face one giant leap for their NL return

TORQUAY United are one step away from the National League - but it’s a big step against a Hornchurch team that will be determined to spoil the Gulls’ party plans, and go up in their place.

3 mins

Cornwood's Shutt receives his first Devon call

Tim Western, Devon CCC's performance director, is not afraid to look outside the box when talent spotting for the county's development side.

2 mins

Tinners allow four to leave Cornwall

TRURO

1 mins

Niskanen's departure a reality check to Grecians' relegation

AS expected, the Exeter City retained list saw a number of players released from St James Park following the club's relegation from League One.

2 mins

Chiefs members vote in favour of selling to US investors

EXETER Chiefs chairman and CEO Tony Rowe will now enter negotiations with the investors keen on buying the club after members and shareholders voted in favour of a buyout.

2 mins

Baxter wants Chiefs to play 'knockout' rugby

Exeter welcome Bath knowing that they need victories to cement a top four place

2 mins

GREAT DEGREE OF PRIVACY

This elegant Victorian residence set an idyllic position offering a great degree of privacy, garaging and established grounds in the region of one acre.

1 mins

FARM HAS 47 ACRES

Mount Pleasant is a 47-acre livestock and residential farm nestled in a sheltered and peaceful setting in the heart of the idyllic West Devon countryside adjoining a quiet country lane.

1 mins

SEAL OF MORTGAGE APPROVAL

With the number of people getting the green light for a home loan on the rise in early 2026, VICKY SHAW looks at the figures and gets some expert opinions

2 mins

A perfect focal point for your outside space

Buy some new climbers and get to work on a wigwam project for summer

2 mins

Make an entrance

By following a few simple design rules you can elevate your home's porch this summer, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

2 mins

HAS PLANNING PERMISSION

Nutcombe Barns is set in a loose courtyard formation with two detached barns and a pair of semidetached barns.

1 mins

COTTAGE HAS CHARACTER

Offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years and with no onward chain, this charming threebedroom cottage is set within generous gardens.

1 mins

GENEROUS GROUNDS

This modern detached four-bedroom residence offers a combination of contemporary living and generous grounds, set within the village of Rezare with convenient access to the A30 and Launceston.

1 mins

Med school

GRACE SALMON SHARES BUYS TO ACHIEVE THAT MEDITERRANEAN LOOK

1 mins

ALFRESCO DINING, SORTED

Bring people together for relaxed outdoor dining with this 9-piece rattan cube set, designed to make alfresco meals simple, comfortable, and easy to enjoy.

1 mins

I love escape rooms ...it's a satisfying thing when you solve a puzzle

Comic Ed Gamble tells YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI about the mental and physical challenges of competing on new TV show The Way Out

3 mins

A flavour of the Far East

MasterChef winner Tim Anderson on how to ‘level up all your cooking’ using Japanese ingredients.

4 mins

JUST HELP YOURSELF

It's finally time to take dinner outdoors. Keep it relaxed with warm soda bread rolls ready for dipping, sticky chicken drumsticks, a golden potato tortilla and puff pastry pizzas. Easy dishes, good company and making the most of the sunshine...

1 mins

I have this expectation that everything I write is going to be better

Anatomy of a Scandal author Sarah Vaughan tells HANNAH STEPHENSON how sessions with a creative coach helped to cure her writer's block

4 mins

Let me entertain you

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen shares pro tips for stylish place settings and hosting at home.

4 mins

Fast flowers for summer

Get sowing this weekend and in the blink of an eye, you will be surrounded by cheerful colour

2 mins

Mystery's an ewe-dunnit

A PLUCKY FLOCK OF SHEEP DETECTIVES TRACK A KILLER IN CHARMING COSY CRIME ADVENTURE

1 mins

Sophisticated Olivia's the woman we need

It was an emotional homecoming at the first of six sold-out nights at London’s premier arena.

1 mins

Will he or won't he?

AS TEEN MAKES FINAL PREPARATIONS TO RUN AWAY WITH MEGAN, TIM STEPS IN TO MAKE HIM SEE THINGS FROM A FRESH POINT OF VIEW

1 mins

This game, this world, means so much to so many people

The Mortal Kombat II cast, including Karl Urban and Tati Gabrielle, discuss fight training for the upcoming sequel to the 2021 film. By LYNN RUSK

4 mins

It was a challenge humanising someone who is, essentially, evil

Daniel Mays and Aimee Ffion Edwards tell LYNN RUSK about dramatising the horrific story of serial-rapist John Worboys and the survivors whose courage helped bring him to justice

4 mins

Audiences want to be moved, to be surprised, to be transported

A FLOCK of sheep solving the murder of their beloved shepherd wasn't exactly what Hugh Jackman was expecting when he started reading the script for his new cosy crime whodunnit, The Sheep Detectives.

4 mins

Testing times as comedy royalty joins the family

Hit period drama The Hardacres is back for a second series with a new face in Michele Dotrice.

2 mins

Dame Jilly would come on the set and give notes. Her spirit’s in every frame

RIVALS STARS INCLUDING ALEX HASSELL AND NAFESSA WILLIAMS TELL LYNN RUSK ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE STEAMY DRAMA AND ITS LATE AUTHOR'S LEGACY

4 mins

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Éditeur: Reach-Publishing-Services-Limited

Catégorie: Newspaper

Langue: English

Fréquence: 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.