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Western Morning News
Twingos for gold
Renault continues its winning streak with this affordable, compact French classic... we just wish this new funky EV was hitting UK forecourts sooner
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May 01, 2026
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Whitbread sell-off in bid to woo investors
WHITBREAD is set to sell the freehold rights to a portfolio of its Premier Inn hotels in a £1.5bn deal as it shifts towards a capital-light business model aimed at winning back wary investors.
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May 01, 2026
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Roots will miss three big Chiefs games after being banned by RFU
EXETER Chiefs' hopes of a European and domestic double have been hit with the news that influential back rower Ethan Roots has received a three-match ban for striking an opponent, writes Stuart James.
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May 01, 2026
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On this day
1707: The Union of Scotland and England was proclaimed.
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May 01, 2026
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Hundreds of city businesses go under
NEARLY 1,500 businesses perished in Plymouth in just two years, official figures reveal
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May 01, 2026
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Banksy claims London statue
ELUSIVE artist Banksy has claimed a new sculpture in central London of a man striding off a plinth with their face smothered by a billowing flag.
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May 01, 2026
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Stars mourn loss of Ted the dog
COMEDIAN Bob Mortimer has said he is “very, very sad” after the death of Ted, the dog who starred in the hit TV programme Mortimer And Whitehouse: Gone Fishing.
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May 01, 2026
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Five-storey block approved for brownfield site
A FORMER paint factory in Brixham is to be demolished and turned into a five-storey block of flats, despite neighbours saying the new design is 'overbearing'.
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May 01, 2026
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Experts call for urgent radical action to protect world food systems
Civil unrest in the UK as a result of a food system crisis could be possible within the next 10 -50 years, researchers say.
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May 01, 2026
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Paper factory closure threat puts dozens of jobs at risk
DOZENS of jobs could be slashed at a historic paper company in Cornwall.
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May 01, 2026
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It's a Neo look for the VW ID.3
Volkswagen has brought a range of upgrades to its ID.3 electric hatchback with a new Neo model.
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May 01, 2026
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Taking the next step
Olympic gymnast and Strictly star Louis Smith can't wait to put on his dancing shoes again, he tells MARION MCMULLEN
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May 01, 2026
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Britain 'embracing solar revolution' following war in Iran
HOUSEHOLDS across the UK are embracing solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission to reduce Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets following the outbreak of the war in Iran.
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May 01, 2026
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Fly-tippers could lose their driving licence
FLY-TIPPERS could lose their driving licence if they are caught blighting streets or the countryside with waste, now that powerful legislation is set to come into force giving the courts new powers.
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May 01, 2026
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Campaigners welcome solar vote
COUNTRYSIDE campaign charity Devon CPRE has welcomed news that North Devon Council has voted to protect farmland by prior itising small solar installations on roofs and car parks, and large ones on brownfield rather than greenfield land.
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May 01, 2026
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Homes evacuated as German WWII bomb discovered
An unexploded Second World War bomb which led to more than 1,000 homes being evacuated after it was found at a building site in Plymouth, will be detonated in situ today, experts said.
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May 01, 2026
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From ‘bodgers’ to the dawn chorus - spring has sprung
Glastonbury may be taking a rest this year, but that doesn’t mean the South West will be. From walking, writing, cooking and music, there are festivals popping up across the region, so there’s no reason to be bored in May, writes Janet Hughes
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May 01, 2026
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A barking way to find true love
I KNOW this is one of those issues that divides opinion, but I'm a big fan of restaurants that let you bring your dog.
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May 01, 2026
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Knife attack suspect known to counter-terror scheme
THE suspect being questioned by police over the Golders Green terror attack has been named as Essa Suleiman, according to reports, as Sir Keir Starmer urged the public to “open their eyes to Jewish pain” and vowed to “stamp this hatred out”.
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May 01, 2026
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Israel halts another Gaza-bound mercy mission
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 on Wednesday night, detaining the crews while they were sailing hundreds of miles from Gaza near the Greek island of Crete.
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May 01, 2026
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Steel yourself for cool Ioniq 3
Hyundai's loniq 3 is the long-awaited answer to Volkswagen's new ID.3 Neo and the Kia EV3, sitting between the Inster and Ioniq 5 in the brand's lineup.
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May 01, 2026
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Saudi Arabia to stop its funding of LIV Golf
SAUDI Arabia is to end its financial backing of LIV Golf after the 2026 season.
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May 01, 2026
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New road safety strategy aims to speed up progress
The updated road strategy will complete the rollout of selected 20mph speed limits across the county
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May 01, 2026
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Guy Henderson on Friday
Read Guy’s column every week in the Western Morning News
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May 01, 2026
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Lidl eyes dozens of new sites across SW
IDL has revealed hundreds of target locations across the country where it is seeking sites for new stores - including 85 in the South West.
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May 01, 2026
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Taylor talks on hold until after season is completed
EXETER
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May 01, 2026
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Bank's warning as rates held
THE Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% - but warned that the Middle East energy shock could drive up inflation and lead to a hike in rates.
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May 01, 2026
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Parker and Burnley part company by mutual consent
HEAD coach Scott Parker has left Burnley following the club's relegation from the Premier League.
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May 01, 2026
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Police Sgt sentenced for slapping child
A DEVON and Cornwall Police officer who pleaded guilty to a single count of child cruelty has been sentenced.
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May 01, 2026
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NEDUM'S TEARS WHEN CITY TOLD HIM TO GO
NEDUM ONUOHA has revealed he cried when he left Manchester City for Sunderland.
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