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Western Morning News
France swelters during nation's hottest day ever
FRANCE recorded its hottest day ever yesterday amid an exceptional heatwave, the national weather agency said.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Expert fixers’ wash and brush up
YOU need to be quite accommodating if you work at The Repair Shop. Obviously you can specialise in fixing certain kinds of stuff - in fact, it’s best that you do; they don’t want any old ham-fisted oaf let loose in there - but you can’t pick and choose what you will and won't mend.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Politicians say region must not be left behind
EXETER’S Labour leader said the prospect of having Andy Burnham as the new party leader had put a ‘spring in his step’.
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June 24, 2026
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Exercise ‘snacks’ could help beat sedentary lifestyle harms
WALKING for five minutes every hour is enough to offset the harms to health from sitting down, researchers have said.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
BNG survey shows swing
HE results of the May 2025 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) indicate the pendulum is swinging towards the loosening up of the hierarchy.
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June 24, 2026
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I will die in my dance shoes
STRICTLY STAR SHIRLEY BALLAS CHATS TO CAMILLA FOSTER ABOUT ICE BATHS, WEIGHT-LOSS JABS AND THE POWER OF DANCE
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June 24, 2026
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Devon MP’s welcome for Tory colleagues
British agriculture remains competitive and sustainable for future generations.
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June 24, 2026
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Invitation to farm open day in Cornwall for dairy producers
DAIRY producers from across the UK are invited to one of the year’s standout on-farm events, as the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) NMR Gold Cup Open Day heads to Cornwall on June 30.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Paignton's Martin is called by GB for Glasgow
EXPERIENCE will meet emerging talent when Team England take to the gymnastics stage at Glasgow 2026, with a 10-athlete squad now officially confirmed for this summer’s Commonwealth Games, writes Daniel Clark.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Long in the tooth
One of my guinea pigs is drooling a little from his mouth. He is still eating. What are the possible causes of this and what treatments are available?
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Heatwave impacts on work, schools and travel
A NUMBER of schools have closed and transport has faced disruption due to soaring temperatures.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Review will detail how babies died in city care
THE largest maternity review in the history of the NHS will detail how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm.
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June 24, 2026
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March over crossing in protest against tolls
A DEMONSTRATION march is being planned for the Tamar Bridge next month in a peaceful protest against toll charges.
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June 24, 2026
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Farming should ‘grow to 1% of GDP’ - CAAV
ARABLE farmers are at a critical moment; after years of tight or negative margins, there are opportunities for those who are prepared to refocus their business.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Fears over impact on pollinators of non-native insects
NON-NATIVE hornets, ants and other invertebrates are upsetting the balance of nature and driving insect declines, experts warn.
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June 24, 2026
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Don't gamble on a World Cup addiction
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT A LOVED ONE'S SPORTS BETTING, BY CAMILLA FOSTER
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June 24, 2026
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Racing postponed due to hot weather
THE British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled three of the four meetings that had been postponed today due to the extremely hot weather forecast across much of the UK this week.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Plea to ‘change course’ on countryside
A RURAL campaign group has warned that whoever succeeds Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister must urgently reset relations between government and countryside, and end the ‘culture war on the countryside’.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Ex-champ protests innocence after ban
FORMER Wimbledon singles champion Marketa Vondrousova says she has ‘‘never doped’’ after being suspended from tennis for four years for refusing an anti-doping test.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
It’s a real boost to have Andy with me – Draper
JACK Draper credited new coach Sir Andy Murray with inspiring him to an “ugly” win on his latest injury comeback.
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June 24, 2026
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Trophy groups are drawn
PLYMOUTH Argyle and Exeter City yesterday found out two of their three group stage opponents in the EFL Trophy next season.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
London's mayor hails success of air mission
EXPANDING London's ultra low emission zone (Ulez) was “crucial”, Sir Sadiq Khan has claimed, after a new study estimated deaths linked to toxic air in the capital fell by about 40% in five years.
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June 24, 2026
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Cold water shock the likely cause of boy's canal death
A FOOTBALL-LOVING Devon schoolboy tragically drowned after jumping into the Exeter Canal, an inquest has heard.
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June 24, 2026
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Burnham meets Starmer for transition talks
LABOUR leadership front-runner Andy Burnham will start receiving Government briefings to prepare for power as the outgoing Prime Minister insisted he would seek to “resolve difficult issues” before his successor takes over.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Hooper 'agrees new deal with Exeter Chiefs'
WALLABIES flanker Tom Hooper is understood to have put pen to paper on a new deal extending his contract with Exeter Chiefs.
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June 24, 2026
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Hospitality sector in plea to halve VAT and save jobs
HOSPITALITY bosses are warning that more restaurants could be lost unless the Government slashes their tax bill.
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June 24, 2026
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McCullum denies talk of a breakdown with Stokes
ENGLAND head coach Brendon McCullum insists there has been no breakdown in his relationship with returning captain Ben Stokes, declaring ‘‘it’s nice to have the band back together’’.
2 min |
June 24, 2026
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Pakistani mediators try to resolve latest USA-Iran disagreement
THE United States and Iran were in dispute yesterday over whether Iran had agreed to allow United Nations inspectors to view bombed Iranian nuclear sites.
1 min |
June 24, 2026
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Anti-social behaviour linked to dozen youths
A RISE in anti-social behaviour in Torbay has been linked to a group of around a dozen youths from across South Devon and the wider area, police have revealed.
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June 24, 2026
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Talks aim to get stalled retirement flats finished
ADVANCED talks are underway between the owner of Plymouth’s £10m unfinished tower block and a “local” developer who could complete the building - but the project will need backing from the Government’s housing quango.
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