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August 23, 2025

Tooth find prompts site excavation

A BOY who found what he thought was a shark tooth has led to the potential discovery of a prehistoric human burial site.

1 mins

Derelict hotel is bought by community

A MUCH-LOVED derelict Torrington hotel which has been saved by the community could be open again by Christmas if work to restore the bar is complete

1 mins

Tinside pool party for Rolls-Royce

DETAILS have been revealed about why a luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom was submerged in Plymouth’s Tinside Lido earlier this month.

1 mins

Westcountry aid worker killed on Ukraine mission

Lewis Marffy’s remains. “In a kill zone, where her remains are, it is impossible to recover them because whoever you send will also die,” she said.

2 mins

Anger at threatened fares hike

WESTCOUNTRY politicians are calling for a freeze on rail fares amid fears they may rise by 5.8% next year.

2 mins

Creative display celebrates World Cup

THE creative talents of crocheters and knitters from across Devon are set to be showcased in a display to celebrate the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 which is being hosted by Exeter among other cities.

1 mins

Performer injured in daredevil circus act

A CIRCUS performer was injured at a Devon show during a motorcycle act called the Globe of Death.

1 mins

Night sex assault investigated

VILLAGERS were being asked by police to look out for women's clothing in their gardens or bins after a woman was sexually assaulted in Devon.

1 mins

New missile system can shoot down high-speed drones

A WESTCOUNTRY MP and Armed Forces minister has hailed new spending on air defence missile systems with the capability to shoot down cruise missiles and drones.

2 mins

Fire service open day

DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is inviting the public to an Open Day at its Service Headquarters in Clyst St George on Sunday 7 September, from 10am to 4pm.

1 mins

Jail term for stabbing is suspended

A WOMAN in Cornwall has been spared jail after stabbing her husband in a “disproportionate use of self defence” writes Maxine Denton.

1 mins

Thatcher family reaping rewards of hot summer

THE Thatcher family have been harvesting cider apples at Myrtle Farm in Somerset every year since 1904.

2 mins

Plan to make Exmoor travel routes easier

WALKING and cycling across Somerset’s national park could become much easier under a comprehensive new plan.

2 mins

'Bonnet inspired' hats at royal shop

A HAT called the Highgrove Visor, inspired by the “timeless silhouette of the bonnet”, has gone on sale at the King’s country estate.

1 mins

Bishops launch island pilgrimage

A NEW pilgrimage route to Lundy Island has been launched by the Bishop of Exeter and Bishop of Crediton.

3 mins

Museum's Bronze Age gold boost

CORNWALL Museum and Art Gallery has completed the purchase of a Bronze Age gold terminal fragment found in St Levan, and a gold memento mori ring dating to 1702 from St Enoder, both of which were acquired under the Treasure Act 1996.

1 mins

Big Wheel given the go-ahead for 4 years

A BIG wheel which has been installed on Plymouth’s seafront has been given permission to operate on The Hoe for the next four years.

2 mins

Thousands of firefighting jobs at risk – union

THOUSANDS of firefighting jobs could be lost because of spending cuts, a union has warned.

1 mins

Met arrests 100 people before start of Notting Hill Carnival

POLICE have arrested 100 people in a bid to deter those they say “pose the greatest risk” to the safety of Notting Hill Carnival.

1 mins

Asylum hotel ruling set to go to appeal

LOSING asylum hotels must be “orderly” rather than through “piecemeal court decisions”, the Home Secretary has said as the Government plans to appeal against a court ruling blocking the use of an Epping hotel.

2 mins

Imrie: We'd all do a TMC sequel

THURSDAY Murder Club actress Celia Imrie has said the film's cast \"all would\" return for a sequel.

1 mins

UK harvest on course for near record low

THE UK is on course for one of its worst harvests on record after dry conditions and drought hit staple crops, according to an analysis.

2 mins

Former Thai PM acquitted

THAILAND'S former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been acquitted of a royal defamation charge in a case that could have sent him to prison for up to 15 years.

1 mins

Earthquake in South Atlantic

A MAJOR, preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean late on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported, prompting Chilean authorities to issue an advisory for a potential tsunami along parts of Antarctica.

1 mins

The gates of hell will soon open - Israel

ISRAELS defence minister has warned that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel's terms, as the country prepares for an expanded offensive in the area.

1 mins

Gaza gripped by famine, food authority confirms

THE world’s leading authority on food crises has said the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.

2 mins

World's oldest living person turns 116

THE oldest living person celebrated her 116th birthday “quietly with her family” in a Surrey care home.

1 mins

Shedding light on life after dark

Charlie Elder joined two bat walks to find out more about species that take to the wing when the sun goes down in a Devon town

4 mins

Wildlife sculptors make shortlist for top award

Both successful artists were students at The Sculpture School in Devon. Athwenna Irons reports

2 mins

Downton bells and bridal gowns on show

Props and costumes from the hit TV series Downton Abbey have gone on display ahead of auction at Bonhams in London, writes Laura Harding

1 mins

Martin Hesp on Saturday

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

4 mins

Problems of low water pressure simply unacceptable

ON July 2, with little fanfare, a new water pressure compensation regime came in.

2 mins

Maybe nurture is better than nature

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

3 mins

Judi Spiers on Saturday

Memories of meeting a matinee idol

2 mins

Memories of meeting a matinee idol

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

2 mins

A climate disaster that we can still stop

ANY day now, the UK Government will face a major climate test.

1 mins

Automobilia from star of Red Dwarf

NAMEL signs and other automo-bilia from Chris Barrie who played Rimmer in the hugely popular Red Dwarf TV series and starred in The Brittas Empire are entered into the Charterhouse specialist auction of automobilia on Wednesday, September 24.

1 mins

Fabulous collection in two-day estate sale

PLYMOUTH Auction Rooms is counting down to a brace of auctions in September, starting with the two-day estate sale of the Tony Martin collection.

1 mins

August auction had over 1,600 lots

RENDELLS’ latest monthly auction, which was held on August 14 and 15 at its Stonepark saleroom, comprised of over 1,600 lots and included the bimonthly sections of books, postcards, stamps and ephemera.

1 mins

Sparkling array of jewellery and silver items

EARNES Hampton & Littlewood has a stunning array of antique and modern jewellery in its forthcoming Silver and Jewellery auction on Tuesday, September 2 in Exeter.

1 mins

Where should the South West Coast Path begin?

Martin Hesp explores a ‘glorious’ potential extension from Portishead

6 mins

THINK PINK

BUY INTO BEAUTIFUL BLUSH AND BERRY SHADES, SAYS SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

2 mins

UK banks close thousands of high street sites in digital drive

OVER the past five years, some of the largest traditional banks have closed more than a third of their UK branches, shifting focus from the high street to enhance their digital services.

1 mins

Almost her can strike at York

LMOSH'HER can provide Asie with a winner of its most famous handicap ~ the Sky Bet Ebor at York.

2 mins

Winless Truro must adjust to higher level quickly

THINGS certainly don’t get any easier for Truro City as they welcome another big name of the National League to the TCS today still searching for their first point - and goal - of the season, writes Stuart James.

2 mins

Injury-hit Gulls stretched for busy weekend

TORQUAY United travel to Horsham today for the first game of two over the bank holiday weekend with a depleted squad after a run of injuries that has hit Paul Wotton’s squad.

2 mins

Caldwell wary of 'wounded' Northampton

EXETER City manager Gary Caldwell has warned his players to be on their guard as the Grecians head to Northampton Town in League One today with the Cobblers still searching for their first win of the season.

2 mins

Cleverley delighted to have 'priceless' Edwards back

CLUB captain Joe Edwards will return to the Plymouth Argyle squad for the League One game against Blackpool at Home Park this afternoon (KO 3pm) after recovering from a hamstring issue.

2 mins

Board warn there's 'no quick fix' to Argyle woes

Directors say now more than ever team needs backing of frustrated Green Army

2 mins

LUXURY LIVING ON THE COAST

Perched high on the verdant hills above Salcombe, where the sea glimmers beyond rolling pasture and the air carries a tang of salt and adventure, a new chapter in South Devon's luxury coastal living is unfolding. The Soar. a boutique collection of Scandinavian-inspired holiday homes, is set to become one of the region’s most desirable addresses.

2 mins

ADAPTING TO THE MARKET

Any traditional holiday landlords face a significant decision: whether to change tack to long-term renting or continue with short-term holiday lets.

1 mins

RISING DEMAND FOR RENTALS

The South Hams property market is quietly making a compelling case for landlords, both current and aspiring. While national headlines often highlight soaring mortgage rates and unaffordable property prices, the local rental market tells a different story - one of rising demand and limited supply. This imbalance is creating an opportunity that landlords would be wise not to overlook.

2 mins

FARMHOUSE AND COTTAGES

This handsome Grade II Listed farmhouse and four delightful holiday cottages are set with around three-and-a-half acres of gardens and a paddock.

2 mins

HAS OPEN-PLAN LIVING SPACE

Positioned in a peaceful, elevated spot within the South Hams village of Newton Ferrers, Yealm Lodge offers a contemporary base for coastal getaways.

1 mins

COUNTRY LOCATION

Westmoore Farm occupies a delightful position with some far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside towards Dartmoor.

1 mins

What your landlord should do for you

HERE'S WHAT TENANTS HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO EXPECT WHEN THEY RECEIVE THE KEYS. BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

2 mins

‘When I saw gold, I couldn’t believe it’

JANET HUGHES chats with the 26-year-old from Somerset who is already a multi-award-winning orchid grower and has sights set on Chelsea, with his horticulturist dad alongside him

8 mins

BECKY SHEAVES

So whereas I (and the farmer) saw thousands of pounds worth of stock, belting along the public highway towards a busy village... Mr Lycra saw an opportunity to do a good turn

3 mins

ROGER EVANS

The truth is, especially with a CD in the car, if you know what track comes next, it's probably had its time

3 mins

STAN CULLIMORE

Of course, we're not talking about just any old cycyling. High above and far beyond the days where you pedalled away.... I'm more of a passenger than a pedal pusher.

3 mins

CHRIS RUNDLE

CHRIS WAS INTERRUPTED WHILE OUT BLACKBERRY PICKING, BUT IT'S SOMETHING HE WAS BROUGHT UP TO DO

2 mins

Gran designs

ANASTASIA MIARI SHARES THE RECIPES OF MEDITERRANEAN GRANDMOTHERS IN NEW COOKBOOK MEDITERRANEA.

2 mins

PLOT LINES

THE RECENT STORM FLORIS HAS GOT TIIM THINKING ABOUT WIND - GOOD AND BAD

2 mins

Expert advice Which seeds to collect and why

Save money and raise better plants by harvesting seeds from your garden, says HANNAH STEPHENSON

3 mins

Take a town like Taunton

A new book offers nuggets of history and tales from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day

2 mins

The environment women operate in in public life is much more hostile than it used to be

Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon opens up on misogyny, miscarriage, menopause - and moving on. By HANNAH STEPHENSON

4 mins

Singapore fling

Singapore offers a heady mix of city life, tasty cuisine and green space, finds ELLEN JENNE

4 mins

'Kids click into the natural world'

Wildlife presenter and father-of-three Steve Backshall tells CAMILLA FOSTER how he thinks the great outdoors benefits children

3 mins

3 steps to soothe psoriasis

LARA OWEN SPEAKS TO EXPERTS ON SENSITIVE SKIN

2 mins

JOANNE WATKINSON

ON THE CASE OF THE 'EXTRA' TRAVELLER

2 mins

None of us know where our lives will end...

ACTORS TOM HIDDLESTON AND CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, AND DIRECTOR MIKE FLANAGAN, SHARE THE JOY TO BE FOUND IN STEPHEN KING ADAPTATION THE LIFE OF CHUCK WITH ELLA WALKER

3 mins

THE LAST DANCE

DIRECTOR MIKE FLANAGAN'S MEDITATION ON LIFE AND DEATH SUFFERS FROM AN EMOTIONAL DISCONNECT

2 mins

MARKET STALLS

MARION MCMULLEN looks at why ITV's new soap opera Albion Market failed to win an audience 40 years ago

1 mins

The murder mystery is the foundation but it's not the essence of this film

THEY HAVE A COMBINED AGE OF 306 AND SOLVE MURDERS. MARION McMULLEN LOOKS AT THE STARS OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

4 mins

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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.