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Western Morning News
New facility is hailed as key ‘milestone’
A CORNWALL engineering company has opened a new design and manufacturing facility in the county, it has announced, writes Hannah Baker.
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June 25, 2026
Western Morning News
Chance to shape future of network
BUSINESSES and community groups in the Westcountry are being invited to help shape the future of the region’s electricity network, writes Hannah Baker.
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June 25, 2026
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Time to talk about possibly the most embarrassing thing during childbirth
Comedian and mum-of-four Katherine Ryan tells LISA SALMON there's nothing that should be taboo about the birth process
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June 25, 2026
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Sandford Orchards founder honoured by Royal Bath & West Show
BARNY Butterfield, founder of Devon's award-winning cider producer Sandford Orchards, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry at the Royal Bath & West Show last month, in recognition his tireless efforts to secure the future of authentic cider making for generations to come.
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June 25, 2026
Western Morning News
Saint Polo justifies favourite tag at Newton Abbot
ALTHOUGH Worcester’s meeting the following day had already been abandoned because of the extreme heat, it was all-system-go for Newton Abbot’s annual Ladies Night, sponsored by Murray Group.
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June 25, 2026
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Car park plans for site shelved
PLANS to turn the site of Exeter's former bus station into a temporary car park have been shelved.
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June 25, 2026
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There's no two ways about it, they're double the delight
\"I don't know how you can have two, I struggle with one,\" said my pal at a child's birthday party.
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June 25, 2026
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Pep talk in a different language
EACH episode of this series starts with a montage of clips, giving us a flavour of the show.
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June 25, 2026
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Starmer fends off jibes from Badenoch
SIR Keir Starmer yesterday battled criticism of his top team’s record at the first Prime Minister’s Questions since he announced his exit plan from Downing Street on Monday this week.
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June 25, 2026
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RBL support is for past and present military
The charity which looks after the Armed Forces community is given glowing recommendations ahead of Armed Forces Day, reports William Telford
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June 25, 2026
Western Morning News
City Citizens Advice is backed with £150k grant
THE vital work of Exeter's Citizens Advice service is being backed by a £150,000 grant from Exeter City Council - but members of the city council's executive committee heard that the coming shake-up in local government meant the advice service might have to start from scratch for funding in future.
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June 25, 2026
Western Morning News
Weeds, seeds and feed - all in a day’s work
Read Anton’s column every week in the Western Morning News
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June 25, 2026
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England fans must keep the faith after dour draw
THOMAS Tuchel hopes England fans keep the faith after a frustrating goalless draw with Ghana dampened the feelgood factor from their World Cup opener.
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June 25, 2026
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Pair of new rail stations to be built 'in parallel'
SOMERSET’S newest railway station will be delivered “in parallel” with a new station down the line in Devon, according to Network Rail.
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June 25, 2026
Western Morning News
Lucas just ‘perfect’ for new role at Home Park
TOM Cleverley has called John Lucas ‘a perfect person’ to be appointed as Plymouth Argyle’s new on-pitch physical performance coach, writes Chris Errington.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Hundreds apply for health trust redundancy
MORE than 500 health workers at an Exeter-based health trust have put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy amid efforts by bosses to cut costs.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Signs your summer drinking is out of control
This time of year can be a particularly problematic season for dangerous drinking, reports Ruth Lawes
3 min |
June 25, 2026
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Temperatures soar as heatwave grips country
PEOPLE are being urged not to travel, schools have closed and trains cancelled as temperature records are set to tumble in exceptionally hot and humid conditions.
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June 25, 2026
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Report exposes hospital trust’s maternity failings
MORE than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “deeply embedded systemic failures” at a “toxic” hospital trust, a review has found.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Western Morning News
Incinerator ash plant in bid to boost operations
DEVON industrial firm wants to increase the amount of incinerator waste it recycles and crank up how often it operates.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Cornish Tin and Lithium acclaims potential of drilling site
CORNISH Tin and Lithium says its latest exploratory drilling programme has revealed significant deposits of both metals.
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June 25, 2026
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Heightened risk of moor wildfires
THE risk of wildfires on Dartmoor is ‘very high’ as the hot weather continues, the national park has warned.
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June 25, 2026
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Man in hospital after lorry accident
A MAN was in hospital yesterday with life-threatening injuries after being trapped by a lorry in Redruth.
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June 24, 2026
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Embezzling ex-SNP deputy head gets five years
FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been jailed for more than five years for embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Let’s at least give Burnham a chance
S Keir Starmer choked back tears at the conclusion of his resignation speech on Monday and PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham's train powered towards Euston and a likely coronation, I was planning to write a column full of warnings and doubts about the ability of the King of the North to make even a dent in the problems of the British State.
4 min |
June 24, 2026
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Two hurt as plane crashes at airfield aviation event
A PILOT and passenger suffered minor injuries after a plane crashed during an aviation meeting at an East Devon airfield over the weekend.
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June 24, 2026
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Deadline is up on Ralls' contract offer at Argyle
Experienced midfielder looks likely to leave Home Park
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June 24, 2026
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Churchill row over artwork
A VIDEO installation in the National Portrait Gallery has been taken down - following a row about the role Sir Winston Churchill played in the 1943 Bengal famine.
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June 24, 2026
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Jenkins joins Torquay as Wannell is linked as well
JIMMY Ball has added speedy left-back Kian Jenkins to his squad as the players began pre-season in sweltering conditions in Dartington on Monday.
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June 24, 2026
Western Morning News
Riverford hosts NFU and Defra visit at Peterborough branch
A RECENT visit to Riverford Organic provided an opportunity for the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), NFU members and Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) officials to explore the upcoming National Organic Plan for England and how industry and the Government can collaborate to build a thriving, resilient organic sector.
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