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Exeter bomber to be sentenced

Exeter bomber sentencing delayed

The sentencing of Muslim convert Nicky Reilly, who tried to kill diners in a restaurant, was put off today amid concerns about his mental health. Reil...



Jobcentres at breaking point

JOBCENTRES AT BREAKING POINT

JOBCENTRES are "buckling" under the pressure of soaring unemployment, it was claimed last night as the system for processing the dole...

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'Agitated' girl taken off school roof

Tavistock College

AN emotional 14-year-old girl had to be restrained by teaching staff after she climbed on to the roof of her school, police said. The...


Bovine TB cases up 28%

Bovine TB cases up 28% – 'no surprise'

INCIDENCES of the killer disease bovine tuberculosis, which this year alone has led to the destruction of 40,000 cattle, have increased...

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Brace yourself for wintery blast

Northerly winds set to bring shivers to region

SUB-ZERO temperatures are poised to strike parts of the Westcountry over the next few days. According to the Met Office at Exeter icy...

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Housebuilding down 32%

Housebuilding down 32% in three months

HOUSEBUILDING in the South West plunged by a third in just three months, sparking claims that the Government is "standing idly by"...

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'Special offer' deals criticised

Stores criticised over 'special offer' deals

WESTCOUNTRY shoppers are being urged to support their local stores after a consumer watchdog said supermarket "special offers" were...

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Virtual Poppy Field

Virtual Poppy Field

The WMN has joined forces with the Royal British Legion to create a virtual poppy field to remember our fallen heroes

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England in India cricket supplement

England cricket supplement

Check out our online preview guide to the forthcoming England tour of India

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Seip glad to stay on

SEIP GLAD TO STAY ON

MARCEL Seip is happy to commit himself to Plymouth Argyle – and he will be even happier if the Pilgrims can secure three Coca-Cola Championship points tomorrow.

The Pilgrims' centre-back has agreed in principle to extend his stay with the Devon club by signing a contract extension which ties him to Argyle until the summer of 2011....

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Versatile Moxey winning praise

Exeter City's Dean Moxey has delighted manager Paul Tisdale with the way he has switched roles

PAUL Tisdale believes that Dean Moxey will play at a higher level after praising the versatile Devonian for the way he has filled the...

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Di Bernardo says title race will go to wire

Leeds fly-half Alberto Di Bernardo in action against the Pirates

LEEDS Carnegie fly-half Alberto Di Bernardo believes this season's race for promotion into the Guinness Premiership will go right to...

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Breeze returns for Chiefs

Ben Breeze will be making his first appearance for Exeter Chiefs tomorrow after a year out

EXETER Chiefs full-back Ben Breeze is ready to put his injury hell of the past year firmly behind him when he lines-up to tackle Covent...

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Pirates ring changes

Richard Bright gets his first senior call-up for the Pirates on Sunday after a loan spell at Mounts Bay

INJURIES, viruses, international call-ups and the need for some good old fashioned rest have meant Cornish Pirates head coach Mark...

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WMN Photographs for sale

WMN Photographs for sale

Seen a WMN photograph that you like? Why not visit WMN Photosales to make your easy online purchase

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Dick Twinney prints

Dick Twinney prints

The WMN has teamed up with wildlife artist Dick Twinney to offer you a chance to buy limited edition prints.

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An exciting collage of Cornwall’s history is being played out at an innnovative exhibition at University College Falmouth




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We've invented a new kind of SSSI called Sites of Special Sentimental Interest - and they belong exclusively to you, our WMN readers. Everyone has his or her very own special place and in our series Martin Hesp sets out to explore these fascinating locations. We hope you will be suggesting your SSSIs between now and Christmas.

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Features

Titanic letters at auction

E D Walker's painting of the Titanic on her maiden voyage in April 1912<B/>

TWO evocative letters from a Cornishman who was one of only three people to survive both the sinking of the Titanic and her sister ship, Britannic, four years later have surfaced at auction.

Archibald "Archie" Jewell, who was born at King Street, Bude, in 1888, was a lookout on the Titanic on the night she hit an iceberg...

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RNLI has no plans to stop using flares

I AM writing with regard to the letter (November 19) headed "Ludicrous decision to withdraw flares". The letter, from Councillor Geoff Brown, refers to a decision made by the Maritime and...

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Comedian will be missed

I WAS saddened to read of the death of Reg Varney, of On the Buses fame. This consummate comedian and actor, who played the ever put-upon Stan Butler, was always able to be optimistic...

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Legendary diva is still walking on by

Dionne Warwick

THERE'S just one adjective you can apply to singer Dionne Warwick: Legendary, writes Su Carroll. Her spectacular career has spanned...

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Find Ruarri where red mist descends

Ruarri Joseph &#8211; the heart theme is featured in the new album artwork by Paul Lakeman

RUARRI Joseph is feeling more like himself these days, writes Jackie Butler. Not so long ago the Cornish singer songwriter was dreaming...

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thisisWestcountryBusiness

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thisisWestcountryBusiness - The Western Morning News's online news service for business readers.

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Antiques Review Online

Antiques Review Online

Antiques and Fine Arts' Editor Bill Simpson reviews the latest auctions sales with the new WMN2 Antiques Review Online

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