Western Morning News editor Barrie Williams has called for investment in the railways to prevent the south west becoming “economically and socially peripheral to Europe”. His call, as the Voice of the Westcountry in his paper’s editorial column, came on
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On the move
Bristol United Press finance director Andrew Calvert is to fill a newly-created Northcliffe group position of corporate development director. His new role will be to advise the board on mergers and acquisition strategy, competition compliance issues and risk management. Chief
New MD looks to the future
The new managing director of Westcountry Publications has spoken of his hopes for the future in his new role. Duncan Currall joined the publishers of the Exeter Express & Echo, Plymouth Evening Herald, Torquay Herald Express and the Western Morning
News in brief
The Western Morning News is laying the blame of euro-confusion firmly at the door of the Government.And to back up its point the paper is conducting its own referendum on the issue, with the chance for readers to fill in
'Gateway' triumph marked by WMN
A £34.6m project to widen and strengthen the Tamar Bridge in Plymouth has been marked with an eight-page supplement from the Western Morning News. The Tamar Bridge Story looked at the history of the landmark and charted progress of the
Centenary celebration
As the Cornish Guardian celebrates its 100th birthday this week, staff and readers are looking to the future. The area is set for major economic development and the newspaper will be playing a full role in the process. Editor Alan
Movers and shakers in the Westcountry
Westcountry Publications Limited has appointed a new finance director. Paul Gale will take up the post, based in Devon, at the company which publishes the Western Morning News, Exeter Express & Echo, Plymouth Evening Herald and Torquay Herald Express. He
New MD at Westcountry Publications
Westcountry Publications Limited has appointed a new managing director. The company publishes the Exeter Express & Echo, Plymouth Evening Herald, Torquay Herald Express and the Western Morning News. Duncan Currall, (51), will join the company from South West Wales Publications
Minister in row over paper's stance
The Western Morning News has come under attack from animal health minister Elliot Morley. He focused on the paper’s criticism of John Prescott’s claims that Labour had regenerated the Cornish economy. And he also took his chance to take a
Editor points the way forward
The treatment of farmers and the agriculture industry by the Government has been compared by a leading editor with the treatment meted out to the coal industry. Barrie Williams, of the Western Morning News, has witnessed first-hand a decline in
Western Mail to take legal action over foot and mouth
The Western Mail is taking legal action against the Government over its refusal to hold a full public inquiry into the foot-and-mouth crisis. The legal challenge will be headed by Richard Lissack QC, a leading barrister and farmer, who has
Morning News takes lead in focus on local produce
The Western Morning News has immersed itself into local life by leading a new move to persuade people to build a healthy regional economy. In a region devastated by foot and mouth disease, the paper has seized the moment to
New book chronicles foot and mouth struggle
The Westcountry’s battle in the face of the foot and mouth crisis is being chronicled in a new book from the Western Morning News. Foot and Mouth – How the Westcountry lived through the crisis examines the impact of the
Reporters become high fliers… for a few seconds
Two reporters enjoying life as high fliers quickly came crashing back down to earth last week when they took part in a Birdman contest at Ilfracombe harbour. The annual fundraising event, organised by Ilfracombe Round Table, gives daredevils the chance
From Herald reporter to royal correspondent
BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has opened her heart about her love for the Westcountry and her time with Princess Diana. Jennie was talking to Western Morning News columnist Janet King about her planned move to the Westcountry, where she
Davidson leaves Northcliffe
Alec Davidson has resigned as managing director of Northcliffe Newspapers with immediate effect. He has been replaced by Kevin Beatty, from Associated Newspapers. He has a strong background in the provincial press and has been heading up Associated’s new media