About

Western Morning News is a regional news publication covering the South West of England. We report on local and regional affairs, including community news, business, politics, farming and rural issues, and sport. Our aim is to provide clear, accurate reporting and informed context for readers across the region.

Ownership and publishing

Western Morning News is owned and published by Reach Regionals Limited (Reach plc). Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial advertising and partnerships.

Editorial leadership

The publication’s Editor is Charlie Elder. The newsroom includes specialist editors covering key beats, including Athwenna Irons (Farming and Rural Affairs Editor) and Stuart James (Print Sports Editor), alongside reporters and production staff.

Our journalists

Articles are written by staff journalists from Reach plc’s regional team in the South West of England. Each article carries a byline identifying the author. Where content is supplied by agencies or republished from third parties, this is clearly labelled.

Standards and corrections

We follow established newsroom standards for accuracy and fairness. If we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and transparently. Please contact the editorial team with corrections, clarifications, or concerns using the details below.