A message from the editor

I would sincerely like to thank you for buying today’s Western Daily Press. For 162 years we have strived to create a paper which informs, entertains and campaigns for our readers as the voice of the West Country. You’ll see from this collection of front pages just some of the great journalism that comes to you six days a week from your Champion of the West.

And that starts with you. We know it’s your support and loyalty that enables us to produce great journalism.

Without you we would not exist.

We hope you’ll take this opportunity to continue working alongside us as we bring you the very best and biggest stories every day.

This past year has been a momentous one and life as we know it has changed. The West has also been at the forefront of history and captured the attention of the world. There has been pain, loss and hardship but there have also been moments of selflessness and bravery shining a light in the darker days.

We have told these stories and we have been with you every step of the way this year. And we will continue to be with you throughout whatever 2021 has in store.

We can only continue this quality journalism thanks to those of you who buy the paper on a regular basis.

That’s why we’re offering a major subscription deal for our loyal readers.

If you take out a six-day-a-week subscription to your Western Daily Press you can save a massive 40%. All the details are on these pages.

So sign up today and become part of the Western Daily Press’ great tradition.

Thank you very much to you all

Yours sincerely

Reach South

Bill Martin

Marketplace Publisher