Businesses concerned over Ross Bridge closure

Post published:November 3, 2025
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A business owner in Penzance has called the planned closure of a swing bridge connecting the town centre to the harbour front a "tragic mistake".Cornwall Council has confirmed Ross Bridge is to be taken away for restoration and a road closure put in place for four months, it said it is looking at options to reduce disruption.But it follows four months of roadworks for pedestrian-friendly schemes and utility infrastructure, which some people in the area have said caused…

Bats move in to converted pumping station and WW2 pillbox

Post published:November 3, 2025
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Bournemouth Water/South West WaterA soprano pipistrelle bat was identified at the former pumping station on 21 OctoberA former pumping station and a World War Two pillbox have been converted into accommodation for bats in two separate projects.The old Bournemouth Water facility in Ferndown, Dorset, has been decked out with bat-friendly features including special tiles, bat boxes, baffles and a dormer fly-in entrance.The wartime bunker in Christchurch has been transformed by blocking up windows and installing a grille to…

Historic dresses go digital in Falmouth University project

Post published:November 3, 2025
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BBCItems from the Devonshire Dress Collection are being turned into a 3D exhibitionHigh-powered scanners are being used to create digital versions of thousands of garments from a historic dress collection.The Devonshire Dress Collection, previously displayed in Totnes Fashion and Textiles Museum, recently moved to the Institute of Fashion and Textiles at Falmouth University.The university, which has been researching the collection, said it had been turned into a 3D digital exhibition using the scans.The research would help provide greater…

Sinner wins Paris Masters to reclaim world No 1 ranking from Alcaraz | Tennis News

Post published:November 3, 2025
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Jannik Sinner’s first Paris Masters crown moves the Italian past Carlos Alcaraz and back into the ATP’s top spot.Published On 3 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareItaly’s Jannik Sinner powered past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6(4) to capture his maiden Paris Masters title on Sunday, a triumph that catapulted the 24-year-old back to the summit of the men’s rankings ahead of the ATP Finals.The second seed knew only victory would suffice to leapfrog rival Carlos…

Premier League analysis: How Man City’s high-risk plan payed off against Bournemouth – MOTD

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Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick analyses Manchester City's plan to exploit the middle of the pitch in their 3-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Match of the Day.WATCH MORE: Haaland scores twice to send Man City secondAvailable to UK users only. Source link

Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region | Earthquakes News

Post published:November 2, 2025
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The earthquake comes two months after the deadliest quake in recent Afghan history, which killed thousands of people.Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), two months after a quake killed thousands of people in the impoverished nation’s east.The USGS said overnight Sunday into Monday that the quake hit at a revised depth of 28km (17 miles) in…

Barcelona beat Elche 3-1 to stay in touch with La Liga leaders Real Madrid | Football News

Post published:November 2, 2025
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Dominant football win moves defending La Liga champions to second place in the standings, five adrift of archrivals Madrid.Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareLamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford struck for Barcelona as they earned a 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga to bounce back from last weekend’s El Clasico defeat and move back into second place to trail leaders Real Madrid by five points.Barca continued to struggle in defence…

Haaland scores twice to send Man City second

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Watch highlights as Erling Haaland scores twice for Manchester City in a 3-1 win against Bournemouth which lifts Pep Guardiola's side up to second in the Premier League. Source link

Haaland punished Bournemouth lapses – Iraola

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola says his side needed to react more quickly to the threat posed by Erling Haaland who scored twice as the Cherries lost 2-1 at Manchester City. Source link

Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter Beijing in South China Sea | Conflict News

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China has frequently accused the Philippines of acting as a ‘troublemaker’ and ‘saboteur of regional stability’.Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Philippines and Canada have signed a defence pact to expand joint military drills and deepen security cooperation in a move widely seen as a response to China’s growing assertiveness in the region, most notably in the disputed South China Sea.Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr and Canadian Defence Minister David…

Maidenbrook memorial to servicemen and women unveiled

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A war memorial to servicemen and women, past and present, has been unveiled.A headstone has been carved and put in place in Maidenbrook Country Park in Taunton to be used as a place for quiet reflection.It has been made to replicate the size and style of the thousands of Commonwealth war graves around the country. Terry Williams from the Somerset Poppy of Honour Memorial Group, who led the project, said: "It's for those who leave, never to return…

Dogs take plunge at lido for annual swim

Post published:November 2, 2025
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Droves of dogs took the plunge at Jubilee Pool in Penzance as it hosted its annual Dog Day. The Art Deco lido has hosted the event every year for the last seven years, organisers said. The dog swim is followed by the pool's annual deep clean, and Penzance Council said swimmers would be welcomed back from 12 November.Organisers of the event said most dogs were "quick to dive in at the deep end" while others needed "a bit…