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Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport

Lando Norris inspires children in Somerset to take up motorsport

Clara BullockandJoe Sims,BristolPA MediaLando Norris became world champion over the weekendFormula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has inspired many young people to take up the sport, his former karting trainer said.The 26-year-old, who was born in Bristol and grew up in Glastonbury, was crowned champion in Abu Dhabi. His third-place finish in the 2025 season finale ensured he beat rival Max Verstappen to the drivers' championship by just two points.Rob Dodds, who coached Norris in karting at BKC…

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‘Lando Norris F1 win’ and ‘Bristol Christmas lights’

‘Lando Norris F1 win’ and ‘Bristol Christmas lights’

Simon Boddy/Ambitious PRWinterbourne's Christmas lights were mentioned in a guide by Bristol LiveHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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Glastonbury Festival traffic ‘handled better than ever’ in 2025

Glastonbury Festival traffic ‘handled better than ever’ in 2025

Traffic management around the 2025 Glastonbury was the "most successful to date" according to a report.The report by the Glastonbury Scrutiny Committee at Somerset Council also says the authority spent less money on staffing the festival this year.The traffic management plan for the 2025 festival, which was attended by some 210,000 people, was "delivered with a high degree of professionalism and collaboration, resulting in one of the most successful operations to date", the report added.Kelly Sumner, chair of…

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Children in Weston retell nativity as a breaking news story

Children in Weston retell nativity as a breaking news story

A group of children have recreated the nativity as a breaking news story set where they live.The production by the youth group from Haywood village church in Weston-super-Mare had reporters and presenters as well as the traditional roles of Mary and Joseph. The Reverend Fiona Mayne said she wanted to make the Christmas story more relatable.The nativity was filmed by former students at Weston College and University of the West of England (UWE) and will be shown to…

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‘I was spiked and I want venues to do more’

‘I was spiked and I want venues to do more’

Dawn Limbu,BristolandJohn Darvall,BBC Radio BristolChloe DockerChloe Docker says she was spiked at an event in AugustA woman who believes she was spiked is calling for all venues to install lower bar areas to help more people safely order and monitor their own drinks.Chloe Docker, who lives with muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, believes her drink was spiked while she attended a private event in August.She said the usual advice to prevent drink spiking, such as always buying…

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How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime’s ambition of F1 world title by ‘winning it my way’

How Lando Norris achieved his lifetime’s ambition of F1 world title by ‘winning it my way’

He was 34 points adrift of Piastri after the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, with only nine races remaining. That was when the run of form that ultimately took him to the title started.But while the outside perception was that this had freed Norris up and allowed him to just go for it, he says it was the opposite."No, it didn't allow me to relax," he said. "Thirty-four points against a guy who had the…

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Thousands of Santas hit the West Country streets for charity

Thousands of Santas hit the West Country streets for charity

Del HickeyThousands of Santas were spotted over the weekendSarah Turnnidge,West of England ,Rhiannon Ynell,SaltfordandRakhee Gogna,CirencesterThousands of Santas have taken over the West Country this weekend to raise money for local charities. From hundreds of bikers dressed in the classic red and white suit motoring through Bristol to fun runs in Saltford, Cirencester and Stroud, the Christmas spirit has been on display. The events have become a fixture of the festive calendar across the region, raising thousands of pounds…

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Somerset sport – Lando Norris: The Making of a World Champion

Somerset sport – Lando Norris: The Making of a World Champion

Available for 28 daysWe chart the career of Lando Norris from karting in the West Country to lifting the F1 Championship. Featuring archive audio of Lando as a young boy to those who taught him in the classroom and on the karting track. Plus insight from the world of F1, including former drivers Jenson Button and Paul di Resta, alongside the BBC's Jennie Gow and former McLaren crew. Presenter and Producer: Jack Killah.Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

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Lando Norris: How ‘rock star’ developed into Britain’s 11th F1 world champion

Lando Norris: How ‘rock star’ developed into Britain’s 11th F1 world champion

Norris started this year with a win in Australia, but after that the first part of the season was a struggle. His team-mate Oscar Piastri had progressed significantly through some assiduous work with the team over the winter, and Norris was not feeling the car in the way he needed to be quick.Developments over the winter had made the new car faster, but introduced what the drivers called a "numbness" to the front axle, which was preventing Norris'…

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Lando Norris wins F1 drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen

Lando Norris wins F1 drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen

McLaren's Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 drivers' championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The 26-year-old won the title by two points from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who won the race to take his eighth victory of the year, one more than the Briton and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.McLaren were always in control of a race packed with tension even though Verstappen was on course for victory from the first lap, because…

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PCC says there is lack of understanding of her job

PCC says there is lack of understanding of her job

A Labour Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) says she does not agree with the government's decision to scrap her job from 2028.In November, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said scrapping the roles across England and Wales would save £100m over this parliament's term. She added most voters did not know who their PCC was.Asked about the move, Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody said: "You will not be surprised to know that I regret the fact the decision…

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