The Regent, a 1930s cinema in Bramley Cross, reopens after a volunteer-led restoration
Closed for almost two decades, the art deco picture house has been brought back to life by a community trust and will show films five nights a week.
26 October 2026
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26 October 2026
Fishing nations agree a three-year pause on cod catches at Skerra Bank
Seven countries have agreed to stop targeting cod on the offshore fishing ground to let stocks recover, with compensation for crews and a scientific review each year.
Mobile dental clinic begins touring Asher Valley villages
A converted coach fitted with a full dental surgery will visit eleven villages on a rota, aiming to reach families who have struggled to find a local dentist.
Historic stone bridges: centuries-old arches over rivers
From village streams to broad rivers, examples of stonework that has stood the test of time.
Cruise calls to Wrenhaven double, but residents ask for limits
The port expects 64 cruise ship visits this year, bringing an estimated €14m into the city, while Old Quay residents want a cap on the number of ships on a single day.
Earth’s night side spins into view as city lights outline the continents
An animation built from satellite data gathers the planet’s artificial lights into a single turning globe.
Moonlight on the ocean, city lights on land
4K footage from the space station follows a night-time pass from moon glint over the Pacific to the lights inland.
Four indoor tennis courts open at Kestrel Park for year-round play
The covered courts mean players in the city no longer have to put their rackets away when the weather turns, and a third of court time is reserved for free community sessions.
