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BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Everything you need to know about the Southern Agricultural Show
Thousands of people are set to gather this weekend for an event designed to celebrate the Isle of Man's agricultural annual Southern District Agricultural Show will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla. Show secretary Zoe Hampton said the event, which was first held in 1914, represents an "opportunity for people to get together and have new experiences". What time will it open? The show will open at 09:30 BST on Saturday and go on until 18:00 BST on both days, with exhibitors expected to arrive each day by 09: grand parade at 16:00 will see the judging of the show's supreme champion. What activities will be available? As well as livestock shows, the annual event features local produce and trade stands, a tractor and vintage car parade, dog agility, show jumping, zumba and yoga music, sheep shearing, lawnmower parades and dance displays will also Hampton said the number of people involved in the show was "phenomenal".She added: "We want to give people the opportunity to have a go at these things, have fun and have a laugh." Visitors can also be tempted by local food stands, view arts and crafts on display, and witness stock judging."A lot of people don't realise there are all these locally made products on the Isle of Man," Ms Hampton said. The two annual agricultural shows, along with the Manx food and drink festival which was scrapped last year, were "very important" to local producers, she Hampton said the Southern Show helps to educate children about where food comes from, as well as raising awareness about the importance of the agricultural industry. Parking and tickets? Access to the car park is only available on the main A5 Douglas-to-Castletown stewards will direct members of the public where to year, the event attracted 15,000 people over the two days. Tickets are available online or at the event entrance. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Town's beloved cat stars in reimagined masterpieces
BBC A cat that was awarded the freedom of a town in the north of the Isle of Man has been immortalised in famous works of art. Thomas the cat was awarded the freedom of Ramsey last year, after being informally adopted by several retailers. He has been used as the subject for a number of reimagined classic works of art in an exhibition by Mannin Art group, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Twenty paintings which feature the famous feline resident have gone on display in various shop windows throughout the town. Wendy Turner from the art group came up with the idea for the trail and said she hopes it will encourage people from all around the island to visit Ramsey. The trail features a wide variety of reimagined classics, including Munch's The Scream, the Cat with the Pearl Earring, and Whisker's Mother. People are invited to walk around the town to try to spot all of the artworks hidden among shop window displays. Ms Turner said they were keen to do something special for the occasion and said they had "really enjoyed doing it". She also hoped the trail would encourage more people to the town and "attract business". She said it would take about an hour to find all the paintings in their various locations. "You can't tell me in that time that somebody isn't going to want a cup of coffee or a child isn't going to want an ice cream," she said. There are three pieces in St Paul's Square, which Ms Turner described as an "often forgotten area", in which they hoped to increase footfall through the trail. Chair of Mannin Art Tom Field said it also raised awareness of classic paintings, albeit with a feline twist: "Some of those paintings are well known... it might interest them in taking up painting too." Having only taken up painting and joining the group in 2020, he said it had become a big part of his life. He said: "Sometimes I can just sit and paint and focus on it, and it's very peaceful". As well as putting on the art trail, which runs until 22 August, there is also an exhibition of the group's work in St Paul's church hall to celebrate the milestone anniversary. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Bacup road closed after bus crashes into cars and telegraph pole
Part of a main road through Lancashire is closed following a crash between a bus and two bus also collided with a telegraph pole at about 08:28 BST, police said.A section of Rochdale Road in Bacup, from Bath Street to the junction at Greenhill Street, is expected to be closed "for some time", with debris from the crash strewn across the street. The force said the crash caused a "minor injury". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- BBC News
Delays expected during Douglas bus stop improvement
Commuters have been warned of delays on a busy commuter route through the island's capital as the accessibility of a bus stop is Department of Infrastructure said work on Woodbourne Road in Douglas would see temporary traffic lights in place in the area of Woodbourne Square until 28 works are set to include the replacement of kerbs to allow easier access to busses for passengers, particularly those using ease congestion during the project, traffic flow along of Woodburn Square onto Hawarden Avenue will be made one way. The department said a permanent pedestrian crossing in the area would be replaced with a temporary one for the duration of the works. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans to extend Liverpool's 185-year-old Greatie Market approved
A 185-year-old city market is set to be extended as part of a £5m upgrade that will see the creation of a new food and drink area and a space for community Great Homer Street Market in Liverpool, known as the Greatie Market, was earmarked for funding in March 2024 as part of a levelling-up package announced by the previous refurbishment will include upgrades to the existing market building as well as new seating areas and revamped lighting, flooring and customer City Council will now begin the process of appointing consultants and contractors, with construction work expected to begin next year. Derelict industrial units on Rachel Street, Dryden Street and the Central Tin site near the market will be demolished under the approved aim is to boost footfall, increase the amount of time visitors spend in the market, support local businesses and attract new forms part of a wider initiative to boost north Liverpool's economy. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
