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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Carnival sets standard for region, say organisers
A carnival marking 20 years since it returned to a town sets the "standard" for the region, one of the organisers has said. Northampton Carnival was a fixture in the town from the 1960s until the late 1990s, when it stopped running. But in 2004 Northampton Carnival & Cultural Arts was formed, bringing back the event in 2005. Myrle Roach, from the group, said the parade on Saturday "starts the carnival season off for the East Midlands". The event opens at the Racecourse Park in Northampton from 12:00 BST until 19:30 with entertainment, food, arts and crafts and charity and information stalls. The parade leaves the park at 14:00, heading down Kettering Road through the town centre, returning to the park via Wellingborough Road. This year's theme is Earth, Wind, Fire and Water and will feature schools, community groups and carnival troupes. Ms Roach told BBC Radio Northampton: "I don't see it in all its glory, but I get it set up and I get it on the road and for me that's really important because if I don't do that all the crowds in town and along the route won't have anything to see." The Northampton Carnival is a member of the East Midlands Caribbean Carnival Arts Network, which includes the Nottingham, Leicester and Derby carnivals, which take place in July and August. "Northampton has come to be the standard of East Midlands carnivals, we set the pace," added Ms Roach. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Smells, sights and sounds of carnival are back' 'Dedicated' vice lord-lieutenant bows out Northampton Carnival EMCCAN
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
watchOS 26: Apple removes five watch faces from Apple Watch
Apple unveiled the latest version of watchOS — watchOS 26 at its annual developer conference WWDC 2025. Bringing a fresh set of features and design enhancements, the watchOS 26 also marks the quiet departure of five beloved watch faces. As reported by 9to5Mac, users updating their Apple Watches to the new OS will find that Fire and Water, Gradient, Liquid Metal, Toy Story, and Vapor watch faces are no longer available. The removal of these watch faces, discovered by users in the initial developer beta of watchOS 26, continues a trend of Apple streamlining its watch face library with major software updates. Last year, watchOS 11 also saw the discontinuation of several faces, including Siri, Chronograph, Explorer, and Numerals. While Apple has not provided a specific reason for the removal of these particular faces, it's common for companies to retire features that may have lower usage rates or are no longer optimal for newer hardware and design aesthetics. Apple removed these five watch faces with watchOS 26 update The Fire and Water, Liquid Metal, and Vapor faces were notably introduced with the Apple Watch Series 4 , designed to showcase the visual effects with the curved edges of the screen. The Gradient face arrived with watchOS 6, also leveraging the display's unique properties. The "Toy Story" collection has been a fixture since watchOS 4, offering animated characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Classic Solitaire , Built for Desktop Play Solitaire Download Undo Despite these removals, watchOS 26 introduces other significant updates, including a new "Liquid Glass" design aesthetic that brings translucent elements and dynamic responses across the interface. watchOS 26 features Key Features in watchOS 26 include Liquid Glass UI – A translucent, dynamic interface that enhances Smart Stack, Control Center, and app navigation. Workout Buddy – AI-driven real-time coaching, offering personalized motivation based on fitness history. Smart Stack Hints – Context-aware prompts that suggest actions based on routine and sensor data. Live Translation in Messages – Real-time language translation for text conversations on Apple Watch. Wrist Flick Gesture – A one-handed motion to dismiss notifications, silence alarms, and manage calls. Music & Podcast Auto-Start – Automatically plays recommended playlists when workouts begin. Notes App on Apple Watch – Users can now pin, unlock, and create notes directly from their wrist. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
