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BBC News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT: Qualifying for all classes set to get under way
The first qualifying session for the 2025 Isle of Man TT races is set to get under way follows changes to Tuesday's schedule, which saw all classes take to the 37.7-mile (61km) course for an untimed was after rain cut short the opening day, allowing only the newcomers' speed-controlled lap to be completed before the rest of day's action was latest session is set to begin at 18:30 BST. Schedule 18:30 – Superbike and Superstock19:20 – Supersport and Supertwin20:10 - Sidecar The A18 Mountain Road is due to close at 16:45 BST, with roads around the rest of the course shutting at 18: are due to reopen by 21:30. 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
26-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Opening day of Isle of Man TT shortened by weather
The first day of the 2025 Isle of Man TT has been shortened due to the afternoon's forecasted rain around the 37.7 mile (61km) Mountain Course are being closed to allow for a speed controlled lap for newcomers followed by a free practice the afternoon's qualifying session has been scrapped by the clerk of the course due to the expected roads around the course are due to be re-opened by 14:45 BST. Schedule 10:40 - Newcomers Speed Controlled Lap10:55 - Supersport, Supertwin (1 lap, untimed)11:15 - Superbike, Superstock (1 lap, untimed)11:40 - Sidecar (1 lap, untimed)12:05 - Supersport, Supertwin (1 lap, untimed)12:25 - Superbike, Superstock (1 lap, untimed)12:40 - Sidecar (1 lap, untimed) People have been reminded that the Mountain Road will remain one way in the direction of Douglas once it reopens.A ban on cycling on the A18 is also in place throughout the for the event is scheduled to run until Friday, with racing due to follow from Saturday until 7 June. 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
04-05-2025
- BBC News
Water safety changes not happening quick enough
A water safety campaigner has described her "frustration" at changes "not being put in quick enough" to prevent lives being Ramsay's son Dylan drowned at Hill Top Quarry in Whittle-le-Woods, near Chorley, in then she has devoted her life to improving water safety and got it added to the national school curriculum after a 12-year Ramsay, from Chorley, said it was "absolutely heartbreaking" young people are still tragically losing their lives when getting into difficulty swimming in open water. She told BBC Radio Lancashire she always worried when the weather got warmer and was desperate for young people to stay away from swimming in quarries and Ramsay, who was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2019 for her work in campaigning for water safety, has visited schools to educate children on the risks since her son's death. She said since water safety was put on the national curriculum she had noticed "small changes", with schools she offered to go to having already booked someone to speak to children about it, or having done it themselves. "That's refreshing," she said. "Changes are being put in place but we are not doing it quick enough."Some changes that are being put in place now... I was putting those recommendations in within weeks of Dylan losing his added: "It is quite frustrating that it has taken 14 years for things to pass down." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Isle of Man VE Day concert and service announced
Plans for the Isle of Man to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the World War Two in Europe have been revealed.A free big band concert and military service will be held on 8 May at the Royal Hall at the Villa Marina between 19:00 BST and 21:00, with space for about 730 people and tickets available from the Villa Gaiety afterwards, all are welcome to watch as a commemorative beacon will be lit up by Chief Minister Alfred Cannan in the grounds of the venue in said the event was an opportunity for the community to "come together in remembrance and gratitude" and to "pay tribute to the sacrifices made". The event marks the day Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies in 1945, bringing peace to Europe after nearly six years of war. Local musicians, soloists, schoolchildren, clergy and the Royal British Legion will come together for the concert and will include music from the era and solo performances by local singers Paul Costain and Nicola O'Connor, alongside narrations by school pupils. Led by the Royal British Legion, a traditional drumhead service will then follow. The military religious service, which uses drums as a makeshift altar, will feature readings by Cannan and the island's Lieutenant Governor Sir John said people were invited to join "a joyful big band experience and a moving commemoration service".Beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace, including the beacon being lit at the event, will shine across the British Isles from 21:30 BST. 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.
The Independent
03-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Mother of Manchester Arena victim welcomes royal assent for Martyn's Law
The mother of a man who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, who campaigned for tougher anti-terror legislation, said knowing people's lives will be saved is a 'big thing' after it became law. Martyn's Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, requires UK venues hosting 200 or more people to prepare for a terror attack, after receiving royal assent on Thursday. Larger venues expecting 800 or more must also take steps such as using CCTV, bag checks or vehicle inspections. Figen Murray, who campaigned for the law change in memory of her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett, met Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street and said she is 'absolutely over the moon'. Ms Murray told the BBC's North West Tonight: 'Somebody earlier was saying, 'is it eight years? It feels like yesterday'. 'And to me, it always feels like yesterday. I remember everything so vividly, of course, and it will stay with me forever. 'But having the campaign come to this kind of end is really massive.' She later said: 'We lost our child and I can't bring Martyn back, but to know that people's lives will be saved is a big thing.' Mr Hett and 21 other people were killed in the bombing at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017. Ms Murray completed a 200-mile walk from Manchester Arena to Downing Street and delivered a letter to then-prime minister Rishi Sunak in May last year as part of her campaign. The Bill was laid before Parliament in September. Sir Keir told the BBC: 'I would like to think I had the wherewithal to do what Figen has done. 'I'm not sure in my heart of hearts I would be able to pick myself up as she has done after the most awful of circumstances, to then campaign and to bring that change on behalf of other people, to make sure they never go through what she has been through and what her family has been through. 'I find that incredible.' The Prime Minister labelled Martyn's Law a 'landmark moment' in improving safety at public events across the UK. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: 'Martyn's Law will significantly strengthen public safety across our country. I'd like to thank Figen Murray for her tireless work to make this law a reality. 'This Government is securing Britain's future through the plan for change and, as the eighth anniversary of the attack approaches, this new law delivers upon the lessons from the Manchester Arena Inquiry to keep people safe.' The Security Industry Authority (SIA) will take on the role of regulator for the legislation, the Home Office said. The Act will not come into force for at least two years to allow the SIA's new function to be established and give those responsible sufficient time to understand their new obligations and plan ahead.
