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BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Edwardian-style bus stop uncovered in Blackpool's Stanley Park
A rare piece of Blackpool's transport heritage has been uncovered on the edge of Stanley chartered surveyors James Scott Associates set up their office in the park's Grade II-listed gatehouse, by the entrance off West Park Drive, they decided to tidy the surrounding overgrown bushes were cleared, a cast iron bus shelter from 1926 was discovered, which had disappeared when a wall was built in front of it and the1920s bus stop was engulfed by the surrounding firm has subsequently announced plans to restore the historical bus shelter which "deserves to be seen and celebrated", transforming it into a central feature of the garden. The business acquired the gatehouse - one of two matching stone structures at the park entrance - in May 2024, when it was in a highly dilapidated condition. The building had been the target of vandalism and arson, with an internal fire causing extensive damage, penetrating damp issues, and boarded taking possession, the firm has undertaken a programme of restoration, including cleaning the original slate roof tiles, a full internal refurbishment, and external the firm turned their attention to the gardens and landscaping, the redevelopment revealed the 1920s bus director Scott Leadbetter said: "We've always known the building had history, but uncovering an Edwardian-style bus stop in our grounds was incredible. "We're proud to be playing a part in preserving Blackpool's heritage - this cast iron structure deserves to be seen and celebrated."The team plan to preserve and sympathetically restore the bus stop as a feature within the landscaped grounds, with the aim of re-connecting it visually and historically to the surrounding public area, the Local Democracy Reporting Service Park was designed and built in the 1920s, under the eye of noted landscape architect and town planner Thomas Mawson, and officially opened on 2 October 1926 by the 17th Earl of Derby. 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
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Run for the 97: Liverpool race honours Hillsborough victims
A "poignant" annual run to celebrate the lives of the Liverpool fans who died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster takes place BTR Run For The 97 5K - set up 10 years ago as a "positive community legacy" for those killed in the 1989 tragedy, their families, survivors and Hillsborough campaigners - starts and ends in Liverpool's Stanley organisers BTR said more than £45,000 has been raised for charity since the event - which features a mix of Liverpool and Everton fans and passes both clubs - first took place in football fans were fatally injured in a terrace crush at an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on 15 April 1989. BTR said the 5K fun run and the one-mile community legacy fun run had attracted "amazing support", with more than 1,500 runners, and 150 people from as far away as Australia taking part 5K course will pass the eternal flame memorial at Anfield, at which many runners are expected to pause in a show of respect and remembrance. The run will also go past Goodison Park, which will be home to Everton's women's team after the men's team moves to its new 53,000-capacity arena at Bramley-Moore 11th annual event raises funds for Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation, LFC Foundation - Liverpool FC's official charity - and the Stanley Park junior park run. 'Heart-warming' BTR Liverpool race director Alan Rothwell said the run "becomes more poignant with each year" and embodies "community, legacy, inspiration, positivity, and real strength".He said people did not need to be serious runners to enter. "The event is open to everyone and, because it's not a competitive race, it's heart-warming to see so many people walk, jog, or run purely to be part of the community legacy." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
How to plan the ultimate Trans-Canadian Highway road trip
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Stretching from coast to coast, the Trans-Canada Highway is a ribbon of road that stitches together the vast landscapes of Canada, from the glacier lakes of Alberta to the prairies of Manitoba. But it's the British Columbia section that arguably shines brightest, offering a wealth of experiences across some 500 miles. The real charm of driving this route is watching the scenery beyond the windscreen switch from lush rainforest to the rugged Rocky Mountains. Take your time: six days is ideal, pausing to uncover the mysteries of old ghost towns, delve into the region's Chinese heritage, or experience the thrill of whitewater rafting. Each stop offers a new perspective on Canada's wild western frontier. The adventure begins in Vancouver, a playground for outdoorsy activities, with mountains, beaches and forests just moments from its urban core. Hop on a Mobi bike to cycle the 6.6-mile seawall of Stanley Park. As you pedal, on one side you'll have ancient rainforest heavy with the scent of cedar and spruce; on the other, shimmering skyscrapers reflect in the waters of the Burrard Inlet and English Bay. Take a breather at Stanley Park Brewpub, a 1930s sports pavilion turned hangout, for a craft beer amid these bucolic surroundings. Don't miss: Kitsilano Beach, south of Stanley Park, for soft sands, beach volleyball and a splash in the summer saltwater pool. Distance: 95 milesTrade Vancouver's buzz for the countryside splendour of the Fraser Valley, two hours to the east, where laid-back vintners in flip-flops and shorts tend to roadside vineyards. Schedule a pit stop at Singletree Winery in Abbotsford, a family-owned estate specialising in cool-climate wines. For lunch, try Restaurant 62 nearby, which serves dishes such as roasted beets with honey vinaigrette and showcases hyper-local ingredients. En route to Hope, 55 miles north east, you'll drive by pick-your-own berry patches and rustic cideries. On arrival, film fans might recognise the picturesque small town as the backdrop in the movie Rambo: First Blood and Hope Springs. Don't miss: The intricate wooden sculptures linked via a walking trail in Hope, aka the 'Chainsaw Carving Capital of Canada'. Distance: 68 milesWith leafy views of the Fraser Valley receding in the rear window, the scenery approaching Lytton takes a turn for the dramatic, with granite canyons rearing on the horizon. Pull over at the Hell's Gate Airtram, where cable cars provide bird's-eye views of the peaks. A little further along the sagebrush-fringed road is the town of Lytton. Here you can tackle the rapids with Kumsheen Rafting Resort, which offers adrenaline-filled three-hour trips. Before moving on, be sure to fill up the tank as petrol stations can be sporadic on this leg. Don't miss: The Lytton Chinese History Museum, recently rebuilt after a 2021 wildfire, which offers a deep dive into the vital contributions of early Chinese settlers to BC. Distance: 106 milesSteep canyons flatten out on the two-hour drive to Kamloops, with the Fraser and Thompson rivers tracing the road's winding path. Kamloops is known for its creative community, which has dotted the town with murals and independent galleries. Idle away an afternoon at the Kamloops Art Gallery, before tucking into the maple-glazed bannock (frybread) at the Indigenous-owned Kekuli Café. Don't miss: The Kamloopa Powwow, a summer celebration of Indigenous culture, music and dance drawing over 20,000 spectators. Distance: 132 milesRelics of Revelstoke's 1860s gold rush still dot the rugged landscape — although none as eccentric as Three Valley Gap. Here, a local entrepreneur spent decades painstakingly relocating abandoned buildings from the frontier era to create his own ghost town museum. Explore the vintage saloon, clapboard church and whistle-stop barbershop — all examples of Canada's wild west past. Don't miss: The Nels Nelsen ski jump statue in Mount Revelstoke National Park, which pays homage to Canada's winter sports athletes. Distance: 92 milesSaving the best for last, for its grand finale the highway cuts a path through the majesty of Glacier National Park. Keep your eyes peeled, as lumbering grizzlies and black bears roam between the pines here. Golden, a tiny town with big attractions, delivers a fabulous finish. Feel your pulse race by stepping onto the Golden Skybridge, Canada's highest suspension bridge. Come back down to earth with a drive to the Meadows in the Sky Parkway, where springtime fields of flowering lupins and forget-me-nots explode in kaleidoscopic colour. Don't miss: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, which has testing mountain bike trails, a snow school and Canada's highest elevated restaurant, reachable by gondola. Published in the May 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK).To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here. (Available in select countries only).
CBC
21-05-2025
- CBC
Convicted sex offender charged after woman assaulted in Stanley Park washroom
WARNING: This story includes details of sexual assault and may affect readers who have experienced sexual violence or know someone who has. Vancouver police say a man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences after a woman was attacked, robbed and sexually assaulted by a stranger in a Stanley Park bathroom on Monday. Ronald Hartley Duckhorn, 35, is facing one count each of assault by choking, sexual assault with a weapon, robbery and unlawful confinement. Duckhorn pleaded guilty to similar offences in Surrey in 2022 in relation to an attack of a woman in 2020 near the King George SkyTrain Station. On Monday, Vancouver police were alerted to an attack in a women's changing room near the Second Beach pool in Stanley Park after a witness saw what they described to police as a suspicious man entering the washroom around 11 a.m. Officers say they found a woman in her 40s who had been robbed and violently assaulted. She was later treated in hospital. In the Surrey incident, Duckhorn was convicted of sexual assault with a weapon, unlawful confinement and robbery. According to police reports at the time, the victim was walking under the SkyTrain line toward Fraser Highway when she was allegedly approached by a man with a weapon and robbed of her belongings, before being pulled into the bushes and sexually assaulted. According to the B.C. Prosecution Service, Duckhorn was handed a global sentence of five and a half years in prison, which included a credit of three years, three months and 10 days for time served and an additional two years, two months and 20 days in prison. He was also ordered to provide a DNA sample and put on the national sex offender registry. The latest charges against Duckhorn have not been proven in court. His next scheduled appearance is May 23 in Vancouver provincial court. He remains in custody pending a bail hearing. According to online court records, Duckhorn has previous criminal convictions for unrelated robbery and break and enter offences.
National Post
21-05-2025
- National Post
Suspect who assaulted tourist from Toronto in Vancouver's seawall released from secure medical facility
Article content Vancouver police say a man who is accused of assaulting a woman on the seawall in Coal Harbour near Stanley Park has been released from a secure medical facility and is now living in Vancouver under house arrest. Article content It is alleged that on April 15, Peterhans Nungu, 34, randomly attacked a tourist from Toronto, who later posted on TikTok about the incident, describing it as life threatening. Article content Article content Nungu was arrested close to the scene and was charged with assault. He was detained until April 23, then transferred to a secure medical facility. Article content Vancouver Police Department Sgt. Steve Addison said Nungu has now been released from the facility and is living at an undisclosed location in the city. Article content While out on bail, Nungu must not possess any weapons or consume alcohol or non-prescriptions drugs. Article content 'Officers within VPD's operations division and the special investigation section will monitor Nungu during his release for compliance with all court conditions. Anyone with information about alleged breaches of these bail conditions is asked to contact police immediately,' Addison said. Article content Article content
