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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Family-friendly day trips in North Cumbria this May half-term
Stagecoach has recommended a range of family day trips in North Cumbria this May half-term, all accessible by bus. The company offers free travel for up to three children under five with a paying adult. Children aged five to 15 can travel at a reduced fare, and other fares are capped at £3. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, in Castle Street, Carlisle, is hosting drop-in craft sessions from May 27 to June 1, from 1pm to 4pm, inspired by the launch of the Tullie's Carlisle Gallery last month. The gallery celebrates the city's nature, people, and Roman and industrial histories. The sessions, which include textile printing, egg carton whales, and felt biscuit fridge magnets, are included with an adult day ticket, with children going free. Carlisle Cathedral (Image: Supplied) Carlisle Cathedral is offering Angels' View Tours on Friday, May 30, from 11.30am to 3.30pm. The tour provides a fresh view of the building, including its medieval stained glass in the East Window and starry ceiling. The tour includes steps and confined spaces, with adults paying £5 and children up to the age of 16 going free. The Sands Centre swimming pool (Image: Supplied) Cumberland Council's 10p swims for schoolchildren are back. Kids up to age 16 are eligible at public pools across the county. For more information, see each pool's website. Vue Cinema, Botchergate (Image: Supplied) Vue Cinema, in Botchergate, Carlisle, is showing the animated film Dog Man for its 10am Mighty Mornings screenings. Children aged four to 11 and their parents can watch for £2.49 each. Dog Man is on from Saturday, May 24, to Thursday, May 29. Cumbria Museum of Military Life (Image: Supplied) Cumbria's Museum of Military Life, at Carlisle Castle, is hosting its Military Festival on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, from 10am to 4.30pm. The festival includes re-enactments, demonstrations, insights into the modern army, and historic vehicles. Normal admission applies, which includes family tickets that allow entry for up to two adults and three children for £12.95. In Silloth, the Victorian seaside town offers a town green with a woodland children's play area and water splash pad, plus two free quirky little museums. The Silloth Motorcycle Museum and Soldiers in Silloth, with its collection of 6,000 toy soldiers, are both open to the public. Kingmoor Sidings Nature Reserve, in Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, is a 22-acre space featuring easy walking trails through woods and beside ponds. Children can look out for water snails, bugs, and beetles. You can even find the remains of a turntable for steam engines and the old engine shed floors. Owned by Cumberland Council, the reserve is perfect for a relaxing couple of hours' exploring and a picnic. Hammonds pond (Image: Supplied) Hammonds Pond, in Upperby Park, Carlisle, is a popular Carlisle park with play areas, football pitches, a miniature railway track, and a café. If you go on Bank Holiday Monday, it's Upperby Gala from 1pm to 4pm, with stalls, forest skills tasters, sports sessions, archery, food and refreshments, face painting, the police and fire service, and more. Even better, entry is free. Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, is a mile's walk from the Temple Sowerby bus stop. The National Trust-run site is known for its herb gardens and fruit orchards. Children will enjoy the working water wheel that runs each weekend, and adults might like the vintage book sale from May 24 to 26, from 10.30am to 4pm, and herb garden and industrial heritage tours. The café is open each day except for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during half-term week. Bitts Park, Carlisle, offers ramps for skaters, the Splash Park water feature, play areas, and playing fields. The park is just beside Carlisle Castle, so you could visit with the children after taking in one of Carlisle's attractions.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Drunk Norfolk policeman sacked after pretending he had taser
A drunk police officer who mimicked wielding a taser and was knocked out after a confrontation with a passer-by in a shopping centre has been sacked for gross misconduct. PC Lee Ribera, of Norfolk Police, had "gone out that night as he was elated at passing his taser course", a force disciplinary hearing was officer was said to have been "heavily intoxicated" after going to a pub in Norwich city centre on 26 that evening, the report stated the officer "attempted to push" a man backwards and was later punched to the floor and was "believed to be unconscious". The report said PC Ribera, who joined the force in 2022, had been in The Bell pub and then entered the Castle Quarter Shopping Centre, where he got into the Vue cinema by going up the escalator, which was switched off because the cinema was happened twice and on both occasions he was asked to leave by cinema staff, the report in the shopping centre, he then "shouted words along the lines of 'is there a police officer with a Taser?' with his hands outstretched in front of him as though holding something".He was "passed by a member of the public and the officer shouted 'police' and 'taser'," the report said. 'Physical altercation' A second man passed him just after 22:00 GMT and the officer attempted to grab the man and pushed him backwards with both hands."The officer further attempted to push the male backwards and a physical altercation followed," after the man asked the officer to leave him report added the man "punched the officer numerous times" and the altercation ended with the officer "believed to be unconscious".The hearing was told that the second passer by, who has never been traced, would have "suffered some level of physical harm".The report said the incident would "likely undermine public confidence in policing" and CCTV cameras had provided Ribera told the panel of his "deep regret and embarrassment" and expressed "his deepest apologies to all concerned", but he was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Wales Online
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
I tried the all-you-can eat Japanese restaurant in Swansea and here's what I learned
I tried the all-you-can eat Japanese restaurant in Swansea and here's what I learned You pay £29.99 and get two hours to eat as much as you want The Japanese restaurant with authentic food in the centre of Swansea (Image: Indigo Jones ) In the centre of Swansea is a little part of Japan in the form of the all-you-can-eat restaurant Joyato. The Japanese restaurant popped up this time last year in Salubrious Place and offers a large array of dishes including a range of sushi, curries, noodles, side dishes, and a couple of dessert options. It costs £29.99 per person, or £14.99 for children over three, and allows you to order four dishes each every 10 minutes for two hours. You could order 44 dishes each in that time limit which sounds like a lot – though to me this sounded like a challenge. I love sushi – I even travelled to Japan because of much I love their cuisine. So I was very excited when I heard they were opening an all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant in Swansea of all places. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . The restaurant is located next door to the Vue Cinema making it perfect for a date night (Image: Indigo Jones ) When I asked the staff if in the year they'd been open anyone had ever completed all 44 of their allotted dishes they said: "Not yet" although one waiter claimed he got quite close with 40 plates. 'Game on', I thought. The restaurant itself was incredibly open and inviting, which meant it felt a lot less overwhelming and crowded than most all-you-can-eat restaurants – especially as the staff, who were lovely and accommodating, brought your dishes to you rather than the usual queuing up for a buffet. This also meant that the food was made to order, which you could really tell through how fresh it tasted. Article continues below Ordering is made easy by scanning a QR code on the table which takes you to a menu with all the available dishes and drinks. You can order four dishes each every 10 minutes and you can see what everyone on the table is ordering. It also counts down the 10 minutes for you so you can get your next order ready while enjoying your current round of plates. They also give you a warning when your two hours is about to run out. You order on your phone and you can get four plates each every 10 minutes (Image: Indigo Jones ) Round 1: I decided to start off small with appetisers. I ordered vegetable gyozas, California rolls, inari nigiri, and chicken yakitori. When I tell you I started off strong I mean it – my favourite dish of the night came out first with the California rolls. They were refreshing and full of flavour with combinations of fresh salmon, avocado, and crab sticks accompanied with crispy onions and sauces. The combinations worked so well together and I immediately felt like I was back in Japan, eating fresh sushi, although this time without the hustle and bustle of the country. The chicken yakitori was also full of flavour and the chicken was juicy with a hint of spice to it. The inari nigiri (which you can see in the back of the picture below) was sweetened tofu around rice and are my usual go to when buying sushi. They were extremely tasty and again so fresh – it would be perfect on a summer's day. Lastly the vegetable gyozas were full of veg and was accompanied with a lovely vinegary sauce that contrasted the flavour of the dumpling well. The California rolls were by far my favourite dish out of all 15 (Image: Indigo Jones ) Round 2: I was feeling confident after my first round and now decided to go all in. I ordered chicken yaki soba, tempura prawn rolls, salmon teriyaki, and a king prawn tempura dish in a sweet and sour-type sauce. Out of the four dishes in my second round my favourite was by far the tempura prawn rolls closely followed by the chicken yaki soba. That being said this round was filled with very worthy contenders and all of the dishes were so full of flavour and exceeded my expectations in different ways. Again the sushi was so delicious and the combination of avocado with the fried element of the tempura prawns worked so well together. The chicken yaki soba had an authentic smokiness that felt like they came straight from the wok in a way that I can't possibly replicate at home. The only disappointment with this dish was how small the chicken pieces were – I would have preferred bigger chunks to have a better texture in contrast to the noodles and veg. The salmon teriyaki were small grilled salmon pieces with one hell of a kick, which was a lovely surprise for someone like me who loves a bit of spice. The king prawn tempura dish had a gorgeous sauce, which I can only compare to sweet and sour. It was delicious and had some great flavours to it and actually worked quite well alongside the chicken yaki soba. The chicken yaki soba had a smokiness and was a surprisingly big portion (Image: Indigo Jones ) Round 3: At this point I was flagging but I knew I had to keep going to try as many dishes as I could because this review was at stake. I ordered my final savoury round which included a chicken katsu curry, ebi kushiyaki (king prawn skewers in teriyaki sauce), paripari duck (duck in yakitori sauce), and wakame (seaweed salad). Despite struggling through my food because of the sheer quantity I had eaten at this point I still enjoyed the flavours although this was a rather disappointing round for me in terms of ordering. The chicken katsu curry was very average and tasted like the type of curry you get from a Chinese takeaway. It was nice and the breaded chicken fillet was tasty although I expected better from the Japanese restaurant I had already enjoyed so much. The king prawn skewers had a lovely kick to them and the prawns themselves were very meaty and full of flavour. The duck despite having a lot of flavour was unfortunately a little dry for my liking so personally I wouldn't order it again but fortunately I had the wakame salad to combat the dryness. The third round was definitely the toughest as I struggled through a katsu curry (Image: Indigo Jones ) Round 4: Now here is when I was on the verge of tapping out, but I was determined to get a dessert. As my mother has said all my life: "There's always room for pudding." I ordered the vanilla ice cream and two cookies and cream cheesecakes. The ice cream came in a small tub and frankly tasted like quite average vanilla ice cream – there was nothing bad about it and nothing outstanding but quite frankly it was a really nice palate cleanser after a whole load of flavours. The cheesecakes were small bitesize pieces so I was relieved I'd ordered two. They were very tasty although they were not like normal cheesecakes and instead they had more of a cream-like texture. Overall they were a nice and light option after a rather heavy first three rounds and I'm glad I saved what little room I had left for them. The perfect palate cleanser after an indulgent meal (Image: Indigo Jones ) So how many dishes did I manage? A pitiful 15 plates. I wanted to do as many as I could but I also didn't want to make myself sick from the sheer amount of food that I had eaten. Any less and I would have been embarrassed. Any more and I would have seen my life flash before my eyes. Overall I would definitely go to Joyato again. I think the amount of food you get for your money is exceptional, especially in comparison to chain Japanese restaurants where you can spend the same amount and get far less. If you think of my 15 dishes for £30, for example, that would cost roughly £2 per dish. Having tried traditional Japanese food in Japan I think it's rather authentic and extremely delicious with some dishes better than others. My personal favourite dishes were the California rolls and the tempura prawn rolls and if you like seafood I definitely recommend you try these if you pay them a visit. I think having tried a variety of dishes the sushi dishes were definitely king for me and if I were to go again I'd happily have just sushi. I'd personally stay away from the chicken katsu curry as it just tasted like your average mild curry and that way you can fill up on way more sushi instead which for me is always a plus. The restaurant was open and inviting and felt a lot less overwhelming and crowded than most all-you-can-eat restaurants (Image: Indigo Jones ) Article continues below Now, if you're thinking of taking on the challenge of eating as many rounds as you can here are some tips: Wear loose clothes – no jeans. No fizzy drinks – they fill you up quicker. Big dishes like noodles and curries are a no-go – small dishes are key. Take your time and enjoy your food. It's not a sprint – it's a jog. Always, and I mean always, leave room for dessert. Finally – good luck!
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cinema is part of plan for controversial new Oxford science park
The developer behind a controversial plan to replace a leisure complex with science laboratories has said it is drawing-up plans for a replacement Group is proposing to demolish the Vue Cinema, Hollywood Bowl, restaurants, a bar, and other leisure amenities at the Grenoble Road site next to the Kassam Stadium in also says the Priory pub, formerly Minchery Farmhouse, will be put "back into a sustainable long-term use, taking it off Historic England's 'at-risk' register".The Grade II listed pub closed in 2013 and has remained empty. A petition to save the cinema and bowling alley has attracted more than 3,000 petition's organiser said news of the redevelopment "came like a heavy blow" and the facilities there "are more than just places of entertainment - they are significant parts of our shared cultural and social life. This closing will wipe away an integral part of our community's vibrancy and vitality."Recently the Odeon cinemas on George Street and Magdalen Street closed leaves local film lovers with the Curzon, Phoenix Picturehouse, and independent cinema the Ultimate Picture Palace. Pioneer Group said it is drawing up plans for a replacement cinema "at a scale that will be attractive to operators".It is also exploring, what it is calling "other ideas for valuable community amenities".The new development would feature 500,000 sqft (152,400 sqm) of office and laboratory a statement, Pioneer Group said the investment would generate at least 2,500 jobs and enhance local transport, including "financial support for the Cowley Branch Line". A community consultation event will be held at the Ozone Leisure Park on 20th by Design say the event will be "an opportunity for the project team to engage with local residents, understand their priorities, and share thoughts, ideas, and aspirations for the site."Landowner Firoka Group, developer Pioneer Group, and planning consultants Bidwells have previously said the leisure facilities will be replaced by a "vibrant science and community cluster". You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leisure facilities at shopping centre back open after power failure
Leisure facilities at a Bury shopping centre were temporarily closed tonight, Saturday, February 15, due to safety concerns. The leisure block on The Rock in the town centre had shut earlier this evening due to a lighting failure. This had impacted 12 units including Hollywood Bowl, Vue Cinema and The Chinese Buffet. The issue was first flagged at around 3:30pm and engineers worked to resolve it. READ NEXT: Actress shared 'worries' around health screening and reminds fans of its importance READ NEXT: Things to do with kids in Bury this February half-term week It is believed that other stores on The Rock were impacted, with one shopper reporting that they arrived at East-Asian-inspired lifestyle shop Kenji this afternoon to find it was unexpectedly closed. Power was restored at around 7.30pm and the leisure facilities were re-opened. A spokesperson for The Rock shared: "The power has now been restored. Our leisure block is now back open. 'Please contact individual businesses if you have any queries. 'Thank you for your patience and understanding. We do apologise for the inconvenience caused. 'This outage was out of our control and engineers have worked hard to solve the problem.'
