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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Striking poppy display to line city's famous pier
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial. The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 November. People have been invited to donate their creations by the end of September. Labour city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council said. Crafters of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride". He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Much-loved biker event makes comeback Rundown playgrounds will be spruced up with £1m Seafront celebrates first City Day festival Southend-on-Sea City Council
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Southend Pier to be lined with poppies for Remembrance Day
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 have been invited to donate their creations by the end of city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride".He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Edmonton councillors vote no to naming rights of city facilities
Edmonton councillors have decided not to allow the sale of naming rights to city buildings. The decision comes after Mayor Amarjeet Sohi reversed his position on naming rights on city facilities on Wednesday, saying there was pushback from the public. The 10-year sponsorship deal with Booster Juice for the Terwillegar Rec Centre will stay for the length of its contract. The city will allow deals for amenities inside facilities, like pools or rinks, to have a sponsored name. But not for the outside of the building. Sohi said earlier in the week that revenue was not worth the sale of civic pride. Some councillors said the city should be open to finding any revenue source. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Jeremy Thompson
