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Gizmodo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
What the Hell Just Happened on ‘Doctor Who'?
Doctor Who's latest season has just come to an end—and with it, we just got hit with an absolute shocker of a cliffhanger. Let's discuss, shall we? Preparing to sacrifice himself to shift time and save the young Poppy–a descendant of human and Time Lord biology–by shunting his regenerative energy into the Time Vortex, the 15th Doctor shuts himself in his TARDIS and flies away, bracing to give it all. The paradox of time itself splitting apart, however, gives him a helping hand… in the form of none other than Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor. Who doesn't take much convincing, strewn out of her own timestream by the impending schism, to help this new Doctor say good bye for the sake of reality. After an emotional farewell where the two of them ruminate on lives cut short, the Doctor exposes himself to the TARDIS' console, practically ripping the regenerative energy out of his own body to blast the time machine. Everything shatters, and the Doctor realises that his time his up. Delaying regeneration as long as possible, the 15th Doctor starts his long goodbye, realising that he's managed to save the day and bring Poppy to back to existence. Bidding a tearful goodbye to Belinda and Poppy (who has become human in the process of being restored), the Doctor returns to the TARDIS. Unable to hold it back any longer, the 15th Doctor begins his regeneration, bursting with golden light as he stands leaning out of the TARDIS doors and into the whole universe. He changes. Into a woman. A blonde woman. She looks an awful lot like Rose Tyler, because Billie Piper is the Doctor. 'Oh hello,' the new Doctor says. And that's how Doctor Who's current season comes to an end. Just how long we have to wait to see the ramifications of the 16th Doctor's familiar face remains to be seen. The BBC and Disney have yet to confirm just when, or if, Doctor Who will return in its current form. There's probably something to be said with the fact that the episode credits Piper as-is, rather than introducing Billie Piper 'as The Doctor', as is the usual tradition with these things (for what it's worth, by Ncuti Gatwa and Jodie Whittaker were credited as such, making the absence for Piper stand out all the more. Neither company has yet to officially confirm future seasons of Doctor Who, although a regeneration, with Piper or otherwise, obviously leaves things open for a new era to begin at some point. Not even a Christmas special for 2025 was commissioned, and with the upcoming spinoff War Between Land and the Sea on the way, it might be a good while yet until we see just what the real deal is here. Regardless though, Ncuti Gatwa's time on Doctor Who has come to an end… and very uncertain future lies ahead of the TARDIS' latest inhabitant. We'll be back on Monday to deliver our full recap of 'The Reality War.' In the meantime, let us know what you thought in the comments.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Historic seaside town boasts of increase in tourism after £12million revamp – including seafront activity centre
A SMALL seaside town has reported a significant boost in tourism after investing £12 million into revamp work. The regeneration project, most of which was completed at the beginning of the year, saw upgrades to the town centre and seafront. Maryport, which has a population of around 10,865, traces back to medieval times with the Georgian era introducing the town's lighthouse while the Victorian period brought the local railway. By 1845 , the Cumbria port town had established itself as a bustling hub for trade, shipping 300,000 tons of coal along with other imports and exports including iron ore, timber, cattle, and cotton. A century on, the aftermath of the 1926 General Strike and the new deep-water dock in Workington saw the area become a ghost town. Despite a brief reprieve during World War II, the town never fully recovered, with the docks closing to cargo ships in the 1960s. In the decades since, the scenic area focused more on its tourism industry. A series of regeneration works have been carried out in Maryport, with some still in progress. Maryport Town Hall underwent a £200,000 renovation and now serves as a community hub as well as housing the local council. Automatic sensors on the building have recorded more than a third increase in footfall since the upgrade began. Overall, tourism in the town has increased by 35% since spring 2024. The town hall is located on Senhouse Street, the main route connecting the town centre with the Harbourside and Promenade, all of which have undergone various revamps. A Shopfront Scheme has transformed the look of many properties, attracting new businesses such as retailers, wellness providers, a photography studio, and a banking hub. Meanwhile on the Harbourside, the new Shiver Me Timbers splashpark and play area has been erected. Upgrades have also been made to the Maryport Activity Centre, with new attractions added, including a play area, climbing attractions, a gym, studio spaces, and a café. The new Shipping Brow Gallery and a new skatepark on the Promenade have also boosted footfall in the town. And Maryport's regeneration continues as the Christ Church to Maritime Museum conversion still underway. 'Downtrodden' English ghost town where locals feel 'left behind' being turned into 'vibrant' shopping hub in £9m revamp By Nicole Cherruault A "DOWNTRODDEN" English ghost town is being turned into a "vibrant" shopping hub in a £9million revamp. The town in northern Manchester set to totally transform as the council launches a multi-million pound"vision for change" after locals complained the town felt "left behind". More than 600 people were consulted over renovation plans in Eccles, Salford and work has now started on demolishing the town's shopping centre, which was suffering from falling visitors numbers. Following the demolition stage, a development partner will be appointed to bring new life to what residents described as a "downtrodden" town, reports Manchester Evening News. The objective, the council said, is to create a "vibrant" and a "fit for purpose" centre for people to enjoy. Attracting more independent retailers, and new bars and cafes are among the council's top priorities. And just three miles from Salford Quays and Manchester city centre, the redevelopment project looks set to transform the area into a buzzing place for young professionals and business owners. This comes as locals despaired over the ailing town, saying they felt it had been "left behind" and it was in desperate need of some "drastic" improvements. The council stressed that the demolition work will be a long process, with the initial phase due only to be completed by the end of the year. However, Councillor Mike McCusker reassured locals that despite the renovations, the town centre "remains open for business", stressing that the works only affect a few areas. He said: 'Whilst we work on the town centre of the future, today's town centre remains open for business,' said Coun Mike McCusker, lead member for planning, transport and sustainable development at Salford council. 'I want to stress that this demolition work only affects certain parts of the town centre. 'The shops and businesses on Church Street are still open for business and unaffected by this work.' Meanwhile, Councillor McCusker, who represents the Eccles ward, shared his enthusiasm for the project, in particular for its focus on the local community. In a statement, he spoke of his "excitement" for the times ahead in materialising their vision for a brighter, more dynamic Eccles. He said 'Through our purchase of the shopping centre, we were able to put the future of the town centre in the hands of the council and the community. 'It has enabled us to begin this important and long-overdue programme of work, to deliver the vision we have developed with the community. 'The demolition work will take some time, but there are exciting times ahead for Eccles as we work to bring this vision to life.' The work will see the historic Christ Church transformed into a new Maritime Museum, with an expected opening later this year. And a former cinema is also being converted into a cultural hub, with an opening date expected early next year. Leader of Cumberland Council, Councillor Mark Fryer spoke about the boost the work has given the town. "When Maryport Maritime Museum opens in Christ Church, the former Carlton Cinema becomes a cultural hub, and the new café opens on the Promenade there will be even more reasons to visit," he said. "I am very pleased to see that footfall is already on the up - even before the summer tourist season. 3 "This is great for the local economy which is the whole point of this work.' Other attractions in the town include the Lake Distict Coast Aquarium at Maryport Harbour, which reportedly boasts more than 2,000 specimens in over 75 display tanks. Family tickets are available from just £26. And while the town has a mixed shingle and sand beach that disappears during high tide, its bay is still recognised as a good spot for windsurfing and kite-surfing. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning views of the Solway estuary at all times of the year. 3
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Sharpened focus' for Market Hall as owners to sell Welsh shopping centre
THE new owners of Carlisle's Market Hall are set to sell a shopping centre in North Wales in a move they say will help 'sharpen focus' on other active regeneration schemes. The Menai Centre, owned by Bearmont Capital, will go to auction with Savills on June 17 with a guide price of £4.2m. Bearmont Capital, the leaseholder that took over Carlisle's Market Hall in December last year amid concerns about the historic site's future, has a portfolio focused on "rejuvenating undervalued shopping centres, enhancing footfall and tenant mix to create sustainable retail spaces." Carlisle's Market Hall first opened in 1889 (Image: Stuart Walker) The Llandudno-based company took on The Menai Centre in Bangor in 2023. Rob Lloyd, CEO of Bearmont Group and former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire, said the decision to sell marks the natural conclusion of the company's original investment programme for the site. "The Menai Centre was always a longer-term investment, and we're incredibly proud of the progress made since acquiring it in 2023," he said. "At that time, the 130,000 sq ft building was approximately 80 per cent vacant, having lost major tenants like Debenhams and H&M during the pandemic. "Since then, Bearmont Capital has invested significantly in breathing new life into the site - attracting new occupiers, securing long-term tenancies, and working closely with partners to support a key regeneration scheme in Bangor. "Today, the centre is virtually fully occupied, playing a renewed role in the local economy," he said. Among the 'significant milestones' at the site is said to be the transformation of the former Debenhams unit into a health and wellbeing hub, developed in partnership with Cyngor Gwynedd and the Betsi Cadwaladr health board, and backed by Welsh Government funding. "We've successfully delivered on everyone's wants, needs and aspirations in bringing that hub to life, and it stands as a great example of how we want to work: in true partnership with local authorities to drive real community value," Rob said. "That same collaborative approach is exactly what we're looking forward to continuing with Cumberland Council." In Carlisle, the Bearmont Group has so far completed external restoration efforts to the covered market , which first opened in 1889, and yesterday (May 30), welcomed B&M into the 20,487sq ft vacant space which was formerly occupied by Wilko. "Since purchasing The Market Hall, we've already completed phases one to three of investment and welcomed B&M this morning into a fully refurbished, bright, and impressive new store. B&M moves into former Wilko unit in Carlisle (Image: NQ) "A second new retailer is due to open in Units 5 and 6 next week. "It's an exciting time with real momentum behind the scheme, and we remain committed to delivering long-term, sustainable improvements across all our sites," Rob said. Phase four of investment into the site, which includes refurbishing the old toilet block, is currently ongoing with Bearmont working with local contractor Cubby Construction.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Maryport promenade cafe to open later than announced
A new promenade cafe which is part of a £12m regeneration project will open later than previously Council, which is managing the work in Maryport, Cumbria, said the facility would now open in time for the school summer holidays in July."Although we aimed to have the cafe opened by late May, there were a few final things - legal agreements etc - which take time and have meant the cafe will now open later than planned," a spokesman project is part of a government-funded regeneration of the town which has seen a skate park and a play area already open nearby. The town's Maritime Museum was also due to relocate to the refurbished Christ Church, but that part of the project was also hit by several Council said the building work for the cafe was "well under way" and it had appointed Redby Coffee to run the new leader Mark Fryer said connections between the town and the promenade had been improved with the building of a new accessible walkway."The promenade cafe is a key part of the regeneration of Maryport and is going to be an amazing destination for locals and visitors alike," he said. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Doctor Who legends in surprise return to show as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series
DOCTOR Who legends are set to make a surprise return to the show - as Ncuti Gatwa exits after just two series. The BBC science fiction series is celebrating 20 years since being revived for a new generation. 5 5 5 Former stars Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill will take a peek behind the scenes as part of a docu-series. The pair, who played Amy Pond and Rory Williams opposite Matt Smith, will take in a special episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed. Joining them will be Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker as well as past and present companions Billie Piper, Mandip Gill and Varada Sethu. Rounding out the line-up are current and former showrunners Steven Moffat, Chris Chibnall and Russell T Davies. The episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed will land on Saturday June 7 at 6am on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile, it will air on BBC One Wales and BBC Three later that day. Former Sex Education and Barbie star Ncuti, 32, took over as the Doctor in 2023. Earlier this month, The Sun revealed he will be leaving the BBC show after just two series - with the Time Lord's regeneration set to take place on May 31. The star's Fifteenth Doctor is reportedly set to have a "high-stakes showdown" in his latest season's finale The Reality War. It has been suggested that the BBC could put the next series of Doctor Who on pause. Ncuti Gatwa returns as Time Lord for Season 2 of Doctor Who Insiders believe Disney+, which has pumped millions into the production, may not renew its deal. A source said: "It's unlikely we will see who Ncuti regenerates into as the Beeb will keep options open. "And if they do rest the show for years, it makes it virtually impossible to cast someone now.' Doctor Who airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 5 5 Who has starred in Doctor Who? Which actors have portrayed the famous Time Lord over the years? First Doctor: William Hartnell (1963 - 1966) Second Doctor: Patrick Troughton (1966 - 1969) Third Doctor: Jon Pertwee (1970 - 1974) Fourth Doctor: Tom Baker (1974 - 1981) Fifth Doctor: Peter Davidson (1982 - 1984) Sixth Doctor: Colin Baker (1984 - 1986) Seventh Doctor: Sylvester McCoy (1987 - 1989) Eighth Doctor: Paul McGann (1996) Ninth Doctor: Christopher Eccleston (2005) Tenth Doctor: David Tennant (2005 - 2010) 11th Doctor: Matt Smith (2010 - 2013) 12th Doctor: Peter Capaldi (2014 - 2017) 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker (2018 - 2022) 14th Doctor: David Tennant (2023) 15th Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa (2023 - present)
