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BBC News
29-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Conversion of Noble's Park tennis courts to padel centre backed
Planners have backed proposals to convert outdoor tennis and netball courts at a public park in the Manx capital to a padel the proposal, the existing courts in Noble's Park would be converted into six padel tennis courts along with seating, office space and a kiosk for equipment planning application said the project would "promote physical activity, enhance social interaction, and contribute to the overall wellbeing of the island's residents".Chairman of the planning committee Rob Callister said he thought it was a "great initiative" and was "something new and fresh". The planning officer who recommended approval said the repurposing of the site would provide the community "a new offering that is very much in demand replacing the underutilised existing tennis and netball courts".The proposal was considered to represent "an overall community gain from the development", the officer facilities, which developers aim to have operational by October, would be open from 06:00 until 22:00 BST Callister questioned whether the opening time should be pushed back by an hour due to the potential noise impacts on nearby fellow committee members Adele Bettridge and Sam Skelton questioned how the facilities would be kept Matthew Warren said it was "really positive to get people active" and was "exciting".Applicant Sam Patmore said he had been looking for a site for two years, and 06:00 was considered a prime time for the sport. He said there were already CCTV cameras on the site, which would be used, and the courts would be locked when not in use. Padel tennis is a racket sport typically played in pairs in an enclosed after the committee backed the plans, Mr Patmore said he hoped the facilities would "create social hubs" and would "promote sport" within the community. He said padel tennis was an "accessible" sport that could be played by people of all ages, adding: "if you can play swing ball you can play padel."Facilities would be made available through an online booking system, with coaching, leagues and development programmes offered. The plans would also see a small kiosk for the hiring of equipment and covered seating. 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.
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Black Mirror' season 7: sequel to ‘U.S.S. Callister' and ‘Bandersnatch' connection
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Black Mirror season 7, revealing major connections to previous episodes, including the first-ever direct sequel in the anthology's history. The highly anticipated season, set to premiere on April 10, features six new dystopian tales, promising the signature dark and thought-provoking storytelling fans expect. The biggest reveal is the return of U.S.S. Callister, the acclaimed season 4 episode. Original cast members Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Milanka Brooks, Osy Ikhile, and Jimmi Simpson are reprising their roles, marking the first time Black Mirror has continued a previous story. Additionally, the trailer hints at a connection to Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, with Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry appearing to reprise their roles from the interactive special. This suggests the possibility of two Black Mirror sequels in one season. The trailer also teases a range of dark, innovative stories, including a monochrome AI-driven world and Peter Capaldi playing what appears to be a cult leader. The season's star-studded cast includes Awkwafina, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Issa Rae, Chris O'Dowd, and Tracee Ellis Ross, among others. With Black Mirror season 7 set to drop on Netflix next month, fans can prepare for another deep dive into technology, morality, and the unpredictable horrors of the future.
BBC News
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Isle of Man: 'Fairy house' inspired by Ramsey school revealed
The fourth and final "fairy house" in a collection which sit on tree stumps by a Manx roadside has been by retired builder Bryan Callister, the model was inspired by the primary school Bunscoill Rhumsaa, which it has been installed outside on Lezayre Road in Ramsey. The structure, which took 120 hours to build, is home to more than 140 figures which includes fairies, classic cars and a Callister, who is also known for creating a 100ft (30m) wide Manx triskelion on North Barrule, said he hoped the new addition "puts a smile on people's faces". The island is synonymous with fairy tales, with the earliest reference to the mythical beings recorded in George Waldron's Manx notebook in first fairy house in the set was created by Mr Callister in 2020, two more were then installed along the stretch of road which forms part of the course for the island's TT motorcycle latest project, which was made using materials such as heavy duty PVC and slate roof tiles, took six people to move into place. Mr Callister said he had worked on it "nearly every day for two months" and it had "got me through the winter".As there were only four tree stumps in the area that could be modified, he confirmed the latest addition would be the final fairy house he would craft."I'm a joiner by trade and I've been a builder all my life and it's just nice to do something for nothing," he on the finished collection, he said "the people of the town just admire them so much, I get so many comments every time I do one."I just want to put a smile on people's faces." 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.
