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South Wales to Host Latter Stages of Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2025
South Wales to Host Latter Stages of Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2025

Business News Wales

time6 days ago

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  • Business News Wales

South Wales to Host Latter Stages of Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2025

This September, Torfaen will play host to the latter stages of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men – Britain's biggest professional cycle race. On Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, the UK's largest free-to-spectate live sporting event will see the world's top cyclists racing two arduous stages across South Wales. Pontypool Park will host the start of Stage Five on Saturday September 6, as the British national tour visits the borough for the first time. The route will continue through Monmouthshire – culminating in a double ascent of The Tumble, near Abergavenny, which averages 8.2 per cent gradient for five kilometres, and will loop back through Torfaen later that day. Torfaen Council Leader Cllr Anthony Hunt said: 'It's exciting to have a stage of the Tour of Britain starting here in Pontypool, travelling through Torfaen and Monmouthshire. What a great opportunity to show off beautiful Pontypool Park and Blaenavon too. 'It will also give local people a great chance to come and see the race, and pay tribute to Welsh legend, Tour de France winner and Olympic champion Geraint Thomas in his last professional race.' To mark Geraint Thomas' last competitive race, the final stage on Sunday September 7, will start from the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales, in Newport, and pass Maindy Velodrome – home of Geriant's former club, the Maindy Flyers Cycling Club. As part of Wales' weekend of racing, amateur cyclists can also tackle the final stage of the race on Saturday 6 September, starting and finishing at Newport's Geraint Thomas Velodrome – one day before the professional competitors. Further details and the exact routes of both Welsh stages of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men will be published later this month. Jonathan Day, Managing Director of British Cycling Events, said: 'The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men never fails to draw a crowd in South Wales, and with the four fantastic locations and two stages falling across a weekend, we are confident that this will make for a really special atmosphere and a fantastic way to round out the race, and crown our 2025 champion.' The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men begins in East Suffolk on Tuesday September 2, with legs between Woodbridge and Southwold, Suffolk at Stowmarket, Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire, and Warwickshire before the race arrives in Wales. Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for Sport, Jack Sargeant, said: 'We're excited to welcome the Men's Tour of Britain back to Wales once again, an event we have proudly supported over a number of years.' 'The Tour has found a successful home in Wales, and each time it returns it showcases our cities, towns, communities and landscapes to an international audience, as well as attracting athletes from all over the world.'

Ravi Teja Father Death: Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passes away at 90 in Hyderabad
Ravi Teja Father Death: Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passes away at 90 in Hyderabad

Time of India

time16-07-2025

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  • Time of India

Ravi Teja Father Death: Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju passes away at 90 in Hyderabad

Telugu Actor Ravi Teja Father Death : Ravi Teja's father, Bhupathiraju Rajagopal Raju , passed away late on Monday night, July 15, at the family's residence in Hyderabad. He was 90 years old. As per India Today, Raju had been in poor health for a while. Though Ravi Teja hasn't issued an official statement, sources confirm that the actor has stepped away from work to be with his family and manage the funeral arrangements. A quiet life of principles Rajagopal Raju maintained a low profile despite being the father of one of Telugu cinema's biggest stars. A retired government pharmacist, he led a simple and peaceful life in Hyderabad with his wife, Rajya Lakshmi. The couple largely stayed away from the public eye, quietly supporting their children from the background. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo A grief that echoes past loss The family's current sorrow is compounded by memories of a previous loss—Ravi Teja's younger brother, Bharath Raju, who died in a car accident a few years ago. With the passing of their father, the family is once again navigating a painful chapter. Work halted on 'Mass Jathara' Live Events 'Ravi Teja, who had been busy shooting for his upcoming film 'Mass Jathara', has reportedly paused all professional commitments in light of the family tragedy. The film, directed by Bhanu Bhopavarapu, is set to be a high-octane action entertainer, with a screenplay co-written by the director and Nandu Savirigana. Ravi Teja reunites with Sreeleela, his co-star from Dhamaka, for this much-anticipated project. [With TOI inputs]

Manukau Symphony Orchestra Presents Pastorale
Manukau Symphony Orchestra Presents Pastorale

Scoop

time14-07-2025

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  • Scoop

Manukau Symphony Orchestra Presents Pastorale

Sunday 25 August 2025, 5.00pm – Due Drop Events Centre Manukau FISHER (NZ) – KINTSUGI FOR ORCHESTRA BEETHOVEN – TRIPLE CONCERTO C MAJOR BEETHOVEN – SYMPHONY NO. 6 'PASTORALE' Uwe Grodd (conductor) NZTrio | Amalia Hall (violin), Callum Hall (cello), Somi Kim (piano) The Manukau Symphony Orchestra invites you to Pastorale – an inspiring evening of music that celebrates nature, healing, and musical innovation. Opening the concert is Kintsugi by award-winning New Zealand composer Salina Fisher. Originally commissioned and premiered by MSO in 2022, this luminous work has since captivated audiences worldwide with performances by major orchestras in the UK, New York, and Wellington. Inspired by the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, Kintsugi is a poignant meditation on imperfection and resilience. Beethoven's radiant Triple Concerto follows, featuring the renowned NZTrio with violinist Amalia Hall and her brother Callum Hall as guest cellist – a rare opportunity to hear two of New Zealand's finest musicians perform together, joined by pianist Somi Kim. The concert culminates in Beethoven's 'Pastorale' Symphony no. 6, one of the most significant and beloved symphonies of the 19th century. The work is a tribute to the countryside, capturing the tranquillity, joy, and calm of nature alongside its raw power. A nature lover himself, Beethoven spent many hours walking in the country, and his symphony reflects the shepherd's pipe, birdsong, flowing streams, and even a dramatic thunderstorm with vivid beauty.

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