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BBC News
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Heritage boards honour Attenborough legacy to city
The Attenborough family's deep ties to Leicester are detailed in two new heritage panels in the city's Victoria City Council said both installations, which went on display on Tuesday, told the tale of the family's connection to the panel focuses on the work of Frederick Attenborough, who helped shape University College (now the University of Leicester), and his sons Lord Richard Attenborough, Sir David Attenborough and John other panel honours the work of Mary Attenborough, who provided sanctuary at Evington Hall for 50 unaccompanied child refugees during the Spanish Civil War. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said the Attenboroughs were "synonymous" with Leicester and added he had been "struck by their warmth" for the people of the added: "We made Lord Attenborough and Sir David freemen of the city in 1990, and it is wonderful to be able to follow this up with this dedication to the whole family, including Mary's work with refugees, so that more people can learn about their commitment to the city." The family moved to the city in 1932 when Frederick Attenborough was appointed as the second principal of University sons went on to make significant contributions in their respective and director Lord Richard Attenborough starred in films including The Great Escape and Jurassic Park, and won the 1982 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Sir David Attenborough's work as a writer, presenter and narrator spans eight decades, from Zoo Quest in 1954 through to Life on Earth, Wildlife on One, and the Planet Earth Attenborough worked in the motor trade and was managing director of Mann Egerton, heading their Rolls-Royce division, and the head of the British operations of Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, the council said.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘Victoria Park, Home County, inseparable': Home County Festival returns after hiatus
Music fans packed into the centre of Victoria Park Saturday as hometown singer Leanne Mayer kicked off the return of the Home County Music and Art Festival (HCMAF). 'Victoria Park, Home County, they're inseparable,' said Bev Camp, known as the 'Dancing Cowboy' and a fixture at local festivals. 'This is the life of the city, even for a day. Look at the people here from all over. Same as Sunfest, it's the best.' The 49th annual HCMAF returned to Victoria Park two years after organizers with the Home County Folk League (HCFL) paused due to financial constraints. Home County Music and Art Festival 2025 Bev Camp, known as the 'Dancing Cowboy' is a fixture at London, Ont. music festivals (Brent Lale/CTV News London) A year ago, they held a small festival at London Brewing Coop. This year they came back downtown with just one stage instead of five. 'It's a testament to Londoners love of Home County,' said Artistic Director Darin Addison about the large afternoon crowd. 'We normally have five stages, going on all at the same time so there's something for everybody. If they don't like what's on one side, they go to another stage. So we had to be very meticulous about who we put on the stage. We want something that's going to appeal to a broader audience. I think we've done a great job with the lineup.' That lineup included Mayer, a contemporary singer-songwriter, as the opening act. Home County Music and Art Festival 2025 Leanne Mayer of London, Ont. opens the 49th annual Home County Music and Art Festival at Victoria Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) 'It's an honour to be included in the lineup, especially in a shortened group,' said Mayer, who last played the festival in 2019. 'I've been lucky to get a lot of support from London. Home County is London's gem. Everybody loves Home County, all the Indie musicians, so it means the world to me to be included.' This year, the HCFL was taking donations at the park and asking patrons to also spend money in their beer garden or with the vendors. Organizers will assess this year's festival and then regroup as they look toward planning next year's event. Home County Music and Art Festival 2025 Hundreds of people packed the lawn at Victoria Park for the 49th annual Home County Music and Art Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) 'If we get the donations and the turnout, then that's certainly going to be inspiration to bring it back to a three-day festival and next year will be the 50th. The HCFL's new fiscal year begins in September, so they'll start talking about a return to a three-day event. 'We've got 11 months to put it together,' said Addison.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Victoria Park paddling pool in Leamington reopens after upgrade
A refurbished paddling pool is due to reopen on Saturday, following delays getting District Council said upgrades to the pool at Victoria Park in Leamington included non-slip surfaces, improved surrounds, jets and fountains with free-standing shades and benches around the authority said it would be open throughout the school summer holidays and remain open until September."We really appreciate people's patience as we've worked to get the pool ready and open for the summer holidays," said councillor Will Roberts. "It's fantastic to be able to provide this fun, free, family friendly facility in the centre of Leamington."Meanwhile, the authority said it was facing "ongoing challenges" with the refurbishment of the paddling pool at St Nicholas Park in Warwick, having earlier said it would open by the updates will be made in the coming weeks, a spokesperson said."Due to the more complex nature of the construction of the St Nicholas Park paddling pool and ongoing challenges with onsite water levels, this facility will take a little longer to complete," they council did not provide a date for when the St Nicholas Park pool was expected to reopen. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
RNZ News
22-07-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Foodstuffs commits to rebuilding New World Victoria Park after fire
Fire engulfed the supermarket in June. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Foodstuffs says it's "100 percent committed to rebuilding" New World Victoria Park at the same site as its fire-damaged predecessor . A massive blaze broke out at the central Auckland supermarket in June, taking more than 10 hours to extinguish and significantly damaging the building. The announcement of a new store was made on the supermarket's social media. "Work is well under way to make our fire-damaged site safe for entry. "Right now, it's still too dangerous for anyone to go inside, but specialist crews and structural engineers are on-site, carefully stabilising the building so we can begin the recovery." "We're 100 percent committed to rebuilding a new supermarket on the same site. Our focus is on getting back up and running as quickly as we can, but safety comes first." The statement went on to say it has brought forward the opening of the store in Point Chevalier to 19 August, which is 5km away. The New World store in Victoria Park had employed more than 180 people . Foodstuffs said it continues to work with affected staff. "To our amazing team, we're continuing to work one-on-one with each of you and are so grateful for your patience and resilience. "Being part of the Foodstuffs North Island co-operative means Foodstuffs have been able to off over 100 roles across 23 Auckland stores, and we're doing everything we can to help our people find the right next step," the statement on social media said.
CBC
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
The 2025 London Pride Parade is a wrap. Here's how it went.
The sun came out just in time for thousands of Londoners to enjoy a massive display of Pride on Sunday, as the 2025 London Pride Parade marched through parts of the city's core. Advocates, employers, institutions, politicians, and even a horse strode from the parade staging area at the Western Fair District, down Queen's Avenue, all the way to the heart of the city at Victoria Park. On the sidelines, thousands of people clad in rainbow paints, clothes, jewelry and more, blew bubbles, waved flags, clapped and cheered as the parade made its way to the park. Londoner Andera Novak was among the thousands of spectators. After being in the parade last year, Novak is sitting back and enjoying the show this year. "I think it's really great that with the Pride Parade, so many parts of our community are able to come together and just celebrate and be together," Novak said. Novak said it's a totally different experience being outside of the parade for a change, and a welcome one at that. "Especially with the way the world is right now, it doesn't always feel like there is a place in the community for everyone," Novak said. "I think the Pride Parade is the example that there is a space for everyone and there's a space where we can celebrate love and acceptance and just be together." Tannis Baribeau was in the parade, and told CBC News the experience was amazing. "It means the world to me. I think it deserves to be bigger," Baribeau said, adding that turnout seems to be on an upward trend that started when pandemic restrictions lifted and only continues to grow. Much like Novak, Baribeau said events like this are extremely important to the community. "At the end of the day, love will win," Baribeau said. "Please come out and support pride and show your pride, even if you're not part of the community. Make those around you feel safe." Irene Ramos attended the parade this year like she has for years before. "We all get together and it's a lot of fun. The sun's finally coming out and we're hoping we see a rainbow," she said. "There's all walks of life coming together to watch something that's supposed to be peaceful and celebrate people. It's great." Among those involved in the parade itself, were local radio stations, large employers such as Canada Life, and local politicians such as Mayor Josh Morgan and Coun. Corrine Rahman. The London Police Service also had a presence, with Chief Thai Truong taking part in the parade. Here are some more photos showing the sights of the 2025 London Pride Parade.
