News of 26 October 2026

Culture

The Regent, a 1930s cinema in Bramley Cross, reopens after a volunteer-led restoration

Closed for almost two decades, the art deco picture house has been brought back to life by a community trust and will show films five nights a week.

World

Fishing nations agree a three-year pause on cod catches at Skerra Bank

Seven countries have agreed to stop targeting cod on the offshore fishing ground to let stocks recover, with compensation for crews and a scientific review each year.

Health

Mobile dental clinic begins touring Asher Valley villages

A converted coach fitted with a full dental surgery will visit eleven villages on a rota, aiming to reach families who have struggled to find a local dentist.

Culture

Historic stone bridges: centuries-old arches over rivers

From village streams to broad rivers, examples of stonework that has stood the test of time.

Business

Cruise calls to Wrenhaven double, but residents ask for limits

The port expects 64 cruise ship visits this year, bringing an estimated €14m into the city, while Old Quay residents want a cap on the number of ships on a single day.

World

Earth’s night side spins into view as city lights outline the continents

An animation built from satellite data gathers the planet’s artificial lights into a single turning globe.

World

Moonlight on the ocean, city lights on land

4K footage from the space station follows a night-time pass from moon glint over the Pacific to the lights inland.

Sports

Four indoor tennis courts open at Kestrel Park for year-round play

The covered courts mean players in the city no longer have to put their rackets away when the weather turns, and a third of court time is reserved for free community sessions.