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Viv Taylor, a 43-year-old personal trainer and strongwoman from York, is working to raise the profile of women's strongman training. After moving from Crossfit to strength training, she recently won her category at the WHEA Strongman World Championships in Canada and set a new world record for the monster dumbbell in her class.
Summary headline: York strongwoman Viv Taylor aims to grow sport's visibility and inspire others
Communities across Manchester and Oldham have begun celebrating Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura. The festival features traditional dancing such as Garba and Raas Dandiya, as well as community gatherings, food, and lights. In Oldham, the Indian Association is hosting free daily events at the Shree Radha Krishna Mandir.
A new exhibition titled 'Playgrounds to Pixels: A Journey Through Play' is opening at Beverley Guildhall, exploring how childhood games have evolved from outdoor street activities to indoor and digital play. The exhibition features historical photographs, literature, and memories from the 1950s and 60s, highlighting both lost traditions like stoolball, booler, and tin block, and enduring games such as tag, hopscotch, and leapfrog.
Summary headline: New exhibition explores the evolution of children's street games and play in Beverley
BBC Weather Watchers have submitted a collection of photographs showcasing the changing autumnal weather and landscapes across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight over the past week.
Summary headline: BBC Weather Watchers capture autumnal scenes across the south of England
Hattie Whitman, a 22-year-old from Guernsey, has spoken about how anorexia severely impacted her life after moving to university in the UK. After realising she needed help, she told her mother and began documenting her recovery journey on social media in 2024. Now boasting a large following on Instagram and TikTok, she aims to raise awareness, build a supportive community, and encourage others to seek help.
Summary headline: Guernsey woman shares her recovery from anorexia to help others
Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche was the only documented black passenger on the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. Born in Haiti in 1886 and educated in engineering in France, Laroche faced racial discrimination and employment challenges before deciding to move his young family back to Haiti. After trading their first-class tickets from another liner for second-class tickets on the Titanic, Laroche perished when the ship sank in April 1912, while his pregnant wife and two daughters survived. His life and legacy have recently been explored by academic Dr Carlette Norwood through a play at the Maritime Museum in Liverpool.
Summary headline: The story of Joseph Laroche, the Titanic's only documented black passenger
Thirty years ago, local leaders in Lincoln sought to revitalise the city's struggling economy following the decline of traditional manufacturing. By establishing a university at the derelict Brayford Pool district, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in October 1996, the city attracted thousands of students. Today, the university has grown significantly, contributing an estimated £400m to the local economy and transforming the area into a thriving hub of restaurants, shops, and businesses.
Summary headline: How the University of Lincoln transformed the city, 30 years on
Michael Fife Cook, leader of the Reform UK group on Devon County Council, has launched a legal challenge through the Free Speech Union against sanctions imposed on him by the council's standards committee. The sanctions followed emails in which Fife Cook questioned council officers' safeguarding integrity after an 'Out There Queer Fest' family event at Exeter Library featured sex education objects and anatomical models. Represented by legal firm Sharpe Pritchard, Fife Cook argues the decision was irrational, breached his human rights, and amounted to silencing elected representatives.
Summary headline: Devon councillor launches legal challenge over sex education row and council sanctions
The cross-Channel ferry Barfleur is ending more than 30 years of sailings between Poole and Cherbourg. Brittany Ferries announced the closure of the route and the sale of the vessel due to financial challenges, ongoing pandemic repercussions, and new EU costs. The final departure from Poole marks the end of an iconic service that began operating in April 1992.
Summary headline: Three decades of Poole-Cherbourg Barfleur ferry come to an end
The focus of Channel small boat crossings has expanded beyond Kent to the Hampshire coast, leading to migrant landings in Portsmouth and Gosport, associated protests, and increased policing costs. While the Home Office and French authorities work to disrupt smuggling gangs and increase western coast activity, local officials have raised concerns over site suitability and the financial burden placed on Hampshire Police.
Summary headline: Hampshire in the spotlight amid Channel migrant debate
BBC News has published its weekly news quiz for the North East and Cumbria, inviting readers to test their knowledge of regional events and topics.
Summary headline: Test your North East and Cumbria news knowledge with the BBC weekly quiz
Poet Ian McMillan has stated that social media platforms like Instagram and BlueSky are helping a new generation of poets bypass traditional establishment gatekeepers and publish their work with greater confidence. McMillan, who is appearing at the Ilkley Literature Festival, also discussed his new poetry book 'Red River Valley' and the ongoing regeneration and survival of his home village near Barnsley following the austerity of the 2010s.
Summary headline: Ian McMillan says social media helps new poets bypass establishment gatekeepers
Ryan and Hannah O'Shea from Jersey celebrated their marriage by running the Cardiff Half Marathon in bridal-themed running outfits to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity. Ryan, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2022, initially planned to run alone before Hannah suggested they do it together. The couple plan to take a traditional honeymoon next year and have already secured places in the Berlin half marathon.
Summary headline: Jersey newlyweds run Cardiff Half Marathon for charity instead of traditional honeymoon
A new informal pub singing event called "PubSing" is launching at The Twa Dogs pub in Keswick, Cumbria, created by Paul Stafford as a musical equivalent to parkrun. Scheduled to debut on 15 October, the event aims to welcome people of all singing abilities for fun, stress reduction, and community building, with plans to host it monthly through the winter.
Summary headline: Keswick group launches pub singing event inspired by parkrun
A Guernsey-based volunteer charity sending knitted baby items to Ukraine has packed its 64,633rd donated item, matching the island's entire population. The Newborn Baby Hats Appeal reached this milestone on 3 October, having started shortly after the Russian invasion in February 2022 to support families and pregnant women fleeing the conflict.
Summary headline: Guernsey baby hat appeal reaches historic milestone with 64,633 donated items
A 1957 wedding album found dumped behind a cafe in Wakefield has been successfully returned to the son of the couple pictured, thanks to the detective work of amateur historian Anne-Marie Fawcett. The album had been stolen from a storage unit and contained rare photographs of Michael Dawson's late parents, Maxwell Dawson and Barbara Parr. Fawcett used historical records, the 1939 register, and social media to trace the family and orchestrate the emotional reunion.
Summary headline: Amateur historian tracks down family to reunite them with stolen 1957 wedding album
Victoria McGrath, a dementia nurse based in Rugby, has developed a pilot scheme called 'Wait Well' using restaurant-style buzzers to prevent dementia patients from becoming distressed and trapped in A&E waiting rooms. The proposal would allow clinically safe patients and their carers to leave the waiting area and visit quieter locations like a garden or shop while keeping their place in the queue. McGrath is currently awaiting funding decisions, working with the NHS Innovation Network, and hoping to trial the scheme at University Hospital Coventry.
Summary headline: Rugby nurse develops buzzer scheme to help dementia patients in A&E
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has stated that unionist voters are deeply angry at First Minister Michelle O'Neill over her participation in protests against the Drumcree parade on the Garvaghy Road. Lockhart asserted that it cannot be business as usual at Stormont and suggested her party should consider options to remove O'Neill, though DUP leadership has previously ruled out collapsing the power-sharing institutions. The controversy follows a decision by the secretary of state to ban the Portadown District Lodge from marching down the Garvaghy Road.
Summary headline: DUP MP Carla Lockhart says unionists are angry over Michelle O'Neill's role in protests
St Mary's church in Itchen Stoke, Hampshire, is seeking public help to decipher the meaning behind a hidden tiled labyrinth discovered on its floor. Managed by The Churches Conservation Trust, the 16.5 ft labyrinth features 1,500 glazed tiles and 11 circuits. Sunlight shining through the stained-glass windows creates a kaleidoscope pattern and an arrow of light pointing to the centre, sparking theories that it could function as a calendar.
Summary headline: Itchen Stoke church asks public for help decoding hidden tiled labyrinth
Blyth Spartans Women have hailed their first year back after a 16-year absence as a massive success, despite suffering a 9-0 defeat to semi-professional side Chorley Women FC in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. Following a club takeover in 2024 and promotion to Tier 7, the team achieved an unexpected cup run that drew over 350 fans to Croft Park, leaving the club's leadership feeling they are well ahead of their initial developmental schedule.
Summary headline: Blyth Spartans Women are two to three seasons ahead of schedule following their FA Cup qualifiers run