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8+ min ago (130+ words) WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official press release from WSL Football this morning. The showpiece will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026 and will kick-off at 2.15pm. The game will be broadcast live on BBC One. Speaking after this morning's announcement, Holly Murdoch, Chief Operating Officer for WSL Football said: "Bristol is a city rich in sporting heritage, and with its strong history of hosting major women's sporting events, Ashton Gate feels like the perfect choice for this season's final. "We look forward to working closely with the team there to deliver a memorable experience for our fans and the wider Bristol community." Tickets for the 2025/2026 Subway Women's League Cup final will go on-sale next month....

11+ hour, 6+ min ago (399+ words) On Friday, an object that formed outside of our galaxy passes close enough to Earth that we have a chance to see it in the night sky. It's taken the astronomy community by storm. What is Comet 3I/ATLAS and why is it such a big deal? "It's exciting, right?" says Brian Koehler, Associate Director of Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum. "The idea that something is coming from a direction we've never seen something coming from." Comet 3I/ATLAS gets its name for being the third interstellar object ever discovered--by the telescope "ATLAS." That stands for "Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System." ATLAS is already living up to its acronym. "Its purpose is to detect things well in advance and to determine whether or not they are on a collision course for Earth," Kohler said. "We can confirm 100% that this object…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago (148+ words) The Stamford Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:24 p.m. to 73 Main St., according to a Thursday, Dec. 18 Facebook post from Fire Chief Don VanEtten. The fire was next door at 71 Main St., a ... A structure at 71-73 Main St. that housed at least three families, pictured, Thursday, Dec. 18 after a fire broke out Wednesday, Dec. 17. The investigation as to the cause of the fire is ongoing. A house fire broke out in Stamford, Wednesday, Dec. 17, displacing three families. The Stamford Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:24 p.m. to 73 Main St., according to a Thursday, Dec. 18 Facebook post from Fire Chief Don VanEtten. The fire was at 71 Main St., a three-story residential structure next to a liquor store. Ella Connors, staff writer, can be reached at [email protected] or 607-441-7259....

16+ hour, 17+ min ago (249+ words) Looking for a fun activity that the entire family can enjoy during the Christmas break? Bristol Motor Speedway wants to remind everyone that the Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink presented by Stateline Services, located at the BMS Entrance 1 (North Lot), is the perfect experience for the entire family to enjoy some holiday fun. The rink is open every evening from today through Sunday, January 11. Admission to the Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink presented by Stateline Services is $12 per skater Monday-Thursday, and $15 per skater Friday-Sunday. Skate rentals are included in the price. Hours of operation vary from day to day, so guests should review the schedule in advance by visiting the BMS website. The Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink presented by Stateline Services is a popular attraction at the 29th annual Food City Speedway In Lights powered by TVA, a holiday light spectacular that serves…...

22+ hour, 22+ min ago (491+ words) Media Relations Team, 18 December 2025 Jonathan Benger CBE, Professor of Emergency Care at UWE Bristol, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). His appointment follows previous roles at NICE including chief medical officer, interim director of the Centre for Guidelines and deputy chief executive. Jonathan takes up his new role at a pivotal moment for the organisation as NICE plays a central part in delivering the government's 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS. In his 20-year career at UWE Bristol, Jonathan's research interests have covered cardiac arrest, airway management, early diagnostic technologies, workforce, design research and pre-hospital care. He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications while at the university. From April 2026, he will become an Emeritus Professor at UWE Bristol. Jonathan will continue to practice as a consultant in…...

22+ hour, 40+ min ago (606+ words) NEW HAVEN - Bob Laemel and Red Verderame are considered to be two of the more influential people in the city of New Haven's rich athletic history. Laemel was not only an educator and citywide athletic director, he was also one of the founders of the Southern Connecticut Conference. Verderame was also an educator - former principal and assistant principal at Hillhouse - but better known for winning five CIAC boys basketball championships at Wilbur Cross. The men knew each other for approximately a half-century. Their names are now forever tied together on the brand-new basketball court at the Floyd Little Athletic Center. It is named the Robert "Bob"Laemel/Salvatore J. "Red" Verderame Court. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday at the Floyd LittleAthletic Center, so named after the former star football player at Hillhouse who went on to play for the…...

22+ hour, 43+ min ago (278+ words) NEW HAVEN, Conn. " A Farmington man was sentenced in New Haven federal court on Thursday for threatening to kill members of Congress and other public officials. Kasey Charles Haworth, 30, was sentenced to 25 months in prison, time already served, and three years of supervised release, according to a report from the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Court documents and statements show that in October 2023, U.S. Capital Police reviewed multiple social media posts on X explicitly threatening to kill and maim several public officials, including two members of Congress. Prosecutors say that Haworth confirmed then that he wrote the posts. They also say that on Oct. 30, 2023, Haworth made more threatening X posts. One of these posts reportedly stated, "Anyone working in law enforcement in the USA that tries to shoot me will be killed by me, if you see me trying…...

22+ hour, 48+ min ago (268+ words) Image supplied by Greenwich Council Children in Greenwich who are aged 4 to 16 and eligible for free school meals can gain a free place on four Christmas "food and fun" sessions throughout the school holidays. At thirty-two different locations across Greenwich, children can take part in activity sessions, offering everything from sports and outdoor activities to creative workshops and cooking. The full list of participating centres is available on the Greenwich Council website. Each centre will run their own programme of events, with most centres offering sessions from 22 " 30 December. There are also lots of spaces available for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The council will also be running their free holiday meals programme, providing lunch for all children at libraries across the borough, to ensure no child goes hungry over Christmas. Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children…...

22+ hour, 54+ min ago (94+ words) Former Liverpool winger Ranel Young is in talks about a return to English football. The 19 year-old left Liverpool over the summer as a free agent, turning down a new contract offer in the process. Young signed with Serbian Second Division club FK Usce, where he has made five appearances this season. The winger hasn't featured since September and talkSPORT says he is now in talks with Bristol City about a move to the Championship. It's been suggested Young is again a free agent after being released from his deal at FK Usce....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (427+ words) NatWest Group has said it is set to accelerate Bristol's thriving entrepreneurial landscape, announcing two key appointments to its Accelerator Hub. Chris Blues and Olivia Holmes join the Bristol Accelerator team as acceleration managers, combining expertise in start-up growth and commercial banking with a shared mission to help businesses scale and succeed. They'll work hands-on with entrepreneurs to turn ideas into thriving ventures. Blues brings a wealth of experience in start-up growth, impact investment, and innovation to the Bristol Hub. From leading AI sustainability programmes with Microsoft to raising a venture capital fund for tech with purpose, he has championed businesses driving real change. Holmes is a homegrown success story, rising through NatWest Group from the Bath branch in 2022 to supporting SMEs in Bristol as assistant relationship manager. Now, as acceleration manager, she brings her commercial banking expertise and passion…...