Kate Wilson

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400-mile wall of rain to batter Britain this weekend as maps show washout

1 day ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kate Wilson |Tim Hanlon

A wall of rain around 400 miles stretches from Newcastle all the way down to the south coast to counties including Devon, Dorset and Hampshire as the UK is set for a weekend washoutBrits are bracing for heavy showers as a map reveals a 400-mile wall of rain set to hit on Saturday. More low-pressure systems are sweeping in, making the end of the week look particularly wet across the country.
All the Bristol death notices and funeral announcements from this week

5 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kate Wilson

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved oneAnnouncing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Western Cape rolls out digital learner’s licence testing system

6 days ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

The Western Cape has introduced a new digital learner’s licence testing system, marking a significant shift from traditional paper-based exams. Launched at the Beaufort West Driving Licence Testing Centre, this initiative is part of the province’s broader effort to modernise driver assessments and enhance road safety.
The Museum of Illusions opens today in Cape Town

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

Cape Town’s cultural scene is about to be dazzled as the globally renowned Museum of Illusions opens its doors on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at 10 Kloof Street, Gardens. This marks the museum’s debut in the city, becoming the second in South Africa and the 61st worldwide. Prepare to challenge your perceptions with over 60 interactive exhibits designed to trick the senses and ignite curiosity. Highlights include:Tilted room: Experience the sensation of defying gravity.
Moments of sun - Saturday weather forecast

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 18°C and an evening low of 11°C. The UV index is forecasted to reach a moderate level of 3. Expect 46% cloud cover throughout the day and 29% in the evening. A north north-westerly wind will travel through the Cape at a speed of 13kph, with gusts reaching speeds of 39kph. You can catch the sunrise at 7:42am and the sunset at 5:45pm There is a 1% probability of precipitation forecasted for Cape Town today.
Mandela’s Andre Lincoln bodyguard dies at 63

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

Cape Town – Major-General Andre Lincoln, former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela and head of the Western Cape’s anti-gang unit, has died at 63 after a long illness, reports said on Friday. Remembered for his dedication to fighting crime, Lincoln served as an intelligence officer in uMkhonto weSizwe and led the Presidential Investigation Task Unit under Mandela, even thwarting an assassination attempt on the president, The Citizen reported.
Rachel Kolisi embraces simplicity and strength following split from Siya Kolisi

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

In the wake of her widely publicised split from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel Kolisi is showing the world that grace, grit, and a good sense of humour can carry you through even the most dramatic of life changes. Once living a life that looked like something out of a magazine—complete with international travel, luxury vehicles, and high-profile appearances—Rachel is now sharing a refreshingly down-to-earth version of herself. And she’s doing it with remarkable honesty and humour.
Tretchikoff's "Lady from the Orient" sets new South African auction record

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

In a landmark event for South African art, Vladimir Tretchikoff’s painting Lady from the Orient achieved a record-breaking sale at Strauss & Co’s modern and contemporary art auction in Johannesburg. The artwork fetched R31 110 000 setting a new national record for the artist’s work. Lady from the Orient, believed to have been painted between 1954 and 1956, is a captivating portrait of a young Indonesian woman in traditional attire.
Bristol Premier Inn hotel is torn down as demolition works continue

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kate Wilson

Work to demolish the Premier Inn near the Bearpit has continued today (Friday, May 30). The landmark hotel is being knocked down and replaced with a giant block of student flats called St James House. It will be 28 storeys high, containing 422 student bedrooms, and an 18-storey tower of 142 co-living rooms. Once construction is complete it will officially become Bristol’s tallest building - two storeys higher than the current tallest building in the city, Castle Park View.
New subway hours at Heathfield Station aim to protect local commuters

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

In response to escalating safety concerns, Heathfield Train Station in Cape Town is set to implement new operating hours for its pedestrian subway. This initiative follows a meeting on May 26 between local Ward Councillors Eddie Andrews and Kevin Southgate, the City’s Energy Department, and officials from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).