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Not enough information about free bus, say users
Users of a temporary free minibus service set up after gas works caused the closure of part of a bus route said the service was not publicised widely enough. The 20-seat minibus has been running in a loop from Peterborough's Bretton Centre to Peterborough City Hospital and is due to end on 1 November. Some passengers using the service said they were pleased to have it, but felt it had not been advertised very well and only discovered it by chance.
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings Gabilan Division Palma (6-2), 5-0 Soquel (7-1), 5-0 Salinas (4-5), 4-2 Carmel (5-3), 3-2 Monterey (5-3), 2-3 North Salinas (5-4), 2-4 Alisal (2-6), 1-4 *Hollister (3-7), 0-7 *Note: Hollister has forfeited its league season Thursday’s game Carmel vs.
Game of the Week: Driscoll’s three touchdowns lead Palma past Salinas
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Chippy to retire after 50 years of frying
John Devine - in Outwell; Imogen Lee Sat, October 24, 2026 at 12:42 AM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Jamie Stott thanked his customers for their loyalty and support over the years but says the time had come to retire [John Devine/BBC] Five decades of frying will come to an end this weekend for a fish and chip shop owner who has become a focal point of his community.
Heat Check: What went wrong for the new-look Heat in ugly season opener?
After one game, is it already time to panic about the new-look Miami Heat? On this week's episode of the Miami Herald's Heat Check podcast, Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson break down the Heat's ugly 131-106 season-opening loss home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Crossing hope near schools dashed by council error
A school said it was delighted to find out it was getting a new road crossing nearby, only to discover the council documents were wrong. Concerns were raised by parents about safety on Maple Grove in March, Cambridgeshire, outside Westwood Primary School and Maple Grove Pre-School. Cambridgeshire County Council documents said a crossing would "be delivered as part of the road resurfacing programme outside Westwood School", but the authority later confirmed its agenda "contained errors".
Dolphins in Depth: Do the Jets present the Dolphins' best shot at delivering a victory?
The Miami Dolphins are coming off a bye week rested and hungry for a win. This week Jeff Hafley's team faces off against the New York Jets, which is led by one of his peers (Aaron Glenn), and quarterbacked by one of South Florida's own (Geno Smith).
Dale sizzling for national water polo power UC Irvine
Wyley Dale has rediscovered his shot after missing three games, having scored nine goals in UC Irvine's last four matches in the water. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound Dale has helped the nation’s No. 6 ranked men's water polo team run off eight consecutive wins, having scored 31 goals in 18 matches. Dale, who prepped at Stevenson, also has five assists from the center position and eight steals for the Anteaters, who are 16-5 overall this fall.
Dale sizzling for national water polo power UC Irvine
Wyley Dale has rediscovered his shot after missing three games, having scored nine goals in UC Irvine's last four matches in the water. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound Dale has helped the nation’s No. 6 ranked men's water polo team run off eight consecutive wins, having scored 31 goals in 18 matches. Dale, who prepped at Stevenson, also has five assists from the center position and eight steals for the Anteaters, who are 16-5 overall this fall.
Dale sizzling for national water polo power UC Irvine
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The Monterey Herald's Top 10 volleyball rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 volleyball rankings 1. Pacific Grove: Not only are the Breakers chasing a Gabilan Division title and perfection in league, but three more wins equal the single-season school record. 2. Harbor: Attempts at perfection in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s regular season were foiled Tuesday when the Pirates were swept at home by Soquel. 3.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 volleyball rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 volleyball rankings 1. Pacific Grove: Not only are the Breakers chasing a Gabilan Division title and perfection in league, but three more wins equal the single-season school record. 2. Harbor: Attempts at perfection in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s regular season were foiled Tuesday when the Pirates were swept at home by Soquel. 3.
Preps of the Week
Preps of the Week Boys Daniel Garcia, Soledad football: The junior linebacker/running back set a school record with five touchdowns, including a pick-six in the Aztecs win over North County. Max Chongco, Marina football: The defensive pass rusher produced 3.5 sacks, giving him 15.5 on the season as Marina won its fourth straight game.
Clipboard: Pacific Grove's Lyon heating up in the water for Chapman
River Lyon is back in his comfort zone in the water, having established collegiate career highs for goals, assists, and points this year at Chapman University in Orange County. The sophomore sniper from Pacific Grove has more than doubled his goal output from his freshman season, collecting 30 goals in the Panthers’ first 20 water polo matches, while assisting on nine for 34 points.
Clipboard: Pacific Grove’s Lyon heating up in the water for Chapman
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College Athlete of the Week
College Athlete of the Week Malia Peterson, CSUMB volleyball: The senior outside hitter set a school record over four sets with 26 kills in a win over Chico State. Julius Escort, MPC football: The former Seaside standout caught two touchdown passes and picked up a fumble and ran it in for a third touchdown as the Lobos beat Sacramento City for their fifth straight win.
The Monterey Herald's Top 5 field hockey rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 5 field hockey rankings 1. Stevenson: 2. Carmel: 3. Hollister: 4. Monterey: 5. Santa Catalina: On the bubble: Salinas, Greenfield. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM.
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop
The gaggle of geese is regularly seen waddling into shops and over zebra crossings A town's flock of geese which have been immortalised in books and on calendars, tea towels and pin badges will soon have another feather in their caps. The birds seen waddling around March in Cambridgeshire are set to be a key feature of a new shop combining sweet treats, tourist information and goose-related gifts to raise funds for charity.
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop John Devine - in March; Aimee Dexter Mon, October 19, 2026 at 5:21 a.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The gaggle of geese is regularly seen waddling into shops and over zebra crossings [LINDA BATTEN] A town's flock of geese which have been immortalised in books and on calendars, tea towels and pin badges will soon have another feather in their caps.
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop John Devine - in March; Aimee Dexter Mon, 19 October 2026 at 5:21 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The gaggle of geese is regularly seen waddling into shops and over zebra crossings [LINDA BATTEN] A town's flock of geese which have been immortalised in books and on calendars, tea towels and pin badges will soon have another feather in their caps.
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop John Devine - in March; Aimee Dexter Mon 19 October 2026 at 5:21 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The gaggle of geese is regularly seen waddling into shops and over zebra crossings [LINDA BATTEN] A town's flock of geese which have been immortalised in books and on calendars, tea towels and pin badges will soon have another feather in their caps.
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop
John Devine - in March; Aimee Dexter Mon, 19 October 2026 at 5:21 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The gaggle of geese is regularly seen waddling into shops and over zebra crossings [LINDA BATTEN] A town's flock of geese which have been immortalised in books and on calendars, tea towels and pin badges will soon have another feather in their caps.
Town's celebrated geese to get their own shop
John Devine - in March; Aimee Dexter Mon, October 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google The gaggle of geese is regularly seen waddling into shops and over zebra crossings [LINDA BATTEN] A town's flock of geese which have been immortalised in books and on calendars, tea towels and pin badges will soon have another feather in their caps.
Community college football: Escort's three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
MONTEREY — Moments after Monterey Peninsula College wrapped up its fifth straight win, Adrian Gallegos was headed to the film room to get a jump start on next week's battle for supremacy. The fiery second-year head coach celebrated Saturday's win over Sacramento City briefly before calling next week's meeting with Fresno City the biggest game of his coaching career. “It's for first place,” said Gallegos, after the Lobos' 42-28 win in 92-degree heat. “Fresno is a premier team.
Pro soccer: Monterey Bay FC blanked by Colorado Springs
SEASIDE — The off-season is expected to provide an overhaul for Monterey Bay FC, which has ensured itself of finishing with the worst record in the team's five-year existence. Unable to punch a goal through the net for the ninth time this season, Monterey Bay FC fell to 5-19-6 after a 1-0 loss to Colorado Springs at Cardinale Stadium.
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings Gabilan Division Palma (5-2), 4-0 Soquel (6-1), 4-0 Salinas (4-4), 4-1 Carmel (5-3), 3-2 Monterey (5-2), 2-2 Alisal (2-5), 1-3 North Salinas (4-4), 1-4 *Hollister (3-7), 0-7 *Note: Hollister has forfeited its league season Thursday's game North Salinas at Alisal, 7:30 p.m. Friday's games Soquel at Monterey, 7 p.m. Palma at Salinas, 7:30 p.m. Bye: Carmel.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' golf rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ golf rankings 1. Stevenson: 2. Santa Catalina: 3. Scotts Valley: 4. Hollister: 5. Soquel: 6. Aptos: 7. Carmel: 8. King City: 9. Pacific Grove: 10. Salinas: On the bubble: Monte Vista, Gonzales, Watsonville, Monterey, North County. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' golf rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ golf rankings 1. Stevenson: 2. Santa Catalina: 3. Scotts Valley: 4. Hollister: 5. Soquel: 6. Aptos: 7. Carmel: 8. King City: 9. Pacific Grove: 10. Salinas: On the bubble: Monte Vista, Gonzales, Watsonville, Monterey, North County. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' golf rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ golf rankings 1. Stevenson: 2. Santa Catalina: 3. Scotts Valley: 4. Hollister: 5. Soquel: 6. Aptos: 7. Carmel: 8. King City: 9. Pacific Grove: 10. Salinas: On the bubble: Monte Vista, Gonzales, Watsonville, Monterey, North County. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' golf rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ golf rankings 1. Stevenson: 2. Santa Catalina: 3. Scotts Valley: 4. Hollister: 5. Soquel: 6. Aptos: 7. Carmel: 8. King City: 9. Pacific Grove: 10. Salinas: On the bubble: Monte Vista, Gonzales, Watsonville, Monterey, North County. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' tennis rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ tennis rankings 1. Santa Catalina: 2. Aptos: 3. Stevenson: 4. Carmel: 5. Soquel: 6. Scotts Valley: 7. Pacific Grove: 8. Santa Cruz: 9. Monterey: 10. Palma: On the bubble: North Salinas, Hollister, Oakwood, Alisal, Alvarez. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' tennis rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ tennis rankings 1. Santa Catalina: 2. Aptos: 3. Stevenson: 4. Carmel: 5. Soquel: 6. Scotts Valley: 7. Pacific Grove: 8. Santa Cruz: 9. Monterey: 10. Palma: On the bubble: North Salinas, Hollister, Oakwood, Alisal, Alvarez. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' tennis rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ tennis rankings 1. Santa Catalina: 2. Aptos: 3. Stevenson: 4. Carmel: 5. Soquel: 6. Scotts Valley: 7. Pacific Grove: 8. Santa Cruz: 9. Monterey: 10. Palma: On the bubble: North Salinas, Hollister, Oakwood, Alisal, Alvarez. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved.
The Monterey Herald's Top 10 girls' tennis rankings
The Monterey Herald’s Top 10 girls’ tennis rankings 1. Santa Catalina: 2. Aptos: 3. Stevenson: 4. Carmel: 5. Soquel: 6. Scotts Valley: 7. Pacific Grove: 8. Santa Cruz: 9. Monterey: 10. Palma: On the bubble: North Salinas, Hollister, Oakwood, Alisal, Alvarez. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved.
College football: Forges leads Hartnell to first road win of the season
APTOS — Getting reacquainted with an old rival that goes back six-plus decades provided the antidote to end a curse on the road. As dominant as Hartnell College has been playing home games on campus, its struggles on the road have been well documented in a 0-3 stretch this fall. That ended Saturday as the Panthers put together their best offensive half of the season to remain undefeated in conference play after a 38-28 win over Cabrillo in a rare evening game.
College football: Forges leads Hartnell to first road win of the season
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Pro Soccer: Monterey Bay FC blanked by Colorado Springs
SEASIDE — The off-season is expected to provide an overhaul for Monterey Bay FC, which has ensured itself of finishing with the worst record in the team’s five-year existence. Unable to punch a goal through the net for the ninth time this season, Monterey Bay FC fell to 5-19-6 after a 1-0 loss to Colorado Springs at Cardinale Stadium.
College football: Escort's three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
MONTEREY — Moments after Monterey Peninsula College wrapped up its fifth straight win, Adrian Gallegos was headed to the film room to get a jump start on next week’s battle for supremacy. The fiery second year head coach celebrated Saturday’s win over Sacramento City briefly before calling next week’s meeting with Fresno City the biggest game of his coaching career. “It’s for first place,” said Gallegos, after the Lobos 42-28 win in 92-degree heat. “Fresno is a premier team.
College football: Escort's three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
MONTEREY — Moments after Monterey Peninsula College wrapped up its fifth straight win, Adrian Gallegos was headed to the film room to get a jump start on next week’s battle for supremacy. The fiery second year head coach celebrated Saturday’s win over Sacramento City briefly before calling next week’s meeting with Fresno City the biggest game of his coaching career. “It’s for first place,” said Gallegos, after the Lobos 42-28 win in 92-degree heat. “Fresno is a premier team.
College football: Escort's three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
MONTEREY — Moments after Monterey Peninsula College wrapped up its fifth straight win, Adrian Gallegos was headed to the film room to get a jump start on next week’s battle for supremacy. The fiery second year head coach celebrated Saturday’s win over Sacramento City briefly before calling next week’s meeting with Fresno City the biggest game of his coaching career. “It’s for first place,” said Gallegos, after the Lobos 42-28 win in 92-degree heat. “Fresno is a premier team.
College football: Escort's three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
MONTEREY — Moments after Monterey Peninsula College wrapped up its fifth straight win, Adrian Gallegos was headed to the film room to get a jump start on next week’s battle for supremacy. The fiery second year head coach celebrated Saturday’s win over Sacramento City briefly before calling next week’s meeting with Fresno City the biggest game of his coaching career. “It’s for first place,” said Gallegos, after the Lobos 42-28 win in 92-degree heat. “Fresno is a premier team.
College football: Escort's three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
MONTEREY — Moments after Monterey Peninsula College wrapped up its fifth straight win, Adrian Gallegos was headed to the film room to get a jump start on next week’s battle for supremacy. The fiery second year head coach celebrated Saturday’s win over Sacramento City briefly before calling next week’s meeting with Fresno City the biggest game of his coaching career. “It’s for first place,” said Gallegos, after the Lobos 42-28 win in 92-degree heat. “Fresno is a premier team.
College football: Escort’s three touchdowns lead MPC past Sac City
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Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings Gabilan Division Palma (5-2), 4-0 Soquel (6-1), 4-0 Salinas (4-4), 4-1 Carmel (5-3), 3-2 Monterey (5-2), 2-2 Alisal (2-5), 1-3 North Salinas (4-4), 1-4 *Hollister (3-7), 0-7 *Note: Hollister has forfeited its league season Thursday’s game North Salinas at Alisal, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games Soquel at Monterey, 7 p.m. Palma at Salinas, 7:30 p.m. Bye: Carmel.
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings Gabilan Division Palma (5-2), 4-0 Soquel (6-1), 4-0 Salinas (4-4), 4-1 Carmel (5-3), 3-2 Monterey (5-2), 2-2 Alisal (2-5), 1-3 North Salinas (4-4), 1-4 *Hollister (3-7), 0-7 *Note: Hollister has forfeited its league season Thursday’s game North Salinas at Alisal, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games Soquel at Monterey, 7 p.m. Palma at Salinas, 7:30 p.m. Bye: Carmel.
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings Gabilan Division Palma (5-2), 4-0 Soquel (6-1), 4-0 Salinas (4-4), 4-1 Carmel (5-3), 3-2 Monterey (5-2), 2-2 Alisal (2-5), 1-3 North Salinas (4-4), 1-4 *Hollister (3-7), 0-7 *Note: Hollister has forfeited its league season Thursday’s game North Salinas at Alisal, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games Soquel at Monterey, 7 p.m. Palma at Salinas, 7:30 p.m. Bye: Carmel.
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings Gabilan Division Palma (5-2), 4-0 Soquel (6-1), 4-0 Salinas (4-4), 4-1 Carmel (5-3), 3-2 Monterey (5-2), 2-2 Alisal (2-5), 1-3 North Salinas (4-4), 1-4 *Hollister (3-7), 0-7 *Note: Hollister has forfeited its league season Thursday’s game North Salinas at Alisal, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games Soquel at Monterey, 7 p.m. Palma at Salinas, 7:30 p.m. Bye: Carmel.
Pacific Coast Athletic League football standings
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High Schools: Santa Catalina chasing perfection in tennis
MONTEREY – Despite no facility on the Santa Catalina School campus to practice on, one-fifth of the school’s enrollment turned out for tennis tryouts back in August. Renovations to the athletic field adjacent to the school’s tennis courts meant nearly 50 girls had to find rides to Meadowbrooks Swim and Tennis Center in Seaside, attempting to land a spot on an already deep roster. It also left head coach Ned Stork with a dilemma. As important as it is to develop players, only 10 can be on the court.
High Schools: Santa Catalina chasing perfection in tennis
MONTEREY – Despite no facility on the Santa Catalina School campus to practice on, one-fifth of the school’s enrollment turned out for tennis tryouts back in August. Renovations to the athletic field adjacent to the school’s tennis courts meant nearly 50 girls had to find rides to Meadowbrooks Swim and Tennis Center in Seaside, attempting to land a spot on an already deep roster. It also left head coach Ned Stork with a dilemma. As important as it is to develop players, only 10 can be on the court.
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