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Isle of Wight goalkeeper, Stuart Moore, has signed a contract extension with Blackpool FC.

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Niwa scientists have found the Auckland Harbour Bridge itself helped increase wind speeds to a point at that trucks toppled over. Niwa scientists now want to look at whether wind breaks erected on the sides of some bridges overseas would be helpful. Photo: Supplied/ NZTA Part of the bridge had to be closed for repairs for more than two weeks after two trucks fell over in high winds in 2020. The wind gust measured 127km/h at the top of the bridge arch. At the time, Niwa scientists had been oper...

Technology developed for Auckland's hosting of the America's Cup could be used to predict heavy winds and improve safety on the Harbour Bridge.

Tuesday, 27 April 2021, 9:30 am When high winds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge last September caused two trucks to topple over, one into a load-bearing strut, NIWA scientists began thinking about what role they could play in preventing it from happening again. The incidents were described at the time as being caused by a freak wind gust of about 127km/h measured at the top of the bridge arch, and meant some of the bridge lanes had to be closed for more than two weeks for repairs, resulting in ...

Coincidentally, scientists at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) had been developing a computer model of wind patterns in the harbour as part of Team New Zealands preparation for their defence of yachting trophy the Americas Cup.  They combined this Auckland Model with a three-dimensional model of the bridge, looking at how air moves around it - and found the bridge itself causes the wind to speed up. The modelling found speeds at road level and between the struts ...

Auckland Harbour Bridge truck crash: Unlikely suspect in mishap that caused two weeks of traffic chaos 27 Apr, 2021 02:52 AM 3 minutes to read A look at the recent death toll on New Zealand roads. Video / Nathan Meek RNZ Niwa scientists have found the Auckland Harbour Bridge itself helped increase wind speeds to a point where trucks toppled over. Part of the bridge had to be closed for repairs for more than two weeks after two trucks fell over in high winds in 2020. The wind gust measured 127km...

Isle of Wight Radio Midnight - 6:00am Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Isle Of Wight Goalkeeper Seals Move To League Ones Blackpool By Oliver Dyer An Isle of Wight-born goalkeeper has secured a move to League One side Blackpool FC. Stuart Moore, the brother of Sheffield United stopper Simon, has signed on a contract until the end of the season. He makes the move having spent a few months at National League side Wealdstone. The 26-year-old, from Sandown, ...

Cats in Comics Also: A few years ago, the novelist Margaret Atwood decided to write about cats. Her revered bibliography includes The Handmaid’s Tale — a dystopian book that became a hit TV series — but for her new project, she embraced the medium of graphic novels. Collaborating with the illustrator Johnnie Christmas, she crafted 2016’s Angel Catbird, which stars a part-cat and part-bird superhero who inhabits a futuristic world. It’s a tale partly inspired by her childhood days wh...

In the true spirit of the season, a big-hearted businessman and his team have saved the scout’s Christmas tree collection, by offering to do the gruelling fundraiser by themselves. Each year the Ledbury Scouts collect Christmas trees for disposal, in the New Year, and up to £500 or more is raised this way for much-needed scout funds. Proceeds from the collection usually go towards supporting activities for almost 100 youngsters, including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts. Bu...