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Wrenhaven Athletic drawn at home to top-flight Velmont in the national cup

The Wrens will host one of the country's leading sides at Gull Lane in the fourth round, a tie the club expects to sell out within days.

Busy bees among purple blooms

Bumblebees landing on asters in the autumn sun gathered nectar from flower to flower.

Independent bookshop opens in a former bank on Ropewalk Lane, vault and all

Two former librarians have turned a 1920s bank into a bookshop, with children's books in the old strongroom and a reading table where the counter used to be.

Family doctors urge residents to book routine check-ups before the winter rush

Practices across Wrenhaven say appointment demand typically climbs sharply in the colder months, and they are encouraging people to arrange non-urgent reviews and screening now.

Eastmoor climbing centre opens the region's tallest indoor wall

The converted warehouse has a 21-metre lead wall, a bouldering area and a youth programme backed by the Eastmoor Community Trust.

Dietitians urge a more colourful plate as seasonal produce fills market stalls

With squash, apples, beetroot and leafy greens piled high at Old Quay, local dietitians say a little variety in colour is a simple, affordable way to eat a wider range of nutrients.