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British Columbia’s 8 best retirement towns in 2026: Affordable, scenic and age-friendly places to retire

British Columbia has long attracted retirees seeking a milder climate, accessible healthcare, outdoor recreation and a high quality of life.

The Times of India · Jun 11

Two people dead in house fire after explosion in garden – police

Police and firefighters attended the scene.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025

Two people killed in house fire after ‘explosion in garden’

Emergency services called to property in south Wales on Friday evening

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

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Teenager pleads guilty to plotting gun attack and travelling to Somalia

Muhammad Billal, 18, from Nelson, researched ‘accessible shooting ranges’ and the purchase of ‘chest rigs’ designed to hold ammunition

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Protests over ‘please walk on me’ flag artwork prompt its removal from New Zealand gallery — again

A New Zealand flag printed with the words “please walk on me” and displayed on the floor of an art gallery in the city of Nelson has been removed from display after protests, the gallery said Thursday

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

The Donald Trump lie that upset New Zealanders the most

Trump gets called out on social media for repeating erroneous claim during inauguration speech

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

3rd T20I: Kusal Perera's record-breaking century leads Sri Lanka to victory over New Zealand

Kusal Perera's spectacular 101 runs off just 46 balls propelled Sri Lanka to a seven-run victory against New Zealand in the final T20 match in Nelson.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2025

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New Zealand police officer killed in vehicle ramming attack in city of Nelson

Vehicle drives into police officers ‘at speed’ as they perform routine patrol of car park on New Year’s Day

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2025

A photographic study of a family hi-fi store is a vivid portrait of a small business

Fashion photographer Nik Hartley looked behind the scenes at Wilkinson’s Hi-Fi, a longstanding part of its Lancashire community.

Wallpaper · Nov 23, 2024

Soumya Sarkar shatters Sachin Tendulkar's 14-year-old record

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar has broken cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's 14-year-old record during the second ODI match against New Zealand in Nelson on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

2nd ODI: New Zealand clinch series with comfortable victory over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: New Zealand secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their one-day international series against Bangladesh with a convincing seven-wicket win in Nelson on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023

The little-known native Welsh sport that a village has brought back from the brink of extinction

Wales has produced wallball world champions in years gone by

Wales Online · Mar 18, 2023

Twins 'untouchable' drug empire brought down by a Ford Fiesta

Rohail and Sohail now face a lengthy jail term

Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023

Nevada’s UFO sightings have been reported for decades, archives show

LAS VEGAS -- Nevada has long had a fascination with the extraterrestrial that goes beyond the Area 51 conspiracies.

Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023

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ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Nelson beaches blanketed by bubbles of sea foam after wild weather and strong winds lash coastal areas

Residents of a Victorian hamlet — and their pooches — have been enjoying an outdoor bubble bath after heavy rain, powerful winds and fierce surf hit the coast.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

One disaster after another: why we must act on the reasons some communities are facing higher risks

The New Zealand town of Nelson remains in a state of emergency, with nearly 500 homes evacuated, after the region received more than three times its average August rainfall in less than five days last week.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand’s flood-prone areas not ready to cope with climate crisis

Town of Nelson said to be ‘years’ away from recovering from effects of recent floods

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022

New Zealand’s flood-prone areas not ready to cope with climate crisis, Ardern says

Touring flood-hit region of Nelson, prime minister says country must do ‘all we can’ to deal with damaging events triggered by a warming climate

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Reuters · Aug 20, 2022

Rains pounding New Zealand ease, more people forced from their homes

Torrential rains eased on Saturday in New Zealand's northern and central regions after four days of downpours forced hundreds of people from their homes, although there were 100 new evacuations overnight.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Torrential rain causes havoc in New Zealand, hundreds forced from homes

Torrential rain hit parts of New Zealand for a fourth day on Friday, forcing hundreds of people from their homes as rivers overflowed their banks and waterlogged ground becomes unstable.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

New Zealand floods: Hundreds forced to evacuate after torrential rain leaves streets submerged

Parts of New Zealand hit by third consecutive day of torrential rain

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

New Zealand floods: hundreds evacuate as ‘atmospheric river’ brings deluge

A third straight day of rain has brought flooding, landslips and road closure to both the North and South islands

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Torrential rains lash New Zealand for 3rd day, hundreds evacuate homes

Torrential rain slammed the west and north of New Zealand's South Island for a third straight day on Thursday, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes and triggering road and school closures and land slips.

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Mum stunned as bright pink PIGEON lands outside her window as theories run wild

The woman who spotted the unusual looking bird out of the window thought she was hallucinating when visiting her mum in Nelson, Lancashire

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022

Widow says life feels 'pointless' after her husband is crushed to death at work

Jayne Willoughby said her life also ended the day her husband Colin was killed by a 1,000 tonne hydraulic press at Graham Engineering Ltd in Nelson, Lancashire

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