People traveling to Ireland from Britain will be asked to perform daily lateral flow tests for five consecutive days after arrival, the Irish government said Thursday evening. The tests will add to the recently announced requirement that travelers to the republic must undergo a PCR test or negative lateral flow …
Read More »Bulletin 14 – December 2021
Errors in transit declarations from Great Britain In Bulletin 1 – January 2021, HMRC reminded you of the obligation to declare a transit office in departure declarations from January 1, 2021 once the UK has become a contracting party to the Common Transit Convention (CCT). For goods in transit, comply …
Read More »Progress of Storm Barra across Ireland and the UK, with warnings previewed
The red maritime warning off the Irish coast mentions Violent Storm force 11 with huge dangerous waves arriving on the west coast. The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning for Storm Barra, reminding people to ‘Stay back, stay up, stay dry’ âWalkers are advised to avoid all exposed areas, …
Read More »OMICRON NOT YET DETECTED ON ISLE OF WIGHT WITH INITIAL SIGNS ‘MAY BE CORRECT’ VACCINES – Island Echo
No cases of the Omicron COVID variant have been found on the Isle of Wight so far, however, the island’s public health chief has urged us to be careful. A total of 246 Omicron COVID cases have been found in the UK so far, but, at least on Friday, the …
Read More »Revised schedule for Castletown Christmas light on
Events like the Castletown Christmas light coming on give kids something to look forward to and enjoy. That’s the message from Nathan Rogers of the Castletown Christmas Committee. In a social media post, Castletown commissioners say they are aware that a number of events have been called off around the …
Read More »Manx Utilities teams help restore power to Cumbria – Energy FM
Fri 03 Dec 2021 Crews from the Isle of Man are helping restore electricity supply to northern England. This follows the devastation caused by Storm Arwen last weekend. Two airline crews and an engineer from Manx Utilities left the island last weekend on the overnight ferry and immediately got to …
Read More »Kush the red panda dies
Kush the red panda has passed away, just eight years old. Well known across the island – having escaped Curragh Wildlife Park not once, but twice – it’s safe to say that “Krafty Kush” was a character. The notorious escape artist was also a father – he had to be …
Read More »Ex-judge questions student suspensions amid Wall, NJ hazing investigation
Former State Superior Court Judge Deborah Gramiccioni, now a lawyer in private practice representing several students at Wall Township High School, warned school administrators amid a number of school suspensions issued as the investigation continues into allegations of hazing in the locker room. The Monmouth County District Attorney’s Office is …
Read More »New Covid Government Guidelines in Response to New Variant |
Wearing a face cover is now compulsory in public transport and in all health and social establishments. During a government briefing this evening, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said it would be “mandatory” to wear a mask on public transport, including on the ferry and on a plane, and in hospitals …
Read More »The men from Donegal who have won the FAI Cup over the years
If the Bohemians beat St Patrick’s Athletic in the FAI Senior Cup Final next Sunday at Aviva Stadium, Georgie Kelly will join a select group of players from Donegal who have won FAI Senior Cup medals after making the final. The first men from Donegal to win an FAI Senior …
Read More »Yakima Shoplifter arrested after 14 hours of deadlock
It is that time of year when shoplifters are busy in local stores. While big cities see a huge problem with shoplifters, police in small towns are rampant. The incident began with a theft from a local grocery store In Yakima, police attempted to arrest a man for stealing from …
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Last week, newspapers reported that government sources accused France of letting migrants cross the Channel as a “punishment for Brexit”. This week we are told that the UK may house more migrants in army barracks as a deterrent. Rarely does a week go by in Westminster without there being a …
Read More »Road rage gunshots, Brick and NJ police search for truck
BRICK – Police called for the public’s help after a road rage incident, in which shots were fired from a pickup truck at a second car on Saturday evening. At approximately 7:45 p.m., Brick Township police responded to a report of red light shots at the Highway 70 and 88 …
Read More »Caribbean vacations: why visit the small island of Canouan
What happens on the tiny island of Canouan must be confusing for the resident turtles as they enjoy their ritual sunset walk. Come to think of it, the 1,800 human inhabitants of this tiny Caribbean cracker must also scratch their heads at what they witness. Not so long ago there …
Read More »First photo of 33-year-old man killed in Isle of Dogs as three men charged
Two other men were arrested in connection with the murder of Mohammed Esner, 33, which took place on September 21 on Isle of Dogs. Officers investigating the incident arrested Ibrahim Taher, 22, and Kenneth McCreaner, 64, on November 11 and charged the two with aiding an offender. On the same …
Read More »The most beautiful views that can only be admired from the sea – “iconic landscapes” | Travel News | To travel
Brits have been found to love sharing photos from their vacation, with 70% of vacationers posting around five photos each day of their vacation. And it’s not just younger travelers who share their vacations online, with research showing that 35-44 year olds post as much as their younger counterparts on …
Read More »Police release image of man linked to Tower Hamlets murder
Police release image of man linked to Tower Hamlets murder November 11, 2021 9:50 a.m. Joe selwood Kwabena Boateng was not seen from a hotel on September 22 (Pic-Met Police) Police have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a murder on …
Read More »Shanklin man’s violent bus station crash lands him in court
A CHEF injured the foot of an innocent passer-by while throwing a can of beer, after unsuccessfully trying to hit a man and threatening a woman with stabbing her brother, three victims unknown to him, just waiting for a bus. The violent incident took place at Ryde bus station on …
Read More »UK Seasonal Passenger Ferry Statistics and Forecast 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – The âFerrystat seasonal and forecast reportâ has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The Passenger Report (and associated spreadsheet) presents seasonally adjusted data for major ferry routes based on monthly figures generated by the IRN Monthly Passenger Ferry Survey (Ferrystat). Data are presented for passengers, cars …
Read More »The last frontier of English football – The Athletic
The Isle of Man doesn’t always appear on the TV news weather map of North West England and its quiet sense of otherness makes it appear further from Liverpool than either Dublin or Belfast. There’s even no option to serve snacks on the flight because the trip is so short. …
Read More »Irish Ferries will introduce a second ferry on the Dover-Calais route doubling the frequency
Irish Ferries today announced the addition of a second ro-ro cruise ferry Isle of Innisfree to its Dover-Calais route to Inishmore Island, which Afloat reported was launched ago a few months on the first UK-France link, writes Jehan Ashmore. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, ownership of the 28,833 …
Read More »Ulster women find the perfect mix of town and country on the Isle of Man
Rachel Lucas and Derbiled Boyle were both born in Ulster, but their paths never crossed until the Professors moved to the Isle of Man. Rachel is from Carrowdore, County Down, and graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with an undergraduate degree. Derbiled is from Saintfield, Co Down and also studied at …
Read More »Famous for its beaches and seaside walks
Many people have heard of the Isle of Wight, but few know why – or how it became – so famous. Here is the answer. The Isle of Wight is the largest island in England and is known as one of the country’s favorite holiday destinations. It lies between two …
Read More »120 Marathon Man returns to Harrogate after epic UK walking tour
Graham Wilson returned to Harrogate this weekend after completing 120 marathons in 120 days, raising over £ 50,000 for charity Graham was joined by around 40 people on his last mile between Harrogate Sports and Fitness Center and the Cambridge Road Den, where he was greeted to cheers and applause …
Read More »Manx Operator appoints new customer service manager
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Westering home: Cruise the Scottish Isles on two very different ships
THE signal sounds to shut down the engines and the great old lady of the Scottish cruise is finally home. As the Hebridean Princess sails to Oban for the first time in two years, I am in good company – the Queen is such a fan that she chartered her …
Read More »Construction of new Isle of Man ferry on schedule
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Read More »North West Square | VIDEO
The Manser Practice hosted the roundtable to discuss how best to maximize the potential of health fields. Credit: PNW Is the NHS domain being used in a way that maximizes its potential? That was the key question behind this discussion moderated by The Manser Practice. The Business Case for Innovation …
Read More »Toro! In the footsteps of Pepe Llulla’s bullfighting arenas from the mid-1800s in Algiers | Entertainment / Life
When talking about the age of the dueling in New Orleans, as we did in this space last week, one name invariably comes up: Jose “Pepe” Llulla, the Spanish patriot who is often described as the the most talented swordsman in town at the time. But separating the facts from …
Read More »What to expect on a ‘luxury walking tour’ around the Isle of Wight with Sir Bradley Wiggins
The amateur gentleman has a venerable history in English sport, but as I drove my sit-up-and-beg stroller through the parking lot of The Royal hotel in Ventnor, I began to suspect I was on the point of testing the concept (and maybe my bike) to destruction. I was on the …
Read More »NEW FERRY SERVICE TO AND FROM ISLE OF WIGHT ON MAPS – Island Echo
A consortium of island businesses and key figures are working on plans to introduce a new community ferry service across the Solent, competing with the duopoly of Wightlink and Red Funnel. Currently there are 3 vehicle ferry services to and from the island; Fishbourne-Portsmouth and Yarmouth-Lymington operated by Wightlink and …
Read More »Samaritan volunteer completes Irish leg of walking tour
A Samaritans volunteer raising awareness for the mental health charity by traveling over 9,500 km (6,000 miles) from branch to branch arrives at the end of the Irish leg of his tour. David Matthews Listening Walk visits the 201 Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland to show people how …
Read More »Meet the dancing employee of Red Funnel Ferry Southampton
A LOT of people who have traveled on Red Funnel Ferry have been led aboard by a dance employee – but who’s the man behind the movements? The answer is Jim O’Reilly, an employee of Red Funnel for 18 years. Jim, 57, joined the ferry company 18 years ago after …
Read More »10 of the best day trips from Belfast
3. Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim No trip to the Emerald Isle is complete without a visit to Northern Ireland‘s only UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant’s Causeway. Just over an hour’s drive from Belfast, the site features around 40,000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns. Depending on who you believe, these stones …
Read More »Moving Ferry Operations + Local Man’s Best Of Humankind Finalist
Arise and theirs, Burlington! Here’s everything you need to know to get a good start on Tuesday. First, the weather forecast for the day: Cloudy. High: 63 Low: 52. Here are today’s best stories in Burlington: Lake Champlain ferries hopes to move most of its maintenance operations from the Burlington …
Read More »“I took the Woolwich ferry and discovered the most unknown historical gems of East London” – Callum Marius
While you’re reading this, you could take a full trip on the Woolwich Ferry. Just like this article, it’s completely free and when you get to the end you might have learned something. The five to ten minute journey from North Woolwich on the north bank of the Thames to …
Read More »Will gasoline prices increase on the island?
Gas customers on the island may have to disburse funds if Tynwald agrees to increase the price cap. Tynwald will be asked to approve a 27% gas increase for town gas and LPG heating tariffs at its meeting this month. It follows a price review by the Communications and Utilities …
Read More »Isle of Skye – a picturesque island paradise off the coast of Scotland
Travelers looking to explore Scotland cannot avoid visiting the picturesque Isle of Skye. Isle of Skye, Shotland. – pixabay advertising brief need The Isle of Skye is part of the Hebrides, a vast archipelago in the Atlantic. The Scottish island offers nature as well as cultural and historical attractions. The …
Read More »18 coach trips from Dundee, Forfar and Perth in 2022
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Read More »15 convenient coach vacations from Aberdeen in 2022
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Read More »Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples thanks to Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith and a bouquet of flowers | United States
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, who celebrated their 52nd and 77th birthdays on September 25, respectively, have been one of Hollywood’s most admired married couples for just over two decades, although few people initially bet that it would last. Over the years, they have shown that neither seizures, disease or …
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“Are you sure you can drive a shift lever?” Aldo asked as we sat on the veranda outside the lobby of my hotel in Mykonos. A tall, mustached Albanian who understood cars perfectly, Aldo gave me the keys to a tiny Fiat Panda in fireman red. He looked at me …
Read More »“In 2009, I was training with Cristiano Ronaldo. Now he’s back in Man Utd and I’m making oat milk ‘
Richard Eckersley stands outside the oat milk factory he helped set up in rural Devon, speaking about the “discipline and structure” of his upbringing at Manchester United. It’s, Eckersley says, âcrazy enoughâ that while he’s here, a vegan entrepreneur in Totnes, Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Old Trafford. Twelve years …
Read More »Why the UK behaves particularly badly when it comes to restarting travel
Simon Calder, also known as The Man Who Pay His Way, has been writing about travel for The Independent since 1994. In his weekly opinion column, he explores a key issue with travel – and what it means to you. As you may have noticed, the UK travel industry is …
Read More »Call for witnesses after deadly attack on East Ferry Road
A murder investigation has been opened and detectives are calling for witnesses after a 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Dog Island. Detectives investigating the stabbing have urged witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward and police patrols in the area are expected to increase. Police were called at …
Read More »Traveling to the UK – a handy guide to the passenger tracking form
This guide is also available in Welsh. Overview You must complete an online passenger locator form before you arrive in the UK. You must complete the form even if you are only transiting through the UK. You can submit the form at any time within 48 hours of your arrival …
Read More »Man shot dead at Wood Green bus stop after victim stabbed in Isle of Dogs
A forensic tent has been erected by a bus stop on Green Lanes (Amanda Diment) Two murder investigations were opened in just two hours after a stabbing and shooting. Police and paramedics were rushed to the scene with a fatal stabbing on Isle of Dogs, east London, just before 8:30 …
Read More »A man in his 20s was killed and two others shot and wounded in London hours after a man in his 30s was stabbed to death in the capital
A MAN was killed and two injured in a shootout while another man was stabbed to death on a night of violence in London. A man in his 20s has died and two others were injured in the shooting in Wood Green, north London, late last night, Met police said. …
Read More »Man in his 30s stabbed to death in fight on Isle of Dogs estate
Man in his 30s stabbed to death in scuffle on Isle of Dogs estate – as police launch 94th London murder investigation in 2021 Police have been called to report a scuffle at East Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, London They found a man, believed to be in his 30s, …
Read More »“This is no longer your home:” Connecticut man arrested after attempting to commandeer another family’s home in bizarre burglary, police say
A man from Ledyard was arrested at another family’s home in Old Lyme after a strange break-in and a meeting with police on Monday evening. Benjamin Dahm, 31, apparently intended to claim the Meetinghouse Lane family home until police broke into the house itself and found Dahm hiding in a …
Read More »Popular Barrowby butcher to live off grid on remote Scottish island
A popular butcher hangs up his apron after nearly 35 years of living off the grid on a remote Scottish island. Gavin Skinner, of George Skinner & Sons Butchers in Barrowby, finished Friday, before traveling 497 miles north to live as a small farmer on the Isle of Raasay, a …
Read More »Isle of Wight Festival 2021 what to wear and where to shop
The Isle of Wight Festival returns this weekend, after a year off due to Covid-19, and tens of thousands of music lovers are set to descend on Seaclose Park for a line-up featuring Duran Duran, Tom Jones, Liam Gallagher, Snow Patrol, David Guetta, Sam Fender and many more. The weather …
Read More »The first part of our electoral questionnaire |
Isle of Man Examiner, September 14, 2021 Print and digital download photos available We asked Keys candidates the same questions for the first part of our special election in this week’s Isle of Man Examiner. One of the questions we asked was which law they would like to see. There …
Read More »Sheppey Crossing and Kingsferry Bridge reopened after a man fell from the bridge
The A249 Sheppey Crossing was closed following a police incident involving a man on the bridge. Sheppey Crossing was closed in both directions during the incident between the A2500 and B2231 Sheppey Way at the Lower Halstow exit. Traffic is at a standstill on the Sheppey Bridge The Kingsferry Bridge …
Read More »Travel restrictions relaxed for Manx residents |
Chief Minister Howard Quayle and Health Minister David Ashford held a “routine update” briefing on Covid-19, the first since August 5. Mr Quayle said that this time interval between briefings reflected the “generally stable situation both here and across the water”, and that there had been a “plateau” in the …
Read More »Manx resident accumulates £ 25,000 medical bill in UK |
Nikki Morrison A Manx resident has racked up a medical bill of £ 25,000 after spending six months in the UK with a life-threatening illness. Nikki Morrison traveled to East Sussex for her sister’s funeral in March, expecting to stay only 10 days, but was rushed to hospital for treatment …
Read More »7 beautiful British Isles to explore
When I lived in the UK several years ago, I couldn’t get enough of the long weekends in the many islands surrounding the main one. Each has different attractions, culture and landscapes, a great surprise to encounter just a few hours from a metropolis like London. From the fat cows …
Read More »A wonderful woman in every way |
Wendy hurst Print and digital download photos available “His passion for music has influenced many young minds” The island’s traditional music scene lost one of its brightest lights on Monday, August 9. Wendy Joan Hurst, of Port-e-Vullen, Maughold, passed away peacefully at Hospice Isle of Man after a short illness. …
Read More »Images show damage and flooding from Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida made landfall in southern Louisiana on Sunday as a ferocious Category 4 storm, tearing roofs off a hospital and homes, inundating roads and diverting ferries. At least two people have died. A 60-year-old man has died in Ascension Parish after a tree fell on his home, and a …
Read More »Hurricane Ida: Flooded Roads, Torn Buildings, Hundreds of Thousands of People Without Electricity in Louisiana | The Weather Channel – Articles de The Weather Channel
Over 560,000 power outages are reported. It can take up to 72 hours for people to be rescued. The situation in Grand Isle is described as catastrophic. The water has passed a dike in the parish of Plaquemines. This article is no longer updated. For the latest impacts, Click here. …
Read More »New Manxman Ferry to Set New Standards for Passenger Service |
Manxman Print and digital download photos available Steam Packet chief executive says a new flagship will usher in a new standard of ferry travel. Construction is underway on the Manxman, which will replace the Ben-My-Chree in 2023. Brian Thompson said: âThe main goal of the design team was to have …
Read More »Isle of Man ferry crew member promoted to backup master
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Explore Scotland’s Magical Hebridean Isles
An emerald shore receding behind, a sea breeze on your face, a dolphin riding the bow wave as an escort. The magic begins as soon as you board the ferry from Scotland’s rugged west coast and head to the Hebrides, a collection of over 50 inhabited islands that admire the …
Read More »Second outage of Scottish government emergency rescue ferry at £ 11,760 per day
A FERRY chartered by the Scottish Government to support Scotland’s besieged ferry network was one of two CalMac ships that broke down within 24 hours. The MV Arrow, brought in to help ease the pressure on freight services between CalMac’s Stornoway on Isle Lewis and Ullapool, has been taken out …
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WILDLIFE-MINNESOTA More evacuations ordered before wildfire in northeast Minnesota ISABELLA, Minnesota (AP) – Authorities have ordered more evacuations near a rapidly spreading wildfire, one of many fires in northeast Minnesota. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Monday’s evacuations were occurring near Grouse and Mitewan Lakes due to the growing fire …
Read More »Isle of Man’s new ship will usher in a new standard for ferry travel
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Manxman construction begins in South Korea for the Isle of Man Steam Packet
Construction of the Manxman has started at the Hyundai Mipo shipyard in South Korea, with the ship set to become the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company‘s new flagship ferry. The first steel cut for the 133m-long Manxman took place yesterday at the Asian shipyard responsible for building the ferry …
Read More »Irish Ferries cancel Epsilon services on weekends as ‘operational issues’ lead to five hour trips
Irish Ferries have canceled all services between Holyhead and Dublin on one of their ships after journeys took twice as long due to “operational issues” with the ship. The crossings from Holyhead to Dublin and vice versa have taken around five hours in the last few days aboard the ship …
Read More »Division One South preview August 21, 2021
Fri 20 Aug 2021 | Match previews | By Gary Langley In Division One South this weekend there are a number of fixtures that are likely to impact the table and draw attention to a busy football weekend for NWCFL clubs. . League leaders Sandbach United will look to consolidate …
Read More »Lifeline CalMac ferry makes return after being sidelined for four days
A LIFELINE ferry is making its return after being out of service since Sunday due to cases of Covid among two crew members. The move came after state ferry operator CalMac said crew members of the 28-year-old MV Caledonian Isles returned negative Covid test results. CalMac said one of its …
Read More »Isle of Man Steam package ‘could make over £ 250,000’ with service support in Scotland
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Covid case triggers disruption of CalMac Arran route with arrival of emergency ferry
CALMAC has brought in an emergency vessel after two days of service cancellation on one of Scotland’s busiest ferry crossings. The MV Loch Linnhe, one of the oldest in the aging fleet operated by CalMac, was put into service after a series of cancellations on the Ardrossan route to Arran …
Read More »Emergency Manx ferry maintains Scottish island lifeline service at taxpayer expense
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »I’ve only ever lived on the islands… – Slugger O’Toole
It therefore occurred to me that by a twist of fate, I have never lived except on islands. The first half or more of my life was lived in Ireland, north and then south, with a stint in the early 1970s as a young child in Britain, due to a …
Read More »My Mission to Restore Steam Packet Pride |
Brian Thomson, Managing Director of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Print and digital download photos available Earlier this month, Brian Thomson took on his new role as Managing Director of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. He spoke exclusively to the Isle of Man Examiner‘s Workweek about …
Read More »Postcard from the Isle of Wight – our stay “abroad”
UK Public Holiday Updates Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about UK vacation news. âWe’re going on vacation to a special island,â I told my three-year-old son last month, by which time his memories of trips abroad had almost faded. Jake has now spent …
Read More »Ship chartered to ease pressure on West Island ferries breaks down in days
Ship chartered to ease pressure on Western Isles ferries breaks down in days | Press and newspaper Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret A block arrow icon pointing right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. …
Read More »PORT SOLENT MAN HAS FINE OVER £ 6,000 AFTER MISS WITH RED FUNNEL FERRY IN COWES – Island Echo
A man was fined after pleading guilty to 2 offenses following a joint investigation by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Regulatory Compliance Investigation Team and Hampshire Police today ( Thursday). Sean Gower, 40, of Newlyn Way, Port Solent, who appeared in the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court, was the captain …
Read More »Liverpool Dock where rising ferry terminal costs are ‘worrying, but worth it’
Ferry & Car Ferry News The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Adventurer’s World’s First Running, Swimming and Cycling Marathon to Save Scotland’s Killer Whales
A SCOTTISH adventurer seeks to become the first person in history to run, swim and cycle along the Outer Hebrides in a bid to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises. Starting next week, James Armor plans to complete the 180-mile drive from Barra Head Lighthouse to Butt of Lewis Lighthouse in …
Read More »Saga names Spirit of Adventure in UK
Commodore Inga J. Kennedy, recently retired as head of the Royal Navy Medical Service, named Spirit of Adventure Saga’s new ship, Spirit of Adventure, was christened by Commodore Inga J. Kennedy, the recently retired head of the Royal Navy Medical Service, at Portsmouth International Port in the UK on July …
Read More »CAT SAVED BY FERRY CREW AFTER JUMPING IN THE SOLENT – Island Echo
The life of a curious – and somewhat reckless – cat was saved thanks to the swift actions of a ferry crew this afternoon (Monday). According to an eyewitness, a kitten aboard the Red Funnel vehicle ferry managed to escape from the car it was traveling in and during its …
Read More »The mysterious ancient man-made islands of Scotland
She explained that the ancient inhabitants of the loch kept a variety of pets, while also cultivating crops such as starch, spelled and barley. They cultivated plants such as flax to make ropes and textiles, and used opium poppy seeds and other plants for medicinal purposes. “Weeds such as nettles …
Read More »Harold Pearson – Penrith’s first traffic warden, builder and man of many interests
Harold pearson The death occurred to Harold Pearson, Clifford Road, Penrith, who had a multitude of interests and was known for his generosity and helpfulness. He had the distinction of being Penrith’s first traffic warden and also worked for many years as a builder. Born in October 1937 in Wythwaite, …
Read More »Major disruption on UK roads during hottest weekend of the year
Congested roads during the hottest weekend of the year resulted in road crashes and even fatalities across the UK as people headed for the good weather. Stacks on major highways from Scotland to southern England caused delays throughout Saturday, as rescuers were called to the scene. On the M11, a …
Read More »Greece is banned this year? Explore Britain and roam the islands here
Did you know that there are over 6,000 islands in the UK? So forget about the coconut palms and palm trees, it’s time to swap your beach vacation for an island adventure. Natasha Harding chooses eight first places. 9 With a tough holiday abroad this year, now is the time …
Read More »Manx Cat purrs again as Fastcraft finally returns to Dublin’s summer road
News about ferries and ferries The Irish Sea ferry industry is like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers , charterers who all help provide a network of routes operated by a variety of vessels designed …
Read More »Ferries set sail with 70% increase in bookings after Covid rules relaxed
Bookings for ferry crossings between the UK and Europe have soared by more than 70% as Covid travel rules are relaxed for fully vaccinated passengers. Discover the ferries, which represents 13 operators, reported that the majority of those bookings were for travel this year after it was announced that double-bitten …
Read More »Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Road Trip: Where to Stop and Where to Go
They don’t call them the Great Lakes for nothing! Spread over 30,000 square miles, 14 counties and two time zones, Michigan’s upper peninsula is as wonderfully forested as any can still be found in America. You can spot wolves, bears and moose as you make your way to the nearest …
Read More »The heyday of Newry, Dundalk & Greenore Railway
One of the most important chapters in the history of rail and sea communications between Great Britain and the Carlingford area was the Dundalk, Newry and Greenore Railway, which closed seventy years ago. The railway was designed in the 1860s to connect Dundalk and Newry to the London and North …
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