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AN Argyll hotel has teamed up with an Oban-based sea tours operator to offer visitors new guided tours of the region’s coastline and islands.

The birds known as pretty boys of Manchester are dividing opinion The parakeet is in the running to be named as Manchesters adopted bird Updated Dont miss a thing by getting the days biggest stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslett...

Boris Johnson after his second Covid vaccination Credit: matt dunham/pa SIR – Prolonging current restrictions is now at odds with the data. Covid-19 is a respiratory disease that is said to spread in much the same way as influenza. Yet, despite lockdowns and precautions, deaths from influenza and pneumonia have been higher than Covid-19 since March. Office for National Statistics weekly figures put deaths involving influenza and pneumonia at 1,171 (the underlying cause in 287 cases). Deaths i...

We are facing dual climate and biodiversity crises. The world is now nearly one degree hotter than it was before widespread industrialisation, and in the UK alone 41 per cent of our species are facing a decline in numbers. Clearly, we need to take action to tackle these issues now, before it’s too late. So, when it was announced that the government were going to share new plans to help support nature’s recovery and steer us further towards our net zero targets, here at Lancashire Wildlife ...

Pembrokeshire College hospitality learners recently attended a virtual career open day at the Dorchester Hotel Pembrokeshire College hospitality learners were given a chance to attend a virtual career open day at one of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Organised by the Chef’s Forum, learners had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at The Dorchester, the luxury five-star hotel on Park Lane and Deanery Street, London. The virtual event allowed learners to tune in and access a wi...

South Parade West Kirby, where the sailing centre is based (Credit Google Streetview) PLANS for a restaurant with "beautiful" views over the River Dee have taken a major step forward after it was given an alcohol licence. After considering some complaints from local residents, Wirral Councils Licensing Panel granted a licence for a new cafe/restaurant at Wirral Sailing Centre in West Kirby. Alcohol can be served between 12pm and 10.30pm every day and the premises will be allowed to open b...

Wirral cafe and restaurant based at fantastic site gets licence The venue will boast "beautiful" views and locally sourced produce 11:20, 11 MAY 2021 South Parade, West Kirby, where the sailing centre is based (Image: Google Streetview) Get our MyWirral newsletter, for the best news, pictures, opinions and video from across the peninsulaInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters....

Masks optional for students at Lexington-Richland School District Five The school board voted to make masks optional for students beginning Monday May 10. But students still must wear a mask when riding the bus. Author: Eleanor Tabone (WLTX) Updated: 11:21 PM EDT May 4, 2021 IRMO, S.C. — The mask mandate in Lexington-Richland District School District Five will be lifted, effective Monday May 10.   In a four to two vote, the board reached a decision, saying th...

‘Stupid idea’: A road that will split a property in half risks forcing residents out We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size Advertisement An aged care home for lower-income Sydneysiders could be forced out of Rhodes because the government plans to slice the property in two as part of a major redevelopment of the suburb. Operators of the not-for-profit Concord Community Village say they will lose out under the stat...