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Louth artist and environmentalist Katie Holten to talk about the new book in Dundalk Library

Katie Holten will be talking about her new book in Dundalk Library on Tuesday July 25 at 6pm Ardee artist and environmentalist Katie Holten, whose recently published book The Language of’ Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape’ is proving a best-seller, will be talking in Dundalk Library on Tuesday July 25 at 7pm. New York based Katie developed a tree a ‘Tree Alphabet’: a unique typeface based on Ireland’s ancient ogham system in which each native tree represents a character, ie A for apple, B for beech, C for cedar, and so forth. It has featured in many of…Continue Reading

Transfer news LIVE! New Rice to Arsenal delayed; Chelsea in new Vlahovic talks; Solomon to Spurs today; Man Utd

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham continue to be amongst the busiest clubs in Europe during this summer’s transfer window. The Gunners are widely expected to sign both Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice in the coming days, although there is said to be a fresh delay over the latter as West Ham wants Arsenal to sign-off on the final wording of the agreement, which is not likely to be a problem. At Chelsea, the focus is on getting a striker. While Moises Caicedo remains a key target, the Blues want more firepower with both Paulo Dybala and Elye Wahi both linked. Dusan…Continue Reading

Maid of Glencoul ferry returns to service at the Corran Narrows

The Maid of Glencoul ferry has returned to service at the Corran Narrows following a mechanical breakdown. Operators of the Corran ferry were forced to reduce crossings to foot passengers last week after the vessel developed a fault with its steering system. Specialist engineers were drafted in on June 28 to complete the necessary repairs on the ferry as customers braced for further disruption. The Highland Council has confirmed today that the vessel is now in working order and has been returned to service. Good afternoon…..we will be entering service in the next hour…thank you for your patience.@HighlandCouncil @NWTrunkRoads @trafficscotland…Continue Reading

Max Verstappen committed ‘revenge foul’ on Lewis Hamilton in Austrian GP Sprint Shootout, says Toto Wolff

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen impeded each other in the closing stages of SQ1; the incident ruined Hamilton’s final attempt at a flying lap and saw him eliminated; watch the Austrian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 at 2pm on Sunday, with build-up from 12:30pm Last Updated: 02/07/23 7:14am Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky F1’s Anthony Davidson was at the SkyPad to analyze whether Max Verstappen impeded Lewis Hamilton on his flying lap and caused his Sprint Shootout exit Sky F1’s Anthony Davidson was at the SkyPad to analyze whether Max Verstappen impeded…Continue Reading

Rockall adventurer rescued by Coastguard after 32 days

A fundraiser who had challenged himself to spend 60 days at Rockall has called in the Coastguard after only 32 days on the uninhabited isle. Cam Cameron, an Army veteran, sets off on May 26 to spend 60 days on the remote and isolated rock, but due to “declining weather conditions” called time on his adventure today. The Maritime and Coastguard said it sent a search and rescue helicopter after receiving a distress call at 8.55am. A fixed wing aircraft was also sent to support the rescue. Mr Cameron, from Cherhill near Calne in Wiltshire, called for help after 32…Continue Reading

Emmerdale cast compete with locals at Inverurie Big Bash Scotland

Excited fans gathered in Inverurie to watch the Emmerdale stars go head-to-head with some of the finest local sporting teams. The cast of the well-loved soap Emmerdale descended upon Aberdeenshire today for the Big Bash Scotland. Arriving in style with a motorcade, vintage cars and buses, actors and actresses were greeted by enthusiastic fans at the Garioch Sports Centre. The event is raising money for the local Urological Cancer Charity (Ucan) where the soap stars compete with local sports teams who have raised money for the charity. Neil Buchan takes a penalty against Emmerdale’s Jessie Elland, at half time at…Continue Reading

Man Utd submitted opening bid for Mason Mount but fell short of Chelsea asking price | Football

Manchester United will bid £50m for Mason Mount (MB Media/Getty) Manchester United will submit a £50 million opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to reports. United have made the England international one of their top targets for the summer transfer window and are understood to be confident of reaching an agreement with Chelsea. Mount has already agreed personal terms with United and the club must now settle on a transfer fee with Chelsea. The 24-year-old has just a year remaining on his current contract and rejected Chelsea’s proposal of a new deal earlier this year. According to The…Continue Reading

Housing plans for Hilton Treetops site hang in the balance

There’s a warning that schools, roads and health facilities will be “overwhelmed” if plans for more than 100 homes in Aberdeen’s west end are given the go ahead. Community leaders urged councillors to send Malcolm Allan Housebuilders back to the drawing board on two key sites in Craigiebuckler. And the future of former Hilton Treetops land – and the proposals for affordable housing in Braeside Place which will allow it to go ahead – hang in the balance. Aberdeen’s affordable planning committee spent nearly two hours on Thursday, dissecting the plans for 30 houses on the site of the former…Continue Reading