These days Heysham is a relatively quiet place but there was a time when tens of thousands of people regularly descended on the area to enjoy its many delights. Visitor news editor INGRID KENT speaks to esteemed Heysham businessman Fred Edmondson and hears his personal memories of the village and its attractions. He also speaks about his hopes for Morecambe's future WITH its breath-taking views across Morecambe Bay, Fred Edmondson's luxurious home certainly occupies one of Heysham's prime locations.Perched on Heysham Head, formerly a multi-purpose entertainment venue, Fred says he wouldn't want to live anywhere else.And it's easy to see why. As well as the stunning views, the place has a tranquil beauty. Fred's house, converted from a former stable block, seems a million miles away from the bustle and noise of central Morecambe.Now aged 81, Fred, a fun-loving man with a twinkle in his eye, still rides his horse at his son Peter's farm and follows the twists and turns in Morecambe's … [Read more...] about Right said Fred, I’ll tell you all about Heysham
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Derry’s Dog Warden
The dog warden is not the most sympathetic of characters in Disney films. But the reality is we’d be lost without them; it’s more the truth about cats and dogs. The cost of a dog licence has just gone up from £5 to £12.50, the first increase since 1983.And that money goes to maintaining the work of Derry City Council’s Dog Warden Service, which plays a vital role in the city.“It’s not a lot of money when you consider that a pet is a member of the family,” said Kennel Supervisor and Chief Dog Warden Michael Duddy.There are still rates of £5 available for people on income-related benefits or housing benefit and senior citizens still get their dog licences free of charge, although if they have more than one they must pay £5 for each additional licence. The changes are being made under new legislation on dog ownership in Northern Ireland. Enda Cummins Senior Environmental Health Officer with Derry City Council explains: … [Read more...] about Derry’s Dog Warden
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s full itinerary for their first overseas tour revealed – and they’ll be cuddling koalas in Australia and ‘welly wanging’ in New Zealand
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have set off on their first official overseas tour as they visit Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. The 16-day trip is packed with 76 engagements, with the Invictus Games taking centre stage. Here's what we know. The destination for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first official trip as husband and wife mimics the prince's parents first overseas tour, as they visited Australia in 1983, shortly after their own wedding. The Sussexes touched down in Australia on October 15, shortly before news of Meghan's pregnancy hit the headlines across the globe. Their tour officially kicked off on the 16th, when the Duke climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise the Invictus Games’ flag. The newlyweds will also attend the games’ Opening Ceremony, before watching the sailing, cycling and wheelchair basketball events during late stages of their tour. On their first day they also visited Admiralty House, the official Sydney residence of the Governor-General … [Read more...] about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s full itinerary for their first overseas tour revealed – and they’ll be cuddling koalas in Australia and ‘welly wanging’ in New Zealand
West Ham players spread Christmas cheer at Newham University Hospital
Gallery PUBLISHED: 13:14 07 December 2017 | UPDATED: 13:37 07 December 2017 Lorraine King West Ham footballers Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho, Toni Martinez and Sam Byram visited children at Newham Hospital. Pic credit: Avril Husband. GRIFFITHS PHOTOGRAPHERS West Ham players spread some Christmas cheer yesterday by paying a visit to sick children in Newham University Hospital and handing out festive gifts. West Ham footballers Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho, Toni Martinez and Sam Byram visited children at Newham Hospital. Pic credit: Avril Husband.The excited youngsters at the children’s Rainbow Centre met Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku, Diafra Sakho, Toni Martinez and Sam Byram and were given the presents which were wrapped in team’s colour of claret and blue.The annual traditional yuletide visit brought smiles to the faces of the young children and the medics looking after them, who the players gave … [Read more...] about West Ham players spread Christmas cheer at Newham University Hospital
Pret A Manger apologises after saying pork sausage breakfast pots on sale at flagship store were vegetarian
PRET has apologised after flogging a batch of pork sausage breakfasts as veggie at its UK flagship store. An office worker told how she tucked in to what she thought was a vegetarian breakfast pot, only to find it contained pork bangers. The life-long veggie returned the pot to the store where staff apologised and gave her a replacement. But when she got back to her office the 25-year-old discovered the new pot also contained meat. The under-fire snack chain has apologised and admitted that a whole batch could have been affected and has “re-trained” the staff responsible. The woman, who asked not to be named, told The Sun: “The first time it happened I thought it could just be a fluke but when it happened again I was appalled. “This is a big company, they should have proper checking processes. “I am a life-long veggie, who has never knowingly eaten meat but imagine if I could not eat meat or pork on religious grounds.” The customer said the sausages … [Read more...] about Pret A Manger apologises after saying pork sausage breakfast pots on sale at flagship store were vegetarian