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Written by Alexander Fishguard
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May 27, 2008 at 11:01 PM |
A vital link to the outside world was severed today as DFDS Seaways pulled the plug on the twice weekly service between Consett Docks and Bergen, Norway.
DFDS has cited the spiralling cost of oil and the spiralling costs of everything in the UK. A spokesperson for DFDS today said 'It's a real pity, but the Norweigans are simply finding it cheaper to shop at home.'.
DFDS will be looking at leasing the Princess of Scandinavia ship out to interested parties and may soon be docked underneath a bridge near you. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Last Updated ( May 27, 2008 at 11:05 PM )
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Written by John Wayne
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May 16, 2008 at 04:47 AM |
A 27-year-old Stanley woman is setting off from the UK to take part in the world's highest marathon.
Jodie Cheesegrater, mother of 14, 60 a day smoker and alcoholic is embarking on a 12-day hike to Central Station in Newcastle, then it's onto Everest Base Camp before she starts the gruelling 27-mile course.
Her condition means the low oxygen levels, high altitude and lack of off licence are potentially life-threatening if she isn't able to spark up.
Living in Stanley affects more than 8,000 people and there are more than two million known visitors to Stanley in the UK.
The marathon begins on May 29, the anniversary of when Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first conquered Mount Everest.
She said: "I'll have my mobile topped up and with me just in case I need to call a taxi. I'm mega-nervous, but very excited as well as I've never been to Scotland before." Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Written by Davina McCall
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May 09, 2008 at 07:37 AM |
Consett's favourite street gang, The Groove Street Elite have been awarded a cultural grant from the National Lottery for their work with the local youngsters. The grant, normally only awarded to Gays, Lesbian or Buddhist groups will help the Groove Street Elite expand their operation within the local area and could very soon become national according 'Elite Chief Executive, Anthony Hutton, 'We've been trying for grants to get more drink and more street corners to hang around on, and suddenly George Wimpey and the Lottry help us with wor cause. Who knows, this time next year we could be asking adults to buy us Smirnoff Ice or even the ginger WKD one'.
The grant for the 'Elite is available from Deerbolt on production of the list containing names and addresses of all in the Elite and their greatest achievements in the last month. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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