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Kids go free with Stena Line

Kids Go Free With Stena Line

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

Port Erin, on the west coast of The Isle of Man, has steam trains (which inspired Thomas the Tank Engine), fishermen’s cottages and golden sands. Pic: Fiona Laing

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(From left to right) Newly appointed Northern Ireland's deputy first minster, Democratic Unionist Party's Emma Little Pengelly, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , Britain's Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and newly appointed Northern Ireland's First Minster, Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill speak together as they leave Stormont Castle. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

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Yellow warnings for wind and rain have been issued by the Met Office as Storm Agnes bears down on the UK

When does Storm Agnes hit Scotland, as yellow wind warning issued for rain

The Isle of Man (sometimes referred to as just “Mann”) is a self-governing British Crown Dependency located in the Irish Sea.

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Causeway Awards 2022

Final chance to enter awards marking business success across the Irish Sea

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference at the Guildhall in Windsor, Berkshire, following the announcement that they have struck a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Picture date: Monday February 27, 2023.

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Ireland's economy has the kind of dynamism that could transform Scotland (Picure: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ireland's economic success should inspire Scotland to quit UK – Kenny MacAskill

The national flag of Ireland waving in the wind with the European Union flag. Picture: Getty Images

What lessons on independence can be learned from across the Irish Sea

P&O Ferries operated European Causeway vessel in dock at the Port of Larne, Co Antrim, after the vessel travelling between Cairnryan and Larne lost power off the Co Antrim coast.
Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

P&O Ferries vessel cleared to sail again

Adrift: The European Causeway

P&O Ferries European Causeway is adrift in Irish Sea emergency

The push for independence will not be helped by the actions of the UK Government in Northern Ireland, constitutional lawyers have said.

UK Government failure to intervene in Irish Sea dispute 'frankly bizarre'

Suspending post-Brexit arrangements for Irish Sea trade would have “profound and deeply damaging consequences” for every part of the UK, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.

Triggering Article 16 would damage every part of the UK, warns Sturgeon

European Commissioner for Inter-institutional Relations and Foresight Maros Sefcovic speaks during a media conference regarding trade and Northern Ireland at EU headquarters in Brussels

EU set to offer fewer Northern Ireland border checks on British goods

The magnificent exterior of the Imperial Hotel

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Boris Johnson is attempting to pull off his greatest Teflon manoeuvre of all, in trying to make the EU take the blame for the consequences of his “hard” Brexit in Northern Ireland, says Joyce McMillan (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Why Teflon Boris may come unstuck on world stage –Joyce McMillan

Loyalists have shown fierce opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol (Getty Images)

What is the Northern Ireland protocol?

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Brexit Catch 22 over exports to Northern Ireland

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the incident revealed that the ferry crew only managed to avoid disaster after spotting the submarine’s periscope above the surface of the water.

Beaufort’s Dyke radioactive dumps prompt calls for action after ferry near miss

John Thomson dives at the feet of Sam English at Ibrox in 1931, with horrific consequences.

Tragic tale of Sam English strikes chord with another Ibrox goalscorer

Photo by Stefan Rousseau- WPA Pool/Getty Images

PM fails to win over party members angered by Brexit legislation

Leona Maguire is in the field for this week's Carnoustie Challenge, the first event on Paul Lawrie's new Tartan Pro Tour

Leona Maguire in strong field for first Tartan Pro Tour event

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says he wants to see tunnel constructed between Scotland and Northern Ireland - and claims previous plans for a tunnel were a "euphemism."

Scottish Secretary: I want to see a tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland

The proposed bridge would run between Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway (pictured) and Larne in Northern Ireland. PIC: Creative Commons/Andrew McKee.

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Mayor Johnson's failed garden bridge in London cost taxpayers £40 million

Red tape threatens to strangle Boris Johnson’s ‘vanity project’

Work is under way to assess the feasibility of a bridge between Portpatrick, above, and Larne. Picture: John Devlin

Ministers protest over lack of talks about bridge ‘vanity project’

Johnson is said to be pressing ahead with plans for a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

‘As feasible as building a bridge to the moon’: Edinburgh engineer weighs in on ...

Johnson is said to be pressing ahead with plans for a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

‘As feasible as building a bridge to the moon’: Edinburgh engineer weighs in on ...

The Oresund Bridge linking Denmark and Sweden

UK officials preparing "proper piece of work" on Scotland-Northern Ireland bridg...

Fishing leaders in Scotland have been told Brexit will boost the industry

UK will need to 'do a deal' on access to fishing waters, Irish PM warns

Scottish schools forced to close as storm Brendan brings hurricane winds

Scottish schools forced to close as storm Brendan brings hurricane winds

Speaking to ITV Border later, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: I love the idea of a bridge joining us with Northern Ireland. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Boris Johnson says 'watch this space' over Scotland to Northern Ireland bridge

The row came ahead of the final leaders head to head debate between the two men on the BBC last night which also saw clashes over Brexit and the NHS dominate.

General election: Boris Johnson labels Jeremy Corbyn's claims Brexit would lead ...

Boris Johnsons get Brexit done slogan is meaningless and misleading, says Joyce McMillan (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Opposition is missing open goal at heart of Boris Johnson’s Brexit-dominated cam...

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Brexit’s divisions set to grow over England-Scotland border question – leader co...

Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP delivers his address at the opening of the 2019 SNP autumn conference. Picture: PA

Does SNP’s independence strategy need a rethink? - Lesley Riddoch

A North Sea cod on ice. The species is in short supply. Picture: Clive Streeter/MSC/PA Wire

People warned not to eat cod caught in North Sea due to shortage

The success of the resund Bridge (pictured) that connects Denmark to Sweden has been highlighted by those seeking a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland. PIC: Creative Commons.

Could Boris Johnson connect Scotland to Northern Ireland by bridge?

Boris Johnson says he has costed the bridge.

Boris Johnson: Scotland to Northern Ireland bridge 'would only cost £15 billion'

Earlier this week Boris Johnson visited Ireland to try to cement a Brexit deal. Picture: Charles McQuillan / Getty Images

Boris Johnson's government considering Scotland to Northern Ireland bridge
The Department for Transport have reportedly been asked for the possible cost of building a bridge link from Scotland to Northern Ireland.

St Mirren manager Oran Kearney.

St Mirren confirm exit of manager Oran Kearney in two-line club statement

Rory McIlroy is relishing the opportunity to play in an Open Championship at Royal Portrush, where he shot a course-record 61 aged 16.

Rory McIlroy: I want to win Open at Royal Portrush just for myself

Hamish Ross has died at the age of 75

Obituary: Hamish Ross, seaman and leading light of the ferry industry in the Iri...

Storm Freya is set to hit Scotland with strong winds on Sunday (March 3), bringing travel disruption and possibly dangerous conditions.

Storm Freya set to batter parts of Scotland with 65mph winds

Martin Slumbers, the R&A chief executive, revealed the impact the Brexit issue is having on The Open during a media briefing in St Andrews. Picture: R&A

Brexit causing ‘significant concern’ to R&A over Open’s return to Royal Portrush

Nuclear submarines are based in Faslane. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nuclear-powered submarine in ‘near miss’ with ferry from Scotland

Minister for the Cabinet Office David Lidington during his visit to Stirling. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Northern Irish Brexit concession undermines Nicola Sturgeon

The Met Office predictions for Wednesday (right) and Thursday (left). Picture: Met Office

Scotland weather: Storm Diana set to bring 70mph winds

EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier. Picture: Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP/Getty Images

Trade deal possible by the end of 2020, EU chief negotiator says

A Brussels plan to put a customers border in the Irish Sea if there is no Brexit agreement will be included in a divorce deal, suggests a leaked letter from Theresa May.

No-deal Brexit plan '˜will include new border in Irish Sea'

Britain's Scotland Secretary David Mundell. Picture; Getty

David Mundell accused of '˜flip-flopping over his threat to resign'

European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has called for an agreement on the Irish border to be reached by June. Picture: Getty Images

Brexit: Michel Barnier wants agreement on Irish border by June

Sir Robert Grieve, as chairman of the Highlands and Islands Development Board, knew the importance of maintaining population levels.

Martyn McLaughlin: Should the Highland Clearances be reversed?

Damage caused to the stage on Princes Street

Scotland's weather: Storm Dylan causes Princes Street closure

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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