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Island Games: Everything you need to know about Orkney 2025
BBC
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ShareSave Orkney is hosting the 20th edition of the biennial Island Games The Island Games will be taking over Orkney this week, with thousands of visitors from around the world expected to descend on the Scottish archipelago. An estimated 2,000...
Island Games: Hughes On Badminton Hopes
Bernews
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July 9, 2025
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danial Hughes, the Bermuda Badminton Association president, believes their Island Games team could not be better prepared for success in Orkney, Scotland. The team of seven – Hughes, Aaron Simmons, Rishi Gadimwale, Jin...
Falkland Whisky unveils inaugural release
The Spirit Business
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July 9, 2025
Fife-based bottler Falkland Whisky, which is owned by Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI), has released its first single malt. The inaugural Falkland Collection release was matured in refill Sherry casks The inaugural release, called The Falkland...
The Falkland Collection launches first-ever Whisky
Retail Times
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July 9, 2025
The Falkland Collection has launched their first-ever bottling The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt* – a bright and expressive Speyside single malt, aged in re-fill Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. The first in a brand-new...
Britain is already a prime target for Russia and China – and we are not ready
The i paper
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July 8, 2025
In a world grappling with rising geopolitical tensions, the question “how close are we to a world war?” has become alarmingly relevant. From escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to the growing rivalry between global...
From Helmand to the House of Lords: Ex-Royal Marines boss named new Black Rod
Forces Network
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Senior ex-Royal Marines officer Ed Davis has been named the new Black Rod and will formally take up his duties later this month. Lieutenant General Davis, who was Commandant General Royal Marines from 2011 to 2014, succeeds Sarah Clarke. Ms...
Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust Unveils World-First Shipwreck Experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:48 UTC An interactive 3D digital model, allowing visitors to rotate, zoom and uncover artefacts The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is proud to bring one of the most extraordinary deep-sea discoveries of our...
Man stole frozen fish from city branch of Iceland - In the Dock
Southern Daily Echo
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JASON BUTT, 54, of Southampton Street, Southampton, pleaded guilty to stealing frozen fish valued at £12.60 from Southampton branch of Iceland on July 3 2025. Told to pay £12.60 compensation. ZOE TAYLOR, 39, of Worcester Place, Southampton,...
Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the Falkland Islands
FITV
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July 7, 2025
Veterans and current members of the military services joined members of the community at the Malvina House Hotel last weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day. A flag had been raised earlier in the day at Victory Green before the evening reception,...
Falklands, Inside the secret military dialogue between Britain and Argentina, according to The Economist
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 10:54 UTC A piece from the latest edition of The Economist, points to a possible deal that would counter China and please United States, but “it requires deft diplomacy on the Falklands”. United States top brass worries...
Falklands, Public Consultation on Use of TV and Radio Services
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:51 UTC FIG is keen to understand what content Falklands’ residents access and what technology they use to access that content. The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would like to remind all residents that the public...
Australian impact for Hampshire Hawks ahead of T20 crunch
Southern Daily Echo
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After a break from the T20 Blast competition, Hawks returned to action with four key fixtures across the men’s and women’s teams last week. Hampshire’s men’s side headed down the road for the south-coast derby of cricket, taking on Sussex under...
South Georgia Island, call for Expressions of Interest for Provision Biosecurity Services
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 07:01 UTC Grytviken in a spring day In October 2025 approximately 250 m3 / eight 20ft shipping containers of building materials and vehicles will be shipped to South Georgia as part of a project run by the South Georgia...
Hazeldean marks 160 years in business
Queensland Country Life
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July 10, 2025
Hazeldean is known for its use of objective measurement for continued improvement of the stud's sheep and cattle. Picture supplied This is branded content for Hazeldean. With 16 decades in business, industry leader Hazeldean is a trusted name in...
UPDATE: Armstrong-Spallumcheen crews quick to knock down grass fire
Similkameen Spotlight
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July 7, 2025
Grass fire near Salmon River Road spread over 10,000 sq. ft UPDATE 4 p.m.: A fire that broke out off Salmon River Road Monday afternoon was quickly extinguished by fire fighters. Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department was called to the blaze...
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 returns 10th July for a packed weekend of Motorsport action and crazy innovation
Sussex World
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July 7, 2025
I’ve been coming to the Goodwood Festival of Speed since the early '90s, when it was still forming into the phenomenon it has become today. What started as a charming celebration of motorsport history in the grounds of the Duke of Richmond’s...
During WWII, Peter To Rot Chose Martyrdom Over Polygamy and Silence
National Catholic Register
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July 7, 2025
SAINTS & ART: When Japanese forces outlawed Christian worship and promoted polygamy in Papua New Guinea, a young lay catechist refused to abandon the faith. One of the problems in talking about art in relation to modern saints like Peter To Rot...
Falklands to launch, Environment Trust for carbon reduction and land recovery projects
MercoPress
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July 4, 2025
Friday, July 4th 2025 - 06:16 UTC MLA Teslyn Barkman, said: “This policy confirms our commitment to sustainable development. The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved the establishment of an Environment Trust to deliver carbon reduction,...
High costs stall road rescue in Falkland, but service likely in Shuswap (Salmon Arm)
Castanet Kamloops
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July 7, 2025
Photo: Columbia Shuswap Regional District Falkland rejects proposed road rescue services while South Shuswap and North Shuswap give approval for services in their areas Falkland residents have rejected a plan to establish a road rescue service in...
Singh hits half century as Stoke Green win bottom of the table clash with Wargrave
Slough Express
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July 7, 2025
Stoke Green’s Karanpreet Singh -- Stoke Green won Saturday’s crucial bottom of the table clash with Wargrave to move to within three points of their rivals at the bottom of Home Counties League Division 1. Both sides have struggled for form or any...