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Fire forces ferry back to Portsmouth

A FIRE in Commodore Clipper’s engine system forced it to turn around and head back to Portsmouth yesterday as crewmembers tackled the blaze.  


Weymouth berth repairs will take more than 12 months

PLANS to carry out major repairs to Weymouth’s quay have been given the go-ahead by councillors.


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UK-bound drivers fill up to beat the forecourt panic

ISLANDERS travelling to the UK made sure they were ‘pumped up’ with fuel yesterday.


Arbor Day paves way for future enjoyment

ALDERNEY nature lovers planted more than 1,000 trees for this year’s Arbor Day, during which islanders are asked to spend one day a year restocking woodland cut down for fuel.


Up to 6,000 passengers trapped by yet more fog

THOUSANDS of air passengers have had travel plans disrupted over the past two days because of thick fog – with the risk of more to come today.


Condor sticks with Poole until Monday to minimise disruption

CONDOR’S Weymouth sailings will operate from Poole until Monday while investigations continue into cracks in the harbour wall at Weymouth.


Cracks in Weymouth quay force Condor to sail to Poole

Condor Ferries has been forced to sail to Poole this weekend after cracks were found in the harbour wall at Weymouth.


Liner berth investigation is given the go-ahead

A CRUISE liner berth will be investigated, after the States supported the proposal yesterday.


Flybe tries again to compete on Jersey run

FLYBE wants free rein to compete fully on inter-island routes.

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