19/04/2010
Other UK News In Brief
Flying TV 'Above The Ashes'
A company dedicated to aerial filming is continuing to operate legally and safely at a time when commercial airlines are grounded due to airspace closures and restrictions in light of Iceland's volcanic eruption of ash cloud. Flying TV, created by broadcaster Mike Smith, operates the only freelance ready-to-go fleet of TV helicopters in Europe. Scientists and aviation authorities are continuing to monitor the plume of volcanic ash that is moving southwards over the UK. Mike Smith announced: "Legally and safely our piston TV helicopters are still flying. We are getting reports of ash deposits at around 2-3000 ft - these will cause a problem for jet turbine helicopters, but not piston." With regards to visibility he said: "Currently no issues filming, but we anticipate the ash to drop in larger concentrations later this week. For more information visit: www.flyingtv.co.uk
Soldiers 'Entrain' For Home
A company of soldiers who were serving in Afghanistan have returned home by coach after their journey home was held up by the volcanic ash flight ban. More than 100 soldiers were due to arrive at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, on Friday after a six-month tour of duty, but were unable to fly to the UK. The members of B Company, 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland, or 1 Scots, had to wait in Cyprus. They then flew to France and travelled the last leg by coach and ferry.
Cyclist 'Hit & Run' Sought
Police are trying to track down the cyclist after a pedestrian in Cambridge was left with serious head injuries by a cyclist who crashed into him and then rode away. The 31-year-old victim was with a group walking along a footpath on Jesus Green, away from the nearby lock bridge, on Friday night. The cyclist, who was heading in the opposite direction, was unseated in the collision but got up and rode away. The victim is being treated at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Connolly Leads Way
Comic Billy Connolly once famously worried how a guy who drives a snowplough gets to work in the morning, but in a deal just announced with TomTom, he might just be able to help out himself. The Big Yin is the newest voice of satellite navigation. He joins the growing line-up of voices available for use on devices made by TomTom.
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A company dedicated to aerial filming is continuing to operate legally and safely at a time when commercial airlines are grounded due to airspace closures and restrictions in light of Iceland's volcanic eruption of ash cloud. Flying TV, created by broadcaster Mike Smith, operates the only freelance ready-to-go fleet of TV helicopters in Europe. Scientists and aviation authorities are continuing to monitor the plume of volcanic ash that is moving southwards over the UK. Mike Smith announced: "Legally and safely our piston TV helicopters are still flying. We are getting reports of ash deposits at around 2-3000 ft - these will cause a problem for jet turbine helicopters, but not piston." With regards to visibility he said: "Currently no issues filming, but we anticipate the ash to drop in larger concentrations later this week. For more information visit: www.flyingtv.co.uk
Soldiers 'Entrain' For Home
A company of soldiers who were serving in Afghanistan have returned home by coach after their journey home was held up by the volcanic ash flight ban. More than 100 soldiers were due to arrive at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, on Friday after a six-month tour of duty, but were unable to fly to the UK. The members of B Company, 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland, or 1 Scots, had to wait in Cyprus. They then flew to France and travelled the last leg by coach and ferry.
Cyclist 'Hit & Run' Sought
Police are trying to track down the cyclist after a pedestrian in Cambridge was left with serious head injuries by a cyclist who crashed into him and then rode away. The 31-year-old victim was with a group walking along a footpath on Jesus Green, away from the nearby lock bridge, on Friday night. The cyclist, who was heading in the opposite direction, was unseated in the collision but got up and rode away. The victim is being treated at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Connolly Leads Way
Comic Billy Connolly once famously worried how a guy who drives a snowplough gets to work in the morning, but in a deal just announced with TomTom, he might just be able to help out himself. The Big Yin is the newest voice of satellite navigation. He joins the growing line-up of voices available for use on devices made by TomTom.
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09 May 2013
easyJet To Conduct Ash Cloud Experiment
Luton-based airline easyJet has flown a tonne of volcanic ash from Iceland as part of an experiment to test an aircraft warning system. The volcanic ash was collected by the Institute of Earth Sciences in Reykjavik and dried to create the consistency of fine talc. It will be used in a "unique experiment" which is planned for this summer.
easyJet To Conduct Ash Cloud Experiment
Luton-based airline easyJet has flown a tonne of volcanic ash from Iceland as part of an experiment to test an aircraft warning system. The volcanic ash was collected by the Institute of Earth Sciences in Reykjavik and dried to create the consistency of fine talc. It will be used in a "unique experiment" which is planned for this summer.
18 May 2010
No-Fly Regulations To Ease Disruption
As volcanic ash cleared the UK today - with south westerly winds becoming more established - 4NI's UK News service has been looking at the background to the latest round of disruption.
No-Fly Regulations To Ease Disruption
As volcanic ash cleared the UK today - with south westerly winds becoming more established - 4NI's UK News service has been looking at the background to the latest round of disruption.
13 May 2010
Ash Clouds Thomas Cook's Profits
Thomas Cook is down by millions of pounds in profits following the continuing disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The travel firm has reported that disruption caused in April was costing £70m alone after the ash cloud grounded planes across Europe.
Ash Clouds Thomas Cook's Profits
Thomas Cook is down by millions of pounds in profits following the continuing disruption caused by the Icelandic ash cloud. The travel firm has reported that disruption caused in April was costing £70m alone after the ash cloud grounded planes across Europe.
11 May 2010
Flight Disruption Continues To Hit Travellers
There was limited volcanic ash disruption to flights to and from the UK today. Scores of UK air passengers are still facing further delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud that has halted many European flights. Flights to and from parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands have been affected after the countries closed their airspace.
Flight Disruption Continues To Hit Travellers
There was limited volcanic ash disruption to flights to and from the UK today. Scores of UK air passengers are still facing further delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud that has halted many European flights. Flights to and from parts of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands have been affected after the countries closed their airspace.
06 May 2010
UK Airports Open But How Long Will It Last?
Airports across the UK have reopened after the latest disruption to airspace caused by volcanic ash. The ash cloud moved west overnight and has cleared UK airspace, air traffic control body Nats said. Airspace over Scotland and Northern Ireland was shut overnight after levels of volcanic ash had made it too unsafe to fly.
UK Airports Open But How Long Will It Last?
Airports across the UK have reopened after the latest disruption to airspace caused by volcanic ash. The ash cloud moved west overnight and has cleared UK airspace, air traffic control body Nats said. Airspace over Scotland and Northern Ireland was shut overnight after levels of volcanic ash had made it too unsafe to fly.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.