Launched – ‘A Photographic History of P&O Cruises’

An exclusive book launch of A Photographic History of P&O Cruises took place on board P&O’s Pacific Explorer on Friday 19 April, while she was berthed at Fremantle’s Passenger Terminal. The book by Chris Frame, Rob Henderson, Doug Cremer and Rachelle Cross celebrates the rich heritage and evolution of P&O …

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Maritime Museum to display model of RMS Queen Elizabeth

Dubbed ‘Ocean Liners’, a model the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Queen Elizabeth will be the centrepiece of the exhibition will open at the Museum on Irvine Harbourside later this year. Ocean Liners will be a permanent exhibition celebrating the golden age of cruising.  The incredible 1948 model of the ship, which was operated …

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Households fail to receive council tax bills by post

Photo RTimages Ted Peskett, local democracy reporter Almost 2,000 households didn’t receive their council tax bill in the post this year because they were not received by Royal Mail in time. Communications company Mediascene Ltd confirmed 1,700 council tax bills did not reach residents after a production issue resulted in …

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