An electric hydrofoil 12-passenger vessel destined for use on inter-isle routes has commenced sea trials. The Artemis EF-12 ...

The families of the miners found dead in Orkney will start the grim task of identifying their bodies on Monday. Six bodies were found near an unused ventilation shaft and another 14 along a road. The ...

An electric ferry has begun a three-year trial operating between some of Scotland’s furthest-flung islands. It is hoped the hydrofoil vessel will cut journey times and be better for the environment by ...

An electric ferry has begun a three-year trial operating between some of Scotland’s furthest-flung islands. It is hoped the ...

Swimmers from Wick were praised as a credit to their club after crossing the Pentland Firth to take part in the third annual Orkney Open Meet. The two-day meet in Kirkwall’s Pickaquoy Centre, hosted ...

The incident happened shortly after 2.30pm on Saturday, May 17, with members of the public administering CPR to a boy on the bank of the River Wyre, close to Garstang Cricket Club. Lancashire ...

Artemis Technologies, Orkney Ferries and the European Marine Energy Centre are to begin sea trials on a fully electric ...

A small, electric passenger ferry is beginning a three-year trial in Orkney. The vessel uses new hydrofoil technology and could cut travel times between islands significantly.

Egilsay and Wyre. Colin Keldie/EMEC A three-year trial of the vessel is beginning in Orkney Orkney Ferries will begin testing the 12m (39ft) ferry this week to see how it performs in the sea ...

The vessel will then be put into service for a three-year long trial that connects Kirkwall with Shapinsay, Egilsay, Wyre and Rousay on four daily rotations. Orkney Ferries provides ‘lifeline ferry ...

Witnesses told the BBC the stretch of river is considered dangerous and previous warnings had been issued. A teenage boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Wyre. Lancashire Police ...

The boroughs of Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde all have new mayoral teams who have now taken up the chains of office for the year ahead. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Blackpool Gazette ...