Liam Brennan

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Latest piece · “Nordlys Rail says sleeper carriages will run three nights a week between six port cities, with a stop in Wrenhaven's twin town Velde. Ticket sales are expected to open in the new year.” From: Night train linking six northern European coastal cities confirmed for next spring
  1. World · Night train linking six northern European coastal cities confirmed for next spring Nordlys Rail says sleeper carriages will run three nights a week between six port cities, with a stop in Wrenhaven's twin town Velde. Ticket sales are expected to open in the new year.
  2. News · 10 photos · Rainy streets: umbrellas, wet pavements and reflections When the downpour arrives the city changes pace; lights multiply on the tarmac and footsteps quicken.
  3. World · Aurora seen from the space station ripples above the atmosphere Timelapse footage from orbit captures the southern lights in full motion over the Southern Hemisphere.
  4. Health · Mobile dental clinic begins touring Asher Valley villages A converted coach fitted with a full dental surgery will visit eleven villages on a rota, aiming to reach families who have struggled to find a local dentist.
  5. News · Council backs €48m plan to raise and strengthen the Old Quay sea wall Councillors have approved a three-year programme to lift the Old Quay sea wall by up to 90 centimetres after waves repeatedly spilled over it last winter, flooding cellars and closing the harbour road.
  6. News · Blustery showers for the coast and brighter spells inland as gale hits ferries Forecasters expect a lively weekend, with squally showers and gusts of up to 65 mph on exposed parts of the coast, while the Asher Valley and Greyling Hills should see longer dry spells.
  7. Culture · 8 photos · Markets and street food: a riot of colour on the stalls From spices to fresh vegetables, scenes from markets around the world.