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3 days ago
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Record numbers visit Guernsey from France
Guernsey's main ferry company says a record number of visitors arrived this week from France. Brittany Ferries said about 750 car and foot passengers had arrived from St Malo on Thursday. It said this would be the busiest day for continental visitors on record - about twice the previous record. Zoe Gosling, the States' lead marketing officer, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome so many passengers from France - it's a great reflection of Guernsey's appeal." She said everyone involved had "worked hard ahead of the season to make our French visitors feel welcome, including increasing French-language signage and posters around the harbour". VisitGuersney provided live musical entertainment and handed out French maps and information to visitors. Brittany Ferries said the record figures were part of an overall positive trend, with foot passengers from France up more than 190% compared to last year and overall bookings up by more than 120%. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Ferry boss promises a 'new era for sea travel' Ferry boss has mixed feelings on launch of service Guernsey chooses Brittany Ferries for its sea link Brittany Ferries Visit Guernsey
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Record numbers visit Guernsey from France
Guernsey's main ferry company says a record number of visitors arrived this week from France. Brittany Ferries said about 750 car and foot passengers had arrived from St Malo on Thursday. It said this would be the busiest day for continental visitors on record - about twice the previous record. Zoe Gosling, the States' lead marketing officer, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome so many passengers from France - it's a great reflection of Guernsey's appeal." She said everyone involved had "worked hard ahead of the season to make our French visitors feel welcome, including increasing French-language signage and posters around the harbour". VisitGuersney provided live musical entertainment and handed out French maps and information to visitors. Brittany Ferries said the record figures were part of an overall positive trend, with foot passengers from France up more than 190% compared to last year and overall bookings up by more than 120%. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Ferry boss promises a 'new era for sea travel' Ferry boss has mixed feelings on launch of service Guernsey chooses Brittany Ferries for its sea link Brittany Ferries Visit Guernsey
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Record numbers visit Guernsey from France by ferry
Guernsey's main ferry company says a record number of visitors arrived this week from Ferries said about 750 car and foot passengers had arrived from St Malo on said this would be the busiest day for continental visitors on record - about twice the previous Gosling, the States' lead marketing officer, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome so many passengers from France - it's a great reflection of Guernsey's appeal." She said everyone involved had "worked hard ahead of the season to make our French visitors feel welcome, including increasing French-language signage and posters around the harbour".VisitGuersney provided live musical entertainment and handed out French maps and information to Ferries said the record figures were part of an overall positive trend, with foot passengers from France up more than 190% compared to last year and overall bookings up by more than 120%.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Newhaven - Dieppe ferry route grants spark £125m lawsuit
A ferry company says it has launched legal action to sue a shipping company for £125m of losses sustained because of the "vast subsidies" given to its competitor. Brittany Ferries says grants DFDS receives to run its ferry route between Newhaven in East Sussex and Dieppe in France have affected its own routes between Portsmouth and France, costing its business £125m since 2013. Christophe Mathieu, the company's CEO, said: "Hauliers and passengers are turning to low-cost Newhaven because of this significant market distortion." A DFDS spokesperson said: "In light of the ongoing legal proceedings DFDS will revert before the court and will not for now comment in public." In an action lodged with the Brest Commercial Court, Brittany Ferries says it is seeking to recover "significant losses that come from this unfair competition" because of the grants from Syndicat Mixte Transmanche in Mathieu said: "The losses suffered as a consequence of vast subsidies given to DFDS to prop-up the loss-making Newhaven-Dieppe route hurt Brittany Ferries and the regions in which we operate."Portsmouth is our UK-hub and we want the city and the surrounding region to benefit fully from our long-standing partnership." He added: "As well as boosting their bottom line, subsidies ease the significant cost of decarbonisation - costs that must be borne fully by every other ferry company operating on the Channel." The next hearing is on 6 June in Brest in France, Brittany Ferries well as the civil action, Brittany Ferries has also lodged a complaint with the EU's Directorate-General for Competition.
The 42
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Man United or Spurs fan? How to get to the Europa League final in Bilbao without breaking the bank
WITH THE EUROPA League final just around the corner, thousands of Irish football fans are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling clash in Bilbao. This will be the third time in history that two English teams have faced off in the competition's final, with Man United beating Athletic Club and Tottenham overcoming Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals this week. Whether you're a die-hard United supporter or a lifelong Spurs fan, you won't want to miss the opportunity to see your team lift the trophy — especially as both sides are set to end the Premier League season on a low note. Given the strong followings both clubs have here, it's no surprise that many fans are already planning their trip from Ireland to Spain. But how exactly do you get there? Direct flights Flying is the most convenient option for travelling from Ireland to Spain, but airline seats are already in high demand. Advertisement Aer Lingus are currently the only airline to fly direct from Ireland to Bilbao, and fares aren't cheap. There are no seats left on the 20 or 21 May aboard any Bilbao-bound Irish flights. Currently, your best option is a €432 fare for flights from either Cork or Dublin airport on 18 May. Indirect flights Supporters on a budget may want to avoid connecting flights, as the price drastically increases by booking a flight with a layover. Air France are currently offering a flight from Dublin to Paris and a connecting flight from Paris to Bilbao for €694 on 20 May. The total travel time would be just over five hours between the two flights. Other connecting flights are currently on offer for even steeper prices on the 20 and 21 May — so it might be best for you to spend a few days in Bilbao before the final. Alternatively, you can head to Barcelona from Dublin on 20 May with a number of airlines, including Ryanair, and then travel to Bilbao by train. Ferry Supporters with more time to spare might want to consider travelling by ferry. Brittany Ferries offers a sailing from Rosslare to Bilbao for those not travelling with a car, departing just before midnight on 16 May and arriving 32 hours later at 8am on 18 May. Tickets are €151 each. According to a spokesperson for Brittany Ferries, there are around 90 cabins remaining on this trip. Currently, those travelling with a car can only buy tickets for a ferry on 14 May. Tickets for this ferry are currently priced at €179 each. 'While we're aware of strong interest in the final, especially given the involvement of teams with significant followings in Ireland, we haven't seen a noticeable surge in bookings so far this week,' a Brittany Ferries spokesperson told The Journal. Car Alternatively, those more comfortable behind the wheel can travel to France and make the long drive down to Bilbao. A number of ferries travel between Rosslare and Cherbourg daily, and from there it's only a 10-hour, 1000km drive to the coastal Spanish city. Written by Andrew Walsh and posted on
