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Gulf Insider
21-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Emirates Adds Third Daily Flight from Dubai to Dublin
Emirates will launch a third daily service to Dublin from October 26, 2025, expanding its Irish operations as the airline seeks to capture growing demand between Ireland and its Dubai hub. The new service will see flight EK165 depart Dubai at 02:10hrs, arriving in Dublin at 06:25hrs local time. The return flight EK166 will leave Dublin at 08:25hrs, reaching Dubai at 20:00hrs local time, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement. The morning departure will complement Emirates' existing afternoon and evening services to Ireland, giving passengers more scheduling options for travel to Dubai and onward connections. Emirates will deploy a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the route, configured with 8 private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 seats in Economy Class across three classes. The additional service will boost connectivity to destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok through Emirates' Dubai network. Last month, Emirates introduced a retrofitted Boeing 777 on the Dubai-Dublin route, featuring a four-class configuration that includes Premium Economy and an updated Business Class product. A second refurbished Boeing 777 will join the Dublin service from 16 October. The airline will maintain its service standards across all Dublin flights, with multinational cabin crew, regionally-inspired meals, and the ice entertainment system offering 6,500 channels of films, television programmes, podcasts and other content. Premium passengers will receive Irish-themed amenities including VOYA bathroom products, Keogh's Crisps, and Killowen yogurt. The enhanced service also increases cargo capacity between Dublin and Dubai, supporting trade links between Ireland and Emirates' Middle East and Asian destinations. Bookings can be made through the Emirates app, retail stores, the contact centre, or through travel agents. Also read: Dubai Police Arrest Cybercrime Gang Behind Fake Investment Schemes on Social Media
Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Seemingly simple brainteaser leaving Brits baffled but can you solve it?
Keep your mind sharp by tackling this animal-themed puzzle. Brainteasers are a great way to keep your mind sharp. If you take on these puzzles on a regular basis you can improve your cognitive function and problem solving ability. Research has suggested that this can lead to improved attention span and concentration levels. And they can be a fun activity for the whole family as you try and complete them before each other. They come in many different forms, from trying to work out the odd one out to locate a missing item in a landscape. Some of the trickier brainteasers involve finding something that's subtly disguised within a picture. While these may seem simple, they can prove the hardest challenges to crack. And one such puzzle is baffling Brits, with many unable to work out the goat-themed teaser shared by our sister title The Mirror. In the image below, you can see a goat eating some foliage in a countryside scene. However, this isn't just some lone animal, he has an owner. But the woman who owns the goat isn't quite as easy to find within the black-and-white drawing. And in order to solve the brainteaser, you've got to spot her within just five seconds to prove you have the "most attentive" eyes. So if you're ready to take on the challenge and prove you've got 20/20 vision, then go ahead and get started. If you've missed the five-second limit and are just keen to try and find the woman, then keep going. We can't give you too much help because most helpful hints would effectively hand you the answer. Zooming in on the image might help though. If you think you've cracked it and want to confirm - or you've decided to give up and are desperate to find out - we will be revealing the answer below. The head of the owner can be seen behind the goat, made up of the space between the animal and a nearby tree, which is actually her hair. Don't worry if you didn't quite manage it this time, or if it took you longer than five seconds. Trying brainteasers like this more regularly is the key to honing your skills. With that in mind, we've got a few more that you can challenge yourself to complete. Keeping with the animal theme, this real-life puzzle asks you to find the toy duck this mum's daughter dropped during a family trip to the seaside - but there's a twist. Meanwhile, this image challenges you to work out which woman is the boy's real mum. For more time-sensitive puzzles, can you solve this Irish-themed puzzle in 60 seconds? If you do manage it, you're in the top 20 per cent. Only the quickest readers can find the odd football out in this image in under 20 seconds. And another football-inspired puzzle tasks you with finding the five hidden tickets in the crowd in under a minute. We also found someone on TikTok who has shared three different brainteasers - surely that's enough to satisfy your puzzling needs for today! Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Three incredible DIY man caves are going head-to-head to be named Britain's Pub Shed of the Year.
Included is a traditional local-style pub with its own brew room, an Irish-themed bar and a boozer which comes complete with a hot tub inside. Organisers have revealed the finalists for Britain's Pub Shed of the Year. The winner will be selected from three finalists - picked from more than one thousand entries. The Cattle Shed, in Brownhills, West Mids., was built by Kev Cattell who wanted a 'proper homely pub feel' like the locals he went to as a youngster. It features a pool table, big screen TV, comfortable sofa seating and bar stools, a cosy log burner and a separate room for brewing beer and cider. Glen Gandy, from Willenhall, Wolverhampton., is in the running with his stunning back garden creation called Cognitos, which he built with the help of friends. It boasts a DJ booth with decks, a Space Invaders arcade machine, juke box, its own beer garden, a hot tub and even a toilet/shower room. The third finalist Chris Brennan built the BrennInn in Burnley, Lancs., in June 2023 with the help of his wife after their social life "took a hit" following the birth of their daughter. The spacious wood-panelled interior is decorated with fairy lights and neon bar signs, has a dartboard and pool table as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area. All three men will now compete to be crowned Ngage Radio's Pub Shed of the Year and the winner will be announced on August 23. Visit to vote for your favourite.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Irish bar, BBQ haven & hot tub tavern go head-to-head for Pub Shed of the Year… would YOU DIY a back-yard boozer?
A TRIO of incredible back yard boozers are going head-to-head to be named Britain's Pub Shed of the Year. The DIY man caves have all been built in back garden sheds by proud beer-loving 'sheddies' across the UK. 8 Glen Candy built Cognitos with the help of his friends Credit: SWNS 8 The Cattle Shed was built by Kev Cattell who wanted a 'proper homely pub feel' Credit: SWNS 8 Chris Brennan built the BrennInn in June 2023 with the help of his wife Credit: SWNS They include a traditional local-style pub with its own brew room, an Irish-themed bar and a boozer which comes complete with a hot tub inside. Organisers today revealed this year's finalists after whittling them down from more than one thousand entries. Glen Gandy, from Willenhall, Wolverhampton, is in the running with his stunning back garden creation called Cognitos, which he built with the help of friends. It boasts a DJ booth with decks, a Space Invaders arcade machine, juke box, its own beer garden, a hot tub and even a toilet/shower room. The Cattle Shed, in Brownhills, It features a pool table, big screen TV, comfortable sofa seating and bar stools, a cosy log burner and a separate room for brewing beer and cider. The third finalist Chris Brennan built the BrennInn in Burnley, Lancashire, in June 2023 with the help of his wife after their social life "took a hit" following the birth of their daughter. The spacious wood-panelled interior is decorated with fairy lights and neon bar signs, has a dartboard and pool table as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area. Most read in Money All three men will now compete to be crowned Ngage Radio's Pub Shed of the Year and the winner will be announced on August 23. Wolves-mad Glen said he had been planning his bar since Covid lockdown but only started building it in June 2023. It was finished in April 2025 and they've had some "amazing nights so far". I'm being forced to tear down my loft conversion - my neighbours call it a 'monstrosity' but I'm going to fight back He added: "The bar, console, and back bar we built ourselves with the help of friends. "The bar is always fully stocked has a great sound system with ceiling speakers, power amp, DJ console, juke box, 85 inch TV and arcade machine. "There is also a hot tub and toilet/shower room and a split aircon unit so it can be used all year round. "We built an outside BBQ area for the odd occasion we have some sun." "The bar has two rules - 1. You don't need an invite and 2. Nobody gets out sober." Kev, a father to three teenagers, said he decided to covert the garage/workshop where he stored his classic VW after buying his kids a pool table and found there was nowhere to put it. He wanted it to be a space where he could enjoy the "odd beer or two" but also somewhere their kids could invite their friends to. He said: "As we wanted a real pub feel, we needed a separate entrance from the main pub, and after a few studded walls and a lot of rewiring, we had a feel of how it was going to be. "After many hours on Pinterest looking for ideas, we had a vision of how we wanted it to look. "We knew it needed a fully functioning toilet and running hot and cold water for it to be practical, and a fully working bar was a must." He added: "The recent addition of the brew room off the side of the pub means we can make our own beer and cider for optimum hangovers. "I'm so happy to be chosen as a finalist and wish all the luck to both other finalists." 8 Cognitos even has its own beer garden Credit: SWNS 8 Chris said he got the idea of creating BrennInn after seeing a surge in homemade pub sheds during the pandemic Credit: SWNS Chris said he got the idea of having his own bar after seeing a surge in homemade pub sheds during the Covid pandemic. He added: "But I was late to the party when wood prices rocketed so put it on the back burner until later last year and thought me and my wife Abby don't really go out much. "Having a five-year-old child, your social life in the local boozer and town takes a massive hit." The couple "bit the bullet" and bought the shed and it was built four days after it arrived a month later. Chris added: "Then from there Abby has to take all the credit for the design, interior of an Irish theme and then the name of the pub trying to incorporate it into our last name with it's Irish roots." Two Fat Blokes and Ngage Radio run the annual competition, now in its fifth year, for back garden publicans to enter the converted Pub Shed of The Year. Organiser Ashley Turner said: "The humble back garden boozer is being built in record numbers. "Exact numbers are hard to come by, but experts believe there are over two million pub sheds in the UK, a number only set to grow as the local pubs close at an alarming rate. "To recognise excellence in the back garden pub shed builds Ngage Radio run an annual competition to find the Pub shed of the year. "The public are now being asked to vote for their favourite." The winner will be announced live on Ngage Radio at 8pm on August 23. Read more on the Irish Sun DJ Danny Drayton said: " We're so proud to be involved with Pub Shed of the Year again, we have so many loyal listeners form the pub shed community. "They are really engaged with our station so being able to knock on the door of the winners live on the radio is a wonderful experience." 8 Cognitos was finished in April 2025 Credit: SWNS 8 The Cattle Shed even has a separate room for brewing beer and cider Credit: SWNS 8 BrennInn has an Irish-themed interior Credit: SWNS
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Irish bar, BBQ haven & hot tub tavern go head-to-head for Pub Shed of the Year… would YOU DIY a back-yard boozer?
The winners will be announced next month SHED LOAD Irish bar, BBQ haven & hot tub tavern go head-to-head for Pub Shed of the Year… would YOU DIY a back-yard boozer? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRIO of incredible back yard boozers are going head-to-head to be named Britain's Pub Shed of the Year. The DIY man caves have all been built in back garden sheds by proud beer-loving 'sheddies' across the UK. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Glen Candy built Cognitos with the help of his friends Credit: SWNS 8 The Cattle Shed was built by Kev Cattell who wanted a 'proper homely pub feel' Credit: SWNS 8 Chris Brennan built the BrennInn in June 2023 with the help of his wife Credit: SWNS They include a traditional local-style pub with its own brew room, an Irish-themed bar and a boozer which comes complete with a hot tub inside. Organisers today revealed this year's finalists after whittling them down from more than one thousand entries. Glen Gandy, from Willenhall, Wolverhampton, is in the running with his stunning back garden creation called Cognitos, which he built with the help of friends. It boasts a DJ booth with decks, a Space Invaders arcade machine, juke box, its own beer garden, a hot tub and even a toilet/shower room. The Cattle Shed, in Brownhills, West Midlands, was built by Kev Cattell who wanted a "proper homely pub feel" like the locals he went to as a youngster. It features a pool table, big screen TV, comfortable sofa seating and bar stools, a cosy log burner and a separate room for brewing beer and cider. The third finalist Chris Brennan built the BrennInn in Burnley, Lancashire, in June 2023 with the help of his wife after their social life "took a hit" following the birth of their daughter. The spacious wood-panelled interior is decorated with fairy lights and neon bar signs, has a dartboard and pool table as well as a beautiful outdoor seating area. All three men will now compete to be crowned Ngage Radio's Pub Shed of the Year and the winner will be announced on August 23. Wolves-mad Glen said he had been planning his bar since Covid lockdown but only started building it in June 2023. It was finished in April 2025 and they've had some "amazing nights so far". I'm being forced to tear down my loft conversion - my neighbours call it a 'monstrosity' but I'm going to fight back He added: "The bar, console, and back bar we built ourselves with the help of friends. "The bar is always fully stocked has a great sound system with ceiling speakers, power amp, DJ console, juke box, 85 inch TV and arcade machine. "There is also a hot tub and toilet/shower room and a split aircon unit so it can be used all year round. "We built an outside BBQ area for the odd occasion we have some sun." "The bar has two rules - 1. You don't need an invite and 2. Nobody gets out sober." Kev, a father to three teenagers, said he decided to covert the garage/workshop where he stored his classic VW after buying his kids a pool table and found there was nowhere to put it. He wanted it to be a space where he could enjoy the "odd beer or two" but also somewhere their kids could invite their friends to. He said: "As we wanted a real pub feel, we needed a separate entrance from the main pub, and after a few studded walls and a lot of rewiring, we had a feel of how it was going to be. "After many hours on Pinterest looking for ideas, we had a vision of how we wanted it to look. "We knew it needed a fully functioning toilet and running hot and cold water for it to be practical, and a fully working bar was a must." He added: "The recent addition of the brew room off the side of the pub means we can make our own beer and cider for optimum hangovers. "I'm so happy to be chosen as a finalist and wish all the luck to both other finalists." 8 Cognitos even has its own beer garden Credit: SWNS 8 Chris said he got the idea of creating BrennInn after seeing a surge in homemade pub sheds during the pandemic Credit: SWNS Chris said he got the idea of having his own bar after seeing a surge in homemade pub sheds during the Covid pandemic. He added: "But I was late to the party when wood prices rocketed so put it on the back burner until later last year and thought me and my wife Abby don't really go out much. "Having a five-year-old child, your social life in the local boozer and town takes a massive hit." The couple "bit the bullet" and bought the shed and it was built four days after it arrived a month later. Chris added: "Then from there Abby has to take all the credit for the design, interior of an Irish theme and then the name of the pub trying to incorporate it into our last name with it's Irish roots." Two Fat Blokes and Ngage Radio run the annual competition, now in its fifth year, for back garden publicans to enter the converted Pub Shed of The Year. Organiser Ashley Turner said: "The humble back garden boozer is being built in record numbers. "Exact numbers are hard to come by, but experts believe there are over two million pub sheds in the UK, a number only set to grow as the local pubs close at an alarming rate. "To recognise excellence in the back garden pub shed builds Ngage Radio run an annual competition to find the Pub shed of the year. "The public are now being asked to vote for their favourite." The winner will be announced live on Ngage Radio at 8pm on August 23. DJ Danny Drayton said: " We're so proud to be involved with Pub Shed of the Year again, we have so many loyal listeners form the pub shed community. "They are really engaged with our station so being able to knock on the door of the winners live on the radio is a wonderful experience." 8 Cognitos was finished in April 2025 Credit: SWNS 8 The Cattle Shed even has a separate room for brewing beer and cider Credit: SWNS
