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Press and Journal
5 days ago
- Press and Journal
Warning as Aberdeen man turned away from £1k holiday after being caught out by passport rule
An Aberdeen man has been left 'gutted' after being turned away at the gate of a holiday due to passport rules. James Clark, from Airyhall, was looking forward to embarking on a £1k trip to Tenerife yesterday to celebrate a friend's birthday – but it instead turned into 'the worst day of his life'. That's after RyanAir staff refused to let the 28-year-old on to the plane yesterday, due to his passport being deemed invalid. It left the student separated from his friends who boarded the flights to celebrate the birthday party abroad. Despite his documents being technically in date, he was denied due to a post-Brexit 'passport 10-year rule'. After the UK's exit from the European Union, EU countries no longer accept passports issued more than 10 years ago and with James' passport being issued in March 2015, he was out of luck. His passport was allowed through RyanAir's online booking system. James had spent £700 on flights and accommodation, and a further £200 on travel to and from Edinburgh. Speaking to The Press and Journal, James said he was devastated by yesterday's events. He said: 'It genuinely feels like one of the worst days of my life. He continued: 'I checked in with my passport number and put that in and it said everything was okay. 'But they wouldn't let me fly. 'I was just left there, and just had to walk out of Edinburgh Airport and had to trudge back up to Aberdeen out of my own pocket. 'I was just shocked, angry and confused. I'm gutted.' Travel expert and writer Simon Calder has previously spoken on this particular issue. His office told The P&J that this rule has caught out 'countless people' since its inception post-Brexit. A spokesperson said: 'This rule is catching so many people out. This happens all the time at different airports around the UK. 'It has ruined so many holidays, we can't even begin to count. 'We have always said that officials' voices are not saying enough on this particular issue because people are still experiencing these issues. It needs to be clearer. 'We receive calls about this situation at least twice a week. 'It's so frustrating for travellers.' James is currently in the process of trying to claim compensation from RyanAir. Previous communications from RyanAir on this issue read: 'Passports must meet the requirements for travel from the UK to the EU, which are set out by the European Commission Migration and Home Affairs Office – not Ryanair. 'Passports must be issued within 10 years of the date of departure into the EU. It is each passenger's responsibility to ensure that their passport is valid for travel in line with the relevant State requirements at the time of travel. 'These requirements are clearly set out on and passengers are reminded with pop-up messages during booking.' RyanAir was approached for comment.
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Donut giant's surprising new move
Australian donut giant Donut King has teamed up with an award-winning hotel brand to launch a luxurious experience for those who like their getaways on the sweet side. The 'Hot Cinni Hotel' collaboration with designer hotel brand Ovolo Hotels will kick off from National Donut Day on June 6. Set at Ovolo Sydney in Woolloomooloo in the heritage-listed wharf, the experience pays homage to Donut King's most popular product – the hot cinnamon donut. The 'Hot Cinni Hotel' experience will be available for just a few days at Ovolo Sydney. supplied Credit: News Corp Australia Two rooms at the hotel have been transformed into 'Hot Cinni Suites', taking inspiration from the famous donut in everything from the pink walls and themed pop art to the plush decor and room service offerings. Each room features a cinnamon donut diffuser, towels and oversized bathrobes, cinnamon-scented bathroom amenities and pink deco glassware in additional nods to the theme. The 'Hot Cinni Suites' feature cinnamon-donut-inspired decor and goodies. supplied Credit: News Corp Australia The bathrooms also feature 'cinni'-inspired amenities. supplied Credit: News Corp Australia Guests can also take advantage of the suites' exclusive 'press for hot cinni donuts' call service. Anyone staying at Ovolo Sydney that weekend will be able to get a taste of the Donut King collaboration, from the lobby decor to the food and drink menu. Cinnamon-inspired treats including donuts with dulce de leche, cauliflower bites with cinnamon-spiced mayo, chicken skewers with cinnamon BBQ sauce, and even a cinnamon-inspired cocktail – the 'Cinnitini' – will be added to the hotel menu. All guests staying at Ovolo Sydney through the weekend will be able to sample the cinnamon items on the menu. supplied Credit: News Corp Australia All guests will be able to order cinnamon donuts to their room at no extra cost. supplied Credit: News Corp Australia Room service donuts will also be available to order for all hotel guests at no extra cost. Donut King marketing manager Raquel Hine described the partnership as an 'unmissable' experience. 'We all have memories of family time spent with a Donut King signature cinnamon donut, and millions of Aussies have grown up sharing that experience, which is why we set out to hero our number-one product in all its glory every year on a huge industry day,' she said. 'We are famously known as the home of the hot cinnamon donut, because when it comes to our cinnamon donuts, we have the best – no question.' Ovolo Hotels general manager James Clark said the collaboration was a 'sweet deal' offering guests an 'exhilarating and unexpected' experience. 'We're constantly exploring new experiences for our guests to enhance their stay, and we believe they will absolutely crave and love this limited – yet delightfully sweet – addition.' Bookable stays are available between Friday, June 6 and Sunday, June 9, for the first five guests that book. Places are limited to one night per guest, per stay. The booking link will go live at 9am on Thursday, May 29.
Los Angeles Times
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Prep sports roundup: St. John Bosco pulls off three-game sweep of Orange Lutheran
The high school baseball season began for St. John Bosco with its new field under construction, unable to be used. The players have found a way to not let it block their success. Junior shortstop James Clark spent this week giving nightmares to Orange Lutheran pitching. He went seven for 11 with two RBIs during the three-game series as the Braves completed a rare sweep Friday with a 5-3 win. That means the Braves start the tough Trinity League with a 3-0 record. Jack Champlin threw a complete game and Noah Everly hit a two-run home run during a four-run sixth inning. The Braves are 11-3 overall. Santa Margarita 9, Mater Dei 4: Brody Schumaker finished with a home run, three singles and two RBIs to lead the Eagles. Andre Owens had a grand slam. Birmingham 5, Cleveland 2: The Patriots (11-6, 7-0) stayed unbeaten in the West Valley League behind Sebastian Valadez, who had an RBI single and a two-run triple. Cleveland received three hits from Quinton Riepl. The Cavaliers briefly tied the game 2-2 with two runs in the fourth. In the fifth, Birmingham scored three runs to support Allen Olmos, who struck out five and walked none in a complete game. El Camino Real 11, Granada Hills 8: Julius Haim delivered a three-run double in the sixth to break an 8-8 tie and lead the Royals, who came back from a 7-0 deficit. Chatsworth 9, Taft 0: Michael Guerrero struck out six in the shutout for Chatsworth. Carlos Amparan had three RBIs. Narbonne 10, Rancho Dominguez 0: Raul Izquierdo allowed no hits in four innings for Narbonne. Brandon Dillon had two RBIs. Banning 1, San Pedro 0: AJ Herrera threw a complete-game four-hitter and Angelo Duarte drove in the game's only run with a squeeze bunt in the sixth inning. Los Alamitos 10, Newport Harbor 0: Wyatt Joyce finished with three hits and four pitchers combined on the shutout for Los Alamitos. Huntington Beach 2, Corona del Mar 0: The Oilers get to head to North Carolina for a national tournament with a 12-1 record. Brothers Trent and Jared Grindlinger each hit home runs. Tyler Bellerose struck out seven in four innings for the Oilers. La Mirada 17, Downey 6: Win Gurney hit two home runs and finished with seven RBIs for La Mirada. Fountain Valley 4, Edison 3: Ethan Cortez had two hits and two RBIs for Fountain Valley. Crescenta Valley 12, Muir 0: The Falcons (15-2) received a three-run triple from Brock Robeson in the five-inning win. Arcadia 11, Glendale 0: Tarik Reese finished with five RBIs for Arcadia. Calabasas 10, Westlake 4: Jack Quirk went three for three with a home run and four RBIs for the Coyotes. Agoura 8, Newbury Park 4: Beau Lantz had three hits and three RBIs for Agoura. Oaks Christian 3, Thousand Oaks 2: Christian Ipsen threw a complete game with six strikeouts for the Lions. West Ranch 8, Valencia 5: A three-run ninth inning lifted West Ranch to the Foothill League win. Hunter Manning and Mikey Murr each had three hits. Murr picked up the win with 3 1/3 innings of hitless relief. Sierra Canyon 7, Crespi 2: The Trailblazers handed Crespi its first defeat after 14 consecutive wins to start the season. Greyson Gullage, Teddy Levin and Andrew Nelson each had two hits. Ethan Montez threw five innings of relief pitching. Josh Stonehouse hit a two-run home run for Crespi. Loyola 3, Chaminade 2: The Cubs (11-4, 6-3) stayed in the thick of the Mission League race with a three-game sweep of Chaminade. Jack Murray had two hits. Great Oak 4, Norco 0: Riley Kronenfeld threw five scoreless innings and Gavin Fien had two hits and one RBI for Great Oak. Mira Costa 15, Torrance 14: The Mustangs (15-2, 6-0) gave up eight runs in the bottom of seventh and won when Joaquin Scholer got a strikeout with the bases loaded and two outs. Mira Costa intentionally walked Mateo Rickman with the bases loaded in the seventh. Lucas Schermer had a home run and five RBIs. Harrison Belden went four for four with a home run. Ace Tarango had three hits and two RBIs. Rickman hit a three-run home run for Torrance. Fullerton 5, JSerra 1: Kaylyn Yi finished with three hits to help Fullerton advance to a Michelle Carew tournament semifinals on Saturday against Rosary. Katelynn Mathews struck out nine. Norco 5, Mountain View St. Francis 1: Leighton Gray, Dakota Potter and Tamryn Shorter hit home runs for Norco in a quarterfinal game of the Michelle Carew tournament. Orange Lutheran 10, Chula Vista Mater Dei 5: Kai Minor had three hits in the Michelle Carew quarterfinals, setting up a semifinal matchup of Orange Lutheran vs. Norco on Saturday at 1:15 p.m. at Peralta Park.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Glox to develop precision antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
Glox Therapeutics is set to receive a share of the £3m ($3.67m) Collaborative Discovery Programme (CDP) funding introduced by the Cystic Fibrosis Antimicrobial Resistance (CF AMR) Syndicate. The funding of up to £500,000 is provided by LifeArc, a medical research charity, to support the development of Glox's precision antibiotics to tackle antimicrobial-resistant lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Leveraging its protein bacteriocin engineering platform, Glox aims to create therapeutics that selectively target and eliminate drug-resistant pathogenic bacteria, all while preserving the human microbiome, offering alternatives for CF-related infections. The CF AMR Syndicate, which leads the CDP, is a collective venture involving Medicines Discovery Catapult, LifeArc and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. This cross-sector initiative harnesses the knowledge of CF and AMR experts from industry, academia and clinical settings alongside input from people living with the condition, to advance the development of new antimicrobial drugs. The company can gain expert guidance and resources, accelerating the development of treatments for CF-related lung infections. Glox Therapeutics co-founder and CEO Dr James Clark stated: 'There is a critical need for new and effective therapeutics to tackle the rise of antimicrobial-resistant lung infections in people with CF. We are grateful to LifeArc for the CDP funding, recognising the potential of Glox Therapeutics' unique platform to address this urgent unmet need. 'The collaborative support, disease insights and expert guidance of the CF AMR Syndicate will be incredibly valuable as we advance the development of our precision antibiotics to help improve the lives of patients.' More than 162,000 individuals worldwide are estimated to be living with CF, which causes the production of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs. In November 2023, the company secured £4.3m in seed funding for the development of precision antimicrobials that target drug-resistant bacteria. The investment round was spearheaded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund and Scottish Enterprise. "Glox to develop precision antibiotics for cystic fibrosis" was originally created and published by Pharmaceutical Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
