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Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Daily Record
Island with 'best beach' you can fly to in under an hour
Its known for its diverse landscape, which includes rolling hills and rugged cliffs A quaint yet captivating isle, said by some to have the "best beach in the world", lies just under an hour's flight from the UK. The Isle of Man, nestled in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, may be small at about 30 miles by 10 miles, but it offers featuring rolling hills, breathtaking cliffs, and sandy shores. Douglas, the capital, boasts one of the most popular beaches, complete with a wide stretch of golden sands and convenient facilities such as watersports, cafes, and eateries. And if you venture out a bit you'll find Port Erin Beach, tucked away in a charming coastal village. According to the Liverpool ECHO, Port Erin has a 4.8 rating on Google, with one reviewer hailing it "the best beach in the world". Port Erin is also home to Scoops, an ice cream shop offering the acclaimed Davison's Ice Cream, and La Gusto Pizza, famed for its authentic Italian pizzas and calzones. Aside from its stunning beaches there are also enchanting waterfalls. Dhoon Glen Waterfall, situated on the east coast, is a natural wonder, tumbling through a forested glen in a series of dramatic drops. The Isle of Man also boasts other must-visit attractions such as the Laxey Wheel, the world's largest working waterwheel, and the Snaefell Mountain Railway, which ferries visitors to the top of Snaefell, the island's tallest peak. Yet, the Isle of Man is perhaps most renowned for its adrenaline-fuelled TT motorcycle races, attracting thousands of international spectators. The TT comprises a series of motorcycle races, with the Senior TT being the highlight. The Senior TT marks the finale of the event, spanning a punishing 226.38 miles along the demanding Snaefell Mountain Course. Since the first Isle of Man TT in 1907, it has produced legendary moments that have etched their place in motorcycling history. You can fly to the Isle of Man from Edinburgh with the journey taking around 55 minutes.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Island with 'best beach in the world' less than an hour from UK
It boasts some incredible coatline A small yet enchanting island, home to what's been dubbed the "best beach in the world", is less than an hour from the UK by plane. The Isle of Man sits in the Irish Sea, nestled between Great Britain and Ireland. Despite its modest size - approximately 30 miles long and 10 miles wide - it boasts a diverse landscape of rolling hills, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches. Impressively, the island's coastline spans 99 miles, offering a plethora of stunning beaches for visitors to explore. Douglas, the capital city, is home to one of the most frequented beaches, featuring a broad expanse of golden sand and nearby amenities including watersports facilities, cafes, and restaurants. Further afield, Port Erin Beach nestles within a quaint seaside village. Garnering a 4.8 out of five rating on Google, some reviewers have hailed it as the 'best beach in the world', reports the Liverpool Echo. Port Erin also hosts Scoops, an ice cream parlour serving award-winning Davison's Ice Cream, and La Gusto Pizza, known for its hand-stretched Italian pizzas and calzones. Beyond its array of beautiful beaches, the Isle of Man is graced with several waterfalls. Dhoon Glen Waterfall, located on the island's east coast, is a popular natural attraction, cascading down a wooded glen in multiple tiers. The Isle of Man's enchanting beauty is perfectly embodied by the Fairy Bridge on the A5 between Ballasalla and Newtown. As per local Manx folklore, this bridge is home to the island's fairies, and it's deemed unlucky not to acknowledge them. There are other must-see attractions on the Isle of Man too, such as the Laxey Wheel, the world's largest operational waterwheel, and the Snaefell Mountain Railway, which transports visitors to the summit of Snaefell, the island's highest peak. However, the Isle of Man is perhaps best known for its thrilling TT motorcycle races, drawing thousands of spectators from across the globe. The TT is a series of motorcycle races, with the Senior TT being the main event. The Senior TT is the concluding race of the event, covering a gruelling 226.38 miles on the challenging Snaefell Mountain Course. Since the inaugural Isle of Man TT in 1907, it has created legendary moments that have become part of motorcycling history.
New York Times
25-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Ornstein named Sportswriter of the Year as The Athletic lauded at British Sports Journalism Awards
David Ornstein was crowned Sportswriter of the Year as The Athletic was named Sports Content Organisation — for the outlet which best covered sport in 2024 — at the British Sports Journalism Awards in London on Monday night. It is the second year in a row The Athletic has scooped the prestigious John Bromley Trophy, following Adam Crafton's success in March 2024, and capped a memorable night for Ornstein, who also retained his Football News Reporter title. Advertisement The evening was capped by The Athletic winning one of the biggest awards of the night, Sports Content Organisation, as the judges praised the focus on news-gathering and impactful journalism across our written, audio, video and social platforms. In praising Ornstein's impact across the last year, event organisers the Sports Journalism Association (SJA) referenced his role in breaking news of sporting director Dan Ashworth's shock departure from Manchester United and investigative work regarding the handling of allegations by former Fulham women's players. The SJA said on its website: 'His unflinching pursuit of stories has elevated him into the upper echelons of sports journalism and there was also appreciation for his contributions to two shortlisted Scoops, which underlined his sharp delivery and also showed great sensitivity.' Elsewhere, there were silver awards for Caoimhe O'Neill (popular culture commentator), Mark Carey (data journalist), Matt Slater (sports summariser), Charlotte Harpur and Katie Whyatt (women's sport) and The Story of the Guinea Stadium Disaster podcast (audio documentary), presented by Adam Leventhal with Abi Paterson as executive producer. Jon Mackenzie (content creator) and The Athletic's Week in Football (YouTube show) were awarded bronze awards. The Athletic also came third in the Digital Sports Publisher category, and for our breaking news coverage of the Copa America final chaos.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local ice cream maker surpasses goal to open shop in Highland Park
DES MOINES, Iowa — A local ice cream maker has surpassed her fundraising goal to open a shop in the Highland Park neighborhood. Since 2022 Beth Mensing has been trying to turn a vacant location at the corner of Euclid Avenue and 6th Avenue into her very own ice cream shop, Scoops by Beth, but she's been struggling to get a loan to make that dream a reality. Mensing created a capital campaign on Kickstarter to raise money and reach her goal of $35,000 to open the shop. The catch — she had to raise that money in 60 days or the money would be returned to donators. While Mensing said she would still open a shop if she didn't reach the goal, the $35,000 would be a major help. Rural ambulance service to build new facility with $300,000 federal grant In about two weeks the donations began to pile up and with the help of one individual pledging a match of up to $3,000 for one day, Mensing reached her fundraising goal. Mensing said the main reason she's able to go after her dream is because of the supportive community surrounding her. 'I wouldn't have gone for it if I didn't feel like I could accomplish that,' she said. 'It helps to have, even though I may not have business partners and someone to kind of share the household expenses with, like, I do have a really strong community of family and friends that I can either call on to help me make ice cream, to help me sell, to do whatever it is that I ask. They've been just, people have been really great and wonderful and supportive for me.' The fundraiser will be open until Wednesday morning. As of Monday, it's raised over $37,000. Mensing said she hopes to have the ice cream shop open sometime in summer 2025. Metro News: Local ice cream maker surpasses goal to open shop in Highland Park Play + Do, Blank Park introduces new program for visitors DSM gamers spend weekend designing games for Global Game Jam Tri for a Cause event helps support girls' athletics 2 people, 2 pets safe after house fire near Cambridge Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
