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1News
26-06-2025
- 1News
Doha flight passengers arrive in Auckland after days of travel chaos
A flight from Doha has touched down in Auckland overnight after a week of travel "chaos" sparked by air strikes in the Middle East. An attack on a US airbase in Qatar on Sunday prompted the government to temporarily close its airspace. A tentative ceasefire reached this week appeared to hold, allowing flights to resume. Scott Walmsley from Ireland was on flight QR920 from Doha this morning. He told 1News he was in a hotel when explosions rang out. Scott Walmsley. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT 'I was sitting on the bed, and I heard four to five bangs. I felt the room kind of vibrate, and then a siren. And I thought it was doors closing in the doorway, but 10 minutes later I looked on Google and saw what happened, so we were all in a bit of a shock. "That's how I became aware of the whole situation." Walmsley said he made friends with a bunch of people who reassured one another "we're all in this together, we're all safe". "And it was the unknown was the scariest thing… We didn't know we were all waiting in the lobby in reception just wondering what was going on." 'A bit of chaos' Passenger Zane Berghuis said he was meant to arrive in Auckland two days ago, before travel disruptions changed his plans. "I think it was quite scary for a moment in Doha, you know, not knowing what was going to come next. ADVERTISEMENT Zane Berghuis. (Source: 1News) "But it's not the worst airport in the world to be stuck in. And there was a bit of chaos but there were a few of us who banded together and had a really supported time there." He said he knew about tensions in the Middle East while travelling, but his connection in Doha was only meant to be 50 minutes. "Once obviously the missiles were fired, that was a little bit different. I was actually out in the city when the missiles were coming overhead. I didn't see them personally, but other people in the Gold Shop where I was showed me videos of what was happening out there." He said he was lucky to have found his "zen" when exploring the airport, but witnessed others "shouting at desks, and lines that went on forever". Another passenger, Oisik Das from Sweden said he witnessed some "very stressed" people trying to rebook flights that had been cancelled following the closed airspaces. Oisik Drs. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT "Some people had to wait for 12 hours in the line. There were people venting, people fighting, people crying in the lines," he said.
STV News
09-06-2025
- STV News
Man charged after 'items thrown' from one vehicle to another on A90
A man has been charged after items were thrown from one vehicle to another in Aberdeenshire. The incident occurred on the A90 heading northbound near Laurencekirk between 12.30pm and 12.45pm on Thursday. A grey BMW 3 and a grey Range Rover Sport were travelling at low speeds at the time of the incident. Items were thrown from the BMW towards the Range Rover, causing damage. A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence and a report is due to be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. Constable Scott Walmsley said: 'Enquiries remain ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us. 'We also ask drivers in the area at the time with dash-cam footage to please come forward.' Those with information are urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1548 of Thursday, June 5, 2025. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kendal's Lakes Sandwiches sees success at consecutive awards events
A Kendal-based sandwich business saw success at two award ceremonies on consecutive nights in London and then Liverpool. Lakes Sandwiches was praised at the capital's Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year (Sammies) event, and then, twenty-four hours later, it was named in five categories at the North West Family Business Awards. Directors Mel and Scott Walmsley said that while winning would have been "beyond fantastic," their "number one prize" had already been obtained shortly before the events took place. Mel and Scott Walmsley (Image: Supplied) Mel said: "Scott has been battling with cancer for nine months, which meant our incredible team of 12 had to upskill and cover for him during some very difficult periods of treatment. "The news that surgery and radiotherapy had been successful, with Scott receiving an all-clear a couple of weeks ago, was our greatest wish granted. "Even to be nominated for the highest honours at this time meant everything. The Lakes Sandwiches team at the North West Family Business Awards (Image: Supplied) "When we were singled out for praise time and again at the ceremonies, where leading chef Theo Randall was one of the London judges, we knew just being up there was something truly amazing. "We have continued to thrive and grow despite the huge hurdles, and being finalists of such prestigious competitions allows us to shout louder and further, opening doors to new opportunities." She added: "Our values are based on people, place, and purpose. "We are totally local. "Ingredients are Cumbrian-sourced, and we absolutely support our farmers and local producers, as well as communities and the local economy. Lakes Sandwiches (Image: Supplied) "These successes show we are doing something right, and we thank everyone who voted for us from the bottom of our hearts. "We are now celebrating some momentous milestones in our growth journey - watch this space for the next chapter." More information is available at
