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 Whenever we talk about Egypt and the Egyptians the word ancient usually figures at some stage of the conversation. But time does little to dim our eternal fascination with the civilisation that gave us sailing boats, glass, paper, honey and the 365-day calendar.
So here’s a chance to make a date with the Egyptians at a month-long event taking
[...click on headline to read full story]  Archaeology enthusiast Tony Robinson has given the thumbs up to a new archeology trail that steps back into ancient times in northern Scotland. The presenter of Channel 4’s Time Team launched VisitScotland’s new online Archaeological Treasure Trail to inspire visitors to discover more about the histories, mysteries and unearthed secrets of Scotland.
The online, downloadable trail features on www.visitscotland.com/perfect and includes three
[...click on headline to read full story]  The sparkly dress worn by singer-turned-gardener Kim Wilde on Celebrity Stars in Your Eyes is set to dazzle visitors when it appears on a scarecrow at Gardening Scotland 2010. The dress is just one of a number of items donated by celebrities and famous gardeners which will be adorning bird-scarers at the national gardening and outdoor living show when it open this Friday
[...click on headline to read full story]  The UK’s biggest annual horse festival takes place just across the Scottish border later this month. The ninth BHS (Borders) Festival of the Horse – May 19-31 – offers a feast of entertainment and activities for horse lovers.
The programme includes guided horse rides in spectacular countryside, horse demonstrations, have-a-go sessions and incorporates Floors International Horse Trials. And there’s
[...click on headline to read full story]  A new air link with Norway provides a fast track to the fjiords and Scandinavia for the independent traveller. Eastern Airways has announced an early morning connection to Norway’s second largest city from Durham Tees Valley airport.
The service launches on March 29 and flies via Aberdeen to Bergen. Weekday services will leave Durham Tees Valley at 6.40am and
[...click on headline to read full story]  Preparations for the Tall Ships Races 2010 in Hartlepool have been boosted by the news that 60 ships have now signed up for the spectacular event.
The latest vessels to confirm are the Iskra ORP from Poland, one of the larger Class A ships, and the Faramir from the UK and the Zenobe Gramme from Belgium, both smaller Class C vessels.
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Euvue North East News A collection of iconic castles, country houses and outstanding landscapes from the UK have thrown open their doors online. Lindisfarne Castle (right) is one of 20 National Trust properties and landscapes added to Google Street View, available through Google Maps, and can be explored online. The virtual tours give people around the
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Flying high for punctuality at Newcastle Newcastle International Airport is in the top flight. It is the most punctual airport in the UK for arriving and departing flights, according to figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The punctuality figures show that from July to September 2009 the on-time performance of Newcastle
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Castle of Mey from its gardens. Looking out to sea from the high cliffs of Scotland’s northern coastline it’s easy to imagine standing at world’s end. Gazing ahead there’s nothing but sea, blue, beautiful and even benevolent on this particularly sunny day. Travel in a straight line and your next stop
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Taking a BMW break. Our writer Elizabeth Kelly who toured Ireland with her husband recently.Of course, you may have already been, but I wonder, which mode of transport you opted for! Of course, you may have already been, but I wonder, which mode of transport you opted for!
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