By Martin Heath & Orla MooreBBC News, Northamptonshire
Martin Heath/BBCDaisy Hampshire says canal users like her could end up homeless if the cutbacks are madeVolunteers have criticised plans to cut the grant given to the body that looks after the nation's canals.
The Canal and River Trust (C&RT), which looks after 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, could see funding reduced by £300m from 2027.
A review, published on 11 July, said the trust should aim for a " Read More...
The Isle of Man's former main passenger ferry could be made available on hire to other islands, the treasury minister has said.
The Ben-my-Chree became a back-up vessel to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's newest vessel, the Manxman, when it entered service in August.
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson said while the older ferry must be available for Manx services at particular times of year, it could be chartered out during other periods. Read More...
The crispy rice salad at Laos in Town comes out punching. Sprung from a ball of rice, dry coconut and curry paste that gets fried and broken into clusters, the appetizer seizes your attention like a four-alarm fire. There’s heat from fresh ginger, funk from fermented pork, citrusy notes from cilantro, crunch from roasted peanuts and snap, crackle, pop from the fried rice.
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