Remote South Pacific tribe are shocked to hear their god – Prince Philip – has died

A tribe living on a remote South Pacific Island who believe Prince Philip is their god and the incarnation of a volcano spirit are devastated over his death and have started a ritualistic mourning process that could last for weeks. The Yaohnanen tribesmen and women on the Vanuatu island of Tanna had been asleep when the Duke … Read more

Remote Scottish island spanning 11 acres sells for four times its £80,000 asking price

Isle take it! Remote Scottish island spanning 11 acres with no buildings or amenities sells for four times its £80,000 asking price Buyer from south of the border paid £311,000 for the uninhabited Deer Island   Island’s nearest neighbour is Richard Branson’s sister, Vanessa Branson, 62  Deer Island was on offer for less than a one-bedroom … Read more

Remote Scottish island spanning 11 acres sells for four times its £80,000 asking price

Isle take it! Remote Scottish island spanning 11 acres with no buildings or amenities sells for four times its £80,000 asking price Buyer from south of the border paid £311,000 for the uninhabited Deer Island   Island’s nearest neighbour is Richard Branson’s sister, Vanessa Branson, 62  Deer Island was on offer for less than a one-bedroom … Read more

Covid Ireland: PUBS could be turned into remote work hubs after lockdown

Irish PUBS could be turned into remote work hubs as part of nation’s plans for life after Covid Irish government has released a 5-year post-pandemic rural development plan Includes the idea to transform rural Irish pubs into remove work hubs   A national network of 400 remote working hubs would be established By Sophie Tanno For … Read more

Irish PUBS could be turned into remote work hubs as part of nation’s plans for life after Covid 

Irish PUBS could be turned into remote work hubs as part of nation’s plans for life after Covid Irish government has released a 5-year post-pandemic rural development plan Includes the idea to transform rural Irish pubs into remove work hubs   A national network of 400 remote working hubs would be established By Sophie Tanno For … Read more

Half of London firms will continue remote working when Covid pandemic ends

Half of London firms will continue remote working when Covid pandemic ends in new blow to businesses that rely on commuter trade Poll found over half of London businesses will continue home-working support Two in five have reduced office space and three in five will keep virtual meetings London Chamber of Commerce conducted the survey … Read more

Oldest surviving inhabitant from remote Scottish island that was abandoned in 1962

Oldest surviving inhabitant from remote Scottish island that was abandoned in 1962 after once thriving community dwindled to just 12 celebrates turning 100 Jean Robertson, who now lives in Thurso, was born on island of Stroma in 1921 Said secret to longevity included ‘watching quiz shows and doing crosswords’ The abandoned island of Stroma is located … Read more

Deadly hospital superbug discovered on a remote island

A deadly hospital superbug that’s been sweeping the globe has been found ‘in the wild’ for the first time, scientists reveal.  Candida auris, a species of fungus, was found on a sandy beach and tidal swamp in a remote coastal wetland ecosystem, on the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean.  The ‘landmark discovery’ is the first evidence that … Read more

Remote Scottish 11-acre island with no houses or amenities goes on the market for £80,000

Remote Scottish island that spans 11 acres with no houses or amenities goes on the market for £80,000 – the same price as a garage in London Deer Island, or Eilean an Fheidh, is on Loch Moidary in the west Highlands It is covered in a patch of native woodland and there is ‘zero chance of … Read more

Remote Scottish 11-acre island with no houses or amenities goes on the market for £80,000

Remote Scottish island that spans 11 acres with no houses or amenities goes on the market for £80,000 – the same price as a garage in London Deer Island, or Eilean an Fheidh, is on Loch Moidary in the west Highlands It is covered in a patch of native woodland and there is ‘zero chance of … Read more