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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
The Scottish island walk that was named country's 'best hike' by experts
The Daily Record is back with another Walk of the Week. For the latest edition of our regular series, which highlights Scotland's best hikes and beauty spots, we are heading to the Hebrides. Ben More is the highest mountain—and only Munro—on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. It is also the highest peak in the Scottish Isles aside from those on the Isle of Skye. The Munro was previously named the "best hike in Scotland" by Much Better Adventures. It topped the experts' country-wide list, triumphing over beauty spots such as the Uath Lochans in the Cairngorms and Ben Nevis. According to Much Better Adventures, Ben More is a moderate-to-challenging hike. This makes it ideal for those looking for more of a challenge as we approach the end of summer. The walk is approximately six miles in length, and should take between six and seven hours to complete. It starts from and finishes at the Ben More Car Park. From the car park, the route is "fairly apparent" according to the experts. Climbers will pass by streams, rock pools, and waterfalls as they make their way up Ben More, as well as "the ruins of some ancient houses". While the walk up to the top isn't easy, the views will be well worth it. On a clear day, the vistas stretch all across Mull. Much Better Adventures wrote: "The island of Mull is easily accessed on the ferry from Oban, and it's an island made for adventure. Follow the rolling roads—ideal for cycling—over to the west coast of the island, which is particularly scenic, with Loch Na Keal (a sea loch) providing a beautiful combination of Atlantic coastal beauty and Highland mountain drama. "The biggest mountain of all here in Ben More. At 966m (3,169ft), it's the only Munro on Mull, and indeed, the only Munro on any Scottish island that isn't Skye. It's also a beauty of a walk—and on a sunny day, it's not overly demanding, and provides sensational views from the summit over all of Mull and out to Ulva, the majesty of Staffa, Lunga and the Treshnish Isles beyond." See below for some photographs that showcase why Ben More is a great hiking destination. Meanwhile, the full list of the 26 "best hikes in Scotland" can be found on the Much Better Adventures website. For more travel inspiration, some of the Daily Record's past Walks of the Week can be found below:
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Coast Guard Patrols Russia Sea Border To Protect US Interests
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A United States Coast Guard vessel recently concluded a patrol in the Bering Sea—which lies between Alaska and Russia's Far East—protecting the U.S.'s interests in the region. The 121-day patrol—conducted by the national security cutter USCGC Munro—comes amid Russia's continued military presence near Alaska, including the deployment of aircraft that approached U.S. airspace on Wednesday, even as Moscow engages in a war in Europe. Newsweek has contacted the Russian defense and foreign ministries for comment via email. Why It Matters The Bering Sea serves as the gateway between the Arctic—a key geopolitical and military frontier between the West and Russia, along with China—and the North Pacific. The Bering Strait is 50 miles wide at the narrowest point between the American and Russian mainlands. The U.S. military has regularly operated near Alaska and Russia's easternmost border to help defend North America, including joint fighter aircraft missions with Canada over the Bering Strait, and naval deployments in the North Pacific in support of homeland defense. What To Know The Munro returned to its home port in Alameda, California, on July 16 following its 23,000-mile deployment patrolling the Bering Sea, the U.S. Coast Guard announced on Tuesday. The Coast Guard ship was deployed in mid-March to provide a U.S. maritime presence in the Bering Sea, patrolling along the U.S.-Russia maritime boundary line, which runs through the Bering Strait between the U.S.'s Little Diomede Island and Russia's Big Diomede Island. The United States national security cutter USCGC Munro conducts a gunnery exercise with its gun in the Bering Sea on June 23. The United States national security cutter USCGC Munro conducts a gunnery exercise with its gun in the Bering Sea on June 23. Lt. j.g. Samika Lewis/U.S. Coast Guard Photos released by the Coast Guard show the Munro, which was described as "a worldwide deployable cutter," firing its gun during a gunnery exercise in the Bering Sea on June 23. While operating in the Coast Guard's Arctic District—an area covering more than 47,300 miles of coastline across Alaska and the Arctic—the ship enforced domestic fishery regulations and promoted maritime governance in support of U.S. strategic interests in the North Pacific. The Munro's crew boarded fishing vessels 32 times to ensure compliance with U.S. law, preserve the integrity of fish stocks, encourage sustainable fishing practices and maintain a level playing field within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, according to the Coast Guard. An exclusive economic zone extends up to 230 miles from a country's coastline, where the coastal nation has sovereign rights to explore, exploit, conserve and manage natural resources, according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration law enforcement officer was aboard the vessel to enhance enforcement efforts aimed at protecting the $6 billion Alaskan fishery. A boarding team from the United States national security cutter USCGC Munro conducts a boarding of a fishing vessel in the Aleutian Island chain on June 5. A boarding team from the United States national security cutter USCGC Munro conducts a boarding of a fishing vessel in the Aleutian Island chain on June 5. Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Visaggio/U.S. Coast Guard What People Are Saying The U.S. Coast Guard said in a news release on Tuesday: "The Coast Guard's efforts to secure Arctic waterways aim to ensure American security, prosperity and freedom in the face of evolving Arctic security challenges and risks." U.S. Coast Guard Captain Jim O'Mara, the commanding officer of USCGC Munro, said in a news release on Tuesday: "Our job in the Bering Sea was to keep U.S. mariners safe, protect the economic integrity of the U.S. exclusive economic zone, and uphold the border control and territorial integrity of the U.S. Arctic." What Happens Next Whether the U.S. has deployed the Coast Guard to monitor the Chinese icebreaker Xue Long 2—which was tracked entering the Arctic from East Asia last week—remains unclear.
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Cambrian News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Wales & Border Counties Harness Racing: Mayhem Queen wins novice final
The backmarker Fold Megastar won the first heat of the Grade B driven by Mathew Tromans for Lorna Bird from Evenjobb while recently changed stables GG Rogue now with the Munro family from Bridgend, was second, and Carrie on Fred (Middleton, Llandrindod) was third. In the second Grade B heat Seal of Approval (Munro, Bridgend) with Jason Munro at the controls was first passed the post, with the consistent Stateside Icon (Weigel, Llanddewi Velfrey) in second and Fold Showman (Perks, Presteigne) third.
Herald Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
Melbourne historic church could fetch $5.5m
A landmark Armadale church linked to a former Victorian premier and coffee house baron has been listed for sale with $5.5m+ price hopes. Wealthy businessman and land owner James Munro laid the heritage-listed Uniting Church's foundation stone in 1886. Mr Munro, who served as Victorian Premier from 1880-1882, purchased the land at 86B Kooyong Rd for the house of worship to be built upon. RELATED: Catholic Church selling Melbourne terraces opposite St Patrick's Just heavenly: Holy listings boom across Vic as churches sell up Presbyterian Church lists $3m landmark Alma and Barkly church Designed by the Melbourne architecture firm Terry & Oakden, the Early English Gothic-style church features a nave, transept, apsis, organ, tower and spire, and seven car spaces. The 1438sq m site is also home to an interconnected building that has been converted to an office and is leased out on a short-term basis to a commercial tenant. CVA Property Consultants' managing director Ian Angelico and director Daniel Philip have the General Residential zoned-listing. 'The church is definitely a landmark,' Mr Angelico. 'The architecture is just magnificent, the stained glass windows are absolutely stunning.' He is expecting potential buyers to include community and religious groups, developers and owner-occupiers. 'There is scope to develop because of the very high ceilings, that would be subject to planning approval and the building would have to remain intact because of its heritage status,' Mr Angelico said. 'It could also possibly become an auction house or something similar.' Stonnington Council heritage documents state that the church is of historical significance for reasons including its association with Mr Munro. Alongside his political career and many business interests, he established several coffee palaces – accommodation and dining venues that did not serve alcohol – in locations including Melbourne, Geelong and Broken Hill in the 1800s. He was a partner in a company that bought Spring St's Grand Hotel, later Hotel Windsor, and turned it into a coffee palace. The church is 220m from Armadale train station and on the corner of High St's shopping strip. A post on the church's website stated that 'the hard decision to close' was made due the congregation's declining numbers and finances needed to support a minister and other expenses across the next five years. A church spokesperson said their last service was held in May, with congregation members joining other nearby places of worship including the Toorak Uniting Church. The Armadale site has roots going back to 1876 with the establishment of a Sunday school by the then-Toorak Presbyterian Church. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Inner city site with $150m tower proposal sells Barber in Melbourne's west says farewell after six decades Mass bird deaths outside Melbourne shopping hub
1News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- 1News
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro steps down as cancer worsens
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis. Munro shared the news last year and testing has confirmed the cancer is metastatic. She said while treatment was ongoing, her prognosis remained uncertain, and she had made the decision in the interest of continuity and stable leadership. "Although I've stayed up to date with council business, the work we do is complex and fast-moving. I'm simply not across the level of detail needed to provide the leadership our council and community deserve at this critical time," she said. Munro said the council was navigating a time of significant change — including determining how to implement the Government's Local Water Done Well reforms. ADVERTISEMENT She said she would not be seeking re-election in October. "Given the uncertainty surrounding my health, I cannot fully commit to serving our community in the years ahead," she said. Munro served two terms as a councillor from October 2016, before being elected in 2022. She was diagnosed with cancer shortly before Christmas last year. Deputy Mayor Karen Morgan would continue acting in the role until the election, she said. Munro said Morgan had led with "calm and capable hands" in her absence. Munro thanked the management and staff of the council for their "expertise, dedication, and adaptability". ADVERTISEMENT "Without your efforts, many of us would have no water in our taps, no roads to drive on, and no shared community spaces to enjoy. Few outside the organisation truly appreciate the breadth and complexity of the responsibilities council carries every day," she said. She thanked her fellow elected members for their "time, energy, and unwavering commitment" to the community. "Your insight and shared purpose have helped keep council focused on what matters most," she said. Munro also thanked the residents and ratepayers whose support "meant so much". "Needless to say, this is not where I expected to be, nor how I imagined my time in local government would come to an end. But perhaps it's a reminder that change is life's only constant. We can't always control what comes our way, but we can choose how we respond," she said. "Politics, even at the local level, can at times be divisive. My hope is that, as a community, we continue to meet challenges with open minds, respectful debate focused on the issues not the individuals, and a spirit that celebrates both our differences and the values we share."
