There is no doubt about it, we are very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of the big towns, there is mile upon mile of stunning Hampshire countryside to explore. But sadly, lockdown and the stay at home law has meant that people across the region have not been able to visit some of their favourite spots in recent months, save for those immediately on our doorstep when getting our daily exercise. Earlier this week, the Prime Minister s announcement on his roadmap to easing lockdown measures gave everyone a chance to imagine life being normal again.
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Crowded House Detail First LP In Over 10 Years Dreamers Are Waiting , Share New Track To The Island Thursday, 18 February 2021
Crowded House have announced their first album in over a decade. Dreamers Are Waiting , the follow-up to 2010 s Intriguer , is due to arrive on June 4 via EMI Records. It will include the newly released track To The Island, along with their 2020 single Whatever You Want, the video for which featured Mac DeMarco.
Musically, the new offering is a slow-burning pop number that rolls out over a steady drumbeat and swirling vocals, for an almost hypnotising, psychedelic aesthetic.
The Australian band currently comprises founders Neil Finn who is also a touring member of Fleetwood Mac and Nick Seymour, along with returning producer and keyboardist Mitchell Froom, singer and guitarist Liam Finn and his younger brother, drummer Elroy Finn. Discussing the recording of the LP amid the COVID-19 pandemic, frontman Finn said:
Appointment of Shannon Group chair still awaited Share
NEARLY six months after Rose Hynes’ time as Chairman of Shannon Group came to an end, she still has not been replaced.
When questioned this week about when the position will be filled, the Department of Transport issued a statement saying, “The position of Chairperson of Shannon Group was advertised by the Public Appointments Service and the Minister is currently considering a shortlist of candidates. The Minister hopes to be in a position to appoint a new Chairperson to Shannon Group shortly.”
Ms Hynes is so far the only person to have chaired Shannon Group, which came into being after Shannon Airport separated from the Dublin Airport Authority at the start of 2013. In addition to the airport it also has a sizable industrial property portfolio, particularly in the Shannon Free Zone, while it runs a number of major tourist attractions, including Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle.
Shannon Group has been in talks with online retail giant Amazon about the possibility of locating a significant distribution facility and other infrastructure at Shannon Airport in what would be a major coup for the region.