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Airliner or Flying Health Hazard

While the terrible Jeju Air 737-800 crash in South Korea killed 179, a few hours earlier another KLM 737-800 skidded off a runway in Norway after suffering a hydraulic failure, while an Air Canada 737-800 suffered an apparent landing gear failure upon arrival in Halifax.

LIVERPOOL THE ENIGMATIC MARITIME CITY

Predominantly Christian their last poignant sight of Europe was the enigmatic Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas. Known as ‘The Sailor’s Church’ this sacred place of worship since 1250 had been a sentinel and lighthouse for those embarking and disembarking from thousands of vessels plying the high seas.

The Petite Ballerina of the Slums

Her work shines a light on Birmingham’s rich working-class communities, capturing the authenticity of everyday life. Lorraine’s photograph is one of Mendelsohn’s most cherished images, providing a window into a world where art, identity, and community are beautifully connected.