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How much do we really know about the industry that keeps us connected? In this series, we hear from the people who keep the maritime world moving — at sea and ashore — shining a light on an industry many rely on but few truly understand. With decades of senior shipping experience, Alistair Eagles brings industry insight, while journalist Nigel Thompson brings curiosity and storytelling shaped by a lifetime spent close to the coast. From ferries and ports to life at sea, expect surprising stories and a fresh look at a fast-changing sector. 🌍 Follow on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram & ...

Sir Nigel Thompson walked to school around the bomb craters of the London Blitz—it made him want to build things, rather than knock them down. After studying structural engineering in Africa, he worked on hospitals and theaters in London, and later headed the team that designed University of Qatar. He went on to design Embankment Place, a massive office complex built over London’s Charing Cross railway station. Turning from building to rebuilding, he explored construction opportunities for British firms during the Gulf War, in Kuwait’s still-burning oil fields.

Quality news and interviews from Cumbria’s business community. We’re out across the county to bring you a true taste of what’s happening and gather opinions from those in the know. In our first edition Dianne Richardson, the CEO of Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC), joins Business Crack's Nigel Thompson. We discuss the Chancellor's Spring Statement, consider ⁠Barrow port's new Royal name⁠, hear from the ⁠award-winning (and fiercely Cumberland-based!) tailor⁠ and taste the innovative ⁠Lake District take on a Scottish staple⁠. Get the Crack from Cumbria’s first ...

Morecambe Bay: home to iconic seaside resorts, world-famous birdlife, and stunning sunsets. Join journalist Nigel Thompson—who shares a lifelong connection to the UK's northwest coast—as he uncovers what makes this seaside region so iconic. From world-renowned birdwatching and stunning sunsets to local history, culture, and the legacy of comedian Eric Morecambe, this podcast celebrates the heart of the Bay. With over 150 episodes featuring inspiring local guests, it’s your ultimate audio guide to coastal life in Morecambe Bay. #MorecambeBay #Lancashire #Cumbria