Ryanair have taken over the Belfast Int - Gatwick routes, maintaining the slots given up by Aer Lingus as part of the IAG takeover of Aer Lingus.

The Kirkby Stephen and Brough Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally will take place on 26th & 27th March 2016.
This thread has been created to report on the vehicles attending, travel arrangements and plans to attend the rally.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35218921

Sweden has implemented border controls on 'the bridge', meaning a temporary end to direct trains between Copenhagen and Malmo.

Altona now re-branding as Altona Coach Services

Smart new logo on new addition Mercedes Sprinter KM10GUU
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/23367368501/

Also added is (former Atkinsons) R661PHN
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/23367384131/

New in here are:

YN61EOU Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2348...datetaken/

Brand new Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3 YX65ZJJ - currently all white
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2374...datetaken/

Well, now it's 2016, time to begin the countdown to the 2016 Rally season.

The first one in the North East area is, as usual, the 500 Group's Teesside Running Day.

The date is presently set for Sunday 24th April 2016.

As with 2015, our Bristol VR H106 and Dennis Loline 99 will be attending. More will be revealed as it becomes clear.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!