leisure

A number of nearby residents were evacuated, with Abergavenny Leisure Centre opened up to accommodate those affected and some still unable to return to their homes.

This year, it was a sports hall at a nearby leisure centre.

Many of the flights were for leisure or events such as film festivals and football matches, according to the researchers.

Rob Cook, director at Ice Leisure, said the phone would have to remain there for the next two months as digging it out could affect the structure of the ice.

Its executive chairman Benny Higgins said the project promised an "outstandingly positive impact" on tourism and leisure in the Scottish Borders.