The sport was originally developed in the 1940s to aid soldiers returning from war with eye injuries.

Jason Smithers of North Northamptonshire Council wants to focus on his family and semi-retire.

Fairline's administrators are looking for domestic and international investors to buy the firm.

Alexander Dragonetti says he is "so grateful" for donations to Mencap, which helped his brother.

Fairline Yachts will continue to trade normally and will not cut jobs, its administrator says.

The figures only include large developments of 50 homes or more.

More than 40 "warm spaces" are being offered by a Northamptonshire council as winter bites.

Former employees of Fairline Yachts say people were reduced to tears by the sudden news.