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NEWS
MP sacked after ‘Nazi’ antics in ski resort
A Tory MP who took part in a Nazi-themed stag party at a restaurant in the French resort of Val Thorens has been sacked by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Aidan Burley, who was aide to Transport Secretary Justine Greening, was pictured in The Mail on Sunday dressed as an SS officer.
The 32 year old MP for Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, had attempted to salvage his career by saying he regretted not dissociating himself from what was ‘clearly inappropriate behaviour by several of the other guests’.
But following an investigation a Conservative Party statement was issued which read: “Aidan Burley has behaved in a manner which is offensive and foolish.
“That is why he is being removed from his post as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) at the Department for Transport.’
Scotland open for business
All five Scottish ski areas are now operating after two had to delay their planned opening a week ago when 130mph (208kph) winds hit the mountain tops.
Nevis Range, the last to open, has had significant snowfall on the slopes but after the winds subsided staff had to carry out some repairs to lifts.
The resort is also gearing up for its Christmas activity, and will stay open every day, apart from Christmas day itself, with skiing and snowboarding, Christmas food and Santa himself is expected to arrive for a ski on the 23rd and 24th of December.
Online community for girls
Burton Snowboards has launched burtongirls.com which the company say is its first online community dedicated to women and the snowboard lifestyle.
The site features five content sections, snowboarding, travel, health & beauty, style & culture and après. Content is provided by a group of more than 30 female contributors,
The site also allows girls to check out the ultimate Burton outfits, share content via Facebook and Twitter, and a calendar of events happening throughout the winter.
Aspen link rejected
A request to run a study in to the viability of linking Aspen’s four separate ski areas has been rejected by the Colorado resort’s Elected Officials Transportation Committee (EOTC).
The plan had been submitted by an Aspen resident but he was told that he’d need more public support in order for the proposal to be considered seriously. Some councillors supported the proposal saying it would be good for the environment and good for integrating the ski areas at Snowmass, Aspen Highlands. Buttermilk and Aspen itself.
But others said that the existing bus service needed further support, that a gondola system would not provide big enough transport capacity, would impact sensitive wildlife habitats and might cause problems for customers relying on it if high winds stopped operations.
