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Hovertravel has announced a consultation process to review possible changes to their timetable. The three options under consideration are explained fully on displays in the Ryde and Southsea terminals. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains “It is important for us to consult with o …

THE 200th ANNIVERSAY OF THE SIEGE OF TARIFA 20 DECEMBER 2011 - 5 JANUARY 2012On the 18th of December a party of 9 members of the Gibraltar Heritage trust travelled to Tarifa to commemorate the bicentenary of the Siege of Tarifa.  The party were greeted by a local historian Juan Antonio Patron Sandov …

Universal Engineering has been selected for consideration in the latest round of Regional Growth Fund submissions as announced by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg yesterday. CEO, Mike Hayle says ‘We see this as a positive endorsement for our company and look forward to working with govern …

Universal Advanced Systems, part of the Universal Engineering Group displayed the Ranger 8x8 Armoured Vehicle to an international audience for the first time at DSEi 2011. The vehicle gained much interest from visitors and exhibitors alike and stood alongside the Griffon 380TD Hovercraft from sister …

NEW - A magical new event venue  – the Khaima at the Rock HotelThe sumptuous all-Moroccan Khaima, or marquee, has been delighting guests since it was launched beside the Rock Hotel’s poolside area earlier this summerIt has already been used to host a high-profile wedding reception, and corporate eve …

General Sir Peter Wall KCB CBE,  the Commander-in-Chief UK Land Forces visited Universal Engineering on 30 March.The General was briefed on the RANGER armoured vehicle at Bovington in the morning and had the opportunity to drive the vehicle cross country before flying to Weymouth for a buffet lunch …