COASTGUARDS were keeping a close watch on up to 1,500 tonnes of timber shed by a Russian-registered cargo ship off the coast of East Sussex.

IT'S BEEN 10 years since Disney started its cruises with the Disney Magic ship, followed in 1999 by Disney Wonder. Two more Disney ships will launch in 2011 and 2012. And while you won't find casinos on any Disney ships, you will find plenty of other facilities and diversions on board for every age group - including grown-ups. That, along with the appeal of the Disney brand, has ensured the cruise line's success.

2nd UPDATE TO EARLIER STORY: IN a statement released from Carnival HQ the firm confirmed a 90-year-old man and his 79-year-old wife were aboard the Carnival Paradise when it set sail from Long Beach, Calif., on Monday but could not be found when the ship returned Friday.