retained

"She retained the territory for a couple of weeks but she was standing next to the eggs all night one night in winter so she was clearly not alright," says Dr Hurley.

It had once been a whaling village, and the humble buildings retained a rustic charm, though when Watson arrived the rustic quality was on a steep descent toward ruination.

The shows have retained their popularity and solid ratings even in the streaming age, as traditional TV has declined.

Jamie Miller from RSM UK Restructuring Advisory, who has been appointed joint administrator, said sufficient staff had been retained to maintain the fleet while they sought to rescue some or all of Eastern's operations.

But Van de Ven retained his place in the starting line-up and made peace with his manager and the supporters in thrilling fashion.