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Dates of 22 days of train strikes on major UK line revealed
August 16, 2024Sarah HooperPublished Aug 16, 2024, 12:32pm|Updated Aug 16, 2024, 2:52pm Train drivers on LNER are to stage a series of strikes, claiming a breakdown in industrial relations and breaking of agreements. Hundreds of members of Aslef will walk out every Saturday between August 31 and November 9 and every Sunday from September 1 to November […]
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Is the UK heatwave over and when will it return?
August 5, 2024Last week saw a few days of scorching summer, with nights so hot we sweated into our duvets and had to pile on the SPF during the day. But now, the UK is facing grey clouds again as the Met Office said rain is on the way back. Parts of the UK face a yellow […]
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The world’s best pastry shops have been revealed — full list of UK winners
June 20, 2024When it comes to the world’s best pastry, obviously the crème de la crème can be found in France, but the UK is also home to some pretty spectacular bakers. La Liste has just revealed the winners of its 2024 Pastry Awards, and one UK bakery scooped a special award, while 198 other pastry shops […]
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Only 40 LNER intercity rail services to run on Saturday as train drivers strike
April 19, 2024A train drivers’ strike will lead to almost three in four services being cut on Saturday on LNER, which operates intercity trains between London, York and Edinburgh. Members of the Aslef union will take industrial action for 24 hours on 20 April – and also ban overtime during the weekend – in a dispute over […]
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People travel to work 75 days a year in UK’s worst commuter city
February 5, 2024Lizzie ThomsonPublished Feb 5, 2024, 10:46am|Updated Feb 6, 2024, 4:15pm With its ridiculously loud Tube lines, crammed train carriages, and eye-watering travel costs, it’s only natural to assume London might be the worst commuter city in the UK. But this simply isn’t the case. Another spot has scooped the top spot in recent rankings by […]
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What £1,500 rent gets you in Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester — compared to London
January 13, 2024Everybody knows the London rental market is completely wild, yet people still love to evangelise about what a bad deal it is. ‘You can live in a mansion near me for a few pennies a week,’ is a common refrain among those in small towns and villages, but it fails to address a couple of […]
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Spectacular fireworks displays in London and Edinburgh bring in 2024 in style
January 1, 2024Spectacular fireworks have lit up the skies in London and Edinburgh as thousands have gathered to bring in the New Year throughout the UK. Despite the miserable weather, partygoers flocked to the banks of the Thames throughout the evening, ahead of the traditional London fireworks which lit up the skies as Big Ben struck midnight. […]
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Looking to relocate? These are the cities Londoners want to move to the most
December 11, 2023The pandemic saw a mass exodus from London, as people searched for more space, cheaper homes and greener pastures. But as we edge closer to 2024, the trend hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. And now, new data has revealed where Londoners looking to leave the capital would most like to relocate to. GetAgent […]
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TikTok’s favourite Christmas city has been revealed — and we couldn’t agree more
December 1, 2023It’s finally December and if you love Christmas, you’re probably already decking the halls, and planning your festive schedule. But with so many markets, ice rinks, pantos and light displays to behold, where do you even start? It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which city has the best winter vibes – but a […]
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So you’ve bought Taylor Swift tickets in Edinburgh – here’s how to get to Murrayfield stadium from London
July 18, 2023Taylor Swift fans are quite literally snapping up any ticket to the Eras Tour they can get their hands on. There are tweets of fans settling for tickets in France, when they live right here in the UK. Some fans living in London scrambling for Wembley Stadium tickets may have been able to nab some […]
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