Category Archives: UK news

London Tube closures for weekend of 28 – 29 April 2012

Posted on April 26, 2012 by suzykewct

London Tube closures this weekend are relatively limited on the District (both days), Bakerloo (Sunday) and Jubilee (Sunday) lines. London Overground have some disruptions on both days.

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An official’s view of UK tourism numbers for 2012

Posted on April 21, 2012 by suzykewct

From the London Independent… (bolding is travelmagpie’s) Tourism chief: 2012 visitor boom unlikely Any increase in the number of tourists visiting the UK during this Olympic year would be “against all the odds”, the chairman of VisitBritain has warned. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Art exhibit at Hampton Court Place

Posted on April 21, 2012 by suzykewct

A new exhibit at Hampton Court Palace from the collections of Charles II, thru the end of September. From London Independent.

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New air service between Oxford and Isle of Man

Posted on April 21, 2012 by suzykewct

Not terribly expensive, a new small plane service from Oxford could be exciting. From the Oxford Mail.

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Travel news updates for April

Posted on April 21, 2012 by suzykewct

If you’re a fan, as I am, of AMC’s The Killing on US TV, you might be interested to know that a Scandinavian bridge gets a part in The Bridge, a British show from the Danish team who created the … Continue reading →

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Some locals’ views on the London Olympics

Posted on April 21, 2012 by suzykewct

There are fewer than 100 days until the start of the London Olympics. Not everyone is thrilled at the prospect. From the London Independent.

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London Tube closures for weekend of 21 – 22 April 2012

Posted on April 19, 2012 by suzykewct

This weekend’s Tube closures in London include Paddington Station on the Circle Line and Hammersmith & City. District Line Paddington is apparently open. This is for both days. District Line closure is outside Zone 1 and much of London Overground is also … Continue reading →

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James Bond at Beaulieu

Posted on April 16, 2012 by suzykewct

There’s an exhibit of James Bond vehicles at Beaulieu, a place best known for its splashy car museum. Might be worth a look if you’re down that way in 2012.

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a different sort of return to life

Posted on April 15, 2012 by suzykewct

From the Oxford Mail… It pays to know how to dig. These guys are different.

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London Tube closures for weekend of 14 – 15 April 2012

Posted on April 12, 2012 by suzykewct

Here we go again. This weekend’s Tube closures in London include the entire Circle Line and parts of the District Line, both on Saturday and Sunday. Also Docklands Light Rail and London Overground have some disruptions. Also, Cannon Street station is closed, … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for extended Easter weekend from 6th to 9th of April 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by suzykewct

Another big works weekend; just what London needs on Easter weekend! This weekend’s Tube closures in London affect SIX lines and most closures are in effect on ALL FOR DAYS of the holiday weekend. Peter Cottontail may have to grab a cab!

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A new walking tour of Oxford

Posted on April 4, 2012 by suzykewct

From the Oxford Mail – a poetry-themed walking tour in Oxford.

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Saving Cocteau in London

Posted on April 4, 2012 by suzykewct

From the London Independent – restoration work in a London church

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a roundup of travel ideas for springtime in Europe

Posted on April 4, 2012 by suzykewct

From the Prague Post… Cooking classes in Prague From the London Independent… A bicycle tour of Brittany Food services on UK motorways are improving, but I’ll bet the French rest stop food is still the best. Ten spring walks to … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 31 March – 1 April 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by suzykewct

Big works weekend and NO April Fooling! This weekend’s Tube closures in London include partial closures on FIVE lines and all of the Victoria line. Most closures affect both Saturday and Sunday services. Yikes!

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bring your fishing pole next time you’re in London!?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by suzykewct

From the London Independent. The Thames, along with other rivers in the U.K., is getting so clean that trout fishing is making a comeback.

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