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Our overcrowded little islandIt is not surprising that travel is difficult and expensive in our small and overcrowded little island. We have more than 60 million people moving around and most families have more than one car, public transport is erratic and overcrowded and government taxes on fuel are amoungst the highest anywhere. Here I have included my personal recommendations plus what I consider to be the most useful information and ads. |
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Local and National Public transport information |
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Plan travel by bus. train, coach, ferry and London underground. www.traveline.org.uk |
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This is an excellent service. On one occasion I called from a bus stop in a rural location and they were able to tell me why a bus was delayed and when it was expected. I found it to be a very efficient service with friendly helpful staff. Online or call 0871 200 22 33 |
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 From breaking news to analysis, comment and debate, find all the latest travel and tourism news from the Telegraph, including expert advice and up to date information on currency exchange, air travel, cruising, rail travel and hotels. Greek truck drivers clash with police as tensions rise over strikes 31 Jul 2010 at 12:11pm Greek police have clashed with striking truck drivers outside an oil refinery after unions defied a government order to go back to work. Out on the town with Newquay's teenage party crowd 23 Jul 2010 at 4:03pm Last year's deaths and a police clampdown have not dampened spirits at the Cornish surf resort Travel news in brief 30 Jul 2010 at 4:24pm The latest travel news stories in brief, including the latest on insurance fraud and new cruise security measures. The Chester Grosvenor: hotel review 30 Jul 2010 at 3:06pm Nick Trend stays at the The Chester Grosvenor, 'a rare example of a top-class luxury hotel in a small city'. Family holidays in Britain: the best August escapes 30 Jul 2010 at 10:29am Still wondering where to holiday? Here are 20 great family summer breaks still available in Britain. |
The Independent - UK RSS Feed Two men have been arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, police said today. Government to 'vigorously contest' Huntley claim 31 Jul 2010 at 8:30am Soham murderer Ian Huntley is suing the prison service after being attacked by another inmate, the Ministry of Justice said. Investigation after two men found dead at flats 31 Jul 2010 at 8:20am Police investigating the deaths of two men at separate flats in the same block today urged anyone with information to contact them. Sir John and team to visit Iraq to hear 'Iraqi perspectives' 31 Jul 2010 at 2:28am The last announcement made by the committee conducting Sir John Chilcot's inquiry yesterday was that it intends to visit Iraq later this year. A tour of the jail within a jail that houses Britain's most dangerous convicts 31 Jul 2010 at 12:00am 
Cell 12 on wing three is about 6ft wide by 10ft long. A small window covered by wire mesh offers the dull view of a wall outside. There is a small television on a plastic desk in one corner and a metal toilet in the other. |
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