Friday, November 23, 2001

Britain's top tourist traps


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If you are going on a day trip this Spring Bank Holiday weekend you could visit one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Britain.

Tuesday, November 13, 2001

Dome raid suspect 'filmed diamonds'


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A man who plotted to steal rare diamonds from the Millennium Dome filmed the vault weeks before the raid, the Old Bailey is told.

Monday, November 12, 2001

Britain re-opens bidding for Millennium Dome


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The fate of the Millennium Dome in London, which has been a source of unrelenting embarrassment to the British government, is once again in doubt.

Friday, November 9, 2001

Police 'foiled GBP200m diamonds heist'


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Police caught raiders red-handed when they foiled a massive diamond robbery at the Millennium Dome, a court is told.

Thursday, November 8, 2001

Windsor change for King Charles


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Prince Charles is reported to be planning to move the Royal Court from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle when he becomes king.

Wednesday, November 7, 2001

UK waterways 'cleaner than ever'


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Wildlife is returning to the UK's rivers thanks to improved water quality, according to the latest research.

Monday, November 5, 2001

Thames rivers in good health


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A survey reveals better sewage treatment in the Thames region has helped improve the health of its rivers.

Friday, November 2, 2001

Festival of Britain to go online


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The Museum of London appeals for help with an online exhibition marking the anniversary of the Festival of Britain.

Londoners make their voice heard


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Thousands of hours of interviews give a 'unique insight' into how Londoners have lived over the past century.

Thursday, November 1, 2001

Queen's jubilee 'pearls'


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Prince Charles launches a historical celebration in London to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Canal plan goes to Westminster


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A Mediterranean shellfish is the first in British waters for 87 years … plus other news in brief from around the West and South West.