Saturday, May 31, 2008

Be Taught About the Outstanding Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace lies to the south west of the Capital, on the banks of the <b>River Thames</b>, boarded by woodland and beautiful private gardens. Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII?s lovely water shore estate is sited in more than 600 <b>…</b>

Fresh threats for farmland in Windsor Castle backdrop

The on-going battle to stop a housing estate being built on farmland behind people's homes suffered a fresh blow this week.The new Labour administration in charge at Slough Borough

Boris urged to back Tube disaster memorial

LONDON Assembly member John Biggs has managed to get the Bethnal Green Tube disaster memorial campaign on Mayor Boris Johnson?s ?priority? list. The City & East member made sure to put on his ?to do? list down at Johnson?s first Mayor?s Question Time at City Hall

Solution bid to save Slough Town Hall

Campaigners believe they have found a way to save Slough Town Hall from demolition.The former BILLD/Conservative coalition voted to flatten the 1930s building after it was deemed n

Crossings of the <b>River Thames</b> (Lucky Number 13) - Putney Bridge

And, like many of the places visited on this journey down the <b>Thames</b>, it is surprisingly posh. That is in fact a trait right up until the East End. The <b>River Thames</b> cuts through the capital like a snake filled with money, <b>…</b>

Oxfam shops celebrating 60 years


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Oxfam is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its first British charity shop this weekend with an appeal for diamonds.

Day 4 - May 26, 2008 - Hardcore Tourists - London, United Kingdom

After 2 hours and sites like Trafalgar Square,  London Bridge,  London eye and the Tower of London, we decided to ditch the bus and got off along the banks of <b>River Thames</b>. We crossed the bridge across <b>River Thames</b> and <b>…</b>

Friday, May 30, 2008

Battle of Britain RAF base closes


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The RAF base in north-west London which was the command centre during the Battle of Britain closes.

Statue bid 'difficult' says mayor


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A campaign to put a statue of an RAF hero in Trafalgar Square continues, despite the mayor saying it would be "difficult".

Man's body found in car in Thames


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Police start an investigation into the "unexplained" death of man whose body is found in a car in the River Thames.

Former Thames Gateway chief's new regeneration job - Kent News


Thames crossing would build bridges - Regen.net (subscription)


Carnival to showcase cultural diversity

Press Release - 30/05/2008 This year?s Twickenham Carnival is set to take everyone on a fun-filled tour of the world?s cultures on Sunday 15 June.

Cycle power hits the borough

Press Release - 30/05/2008 - Spokes of fun: that is the promise for a special event being staged by Richmond Council  during National Bike Week, which runs from June 14 to 22.

Join Walk the World to fight hunger

The world's biggest global fundraising event kicks off in Windsor on Sunday to fight hunger.Walk the World will be led by ITV sports presenter Jim Rosenthal from 9.45am, and everyo

ROWING - Royal Chester conquer the Thames in style - Ellesmere Port Standard


Queen marks 1908 London Olympics


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The Queen is to host a reception to mark the centenary of the 1908 London Olympics Games.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Pillbox bunkers

Our Saturday walk, after passing the aggressive cows, took us along the Thamess for a mile or two of the Thames Paths. At one point we saw a very cool bunker, and poked around a bit. It was well concealed from the river behind some trees …s

News - 29/05/2008 - Thames cable-car crossing proposed - QS Week


Reimagining the Royal Institution - Nature.com (subscription)


Oyster bosses bank £32m windfall from fare errors by rail users

TRANSPORT chiefs have banked £32 million in a windfall bonanza from ?uncompleted? Oyster card journeys on the Underground and DLR last year. Transport for London earned more than £33m from people forgetting to ?tap out? in 2007, but only issued refunds worth about £1m. The rest has remained in City Hall?s coffers after transport bosses decided not contact cardholders.

Birds on Bikes' homecoming celebrations

A team of women have completed their charity bike-ride from Paris to Maidenhead in four days.Watch the celebratory homecoming of the Birds on Bikes here.

Boat trip

Enjoy a relaxing evening boat trip along the Union Canal, organised by the Bridge 19 ? 40 Canal Society.

The boat will set sail from Port Buchan at 7pm, travel to Winchburgh and return by 9pm. For more information contact the society on 01506 417 685.

River lock camera plan criticised


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Exploratory plans to replace lock keepers with web cameras on the River Thames are called "short-sighted".

River lock web cameras criticised


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Exploratory plans to replace lock keepers with web cameras on the River Thames are criticised as "short-sighted".

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