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Drivers warned of six days of traffic delays across the UK as major cycling tournament begins
Drivers have been warned to expect six days of delays as The Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain cycling tournament kicks off affecting major roads. The cycling event starts tomorrow and will see riders travel through the Scottish borders before heading south across England. The first stage of the competition will start at 10.30am and cover...
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How Will Sheffield New Tour of Britain Impact Travel Plans Across South Yorkshire? – Travel And Tour World
How Will Sheffield New Tour of Britain Impact Travel Plans Across South Yorkshire? – Travel And Tour World Copyright © Travel And Tour World – All Rights Reserved We use cookies on our website of Travel And Tour World to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking...
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TfL asks staff to work from home after cyber attack
Staff at the TfL headquarters have been asked to consider working from home (Picture: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) The summer holidays have come to a dramatic end after TfL was hit by a cyber attack last night. Fortunately for commuters, the attack failed to target London transport services, and customer data was not...
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Railcard train travel to offer less of a discount
The train fare discount being offered to Railcard users is being cut by operators this month. Savings are advertised as being one-third and are currently applied at a rate of 34% for Railcards held by people including those aged 16-30 and over 60. The discount will be trimmed to 33.4% from the middle of September...
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UK’s ‘most underrated’ town is just minutes from major motorway
Leamington Spa is a gem of the Midlands and absolutely worth taking a day trip to. The royal town is known for its white washed buildings that make it look more like London. It has a great selection of independent shops, restaurants and cafes to explore – and is super close to a major UK...
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Pretty seaside city named ‘most walkable’ in Britain and ‘best’ place to live
Brighton is one of the UK’s most visited cities and it’s no surprise people love it so much. The city is constantly popping up on lists naming it one of the UK’s best places to live – and is known for its character and charm. It can also be explored in just an afternoon, making...
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The pretty Yorkshire town frozen in time just 45 minutes from major city
Knaresborough is a charming market town in Yorkshire less than an hour away from Leeds by train and 45 minutes by car. The historic town is a “perfect” place for a day trip, according to Visit Harrogate, which hails Knaresborough’s “pretty” side streets as well as its “quirky” shops, cafes and tea rooms. Knaresborough Market...
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Traffic chaos on major UK motorway with huge delays after crash
A major motorway in the UK was hit with delays earlier today after a collision. The southbound M1 in South Yorkshire was closed between Junction 48 (Hook Moor Interchange) and Junction 47 (Parlington Interchange) after the incident. Emergency services, including West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, Yorkshire Ambulance, and National Highways, attended the...
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100ml liquid rule is back at all UK and EU airports from today
Passengers travelling through European Union airports face fresh new rules starting from today. Some airports had previously scraped the 100ml limit for hand luggage liquids but they are bringing it back due to a “temporary technical issue” with new security scanners. From today, all travellers will be prohibited from carrying any liquids, gels, or aerosols...
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‘I visited the pretty city that’s one of Europe’s least visited’
While travelling through Europe, I didn’t expect to make a stop at a place I’d never heard anything about before. Košice is the largest city in eastern Slovakia and the host of the oldest marathon in Europe – the International Peace Marathon. Despite being a rather big city, it feels more like a town as...
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Travel expert’s European bucket list includes ‘hidden gem’ in Netherlands
Travel expert Will Sarson has revealed his top six European destinations that every keen traveller “should see at least once”. Sarson, from Riviera Travel, shared his ultimate bucket list of little-known activities and destinations in Europe. He believes these are the “incredible landmarks that everyone should see at least once”. Netherlands The Netherlands is a...