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Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train that links the Britain with the Continent has now started its services from London's new and impressive St. Pancras Station.

Eurostar's move to St Pancras International cuts journey times between London, Paris and Brussels by at least 20 minutes, creating an even more attractive alternative to short-haul flights. The new station, (pictured on ...

Cutty Sark has delighted generations of visitors since her opening in 1957. Come inside the exhibition and learn why Cutty Sark is worth saving and how, with your help, we are doing it.
No-one can imagine what drives an individual to commit a crime, especially one such as arson, it has been said that some arsonist actually stay and watch their destruction burn. ...

Blair pines for 'good cup of tea'
He may be keeping tight-lipped about what he plans to do next, but Tony Blair has revealed one major regret about his time in power.
BBC News
Last Updated: Friday, 18 May 2007, 14:15 GMT 15:15 UK

[Blair] ... said he wanted to uphold the British tradition of a well-made cup of tea.

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London's romantic Tube stops revealed
By Valentine Low, Evening Standard
gulfnews.com
27 April 2007
09:13:00 o'clock BST 27 April 2007

A Transport for London spokesman said: "This confirms what we have long suspected - that the Tube can be a tunnel of love."A Transport for London spokesman said: "This confirms what we have long suspected - that the Tube can be a tunnel of love."

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RECORD TOURIST NUMBERS BOOST LONDON'S ECONOMY
TravelPlus Blog
Wednesday, April 25, 2007

“London remains the number one city destination in the world and the latest visitor numbers confirm this. Importantly, we have increased our worldwide share of international visitor numbers. Tourism is worth around £15 billion a year to the London economy and sustained increases over time result in an increase in the number of jobs created for the economy. This is particularly ...

Iconic Banksy image painted over
London transport workers have painted over an iconic mural by "guerrilla artist" Banksy estimated to be worth more than £300,000.
BBC News
Last Updated: Friday, 20 April 2007, 12:07 GMT 13:07 UK

Transport for London said a tough line had to be taken on graffiti because it created an atmosphere of social decay.

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Sex theme park to open in London
A £7m sex theme park, which has no rides, is to open in London's West End later this year.
BBC News
Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 12:26 GMT 13:26 UK

"This academy does push boundaries back and whatever your prowess when you come in we will give you all the information you need to become a fantastic lover."

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Chris Osburn interviews SWEET TOOF
by Chris Osburn
whitehot magazine of contemporary art
April 2007

I got into it after watching a film called “Style Wars” by Henry Chalfant, also “Beat Street” and the book Subway Art are to blame. When I started I was into letter forms and characters. Years ago it would be skinny cap tags; today, it’s fat cap. When I started, the paint was thinner ...

Free Tube travel scheme extended
Children aged under 11 will be able to take advantage of travel free on the Underground at any time on any day of the week from Sunday.
BBC News
Last Updated: Saturday, 31 March 2007, 09:18 GMT 10:18 UK

Now up to four children under 11 will be able to accompany an adult paying a full fare at peak times.

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NUDE Magazine is a pretty good read. I'm especially enjoying the just released Spring 2007 Issue 10 for two reasons: it features a cover article with photos of Space Invader as well as a great, in depth interview with London-based illustrator/architect Michael Murphy of DESIGNinBLUE.

Back to the Future
by Ryan Crabbe
NUDE Magazine, Issue 10

Spring 2007I still believe that great architecture has the ability to feed people's senses in a very ...