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Underground strikes announced before Christmas 
Posted on  10-12-2010 01:47:37 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Travel Desk

Travel Desk

IN TWO separate disputes over the victimisation of RMT London Underground activists the union today announced action in support of train operators Eamon Lynch and Arwyn Thomas.

Eamon Lynch, RMT Bakerloo Line drivers health and safety rep, has been sacked by ...


 
London prepares for another Arctic blast 
Posted on  06-12-2010 10:32:10 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

News Desk

The Met Office has told Londoners to prepare for another Arctic blast with temperatures will drop below zero.  Snow is not expected to fall in London this week but freezing fog or low cloud will be a major problem in London.

The Met Office ...


  
Eurostar services disrupted, passengers advised to postpone non-essential travel 
Posted on  05-12-2010 10:35:01 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Travel Desk

Travel Desk

Eurostar this morning have issued an advisory to all travellers that journeys from London St Pancras are subject to delays of upto 90 minutes, or cancellations due to the weather.  In a statement issued this morning ...


 
Third of Boris bikes unavailable to casuals as docking stations fail 
Posted on  03-12-2010 03:32:15 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

Well, the day London commuters were waiting for arrived, for some.

Today the capitals cycle hire scheme went  ‘casual’ and 100 of the 352 docking stations have failed to release bikes to even automatic renewal users.

From 10am this morning 5000 were supposed to be available to ...


  
Fuel shortage fears across the UK 
Posted on  03-12-2010 10:45:43 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

-  Tens of thousands of motorists could have no fuel over the weekend

News Desk

Fuel is running low across the United Kingdom according to the RMI Independent Petrol Retailers Association because "its members across the east of the country from Scotland down ...


  
"Black ice" roads hazard across London as councils fail to grit roads 
Posted on  03-12-2010 10:26:55 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Travel Desk

Travel Desk

London drivers are being warned of "black ice" as the latest result of the freezing temperatures in the capital.  Local authorities have struggled to cope with the scale of the Arctic freeze, with gritters unable to deal with the sheer scale of the snow ...


 
Think warm thoughts! Boris Bikes go casual tomorrow 
Posted on  02-12-2010 03:18:07 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  declan@thelondondailynews.com

The day London commuters were waiting for is almost here, though one look out the window may dull the celebrations – tomorrow the capitals cycle hire scheme goes ‘casual’.

Since the summer the £140m scheme have been widely viewed as a major success with over 1.8m journeys ...


  
Schools in north London "forced" to stay open to prevent economic meltdown 
Posted on  02-12-2010 10:20:50 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

News Desk

Whitehall is apparently "forcing" local authorities to keep schools open despite freezing temperatures, heavy snow and dangerous footpaths, in order to prevent major disruptions to private and public sector bodies, small businesses and the critical time for consumer spending before Christmas.

Today in north ...


  
Winter driving tips to avoid problems 
Posted on  30-11-2010 01:09:30 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  Travel Desk

Travel Desk

Londoner's are being warned to be pro-active and take precautions when driving with Sainsbury's issuing a number of tips.

Drivers should check local weather forecasts before making journeys and if weather conditions are treacherous, avoid driving unless the journey is essential.

  
Snow covers London, schools expected to close, "heavy stuff" on the way 
Posted on  30-11-2010 10:05:03 AM (GMT +01:00)
Published By  News Desk

News Desk

London has been covered with snow, with the Met Office issuing an extreme weather warning for the entire capital for Tuesday and the remainder of the week.  Local authorities around London have advised schools to try and "keep open" but several head teachers ...


  
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