40 h. ago Eurostar facing competition from London to Paris and Amsterdam

Eurostar facing competition from London to Paris and Amsterdam  trains.com

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54 h. ago From a powerful Moroccan equestrian performance to a female Peruvian prison: The breathtaking winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards revealed

The winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed in the 18th annual competition. The images are currently on display at Somerset House in London.

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3 d. ago A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anywayBetween environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there’s precious little reason to feel hopeful these days. So how’s this for a reason to cheer up: Italian state railway company, Trenitalia, is planning to run trains through the Channel tunnel before the decade is out. It’s studying the option of direct trains from the UK to Italy, too. Eagle-eyed readers may note that those are two separate propositions.Trenitalia is no stranger to the British rail network: it already operates the C2C franchise, which connects London Fenchurch Street via south Essex to Southend. Last week the company announced a €1bn (£860m) plan to launch a new high-speed service connecting London and Paris by 2029, as a direct competitor to the long-established Eurostar. In addition, it’s reported to be “studying the possibility” of extending t...

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4 d. ago UK’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure in dispute with crown estate

Owner of Michelin-starred Veeraswamy, London, heads to high court to object to ‘heartless’ plans to upgrade buildingIt has been a fixture of British-Indian dining since it first opened its doors in April 1926 on the day of Elizabeth II’s birth, serving guests over the decades ranging from Marlon Brando to the late Queen herself.Yet despite surviving the Blitz and London’s relentlessly competitive restaurant sector, a dispute with the current monarch’s property developer threatens the survival of London’s oldest Indian restaurant just short of its 100th anniversary. Continue reading...

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1 week ago London to Milan by train? New Eurostar rival sets out plans for services from 2029

Direct links to Lyon, Marseille and Milan are on the cards – and Ashford International could be reopened

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1 week ago Enter for your chance to win a VIP London theatre break for two

We’re giving you the chance to win an unforgettable London theatre break, including a luxury hotel stay, dinner at a top restaurant, and a £250 voucher to see a West End show of your choice

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2 w. ago Eurostar £35 flash sale with trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and more

You could enjoy a trip to Europe this spring with a big discount - but the flash sale ends tomorrow, April 3

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2 w. ago Baller League UK: Fixtures, results, standings, players and teams

Star-studded indoor six-a-side competition continues at the Copper Box Arena in London

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2 w. ago Competition Concerns: American Airlines & British Airways To Give Up Slots On London

Competition Concerns: American Airlines & British Airways To Give Up Slots On London-US Flights  Simple Flying

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3 w. ago Compass Scotland star serves up awards at International Salon Culinaire

A young Scottish chef has achieved outstanding success at the prestigious International Salon Culinaire competition in London, securing an array of awards.

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