6 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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62 h. 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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62 h. ago Colombian cleaner stole £188k of jewellery from Jordanian princess's London home during pandemic before trying to auction it in Paris, court told

Maria Taborda Henao, 69, yesterday denied swiping diamond rings, bracelets, watches and earrings while working for Princess Firyal of Jordan (pictured) at her £6million Belgravia property in 2020

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62 h. ago Arsenal set to lose out on transfer as Premier League rival swoops after Man Utd update

Arsenal and Manchester United have both been linked with a move for Rosenborg starlet Sverre Nypan, but it appears as though Aston Villa are set to win the race for the midfielder

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6 d. ago Heidi Long dares young girls to dream as she prepares for Boat Race

The 28-year-old is set to stroke Oxford’s dark blue boat on Sunday.

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6 d. ago Kelly Brook puts on a leggy display in a floral mini skirt and boots as she walks arm

Kelly Brook turned heads as she stepped out with her husband husband Jeremy Parisi in Leicester Square, London, on Thursday.

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7 d. ago Lower prices and trains to Milan: London St Pancras boss reveals plans to treble international passengers

Exclusive: Robert Sinclair, CEO of London St Pancras Highspeed, says Milan, Zurich and Bordeaux could appear on the departure screens

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8 d. ago London, Paris, Barcelona, and More Will Witness Mumford & Sons’ New Rushmere Concert: Tourists Take Note

London, Paris, Barcelona, and More Will Witness Mumford & Sons’ New Rushmere Concert: Tourists Take Note  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago Paris Hilton celebrates 'unforgettable' moment for kids Phoenix and London in latest family video — watch

Paris Hilton celebrates 'unforgettable' moment for kids Phoenix and London in latest family video — watch  hellomagazine.com

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9 d. ago Paris Hilton’s New Vacation Video With Kids Phoenix & London Is a Beachy Splash of Tropical Vibes

Paris Hilton’s New Vacation Video With Kids Phoenix & London Is a Beachy Splash of Tropical Vibes  SheKnows

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9 d. ago Eurostar rival unveils new London to Paris routes ready by 2029

For three decades Eurostar has held a monopoly in running passenger train services through the Channel Tunnel. But Italy's national railway company has plans to change all that.

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago FS Group announces plans to launch London – Paris train service by 2029

FS Group announces plans to launch London – Paris train service by 2029  Railway Gazette International

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9 d. ago London to Milan by train? A new Eurostar rival sets out plans for services from 2029

London to Milan by train? A new Eurostar rival sets out plans for services from 2029  The Independent

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9 d. ago London to Paris or Milan? Eurostar rival sets out plans for high

The announcement is the latest to boost hopes of a major breakthrough in cross-Channel rail travel

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9 d. ago London to Paris or Milan? Eurostar rival sets out new plans for high

London to Paris or Milan? Eurostar rival sets out new plans for high-speed European links from St Pancras  Yahoo News Canada

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1 week ago ‘Hands Off’ protests take off across US and Europe to oppose Trump agenda – live

Protesters gather at more than a thousand events across the US and in cities abroad, such as London, Berlin and ParisHundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday as part of global demonstrations against Donald Trump’s administration.Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with banners that read “No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump”. The rally is one of hundreds of so-called “Hands Off” demonstrations around the world – including in cities across the US, Paris and Berlin.We see the foundations of our society, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, the very safety nets that people have fought for, for generations, to ensure that our country lives up to its promise, are being targeted by the billionaires and the oligarchs and the corporations.This insidious rise of authoritarianism is fueled by corrupt billionaires and mega corporations who believe that they have the right to control every aspect of our lives, our healthcare, to our schools, to our thoughts, to our very free sp...

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1 week ago ‘Hands Off’ protests take off across US and in Europe to oppose Trump agenda – live

Protesters gather at more than a thousand events across the US and in cities abroad, such as London, Berlin and ParisHundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday as part of global demonstrations against Donald Trump’s administration.Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with banners that read “No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump”. The rally is one of hundreds of so-called “Hands Off” demonstrations around the world – including in cities across the US, Paris and Berlin.We see the foundations of our society, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, the very safety nets that people have fought for, for generations, to ensure that our country lives up to its promise, are being targeted by the billionaires and the oligarchs and the corporations.This insidious rise of authoritarianism is fueled by corrupt billionaires and mega corporations who believe that they have the right to control every aspect of our lives, our healthcare, to our schools, to our thoughts, to our very free sp...

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1 week ago Hundreds gather in central London for protest against Trump administration

Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon with banners which read ‘No to Maga hate’ and ‘Dump Trump’.

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1 week ago Dead man's coffin set on fire by 'rivals' in front of grieving mourners at wake

Gang members set fire to a dead rival's coffin as mourners paid their last respects to the deceased man, who was killed in a gun fight with police as he and others tried to ambush rivals

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