27 h. ago And they're OFF! Horse racing goes on STRIKE: Sport stops to protest against proposed tax rise on betting which six

DOMINIC KING: Racing on Wednesday stages its first voluntary blackout with trainers and leaders warning of the potential catastrophe that is putting the sport's future in jeopardy.

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35 h. ago Horse racing goes on STRIKE: 'Catastrophe' looms with sport to hold first voluntary blackout in protest at tax hike

DOMINIC KING: Racing on Wednesday stages its first voluntary blackout with trainers and leaders warning of the potential catastrophe that is putting the sport's future in jeopardy.

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60 h. ago TV blackout warning as millions could be 'switched off' by this date

Freeview is currently used by 16 million people in the UK and is seen as a lifeline for those who cannot afford subscription-based TV services. But its future has been thrown into doubt

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2 d. ago TV blackout warning as millions could lose major service by this date

As many as 16 million households are in danger of Freeview being taken off the air as the Labour government appeared unsure about securing its future

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3 d. ago London Tube strikes LIVE: Thousands hit by travel chaos as walkouts continue

Strike action by RMT members on the Tube network is now underway. Passengers have been warned there will be major disruption this week, with little to no service Monday to Thursday

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3 d. ago Tube strikes warning issued as commuters face London Underground disruption

Strike action by RMT members on the Tube network is now underway. Passengers have been warned there will be major disruption this week, with little to no service Monday to Thursday

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5 d. ago Major train services into Cardiff cancelled as roads also shut down for huge event

Trains have been cancelled on some major routes on the day the Tour of Britain cycling race and Cardiff 10k are held

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7 d. ago LIVE as major emergency services presence outside London station after crash

LIVE as major emergency services presence outside London station after crash  East London Advertiser

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7 d. ago Police issue update after man's body found in North Wales dock near Caernarfon Castle

The body was found in the area of water known as Victoria Dock near Caernarfon Castle early on Tuesday morning, and a major emergency services operation was launched

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9 d. ago Drivers over 70 to lose freedoms in major blow affecting millions

The little-known DVLA rule will majorly change elderly motorists' driving entitlements.

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1 week ago Royal Mail announces new service as major change to come into force

The move follows a US executive order last month

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2 w. ago HSBC update after major outage left thousands of customers unable to access online banking services

Thousands of HSBC customers had trouble accessing their online banking on Wednesday

Economics

2 w. ago New winter fuel payment laws show who is eligible – and who will miss out

Around two millions pensioners will still lose out this year

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2 w. ago Three states could lose millions in federal funding if English is not enforced for truck drivers, Duffy says

‘This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends,’ Duffy said Tuesday

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2 w. ago M&S launches major new online shopping service with eBay offering 'pre

M&S will now give shoppers the chance to trade in their unwanted clothing and purchase pre-loved fashion items through a new online store

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2 w. ago Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers

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2 w. ago Royal Mail halts package service from today as huge change could mean extra fees

Royal Mail users could soon be hit with added fees as the postal service makes a major move.

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2 w. ago Helicopter crash lands in Isle of Wight field sparking major emergency services response

At 9:30pm this morning, it was reported there had been an aviation crash on the outskirts of Shanklin, Isle of Wight - is unclear at this stage if any injuries have been sustained

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2 w. ago Scottish Borders crash: Major road closed in both directions at Grantshouse as emergency services attend crash

Motorists are being advised to use an alternative route.

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2 w. ago Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs

To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure stationYou may dash for your morning commuter train, but you won’t want to rush for the sleeper to Vienna. The Nightjet train to the Austrian capital is the most illustrious departure of the day from Amsterdam. There is an art to conducting the perfect departure and the perfect arrival, the bookends of a thrilling overnight journey.There are four major hubs for sleeper services across western and central Europe: Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich. Then there are secondary nodes at Budapest, Brussels, Milan, Munich, Paris and Prague. Most of the region’s night trains start or end in one of these 10 cities. Whatever your departure point, savour the moment by going for an aperitif and a relaxed dinner before boarding. And upon arrival, don’t just dash on – linger over a coffee and let the morning, and the city, develop around you. ...

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