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London

Posts tagged with "london"

7 August 2014 in Money, Motoring, Technology

Tfl to refuse congestion charge payments via copycat sites

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london congestion charge sign

Copycat websites continue to draw in unwitting punters. One of the most common scams relates to the London congestion charge, but now Transport for London plans to step up its action against them.

(more about copycat websites…)

4 July 2014 in Money, Motoring, Technology

Are you ready for a cashless bus service?

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London bendy bus

You’re already running late for work when the bus finally turns up later than it was due. The route is chock-a-block and then the person getting on in front of you fishes out the coppers to pay for their journey.

(more about cashless buses…)

13 August 2013 in Travel & Leisure

Could you manage without staff at your train station?

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Train ticket office

Train ticket offices have hit the headlines again, with rumoured Tube ticket office closures in London. When you’re travelling by train would you like to see staff in ticket offices or out on platforms?

(more about train ticket office closures…)

4 February 2013 in Travel & Leisure

The Shard: sky high views at sky high prices

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The Shard in London

Towering 310m over London, the Shard is London’s newest, and certainly tallest, tourist attraction. But is it worth the £25 price tag? Today I took a trip up the Shard to find out.

(more about the Shard…)

16 December 2012 in Motoring

Can you rely on your car’s mpg claims?

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Empty fuel gauge

Car manufacturers use official miles-per-gallon figures to promote their most efficient models. Yet our recent head-to-head test found that some ‘eco’ cars’ mpg ratings are way off the mark with everyday motoring.

(more about mpg claims…)

6 September 2012 in Travel & Leisure

The Olympic legacy – a park for the people, not profit?

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Olympic park by Brian Harrington Spier on Flickr

What do you think should happen to the Olympic Park once the Games are over? Some of the planned attractions sound great, as long as the prices they’ll charge won’t break the bank.

(more about the Olympic legacy…)

12 August 2012 in Travel & Leisure

We’re happy and we know it thanks to the Olympics

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Three fingers painted with smiley faces

There’s nothing like a bit of gold and a spot of sunshine to bring out the best in Brits. We have that warm fuzzy feeling and we’re buzzing with pride. As a nation our outlook on life’s on the up – thanks to the Olympics.

(more about Olympic happiness…)

7 August 2012 in Money, Motoring

Taking a black cab? Look out for ‘rip-off’ card surcharges

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If you’re lucky enough to have ‘won’ tickets to the Olympics, you’ll have to make your way there. The Tube seems to be keeping up with demand, but if a black cab is more your style, watch out for hefty card charges.

(more about black cab surcharges…)

3 August 2012 in Motoring

Your say: for and against compulsory cycle helmets

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Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has come out in favour of compulsory cycle helmets. It’s a debate we touched on last month, so here’s a look at the arguments you made.

(more about cycle helmets…)

1 August 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Will you take a last minute holiday to getaway from the Games?

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So the Olympics are finally upon us, and all those gloom-mongers who couldn’t face the disruption have headed off on holiday. Another two million have been tempted by a last minute break – are you one of them?

(more about avoiding the Olympics…)

9 July 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Festivals cancelled – who’s rained on your parade?

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What comes to mind when you think of festivals? Music, drink, fun and friends? How about floods, queues and cancellations? The east London electronic music festival Bloc 2012 was cancelled over the weekend.

(more about festival cancellations…)

26 June 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Is the view from The O2 the best in London?

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You can now walk over the roof of The O2 arena, one of London’s most iconic landmarks, and view the city in a whole new way. But does it offer the best view in London?

(more about The O2…)

11 June 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Is your Olympic glass half full or half empty?

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Man looking at reflection - mixed emotion

With the Olympic Games almost upon us, it’s time to embrace the positive change the Games will bring. Does the promise of a buzzing London outweigh any niggles you might have about the Olympics?

(more on feelings towards the Olympics…)

30 May 2012 in Home & Energy

Are you ‘letting’ agents take more than your deposit?

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Piggy bank on wall outside house

As rents rise and wages are squeezed, headlines abound over how the UK’s tenants are struggling. This is only half the story. Tenants may also be faced with other costs at the beginning, during and end of a tenancy.

(more about letting agents…)

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