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‘Do not travel’ alert lifted after train derailment

‘Do not travel’ alert lifted after train derailment10+ hour, 35+ min ago   (129+ words) Do not travel" alert lifted after train derailment - Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK's largest railway franchise, lifted a "do not travel" alert, but significant disruption is expected to continue throughout Wednesday. - The widespread disruption was caused by "multiple incidents…...

The Independent
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A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under £35bn regeneration plan

A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under £35bn regeneration plan1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (371+ words) It has been more than 15 years since passenger services last travelled on the route A ferry service directly linking Scotland and France could relaunch later this year as part of a "40 billion (35bn) regeneration project at the port of Dunkirk. The…...

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independent.co.uk > news > uk > home-news > stonehaven-inquiry-network-rail-aberdeenshire-carillion-b2908806.html

Inquiry told of victims’ last moments in fatal Stonehaven train crash

Inquiry told of victims’ last moments in fatal Stonehaven train crash1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (783+ words) An inquiry into the derailment of a train in Aberdeenshire has heard of the last moments of three people killed when the carriages scattered following impact with debris on the tracks. The train crashed at Carmont near Stonehaven on August…...

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Olivia Dean and other top acts to headline intimate Brits Week gigs

Olivia Dean and other top acts to headline intimate Brits Week gigs1+ week, 1+ day ago   (544+ words) Spiritualized, The K's, Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins are amongst the other acts involved in the series of small concerts Pop sensation Olivia Dean and acclaimed psychedelic rock band Spiritualized are set to perform intimate gigs as part of this…...

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Travel disruption across UK as Storm Chandra batters country

Travel disruption across UK as Storm Chandra batters country1+ week, 1+ day ago   (144+ words) Storm Chandra: "Danger to life" flood warning and travel chaos as the Met Office issued UK weather alerts. Source: The Independent (various permissions) / PA Travel disruption across UK as Storm Chandra batters country - Storm Chandra is causing widespread travel disruption…...

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independent.co.uk > news > uk > home-news > kensington-roof-garden-fire-london-reopen-date-b2907931.html

When London celebrity nightclub will reopen after Monday morning fire

When London celebrity nightclub will reopen after Monday morning fire1+ week, 2+ day ago   (454+ words) Approximately 40 individuals were evacuated from Kensington Roof Gardens in the early hours of Monday A renowned London nightclub, a favourite among celebrities, is set to reopen within days after a significant fire prompted 80 firefighters to attend the scene in the…...

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Firefighters called after celebrity venue is engulfed in flames

Firefighters called after celebrity venue is engulfed in flames1+ week, 2+ day ago   (111+ words) Firefighters called after celebrity venue is engulfed in flames - A fire erupted at the renowned Kensington Roof Gardens nightclub in west London in the early hours of Monday, prompting 80 firefighters to attend. - Approximately 40 individuals were safely evacuated from the nine-storey…...

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independent.co.uk > news > uk > home-news > stonehaven-aberdeenshire-network-rail-american-aberdeen-university-b2907677.html

Three killed in Stonehaven derailment suffered ‘unsurvivable injuries’ – inquiry

Three killed in Stonehaven derailment suffered ‘unsurvivable injuries’ – inquiry1+ week, 2+ day ago   (724+ words) Three men killed in the derailment of a train in Aberdeenshire after it hit debris washed onto the track by heavy rainfall suffered unsurvivable injuries, a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) has been told. The crash at Carmont near Stonehaven on…...

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Kensington celebrity nightclub to reopen just days after fire

Kensington celebrity nightclub to reopen just days after fire1+ week, 2+ day ago   (453+ words) Approximately 40 individuals were evacuated from Kensington Roof Gardens in the early hours of Monday A renowned London nightclub, a favourite among celebrities, is set to reopen within days after a significant fire prompted 80 firefighters to attend the scene in the…...

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independent.co.uk > travel > news-and-advice > andy-murray-cromlix-hotel-scotland-b2907505.html

Andy Murray’s luxury Scottish hotel is getting a major renovation

Andy Murray’s luxury Scottish hotel is getting a major renovation1+ week, 2+ day ago   (404+ words) New restaurants and a wellness cottage will be added to the site Renovation plans have been revealed at Andy Murray's luxury Scottish hotel, including new restaurants and improved visitor access. Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and his wife, Kim, bought…...