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On borrowed time - Financial Times

Financial TimesOn borrowed timeFinancial TimesFree draw at all West Berkshire libraries! Big book sale at South Petherton! Coffee morning at Morpeth! “Where's Wally?” competition at Waterlooville! There is also a charming new slim volume, The Library Book, in which two dozen writers rush, ...and more »

Winnings will go on shoes - This is Somerset

Winnings will go on shoesThis is SomersetNew shoes and items for the garden are where Margaret Beeching's winnings will be spent. One of her completed cards was pulled out to take the £50 vouchers in the Wells Loyalty League draw for January. She has decided to spend £35 at Basil Powell Shoes ...

Train stations under threat in franchise negotations - This is North Devon

Train stations under threat in franchise negotationsThis is North DevonThe Government is drawing up the terms of the rail franchise to run inter-city services in the region from next year. In a consultation document, the Department for Transport asks whether some branch line stops should be forsaken to speed-up journey ...and more »

Rural rail under scrutiny as boom town gets a new boost - Portishead People

Rural rail under scrutiny as boom town gets a new boostPortishead PeopleThe Government is drawing up the terms of the rail franchise that it will contract out to companies to run inter-city services in the region from next year. But while it may threaten some stations, the consultation could prove a blessing for one ...and more »

MPs debate Rail Services (Clitheroe, Blackburn and Manchester) - DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)

MPs debate Rail Services (Clitheroe, Blackburn and Manchester)DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)When I became its Member of Parliament in 1979, these services in east Lancashire were, like those elsewhere, in the shadow of Dr Beeching's axe, and they were in a process of what appeared to be terminal decline. Some lines had been closed altogether ...and more »