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29/04/2015
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Briton Confirmed Among Dead In Nepal Earthquake
The Foreign Office has confirmed that a Briton living in Hong Kong is among the victims of an earthquake in Nepal.
The victim, who has not been named, is understood to have held dual nationality and is the first Briton to be confirmed among the dead.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said that the government is "urgently investigating" reports of further British casualties.
Underground Pop-Up Cinema To Mark 24 Hour Tube Service
A pop-up cinema is to show films at Charing Cross Station to celebrate the Tube moving to a 24 hour service.
Hosted by Underground Film Club, the screenings are to be shown in the disused station, which has previously been a film set for Skyfall and Paddington.
Edinburgh Train Workers Announce Strike Action
Virgin rail workers in Edinburgh have announced strike action on Bank Holiday Monday to protest the sacking of a colleague.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), based at Waverley station, will stage a 24 hour walk out over the dismissal of Mark Doughty.
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "We are determined to right this outrageous injustice of a member fired for telling passengers the truth."
(MH/CD)
The Foreign Office has confirmed that a Briton living in Hong Kong is among the victims of an earthquake in Nepal.
The victim, who has not been named, is understood to have held dual nationality and is the first Briton to be confirmed among the dead.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said that the government is "urgently investigating" reports of further British casualties.
Underground Pop-Up Cinema To Mark 24 Hour Tube Service
A pop-up cinema is to show films at Charing Cross Station to celebrate the Tube moving to a 24 hour service.
Hosted by Underground Film Club, the screenings are to be shown in the disused station, which has previously been a film set for Skyfall and Paddington.
Edinburgh Train Workers Announce Strike Action
Virgin rail workers in Edinburgh have announced strike action on Bank Holiday Monday to protest the sacking of a colleague.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), based at Waverley station, will stage a 24 hour walk out over the dismissal of Mark Doughty.
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "We are determined to right this outrageous injustice of a member fired for telling passengers the truth."
(MH/CD)
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20 February 2015
24-Hour Weekend Train Service Introduced In London
All-night rail services are to be offered at weekends on Tube services, the London Overground and Docklands Light Railway.
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All-night rail services are to be offered at weekends on Tube services, the London Overground and Docklands Light Railway.
05 February 2015
London Bus Drivers Stage 24-Hour Strike
Bus drivers in London are currently staging a 24-hour strike. At 00:00 on Wednesday, members of the union Unite walked out. The dispute is in relation to pay differences between the city's 18 bus companies.
London Bus Drivers Stage 24-Hour Strike
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01 December 2014
Firefighters To Hold 24-Hour Strike
Firefighters in England are to hold a 24-hour strike later this month, it has been revealed. The action will take place on 9 December. It is part of a long-running dispute with the UK Government regarding pensions. Since the row started in 2011, this will be the 48th staging of industrial action by members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
Firefighters To Hold 24-Hour Strike
Firefighters in England are to hold a 24-hour strike later this month, it has been revealed. The action will take place on 9 December. It is part of a long-running dispute with the UK Government regarding pensions. Since the row started in 2011, this will be the 48th staging of industrial action by members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
24 September 2014
TfL Announce 24-Hour Weekend Service
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new 24-hour service on weekends from 12th September 2015. TfL has said the new Friday and Saturday night service will see six trains per hour running through central London on the Jubilee and Victoria lines, and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Northern lines.
TfL Announce 24-Hour Weekend Service
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new 24-hour service on weekends from 12th September 2015. TfL has said the new Friday and Saturday night service will see six trains per hour running through central London on the Jubilee and Victoria lines, and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Northern lines.
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