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Financial

FirstGroup warn of northsouth divide

FirstGroup have warned that a north-south divide is opening up in its UK bus business, with growth slowing in Scotland and northern England. The Aberdeen-based operator blamed the weak economy and lower consumer spending in […]

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Bus News

First leaves Suffolk town

First is withdrawing its services from Bury St Edmunds with effect from March 31, 2012. It will axe all routes in the town and close the depot. Staff have been informed about the moves but […]

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Tourism

Tank museum on the south coast

Fresh from a £16m investment in new exhibitions and facilities, the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset is home to a collection of almost 200 armoured fighting vehicles, displayed in six large halls.

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Business

UK economy on edge of contraction

Despite a gloomy outlook, an easing of inflationary pressures may save the day, says BDO The UK economy stands on the edge of contraction, with businesses’ turnover expectations falling for the fourth month in December. […]

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Tourism

18th century mansion in Berkshire

Basildon Park, situated seven miles north-west of Reading, is an 18th century country house which was restored in the 1950s. The mansion is filled with fine pictures and furniture, and is noted for its original […]

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Tourism

Cornish farm for cider lovers

Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm is a traditional cider producer and tourist attraction near Truro. It is the largest Cornish Cyder maker in the county, making over 40 varieties of delicious fruit products including farm scrumpy, […]