International
Busworld Asia postponed for a year
CHINA Busworld International has postponed this year’s Busworld Asia exhibition. The exhibition, which started in China in 2000, will next take place between March 20 – 22, 2013.
International
Magna Seating acquires Vogelsitze GmbH
GERMANY Magna Seating, part of Magna International Inc., has acquired the assets and business of Vogelsitze GmbH in Karlsruhe- Stupferich, Germany, which specialises in the development and production of seats for the bus and light train […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Tourism
Award-winning art gallery in Warwickshire mansion
The house opens on March 31 and holds an array of different exhibitions throughout the year Compton Verney, nine miles from both Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, is an 18th century Grade I listed country mansion which […]
Tourism
The story of Renaissance period swords in London
The Wallace Collection in London’s West End is hosting The Noble Art of the Sword, an exhibition telling the story of the skilled artistry of swords in the Renaissance period. Centuries ago, warrior knights used […]
News
SeaFrance officially liquidated
SeaFrance has been officially liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity. The Tribunal de Commerce decided the cross-channel operator’s future after the European Commission ruled a €200m (£176m) bailout by the French […]
Bus News
Operators defend fare increases
UK bus operators have defended fare increases, while media outlets point out rises are above inflation. First Cymru revised some fares at the beginning of this year, affecting all standard single and return fares and […]
Bus News
York wants rid of ftrs
City council considers following Boris Johnson’ lead over controversial artics Talks are being held about how to replace York’s controversial ftr buses, after the city’s council leader confirmed they are to be axed. The Labour […]
