Hammersmith Bridge to reopen - London Airport Transfers

Hammersmith Bridge

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Hammersmith Bridge to reopen to pedestrians and cyclists. The 134-year-old crossing was entirely closed last August when cracks in the pedestals worsened during a heatwave. Engineers have given the go-ahead after completing safety investigations and thanks to the success of a system to control the structure’s temperature. Both local authorities on either side of the bridge said they were pleased it was now safe to reopen partially. Some 12,000 pedestrians and 4,000 cyclists used it each day before the closure. The bridge has been closed indefinitely to motorists since April 2019 when “critical faults” in the cast-iron casing were found. A report prepared for Hammersmith Council said checks on the four pedestals
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The doors of Loseley Park gardens re open - London Airport Transfers

Loseley Park gardens

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The doors of Loseley Park gardens re open The joy of Loseley House is that so little has changed, for the current house is still fundamentally that built in the 16th century. True there have been minor internal alterations and an entire wing was added in the 17th century and then lost – but to all intents and purposes the house you see now would still be familiar to its original occupants. The story of Loseley Park begins with the purchase of the Manor of Loseley during the reign of Henry VII. As Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex the purchaser, Sir Christopher More, was a man of considerable influence and power, yet
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British Airways Reveals Special Blue Livery

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UK flag carrier British Airways has revealed a special blue livery for one of its Airbus A320neo aircraft. At the launch of its ‘BA Better World’ sustainability initiative, the airline displayed the freshly-painted narrowbody at its Heathrow headquarters. With this initiative, BA hopes to set the standard for a more sustainable airline sector. The Airbus A320neo with the registration G-TTNA is the jet on which British Airways has decided to display its unique ‘BA Better World’ livery. This is one of 15 A320neos in the BA fleet, according to ch-aviation.com. Seven more are on the way from the oneworld founding member. The average age of these 180-seat twin jets is 2.3 years.
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Expensive city destinations to stay in Europe - London Airport Transfers

Expensive city destinations to stay in Europe

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The most expensive city destinations to stay in Europe According to a latest survey by Cheaprooms.co.uk, Zurich has been the most costly hotel location in Europe. Visitors should expect to pay an average of £113 per night for the cheapest available double room. The study examined the cost of staying in 40 European cities in September 2021, when hotel prices in the city are most likely to be at their highest. Only hotels with at least three stars in a central location were evaluated. Hamburg was ranked as the second most expensive European city in the study, with an average accommodation rate of £95. Travelers visiting Milan may anticipate high prices as
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Air Astana resume flights to Heathrow Airport

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Air Astana has announced plans to resume flights from Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) to London Heathrow Airport next month. The flag carrier will offer a twice weekly service from September 18, with the following schedules: Plane with Flight number KC945 will depart Nur-Sultan at 05:15 on Wednesdays and Saturdays, landing into London Heathrow Airpor at 07:30 Plane with Flight number KC946 will depart London Heathrow Airpor at 12:35 on Wednesdays (13:15 on Saturdays), arriving back into Nur-Sultan at 15:45 the following day The route will be operated by Air Astana’s A321LR aircraft, which offer 16 Thomson Vantage seats in business class, including the sought-after “throne seats” with direct aisle access. New
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