Norman Baker

Ghosts of Eureka Springs' Crescent Hotel

Arkansas Hostelry Considered one of the Most Haunted in America There are sightings, poltergeist activity, EVP, orbs and other ghostly incidents in the lobby, guest rooms, kitchen, dining room and on the grounds of the Crescent...

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Rail companies accused of hiding increases

Train company chiefs were accused of "masking" the full extent of today's announced annual rail fares' increase which will see passengers paying an average of 1.1 per cent more for their tickets in January.

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Blair companies may be probed

London, Nov. 15 : British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been asked to investigate the legitimacy of his predecessor Tony Blair’s multi-million pound companies and partnerships, which he set up after leaving the office. Mr...

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East Coast main line returns to public management

The East Coast main line, which links London and Edinburgh, has returned to public hands after its operator ran out of cash to run trains on the route. East Coast - took over the running of the line at midnight from...

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Passengers face years of overcrowding while platforms mothballed

Millions of commuters face years of overcrowding on one of Britain's busiest routes because the former Eurostar station at Waterloo has been mothballed. By David Millward, Transport Editor As a result five former international...

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Government fury at train drivers as Thameslink travel chaos deepens

The Government was involved in a row with train drivers tonight as passengers endured worsening travel chaos on some of the busiest routes in the country. Half of First Capital Connect's services running through central London...

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Train drivers set for strike ballot

• First Capital Connect ballot threatens pre-Christmas disruption • 50 services cancelled today for lack of drivers amid pay row Train drivers on some of the country's busiest rail routes are to be balloted for strikes in a pay...

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Commuters face strike threat

Commuters on one of Britain's busies rail routes face pre-Christmas chaos after train drivers decided to hold a strike ballot. By David Millward, Transport Editor Drivers on First Capital Connect, the operator which was forced...

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Anger over expenses overhaul claims

The head of the new watchdog charged with cleaning up Parliament is at the centre of a political firestorm after it emerged that he may scrap key elements of the plan to overhaul the system of MPs' expenses.

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Councils cash in parking fines around the clock

Motorists are facing the growing threat of getting a parking ticket round-the-clock, with councils raising substantial sums from fines issued in the middle of the night. By David Millward, Transport Editor Some councils have...

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