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A Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree has arrived at King’s Cross station, that is both delightful and yet also manages to be a bit depressing.
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There’s a Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree in King’s Cross station
A Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree has arrived at King’s Cross station, that is both delightful and yet also manages to be a bit depressing.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree has arrived at King’s Cross station, that is both delightful and yet also manages to be a bit depressing.
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Architects pitch alternative Liverpool Street station “Arch” to rival Network Rail’s “tower”
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Architects pitch alternative Liverpool Street station “Arch” to rival Network Rail’s “tower”
An alternative vision for an oversite office development of Liverpool Street station has been unveiled, offering what its designers claim is a less disruptive route to funding an upgrade of the railwa...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Architects pitch alternative Liverpool Street station “Arch” to rival Network Rail’s “tower”
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Government shuts VAT loophole that used by some taxi firms to lower their tax bill
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Government shuts VAT loophole that used by some taxi firms to lower their tax bill
People who use private taxi operators such as Uber might see the cost of a ride rise after the government closed a rather complicated tax loophole, which could lead Uber and other companies to pay a h...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Government shuts VAT loophole that used by some taxi firms to lower their tax bill
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Smoke and sirens at Fenchurch Street as c2c stages fire evacuation drill
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Smoke and sirens at Fenchurch Street as c2c stages fire evacuation drill
There was smoke and fire engines outside Fenchurch Street earlier this month, as they carried out a fire evacuation drill while the station was closed for engineering works.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Smoke and sirens at Fenchurch Street as c2c stages fire evacuation drill
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A painting so large it took three days to hang on the wall has gone on display at the National Gallery -- and it’s only a half-size preparatory sketch for the real thing.
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Edwin Austin Abbey’s huge Pennsylvania Capitol mural makes a rare return to the UK
A painting so large it took three days to hang on the wall has gone on display at the National Gallery -- and it’s only a half-size preparatory sketch for the real thing.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A painting so large it took three days to hang on the wall has gone on display at the National Gallery -- and it’s only a half-size preparatory sketch for the real thing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/edw...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/edw...
Anyone found out who collects the "mansion tax"?
If Council Tax had been reformed, then the cash goes direct to the council.
But the mansion tax seems to be a national policy with funds going to the national government. Or is it?
If Council Tax had been reformed, then the cash goes direct to the council.
But the mansion tax seems to be a national policy with funds going to the national government. Or is it?
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Anyone found out who collects the "mansion tax"?
If Council Tax had been reformed, then the cash goes direct to the council.
But the mansion tax seems to be a national policy with funds going to the national government. Or is it?
If Council Tax had been reformed, then the cash goes direct to the council.
But the mansion tax seems to be a national policy with funds going to the national government. Or is it?
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The rebuilding of Colindale station is nearing completion, and the main structure is now showing signs of the fitout going on inside.
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Photos of the new Colindale station ahead of its opening
The rebuilding of Colindale station is nearing completion, and the main structure is now showing signs of the fitout going on inside.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The rebuilding of Colindale station is nearing completion, and the main structure is now showing signs of the fitout going on inside.
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Amusing - on BBC News, Reform Party's Richard Tice just called for working children.
(it was a slip, but going to be a gift to sketchwriters)
(it was a slip, but going to be a gift to sketchwriters)
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Amusing - on BBC News, Reform Party's Richard Tice just called for working children.
(it was a slip, but going to be a gift to sketchwriters)
(it was a slip, but going to be a gift to sketchwriters)
A Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree has arrived at King’s Cross station, that is both delightful and yet also manages to be a bit depressing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
There’s a Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree in King’s Cross station
A Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree has arrived at King’s Cross station, that is both delightful and yet also manages to be a bit depressing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A Harry Potter themed Christmas Tree has arrived at King’s Cross station, that is both delightful and yet also manages to be a bit depressing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
Architects pitch alternative Liverpool Street station “Arch” to rival Network Rail’s “tower”
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/arc...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/arc...
Architects pitch alternative Liverpool Street station “Arch” to rival Network Rail’s “tower”
An alternative vision for an oversite office development of Liverpool Street station has been unveiled, offering what its designers claim is a less disruptive route to funding an upgrade of the railwa...
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Architects pitch alternative Liverpool Street station “Arch” to rival Network Rail’s “tower”
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/arc...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/arc...
Smoke and sirens at Fenchurch Street as c2c stages fire evacuation drill
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/smo...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/smo...
Smoke and sirens at Fenchurch Street as c2c stages fire evacuation drill
There was smoke and fire engines outside Fenchurch Street earlier this month, as they carried out a fire evacuation drill while the station was closed for engineering works.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Smoke and sirens at Fenchurch Street as c2c stages fire evacuation drill
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/smo...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/smo...
Government shuts VAT loophole that used by some taxi firms to lower their tax bill
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Government shuts VAT loophole that used by some taxi firms to lower their tax bill
People who use private taxi operators such as Uber might see the cost of a ride rise after the government closed a rather complicated tax loophole, which could lead Uber and other companies to pay a h...
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Government shuts VAT loophole that used by some taxi firms to lower their tax bill
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
A painting so large it took three days to hang on the wall has gone on display at the National Gallery -- and it’s only a half-size preparatory sketch for the real thing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/edw...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/edw...
Edwin Austin Abbey’s huge Pennsylvania Capitol mural makes a rare return to the UK
A painting so large it took three days to hang on the wall has gone on display at the National Gallery -- and it’s only a half-size preparatory sketch for the real thing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A painting so large it took three days to hang on the wall has gone on display at the National Gallery -- and it’s only a half-size preparatory sketch for the real thing.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/edw...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/edw...
I've got apointments in town today but no worries, the budget speech is boring and the really important stuff will be in the red book papers (etc) that won't be published until I get home.
Oh, bugger.
Oh, bugger.
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I've got apointments in town today but no worries, the budget speech is boring and the really important stuff will be in the red book papers (etc) that won't be published until I get home.
Oh, bugger.
Oh, bugger.
It's looking as if the farmers protest in Whitehall today have ignored the police request not to bring their tractors.
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
It's looking as if the farmers protest in Whitehall today have ignored the police request not to bring their tractors.
My wish for the Budget - a £100 tax every time a person wants to use a powered leaf blower.
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
My wish for the Budget - a £100 tax every time a person wants to use a powered leaf blower.
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Step-free access at Mill Hill Broadway station moves forward after years of delays
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Step-free access at Mill Hill Broadway station moves forward after years of delays
A long-planned project to add step-free access to Mill Hill Broadway station in North London is about to get underway, years after it was first announced that the station would be upgraded.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Step-free access at Mill Hill Broadway station moves forward after years of delays
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The rebuilding of Colindale station is nearing completion, and the main structure is now showing signs of the fitout going on inside.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/pho...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/pho...
Photos of the new Colindale station ahead of its opening
The rebuilding of Colindale station is nearing completion, and the main structure is now showing signs of the fitout going on inside.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The rebuilding of Colindale station is nearing completion, and the main structure is now showing signs of the fitout going on inside.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/pho...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/pho...
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Feel very SCIENCE, BITCH! after reading this
(And to a lesser degree, ENGINEERING, BITCH!)
(And to a lesser degree, ENGINEERING, BITCH!)
The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
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The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
Thirty years ago, an entire section of the Northern line had to be replaced because it was under attack from acid, and hardly anyone noticed that it was happening.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Feel very SCIENCE, BITCH! after reading this
(And to a lesser degree, ENGINEERING, BITCH!)
(And to a lesser degree, ENGINEERING, BITCH!)
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If you fancy some mince pies with a conscience or a whole hamper’s worth, then the Clink Bakery inside HMP Brixton is selling them in time for Christmas.
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Buy your mince pies and Christmas hampers from Brixton prison
If you fancy some mince pies with a conscience or a whole hamper’s worth, then the Clink Bakery inside HMP Brixton is selling them in time for Christmas.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you fancy some mince pies with a conscience or a whole hamper’s worth, then the Clink Bakery inside HMP Brixton is selling them in time for Christmas.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/buy...
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The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/the...
The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
Thirty years ago, an entire section of the Northern line had to be replaced because it was under attack from acid, and hardly anyone noticed that it was happening.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The hidden chemical attack that forced the Northern line’s extraordinary repair
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Alejandro Jodorowsky's version of Dune
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Alejandro Jodorowsky's version of Dune
The secret page on St Katherine Docks website isn't really that secret when it's published on the footer menu :)
skdocks.co.uk/visit/
skdocks.co.uk/visit/
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The secret page on St Katherine Docks website isn't really that secret when it's published on the footer menu :)
skdocks.co.uk/visit/
skdocks.co.uk/visit/
As a guy, being told there's a Remington shop with an advert that says "Whether you’re curling, straightening, or drying", I was thinking that I never heard Victor Kiam making those claims about the shavers.
(turns out they make ladies hair care products as well - who knew?)
(turns out they make ladies hair care products as well - who knew?)
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
As a guy, being told there's a Remington shop with an advert that says "Whether you’re curling, straightening, or drying", I was thinking that I never heard Victor Kiam making those claims about the shavers.
(turns out they make ladies hair care products as well - who knew?)
(turns out they make ladies hair care products as well - who knew?)
Westminster Council has shut down its computer networks following a cybersecurity issue.
www.westminster.gov.uk
www.westminster.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Westminster Council has shut down its computer networks following a cybersecurity issue.
www.westminster.gov.uk
www.westminster.gov.uk