Wednesday, May 21, 2003

After reports that Kempston Hardwick is Britain's loneliest station - an average of 38 passengers a month - the Gruaniad sent an intrepid reporter with flask of swet tea, notebook and Ian Allan annuals to the bleakest outpost on our rail network.

Having travelled around this part of Befordshire, I can tell you that it sometimes feels like Siberia - even in June. The smokestacks of the surrounding brickworks make it all that less appealing.

posted by pete at 4:55 PM

Tuesday, May 06, 2003

Kill the school run, not a schoolkid. Hats off to a car company (are you kidding?) - Kia - for sponsoring this is a long overdue idea. I used to walk to school, so why shouldn't today's kids do it too?

posted by pete at 1:04 PM

Thursday, May 01, 2003

London Undergorund has concluded a deal with brewers, Carling, to sponsor buskers at 12 stations in Central London. Musicians will be licensed to busk at 25 places in tube tunnels.

Read more.

posted by pete at 4:32 PM