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• 17/09/07 03:45

  Surf’s up for Cornish wave energy
  

  The world’s first large-scale ‘wave farm’ will be built off the coast of north Cornwall, it has been confirmed today. Installed across an area of several square kilometres, the Wave Hub will allow engineers to test new ideas for generating electricity from waves.....

  
  

• 14/09/07 10:08

  Ramblers take on London
  

  With tube strikes, bendy buses and the Congestion Charge, transport in London is rarely out of the news. However, the cheapest way to get around the capital is about to take centre stage, during London Walking Weekend (15 - 16 September).....

  
  

• 14/09/07 04:36

  London-Sunderland trains ‘from end of month’
  

  The twice-delayed direct train service between Sunderland and London’s King Cross station is to start at the end of this month, according to its operator. Grand Central was originally due to begin operating its franchise in late 2006, but announced in December that the services would be delayed through lack of rolling stock.....

  
  

• 12/09/07 01:59

  Passenger numbers rise at Scottish airports
  

  The number of passengers flying to and from three major Scottish airports rose by 6.3% in August, according to figures released by their operator.....

  
  

• 11/09/07 05:30

  Big Brum arts bash should be a Blast
  

  The UK’s largest free arts festival takes place this weekend in Birmingham. Artsfest is celebrating its 10th year in 2007, and one of this year’s most anticipated events is Blast, a multimedia performance staged around the disused Curzon railway station.....

  
  

• 11/09/07 02:48

  Aberdeen bypass plan revised
  

  A new plan for a road to bypass aberdeen has been revealed by transport chiefs in Scotland. Details of the proposed aberdeen western peripheral route have been revised after what organisers claim is one of the largest ecological surveys ever undertaken for a UK road scheme.....

  
  

• 10/09/07 05:38

  Liverpool hosts major cycling and sailing events
  

  liverpool plays host to two world-class sporting events this week, as the tour of britain and a global yacht race both set off from the city. On Saturday 8 September, the ten 68-foot boats competing in the clipper 07-08 round-the-world yacht race arrived on the Mersey for a week of race preparations.....

  
  

• 07/09/07 04:54

  World-class horse trials go on this weekend
  

  One of Britain’s premier equine events continues this weekend near Oxford. The annual Blenheim International Horse Trials is in its 18th year, and attracts competitors from as far as New Zealand.....

  
  

• 06/09/07 02:14

  Cyclists gear up for Tour of Britain
  

  Teams of cyclists from across the world will be descending on London this weekend for the start of the Tour of Britain 2007. This year’s Tour starts on Sunday 9 September with a prologue stage at Crystal Palace, before heading to Reading on Monday for the start of an 86.....

  
  

• 06/09/07 02:09

  Elephant herd visits London’s Hyde Park
  

  Visitors to London’s Hyde Park this September may be forgiven for thinking they’re in India, as the park plays host to a herd of elephants. The 12 animals – life-sized replicas made from stainless steel and recycled willow – are on display in the park until 18 September as part of the Trunks meet Trunks project, a partnership between the charity Elephant Family and the Royal Parks Foundation.....