Autumn Attractions: Try some of these family friendly (and low cost!) activities around the state (Hartselle Enquirer)

5 September 2008, 7:43 am

Autumn brings along with it a host of activities throughout the state, highlighted by Hartselle’s own Depot Days. But there are other things you can do this fall, too, and most won’t break the family bank.... read more

Exeter (Independent)

29 August 2008, 4:23 pm

Devon's cathedral city was once the most westerly British outpost of the Roman Empire. It's now a vibrant destination for lovers of history, nature... and shopping.... read more

Oh no, it's the bulldog breed on bicycles (Times Online)

25 August 2008, 2:50 am

Is a bicycle as near as Tories can get to a horse in the city? Is it just me or is the sight of an Englishman on a bike faintly absurd? Across the country, sports fans cheered Scot Chris Hoy as he went round and round very fast without getting so dizzy that he fell off.... read more

Jams as holiday getaway starts (BBC News)

22 August 2008, 6:32 am

Traffic jams greet the start of the August Bank Holiday weekend as millions of Britons begin short breaks.... read more

China’s iron Olympic grip starts to slip (Times Online)

18 August 2008, 2:08 am

The mystery of the half-filled stands at many events at the 2008 Olympic Games has been solved, according to Chinese internet users, who say it is the result of a policy to prevent the gathering of large and possibly uncontrollable crowds.... read more

Four writers revisit summer holiday spots in Britain (Guardian Unlimited)

17 August 2008, 4:11 pm

We sent four writers back to the corners of Britain that once gave them so much enjoyment on holiday... read more

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