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Britain's 'most luxurious train' that costs up to £570 a ticket to stop off in Rochdale for first time ever

Passengers will pay between £295 and £570 for a slap-up champagne meal as they travel aboard the 1930s Pullman-style Northern Belle

Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2023

City leaders, promote public transit and more shared streets

A plan to tax suburban Metra riders is a bad idea. Instead, discourage driving, especially for short trips. Instead, Chicago needs a system of shared streets to promote walking and biking.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023

Firefall is back: How and where to see Yosemite’s breath-taking natural phenomenon

During February the sunset’s light makes it look like the waterfall is on fire

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Edinburgh Airport welcomes new daily flight to tourist hotspot this summer

Edinburgh Airport is welcoming extra flights to the USA after Delta Airlines saw a rise in demand for jetsetters. The service was initially planned to run only five times a week.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023

Ditch the car and jump on a bike or walk, Trafford Council urges residents

'Walking, wheeling and cycling' drive in Trafford

Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023

Construction begins on new FlyOver ride at Navy Pier

The ride uses a moving platform with six degrees of motion and a 65-foot wraparound screen to simulate the feeling of flight as guests sit suspended above the ground.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Bronzeville Trail Task Force launches petition to award Congressional Gold Medal to Black cyclist ‘Major’ Taylor

Chicago leaders say a plan by the Bronzeville Trail Task Force intends to spotlight “Major” Taylor — a champion Black cyclist whose name has often been lost in history books.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Chicago police, organizers to strengthen planned security for Lunar New Year parades

Additional security measures will surround Lunar New Year parades this weekend in Chinatown and Uptown in the wake of two California mass shootings,

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Concert in the Park series turns 30

Music lovers are invited to enjoy another four performances of the much-loved and popular Sunday evening Concert in the Park series during its 30th anniversary season. The shows will take place at Sala Bhirom Bhakdi in Lumpini Park, Rama IV Road, this Sunday and Feb 5, 12 and 19, starting…

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023

Our Liverpool: Crucial moment as new fleet of Merseyrail trains finally arrives

Our Liverpool is the ECHO's new feature that takes a look at the major talking points on Merseyside

Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2023