Richmond Transits

A blog about Richmond upon Thames local issues by a local resident.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Is the DfT deaf?

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Read this morning in the Richmond and Twickenham Times: Court challenge to early morning Heathrow jumbos. I find difficult to agree that a 7...
Tuesday, May 06, 2008

0870 numbers ripp-off

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Here's a very good web site with alternatives to the 7 or 10 pence per minutes numbers that many companies insist on you to call: SAYNOT...
Friday, May 02, 2008

And yet another broken promise by DfT and BAA...

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This morning the RTT ran another story on the continued lies and broken promises by the infamous Department of Transport, BAA and BA ménage ...
Thursday, May 01, 2008

It's not only taxes...

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I've long been annoyed by those people talking about CO2 emissions regardless of the context, etc... Some say the publicity helps the gr...
Friday, April 25, 2008

Green = More Taxes (for Politicians)

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I thought I'd blog an extension to this post as I've been mullling over this all day: Richmond Transits: Blatant hypocrisy over par...

Blatant hypocrisy over parking spaces

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Richmond council announced they will be taxing parents for dropping off their kids at local schools (through ending the 15 mn free parking ...
Saturday, April 12, 2008

Greengauge 21

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Found this great web site today, much of it reflects my own positions on high-speed rails in the UK (or the lack thereof) and suggestions fo...
Monday, March 17, 2008

T5 opens, shows BAA-Government hypocrisy and collusion

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Annie Mole is penning this great Going Underground's Blog , and she's also local to Richmond. Her Friday post was about London Heath...
Thursday, March 13, 2008

Extinguishers failing are common sense test

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Read this yesterday: Extinguishers banned as ‘fire risk’ - Times Online In theit great wisdom, Bornemouth Fire brigade backed the removal of...
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Is Heathrow really out of capacity?

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I keep reading articles comparing Heathrow with other European cities. Of course I believe that press is independent and not infuenced by ...
Monday, March 03, 2008

Restaurant Review: The Brown Dog, Barnes

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We went back to the Brown Dog the other day, hoping to confirm it's the next Victoria (in Temple Sheen) as the latter had gone madly o...
Sunday, March 02, 2008

Restaurant Review: Annie's

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There's strangely an un-explored niche in the Richmond dining area: good places for brunch. What's in a brunch? To me, a good brunch...
Friday, February 29, 2008

Restaurant Review: Malmaison

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Although I usually try to avoid restaurant situated in hotels, there are exceptions! I went to Malmaison last week for a lunch and it's...
Friday, February 08, 2008

RTT on White Hart Lane level crossing

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The Richmond and Twickenham Times has just published an article on the White Hart Lane level crossing. Network Rail is "thinking about...
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Non-reparable household goodies aren't green

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Following the comment of Mike on my previous post ( Richmond Transits: Free marketing advice for Dualit) , here's some more advice for t...
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Childcare costs

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Read this yesterday and it's certainly corroborated by personal experience: BBC NEWS | UK | Charity says childcare costs soar. I was lis...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Monday Mayhem at North Sheen level crossing

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The infamous North Sheen level crossing came once again to public attention on Monday morning. It was shut for most of the morning after som...
Friday, January 25, 2008

It's about time indeed

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In the Times this morning: It’s time to make way for £50bn high-speed network, says rail chief - Times Online It's about time indeed -20...
Friday, January 18, 2008

Is Heatrow in the wrong place?

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This article points out the dangers of an airport in densely populated area: BBC NEWS | UK | Will a third runway add to the risk? What the a...
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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Glad I managed to land... (and Heathrow expansion lies)

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Major panic at Heathrow after a BA 777 crash landed short of the South runway: Heathrow drama after aircraft crash lands - Times Online My ...
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