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Stonehenge Road Tunnel Plan Dropped


 

Reuters: Plans to build a road tunnel under Stonehenge have been scrapped, the government said  raising fears that nearby traffic could damage the ancient World Heritage Site.After years of argument over how to ease congestion around the stone circle in Wiltshire, ministers said they had decided that a tunnel would cost too much.Environmental campaigners, road groups, archaeologists and druids who worship at the site have argued for decades over how best to protect it from the thousands of cars that pass each day on two busy roads.Built between 3,000 and 1,600 BC as a temple, burial ground, astronomical calendar or all three, the stone circle has been described as "Britain's pyramids."Thousands of revelers and druids converge there on the summer solstice -- the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere -- to watch the sun rise.Transport Minister Tom Harris said he could not justify spending 540 million pounds on a 1.3 mile tunnel, adding: "(It) would not represent best use of taxpayers' money."The Liberal Democrats said the decision not to divert traffic was made after a "decade of dither and delay" by the government and could damage Stonehenge."It puts a UNESCO World Heritage site at risk of damage from the ever-increasing volume of traffic," said the party's Arts and Culture spokesman Dan Rogerson.English Heritage, the public body which looks after the site, said the decision not to build a tunnel was a "huge disappointment."David Holmes, chairman of the RAC Foundation, a motoring charity, said: "The government has condemned Stonehenge to further environmental damage and the A303 (road) to chronic congestion."But campaign group Save Stonehenge, which opposes the tunnel, welcomed the decision, saying: "Christmas has come early.""No one with any sense wanted a tunnel, a flyover, a dual-carriageway, and two whacking great interchanges here," its spokesman Chris Woodford said. "It's just not acceptable to build 1950s-style motorways in places like this any more." 
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Stonehenge Road Tunnel Plan Dropped
Stonehenge Road Tunnel Plan Dropped

There were fears that nearby traffic could damage the ancient World Heritage Site. (13/12/2007)
Rally Ireland Hosts 150,000 Spectators
Rally Ireland Hosts 150,000 Spectators

This was the first ever World Championship rally to be held in Ireland. (22/11/2007)
Abu Dhabi Named WTM’s Premier Partner
Abu Dhabi Named WTM’s Premier Partner

Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement to become WTM's official Premier Partner. (22/11/2007)
World Travel Market (WTM) 2007 Was Bigger Than Ever
World Travel Market (WTM) 2007 Was Bigger Than Ever

WTM 2007 was nearly 2% larger compared to last year, with 5,402 exhibitors. (15/11/2007)
Shelbourne Dublin ‘Best Overall Hotel’
Shelbourne Dublin ‘Best Overall Hotel’

The Shelbourne reopened on March 12th 2007, as one of Dublin’s largest luxury hotels. (08/11/2007)
Modern Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition
Modern Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition

For artist Hassan Massoudy the word itself remains the most sublime creative force. (08/11/2007)
Tourism Ireland Launches First Ever Arabic Website
Tourism Ireland Launches First Ever Arabic Website

Tourism Ireland has launched its first ever dual Arabic & English website. (01/11/2007)
Gold Koran Sells For Record  £1.1m
Gold Koran Sells For Record £1.1m

It is believed to be the oldest known complete copy of the Koran written in gold. (01/11/2007)
UK Sees Slump In Tourist Numbers
UK Sees Slump In Tourist Numbers

The number of foreign visitors during August was 3.24 million. (25/10/2007)
Land Of 1,000 Welcomes – With Ritz Carlton To Boot
Land Of 1,000 Welcomes – With Ritz Carlton To Boot

The Ritz-Carlton is opening in County Wicklow, Ireland. (25/10/2007)
High Speed 1 Connects UK To Europe’s Rail Network
High Speed 1 Connects UK To Europe’s Rail Network

High Speed 1 will connect the UK to the growing European high-speed rail network. (11/10/2007)
Historic Home Of Golf On Course For Cancun
Historic Home Of Golf On Course For Cancun

Scotland, the home of golf, is heading to Mexico later in the year at the world’s leading golfing exhibition. (27/09/2007)
Ramadan In Britain
Ramadan In Britain

My first experience of the blessing of Ramadan happened before I was Muslim. My friend and I were walking in the countryside on the outskirts of Slough when we stopped to ask a postman for directions. (27/09/2007)
 Viking Ship Buried Under Inn
Viking Ship Buried Under Inn

A 1,000-year-old Viking longship is thought to have been discovered under a pub car park on Merseyside. (21/09/2007)
Somalis In The  UK: Experiencing Ramadan Across Time And Space
Somalis In The UK: Experiencing Ramadan Across Time And Space

I got the impression when I was living in Hargeisa, Somaliland,that people saw fasting as a duty and great burden. Life slows down for a month, allowing those fasting to absorb the whole experience al (21/09/2007)
Regent Street Festival 2007:  An Indian Summer
Regent Street Festival 2007: An Indian Summer

An estimated 600,000 visitors came to the Regent Street Festival 2007. (06/09/2007)
Bid To Preserve Park's Ancient History
Bid To Preserve Park's Ancient History

Volunteers are being asked to help restore the ancient monuments of the Simonside Hills. (30/08/2007)
One Million Pound Cash Boost For Rural Industry
One Million Pound Cash Boost For Rural Industry

A one million pound cash boost to support rural tourism in England has been announced. (30/08/2007)
Upgrade For  Prehistoric Animal Sculptures In Crystal Palace
Upgrade For Prehistoric Animal Sculptures In Crystal Palace

The 1850s animal sculptures and surrounding landscape are known as the Dinosaur Court. (23/08/2007)
Plymouth's Historic Merchant’s House Celebrates 30 Years As A Museum.
Plymouth's Historic Merchant’s House Celebrates 30 Years As A Museum.

It is the largest and finest example of a surviving 16th century residence in the city. (23/08/2007)
Demand For Ferris Wheels Comes Back Around
Demand For Ferris Wheels Comes Back Around

The success of the London Eye has reinvigorated the demand for ferris wheels. (23/08/2007)
Sophisticated Ways: Destruction of an Ancient City
Sophisticated Ways: Destruction of an Ancient City

The Aya Gallery's latest exhibition documents the destruction of Baghdad. (15/08/2007)
Sport Is The World's Common Ground - Jowell
Sport Is The World's Common Ground - Jowell

The message of the Olympic Games must always be one of fellowship. (15/08/2007)
Ramses Wissa Waseef Center Tapestries Coming To London
Ramses Wissa Waseef Center Tapestries Coming To London

The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre is the home of a unique experiment in tapestry weaving. (09/08/2007)
Tourism Is Booming In Bristol
Tourism Is Booming In Bristol

Bristol is making strides to raise its profile as a European-class travel destination. (02/08/2007)
London’s Ismaili  Centre Organises Rare Manuscripts Exhibition
London’s Ismaili Centre Organises Rare Manuscripts Exhibition

Spirit & Life is an exhibition of rare Islamic art never displayed in the UK. (12/07/2007)
Thomas Cook Job Losses ‘Worse Than Feared’
Thomas Cook Job Losses ‘Worse Than Feared’

Cook and MyTravel is to cut nearly a sixth of its UK workforce. (05/07/2007)
Regent Street Festival 2007:  An Indian Summer
Regent Street Festival 2007: An Indian Summer

The Regent Street Festival will showcase all the flair, culture and magic of India. (28/06/2007)
QE2 To Become Dubai Floating Hotel
QE2 To Become Dubai Floating Hotel

The 70,000-tonne vessel is to be sold to the Dubai World company in a £50 million deal. (21/06/2007)
Free Guided Tours Of Sacred Exhibition
Free Guided Tours Of Sacred Exhibition

The exhibition displays the British Library’s collections of Muslim, Jewish and Christian texts. (31/05/2007)
Islamic Art In the Mediterranean Virtual Exhibition
Islamic Art In the Mediterranean Virtual Exhibition

The largest virtual museum in the world launched its latest venture last week on Europe Day. (17/05/2007)
Book Highlights Negative Impacts Of Eco-Tourism
Book Highlights Negative Impacts Of Eco-Tourism

Ecotourism may, in some cases, have a negative impact on the future of rural communities. (03/05/2007)
New Focus For Managing Director Of Bradt
New Focus For Managing Director Of Bradt

After 33 years leading Bradt Travel Guides along the road less travelled Hilary Bradt is retiring. (26/04/2007)
UK British Library Publishes Qur’an Manuscripts
UK British Library Publishes Qur’an Manuscripts

The British Library’s new exhibition Sacred opens on 27 April coinciding with a major publication. (19/04/2007)
Budget Airlines Cleared For Take-Off To The US
Budget Airlines Cleared For Take-Off To The US

Air travellers will enjoy lower fares and greater choice of airlines flying the Atlantic. (29/03/2007)
Older Travelers Denied Cover By Nine In Ten Insurance Policies
Older Travelers Denied Cover By Nine In Ten Insurance Policies

Ninety-two per cent of travel insurance policies impose upper age limits. (22/03/2007)
A Wildlife Weekend In Britain’s New Forest
A Wildlife Weekend In Britain’s New Forest

Deep in the New Forest woodland, rare Smooth Snake and Sand Lizard find refuge. (15/03/2007)
Three Year Shambles Of Hadrian’s Fence Would Drive The Romans Up The Wall
Three Year Shambles Of Hadrian’s Fence Would Drive The Romans Up The Wall

An attempt to fence off a small section of Hadrian's Wall has been plagued with delays. (01/03/2007)
Tomb Army’s On Way To UK
Tomb Army’s On Way To UK

Terracotta warriors are set to invade the British Museum in the biggest exhibition it has staged. (15/02/2007)
Destinations: Excellent Introduction To Unique Attractions
Destinations: Excellent Introduction To Unique Attractions

Dracula’s playground in Transylvania were among the sites featured at Destinations. (08/02/2007)
Stonehenge Builders’ House Found
Stonehenge Builders’ House Found

Archaeologists have found a huge ancient settlement used by the people who built Stonehenge. (08/02/2007)
UK’s Walks In The Woods Month
UK’s Walks In The Woods Month

The United Kingdom's National Forest covers an area of 200 square miles. (01/02/2007)
2012 Days To Go To The Start Of The London Olympic Games
2012 Days To Go To The Start Of The London Olympic Games

January 23rd marked exactly 2012 days to go to the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. (25/01/2007)
Muslim World Sells Itself Short At Adventure Travel Show
Muslim World Sells Itself Short At Adventure Travel Show

More than 250 travel operators and equipment manufacturers took part in the Adventure Travel Show. (18/01/2007)
Extensive Coverage Of China In ITM
Extensive Coverage Of China In ITM

In the Asia section ITM features articles on China, Thailand and Hong Kong. (11/01/2007)
UN Threatens To Put Tower Of London On Danger List
UN Threatens To Put Tower Of London On Danger List

Skyscrapers planned for the surrounding area are threatening the Tower of London. (11/01/2007)

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British Museum's Afghan exhibition extended due to popular demand

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British Museum Showcases Omani Jewellery

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Middle East & North Africa Travel Association (MENATA) launched at World Travel Market

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Windsor: The Largest Inhabited Castle In The World

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Aladin's Cave Re-discovered: London's Silver Vaults

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World Cup Puts Africa Ahead Of The Tourism Game

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London's Garden Museum
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Chatham and Gillingham: Britain›s Historic Ports

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London International Fine Art Fair: Beauty & Elegance

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Ashridge Estate
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Fortnum & Mason Showcases British Crafts

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Wales offers middle east travellers family fun adventures

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London Canal Museum
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London Eye
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British Museum Showcases Muslim World's Extraordinary Legacy

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Historic Baths Draw Visitors To English Country Town

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First Nations Contribution To Winter Olympics Showcased By Canadian High Commission in London

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British Museum Introduces Native North American Indian Rituals

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Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland: an ideal day out for the family

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Chasing Mirrors
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Stratford-upon-Avon thrives on Shakespeare's legacy

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Moctezuma
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Magic of Arab calligraphy attracts students from four continents

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Hampton Court
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Africa
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Impressive middle eastern stands at world travel market

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Southall
London's Little India
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Warwick Castle
Bringing the past to life
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London University Showcases Work of Kazakh Craftswomen

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Southend-on-Sea
legendary pier, impressive fair grounds
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Avebury
A mysterious present from the past
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Britain’s Premier Holiday Location Now Easier to See

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Hampstead
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Stonehenge
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Zipang
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Arabic Translation of Obama's biography announced at London book fair

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Leigh-on-Sea (UK)
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The Lure of the East
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The New Forest
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Hastings
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African States Eager To Promote Islamic Sites

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Luxury Travel Fair

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Sacred
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BTTF
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Advert
Arabian Travel Market 2007
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Destinations
Excellent introduction to unique attractions
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Southampton
History Comes Alive In The Old Town
  Issue 27

WTM 2006
Emphasis on the link between sport and tourism
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Spain Lives In Puebla
Mexico’s City Of Angels
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Hereford
Rural England At Its Best
  Issue 26

Ramadan In Britain
Spiritual Havens In A Secular Society
  Issue 26

Buckingham Palace
Where the Queen lives and works
  Issue 25

British Travel Awards 2006
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Activities of the arab tourism organisation

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Advert
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1001 Inventions
Enlightened Tribute To Muslim Discoveries
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Britain Hosts Festival
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London's International Travel Shows
Attract Muslim Countries
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World Travel Market
Arab and Muslim presence grows from strength to strength
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Greenwich
Where time began
  Issue 20

Forgotten Empire
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Advert
IT Noor
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Trafalgar
The decisive battle reinvented by tourism
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Destinations
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  Issue 17

Cardiff
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The Muslim World
An ideal adventure travel destination
  Issue 16

Haj
The most sacred journey on earth
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World Travel Market
Arabs optimistic despite Middle East's negative image
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The Muslims in London
Striving for self-sufficiency without isolation
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Britain embraced
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Awards to Islamic Tourism
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The Rise of Islamic Tourism
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British Travel Trade Fair
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