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Staines hopes to shake off Ali G link

Staines in Surrey has officially changed its name to Staines-upon-Thames in an attempt to boost the town's image.

Olympic Orbit tower unveiled

The looping red steel tower that stands beside London's 2012 Olympic Stadium is being officially unveiled on Friday.

1 in 4 never been to Wales or Scotland

A survey by discount travel company Hotwire.com has shown that an astonishing one in four Brits have never been to Wales or Scotland in their life.

Free issue of Britain magazine

A free Royal Wedding Souvenir issue of BRITAIN magazine is up for grabs, but hurry, it won't last long.

Win a luxury British retreat

BRITAIN magazine is running a competition that gives you a chance of winning a fantastic retreat at one of Britain's most luxurious properties.

Parade in honour of London's big year

London's New Year's Day parade has launched a thrilling year that will see both the Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated in the city, organisers have told the BBC.

William & Kate head for St James Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to make St James' Palace, formerly home to Princess Margaret, their new marital home .

Margate tour for the Queen

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have been given a tour around Margate in Kent, including the new Turner Contemporary art gallery.

London gets test run of free Wi-Fi

Nokia have launched a two month trial of free Wi-Fi in the Capital of London

Welsh coast is greatest region on earth

Welsh Coastline has been named the greatest region on earth to visit in 2012 coming in ahead of more notable worldwide travel destinations

National Park plans spark War of Roses

Plans to create a wide national park across the north of England have triggered an age-old row that has inflamed a centuries old rivalry between two neighbouring counties.

Blackpool Tower reopened to public

After being closed to the public for 10 months, Blackpool Tower has reopened on completion of a £20m restoration project.

Kate Moss Road Closures

Advance notice has been given of road closures in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire in preparation of the wedding of Kate Moss and Jame Hince.

Rude Magritte drawings to go on show

Six rare Rene Magritte drawings that are considered erotic and shocking are to be shown in Tate Liverpool, but are they best suited to a separate room to spare the faint-hearted?

Hedgehog voted number one

The humble hedgehog has been voted by the public as the top icon of the environment, as part of the Environment Agency's 10th anniversary.

VisitBritain and Emirates Exploit Tradition of Luxury

VisitBritain has joined forces with the airline Emirates to launch a new high end jointly-funded tourism marketing campaign: ‘Britain. A Tradition of Luxury', aimed at Britain's growth markets.