Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.
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Sony has issued copyright claims against a fan-made Concord revival, effectively killing the failed hero shooter for the second time. Read about the legal action and what it means for gaming preservation.
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