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Did you know that your Photo Driving Licence has a renewal date? You could be risking a hefty fine! Make sure you don’t get caught out by reading our short guide… The photocard part of a driving licence was introduced in 1998. Many of you will now hold this version of a UK driving licence, but do you know that it needs to be renewed every 10 years? If you take a look at back of your photocard licence you will see there is a key to the various numbers that are displayed on the front of the
Stansted Airport is located thirty miles north of London in the county of Essex in the district of Uttlesford. Initially the area was used as an airfield created by the Americans for use in World War Two. The name was taken from the nearby village of Stansted Mountfitchet. The airfield was used to house over a thousand US service men and was the start of over 100 air missions during the war. In 1946 the first charter flight left Stansted, using ex-RAF planes to carry cargo, one of the flight e
The Spanish City of Malaga in the Costa del Sol region is enriched in history. Malaga has seen many changes from the various civilisations that have past through the city and left their trace. The name Malaga originates from the term Malaka which means ‘fish salting place’ and was founded by the Phoenicians in 800BC.
When booking a holiday it’s easy to overlook the requirements needed to travel around once you arrive at your destination. Most package holidays now include a transfer by coach from the airport to the hotel, which means that it may not seem necessary to hire a car. However without access to a car tourists are restricted to public transport and places reachable on foot. Therefore hiring a car gives a greater freedom to visit more obscure places of interest. Wherever you’re visiting there’s always something extra to see when you rent a car, here are some of the great sights
Walthamstow is a small town located in the north east London borough of Waltham Forest. Walthamstow is neighboured by Chingford, Leyton and Leytonstone, and Tottenham. Through Walthamstow lies an ancient route from London to Waltham Abbey, which includes several different modern day roads including, Leyton High Road and Chingford road.
Spain is the most popular holiday destination for British residents with over 14million of us visiting the European hotspot every year. The hordes of holidaymakers are drawn to Spain by the fantastic weather, beautiful beaches and westernised lifestyle. Spain has become an increasingly popular choice for holidays since the 1960’s as the price of air travel has steadily dropped and standard of living has improved.
Spain, located in Western Europe, is one of the most popular holiday spots for British tourists, but why is it so popular and when did it all begin? When the aeroplane became a viable transport option for UK residents the cost to fly was expensive and only available to wealthy citizens, however by the 1960’s the price was steadily dropping and becoming available to an increased customer base.
King’s Cross Station is situated in the North of London and was built in 1851 on the site of a former smallpox and fever hospital. The station is the southern terminal of the East Coast Mainline which runs between London and Edinburgh. King’s Cross is situated opposite St Pancreas which operates as the southern terminal for the Midland Main Line.
It’s no secret that London prices are among the highest in the UK, whether you’re referring to property, hotel prices, or the cost of a pint of beer you can expect to pay that bit more in the capital. For London’s inhabitants higher wages balance out the equally high cost of living, but for tourists the prices can seem a little too expensive. However there are some gems to be found that could make your next visit to London more affordable.
Despite the growing number of car owners in the United Kingdom there is always a demand for hire cars. Whether it be from customers in the UK wanting day rental to replace their own damaged car, tourists coming from abroad to visit England, or UK tourists looking for car rental abroad.
