Tell me about secret underground London.

A. Interesting question from peter.griff. He writes: 'One often hears about a secret subterranean London, whose existence is known only to a handful of people. Are there really government01:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

Can you recommend the best things to do in London for a weekend

Asks meltdown A. There is so much to do in London that it is difficult to fit it into one weekend, but if you've got the energy we've got the information! Just the size and the amount of people01:00 Thu 12th Jul 2001

Q What does the term 'pirate radio' mean

A. 'Pirate' radio is the term used for any radio station that is broadcasting illegally, in other words, without obtaining the required licence from the Home Office, which governs the allocation of01:00 Mon 16th Apr 2001

Underground to a great new idea

by Steve Cunningham Londonstills.comTHE VICTORIANS thought it was the greatest building operation since the pyramids. The London Underground, in the news after transport unions called strikes01:00 Thu 08th Feb 2001

What is an i+ point

asks panda A. An i+ point is an internet terminal located on a public street providing free, if restricted, access to the internet. It provides primarily local information to its users, eg local01:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

How many Tate Galleries are there in the UK now and where are they

Asks howardpiercy A. There are now four Tate galleries in the UK. There are two in London: Tate Britain and the new Tate Modern; one in Liverpool; and one in St Ives, Cornwall. Q. Are they all01:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001

Royal Courts Of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, is the building in London which houses the Court of Appeal of England and Wales and the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. Courts within the building are open to the public although there may be some restrictions depending upon the nature of the case...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

How long will it take to drive from Brighton to Manchester, and how would I find out the best route

Asks BorisBru A. The fastest route is by motorway from Brighton following the A3, M25, M40, M42 and the M6 to Manchester. But if there are any road works, accidents, or heavy traffic this might not01:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001

Eurostar

The Eurostar has changed the way people travel to Europe. It is a high-speed passenger rail service connecting London with Paris and Brussels. All its trains cross under the English Channel via the Channel Tunnel between Britain and France, owned and operated separately by Eurotunnel. Eurostar offers seventeen weekday ...13:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Kew Bridge Steam Museum houses a museum of water supply and a collection of water pumping steam engines. The site remains an internationally-recognised museum of steam pumping engines as a reminder of the many pumping stations spread throughout London and the UK. The museum houses the world's largest working beam engin...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Windsor Castle Holiday

A break to one of England’s true landmarks, Windsor Castle, one of the oldest castles in the world is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a holiday with years of history, contemporary shopping, fine dining, leisure activities and vast quantity of events. What Windsor Castle has to offer Windsor ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Oxford Street Shopping: Survival Guide

Known for being the busiest shopping street in Europe, shoppers will benefit from being armed with the knowledge of where the best places to shop are along Oxford Street. Oxford Street boasts notorious stores such as Selfridges as well as other big department stores which are all found in the section from Marble Arch t...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

How was the Sally Army formed

A. By William Booth. He was son of a speculative builder, and born at a red-brick terrace at Sneinton, Nottingham, in 1829. Q. A poor family A. Yes. These were poverty-stricken times and the01:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001

The mysterious Hinduja brothers

by Steve Cunningham THEY did something that neither the Tories nor his Labour enemies could dream of achieving. They unwittingly brought about the downfall of Peter Mandelson, Tony Blair's Prince01:00 Thu 08th Feb 2001

How did the Red Cross form

A. The International Red Cross - in the news again after demanding to see Al-Qaeda and Taliban prisoners held in Cuba - started more than 135 years ago, inspired by Henry Dunant, a Swiss01:00 Mon 28th Jan 2002

How do you get your poetry published

Q. How do you get your poetry published A. Given that more books are published in the UK today than ever before – well in excess of 100,000 new books annually – it may come as a surprise to01:00 Mon 07th May 2001

Is running a Marathon good for you

A. The London Marathon is an annual attraction for thousands of runners from around the country and the world. Pounding 26 miles through the streets of Greenwich, Docklands on the way to the Mall01:00 Wed 11th Apr 2001