05/04/15

[Maik]

Was Judas - Christianity's great traitor - wrongfully condemned?
Without the betrayal, there could have been no crucifixion – and no redemption. Was the apostle whose name is a byword for betrayal actually history’s greatest scapegoat? On Easter Sunday, Peter Stanford reconsiders the evidence

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/was-judas--christianitys-great-traitor--wrongfully-condemned-10153059.html

[Maik]

Holiday firms set sights on billions from pension pots
Up to 75% of people planning to withdraw money under new changes are considering spending some of it on travel

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/apr/05/holiday-firms-target-pension-pots

[Maik]

The reopening of the Waverley railway, axed in 1969, shows that trains are increasingly seen as the solution to Britain’s infrastructure troubles

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/04/borders-rail-revolution-edinburgh-scotland

[Jolly Roger]

The reopening of the Waverley railway, axed in 1969, shows that trains are increasingly seen as the solution to Britain’s infrastructure troubles

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/04/borders-rail-revolution-edinburgh-scotland

Nice article! I am heartened to see that steam will return as well! It will do wonders for tourism in the area.

For good measure, steam trains are slated to run along the Borders Railway several times a week in peak season, further boosting tourism – and cheering those who fought to save the line 50 years ago.

[TonyKath]

Fascinating story and amazing to see £294 million is being spent on it!  The Borders Rail Website is very interesting about all aspects especially the construction.  (Site doesn't work well in FF)

Tony