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The Saxons Exhibition unveiled at Discover Bucks Museum. Witness extraordinary finds.

30/03/2026 by .
The Saxons Exhibition unveiled at Discover Bucks Museum.

Discover Bucks Museum has launched a major new exhibition, exploring Buckinghamshire’s Saxon past called ‘The SAXONS. Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories.’

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easyJet releases passport scanning app

Britain’s leading low cost carrier has upgraded its mobile app to provide passengers with a quicker route through airport security. From today easyJet’s app now has a passport scanning option. easyJet’s app, which has been downloaded over 10 million times so far, enables customers using an iOS or Android device to scan their passport details using their mobile phone camera making it quicker and easier to check in.

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BA IS SOUNDING OUT SONIC SEASONING Sonic Seasoning 17 C Nick Morrish British Airways

BA IS SOUNDING OUT SONIC SEASONING. 13-track playlist boosts brilliant flavours.

Known as ‘Sonic Seasoning’, research found that specific music can make food appear up to ten per cent more sweet or salty. Based on the findings, BA’s 13-track playlist is available on long-haul flights from November, to complement the dining experience.

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Orla Bardot photo MarteOliveira Pref de Buzios

Menu Buzios app satisfies Brazilian foodies

Known as the Brazilian St Tropez, the charming town of Buzios have only 30.000 inhabitants…and almost 200 restaurants! The MenuBuzios app satisfies Brazilian foodies and helps tourists to pick the best restaurants in town.

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Virgin grounds Little Red. Virgin Atlantic  has announced its Little Red operation will cease operations next year. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A320 214 EI EZW@LHR13.05.2013 708fk 8738115862

Virgin grounds Little Red. Virgin Atlantic’s budget option sadly ceases trading.

Virgin grounds Little Red. Virgin Atlantic  has announced its Little Red operation will cease operations next year.

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ABritish Airways Business Only Service is Five Years Old this year. ircraft on runway at LCY

British Airways Business Only Service is Five Years Old. Discover 5 star service all the way.

British Airways celebrated this week as the most successful commercial airline to operate a business class-only service between London and New York. Previous all-business class airlines such as Maxjet, Eos and Silverjet, all ceased trading within five years, however this week, a milestone was reached as British Airways business only service is five years old.

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With the news that BA Passengers get Sky High Wifi, there's never been a better way to keep up with events while in the air.

British Airways adds three new routes to Gatwick Airport

British Airways has added another three new routes to its 2015 Gatwick schedule. Seville in Spain, Funchal in Madeira and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria will all be available to book from today, and the first flights will take to the skies from March 2015.

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