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Introducing England

A journey through England is a journey through history - from the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge to the space-age domes of the Eden Project in Cornwall. It's also a trip to the 21st-century: London is gearing up for the 2012 Olympics while cities like Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle revel in their heritage and confidently face the future, with industrial buildings revitalised as waterfront galleries or trendy apartments, flanked by tempting bars, shops, restaurants and some of the finest music venues in the world.

For visitors, the beauty of travel in England is the compact nature of the country. By spending less time going between places and more time in them, you can immerse yourself in the scenery, instead of just breezing through. Whether you're strolling the undulating hills of Oxfordshire, cycling in Norfolk, surfing off Newquay or rock-climbing in the Peak District, England is perfect for activity and adventure. And with time on your side, you'll get closer to understanding local sensibilities: relaxing with the locals in a country pub, enjoying a music festival or watching a cricket match.

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Latest headlines for England

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    10 July 2009 3:49PM

    A pilot killed when a light aircraft crashed in a field in Lincolnshire is identified.

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  2. Missing prisoner returns to jail

    10 July 2009 2:52PM

    A prisoner who absconded from an open jail returns, but two more inmates are still missing.

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  3. 'More job cuts' at Aston Martin

    10 July 2009 2:48PM

    Almost 100 workers at the luxury car factory in Warwickshire are to lose their jobs, unions say.

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