Latest News in South East

Gatwick rail "unfit for purpose" for Olympics

Current funding plans will leave rail links from one of London's busiest airports "unfit for purpose" when the Olympic Games come to the capital in 2012, a council leader has claimed.

Crossrail bidders shortlisted

The list of companies invited to tender for contracts for pan-London train link Crossrail has been announced.

Lewes to launch its own local currency

A market town in East Sussex will launch its own currency next month in a bid to support local businesses.

In Depth

Bridge of sighs

We investigate the benefits and disadvantages of the proposed new Thames crossing.

Langport, Somerset: innovative eco project

Bright sparks

The Beacon winners have a lot to teach us.

Prescott: regrets, he has a few

Total recall

John Prescott reviews his career highlights - and regrets.

Fresh talent: sector faces shortage

Where have all the good people gone?

How we might address the sector's looming skills crisis.

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Policy in South East

Opinion

Karen Buck

Karen
Buck

The rise and rise of silver-haired Brits

News that pensioners outnumber children for the first time has generated predictable hand-wringing.

Sir Peter Hall

Sir
Peter Hall

An anthropological look at our children

A train to Disneyland Paris, or back to London, provides an opportunity for amateur research...

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