Four writers revisit summer holiday spots in Britain (Guardian Unlimited)
We sent four writers back to the corners of Britain that once gave them so much enjoyment on holiday

Turkey Gay Guide (RainbowNetwork.com)
Turkey, once the domain of Sultans and Pashas, now a grand playground for all. From the Bosphorous in Istanbul to Ephesus - the commercial city of ancient times - Turkey is a country of spectacular proportions.

Michael Williams: Readers' editor (Independent)
"My seven-year-old daughter knows her father congregates with a family of similar friends who seem to gather in his computer. Sometimes he talks to them, even if nobody else can see them...."

Soaring fuel prices and green pressures herald comeback for Britain's waterways (Independent)
Britain's waterways are on the brink of an astonishing revival ? and some of the UK's biggest trucking firms are leading the way. The UK's long-neglected latticework of canals and rivers, which once helped to jump-start the industrial revolution, are poised for a renaissance.

Teams work to contain river weed (BBC News)
Three agencies tackle a floating weed which is dominating rivers in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Boating in Poland's lake district (Guardian Unlimited)
Travel: Susan Smillie's gin palace floated gently through natural beauty and centuries of history

Can the Euston arch rise again? (BBC News)
Compromises that must be made if the Euston arch is to be rebuilt

Britain?s waterways enjoy new popularity (Financial Times)
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon, or at any other time, is now more popular than in the days of the industrial revolution, says British Waterways.

London News and Reviews (Evening Standard)
They were once the main arteries of the nation, helping Britannia rule the new world of industry.

The new age of the canal: More passengers now than during the 18th century heyday (Daily Mail)
They were once the main arteries of the nation - but canals were soon superseded by the steam train. Now, 200 years after their heyday, they are back.




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