Articles written by John Oyston

Starting in 2013, higher rate taxpayers in the UK will no longer receive Child Benefits. Some parents may be financially better off by taking a cut in pay.

Oct 5, 2010 - John Oyston

Harrogate is an historic spa town with exclusive shopping and open spaces. It is also an ideal base for visiting York, The Yorkshire Dales and Leeds.

Aug 15, 2010 - John Oyston

Penry Williams of Merthyr was labelled "The Welsh Turner". During August, art lovers can compare the two artists at an exhibition at Cyfarthfa Castle.

Aug 1, 2010 - John Oyston

The Yorkshire Museum traces the history of York from Romans to railways and Vikings to chocolate. This modern museum covers 2000 years of history.

Jul 31, 2010 - John Oyston

Travelling from London to Amsterdam is easy by train. Eurostar and Thalys take passengers from one city centre to the other in less than 5 hours.

Jul 30, 2010 - John Oyston

18th and 19th century artists flocked to the Wye Valley to paint watercolour landscapes. Over 70 works by famous artists are on show at Chepstow Museum

Jul 29, 2010 - John Oyston

The island of Anglesey stands just off the North Wales Coast. Attractions include castles, beaches and the village with the world's longest place name.

Jul 22, 2010 - John Oyston

Before tourism, slate mining was Snowdonia's major industry. Take an underground tour at Llechwedd Slate Cavern to experience a slate miner's daily life.

Jul 20, 2010 - John Oyston

Discover 300 million years of history at Dan yr Ogof. Explore Europe's largest showcave complex, and relive the days when dinosaurs ruled the earth.

Jul 20, 2010 - John Oyston

Driving on the left and manual transmission can make driving in Britain difficult; but planning ahead will help overseas visitors who want to hire a car.

Jul 17, 2010 - John Oyston

Cologne's Museum Ludwig is one of Europe's largest collections of 20th century art. See Pop Art by Warhol and Lichtenstein with over 800 works by Picasso,

Jul 16, 2010 - John Oyston

Eurostar provide direct train links from london to Paris and Brussels, but some travellers may find it easier to board at Ebbsfleet or Ashford.

Jul 16, 2010 - John Oyston

Cologne is a major railway junction connecting Northern Europe with the rest of Germany. Regular services run to Cologne from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.

Jul 10, 2010 - John Oyston

Southport has attractions for all ages. Amusements and funfairs, luxury boutiques and championship golf coursesattract visitors to the Lancashire Coast.

Jun 26, 2010 - John Oyston

Hadrian's Wall, York and Edinburgh can be visited on a day trip from Newcastle by train; or visit Alnwick Castle and see where Harry Potter was filmed.

Jun 12, 2010 - John Oyston

The Humber Bridge provides a vital link across the River Humber. Visit cities like Hull and Lincoln or the seaside resorts of Bridlington and Cleethorpes.

Jun 11, 2010 - John Oyston

Day trips from Nottingham by train include shopping in Oxford Street or Meadowhall, a day on the beach at Skegness and Gulliver's family theme park.

Jun 9, 2010 - John Oyston

Take a day out by rail from Glasgow. Trains leave from Queen Street to Edinburgh and Stirling or travel from Central station to Arran & the Ayrshire Coast.

Jun 8, 2010 - John Oyston

Staffordshire's history includes Moorcroft Pottery, an 19th century working farm, Lichfield Cathedral and the oak tree where Charles II hid from Cromwell.

Jun 6, 2010 - John Oyston

Want a family day out from Edinburgh? Blue Flag beaches, historic castles and top quality shopping centres are all just a short train ride away.

Jun 6, 2010 - John Oyston

The Great Central Railway is Britain's only preserved mainline steam railway. Take a trip from Loughborough to Leicester, or enjoy a meal in the dining car.

Jun 5, 2010 - John Oyston

Seaside resorts, castles, cathedrals and top class shopping can be enjoyed on a day out by train from Cardiff, regular services run to Bristol and Swansea.

Jun 3, 2010 - John Oyston

Take a day trip from Leeds by train. Regular services run to the Roman city of York, the coast at Scarborough or Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales.

May 30, 2010 - John Oyston

Take a day trip by train from Sheffield to the cities of Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds and Lincoln. Trains also run to the coast and the Peak District.

May 29, 2010 - John Oyston

Trains from Manchester run to North West England and Yorkshire. Take a day out to Liverpool, Blackpool, Chester, Leeds or York.

May 28, 2010 - John Oyston

Trains from Bristol run to South Wales and the West Country. Take a day out to The Roman City of Bath, Stonehenge or the Doctor Who Exhibition.

May 28, 2010 - John Oyston

There are plenty of choices for days out by train from Birmingham. Visit historic Warwick and Stratford or have a day shopping in London's Oxford Street.

May 27, 2010 - John Oyston

Visitors to London can easily reach tourist attractions across the South of England. Regular train services allow day trips to cities and seaside resorts.

May 27, 2010 - John Oyston

William Shakespeare was born and died in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visitors on a day trip from London can see where the Bard, and his wife Ann Hathaway, lived.

May 25, 2010 - John Oyston

Derbyshire's stately homes and Norman castles offer visitors the chance to tour historic houses, explore ruined castles or enjoy well kept gardens.

May 22, 2010 - John Oyston

Matlock has attractions for all ages. Gulliver's Kingdom theme park is ideal for young children. There are also steam train, tram and cable car rides.

May 20, 2010 - John Oyston

Bridlington has something for all ages. This traditional resort boasts Blue flag beaches, top class entertainment and the fastest speedboats on the coast.

May 16, 2010 - John Oyston

The Medway towns of Rochester and Chatham have a wealth of history. Discover the boyhood home of Charles Dickens and where Nelson's Victory was built.

May 16, 2010 - John Oyston

Visit the Cotswolds and explore historic market towns, stately homes and sleepy villages. Only 70 miles from London, there are good transport links.

May 15, 2010 - John Oyston

A party needs 326 seats to win the election. Different voting patterns in Scotland , Wales, Northern Ireland and the English Regions may affect the outcome.

Apr 28, 2010 - John Oyston

Speculation mounts that the 6 May 2010 general election will result in a hung Parliament. What will happen if this is the case?

Apr 28, 2010 - John Oyston

The Cambrian Coast Line travels through the heart of Mid Wales. Visit Portmerion, Harlech Castle, Barmouth or Aberystwyth and leave the car at home.

Apr 25, 2010 - John Oyston

Norwich City have won promotion from League One. Leeds, Millwall, Swindon, Charlton and Huddersfield are in a fascinating five horse race to join them.

Apr 23, 2010 - John Oyston

Manchester United still hope to win a fourth successive Premier League title. Chelsea lost at Spurs and Arsenal were dramatically beaten by Wigan.

Apr 18, 2010 - John Oyston

In a General Election, the Speaker usually gets re-elected unopposed. In 2010, UKIP's Nigel Farage is trying to win John Bercow's Buckingham seat.

Apr 18, 2010 - John Oyston

Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Vince Cable's opinions on the recession and banking crisis have earned him respect.

Apr 17, 2010 - John Oyston

Nick Clegg became MP for Sheffield Hallam in 2005. Now the fastest rising star in British politics could hold the balance of power after the election.

Apr 16, 2010 - John Oyston

There are many ways to cross the English Channel. Eurostar, Eurotunnel or sailing from Dover are the quickest but a longer crossing can cut the driving on the Continent.

Mar 14, 2010 - John Oyston

The Great Plague of 1665 claimed 100,000 lives in London; but most of the rest of England was unaffected. One exception to this was the village of Eyam Derbyshire.

Mar 13, 2010 - John Oyston

Norwich is a shopper's paradise. Visit modern malls, historic streets and alleys with national chains and independent stores. All in easy walking distance.

Mar 12, 2010 - John Oyston

In the news-hungry 21st century, sex scandals are commonplace, but in the 1930s the Rector of Stiffkey created national headlines.

Mar 11, 2010 - John Oyston

Three promotions in four seasons took Farsley Celtic to the Blue Square Premier League. Success on the pitch led to financial problems the club could not overcome.

Mar 11, 2010 - John Oyston

Llangollen is in a beautiful location on the banks of the River Dee. The International Music Eisteddfod is held in the town every year and there are more attractions....

Feb 27, 2010 - John Oyston

The City of Manchester has something for everyone. Fashionable shops, fine dining, free museums and fantastic sporting facilities attract visitors to the city.

Feb 27, 2010 - John Oyston

From Royal Houses to fairground organs and steam railways , North Norfolk has a wide range of activities for all the family.

Feb 27, 2010 - John Oyston