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David Weir retires from Great Britain after Paris 2024 marathon — no evidence of Sussex move
13
September

David Weir retires from Great Britain after Paris 2024 marathon — no evidence of Sussex move

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David Weir, a six-time Paralympic champion, finished fifth in the T54 marathon at Paris 2024 and announced his retirement from international competition for Great Britain. He will keep racing major marathons. Despite chatter, there’s no confirmed information that he’s moving to Sussex. Weir’s career spans from Atlanta 1996 to London 2012 glory, with 10 Paralympic medals and eight London Marathon wins.

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Eurostar to launch direct London–Frankfurt and London–Geneva routes by early 2030s
6
September

Eurostar to launch direct London–Frankfurt and London–Geneva routes by early 2030s

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Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva in the early 2030s, targeting five-hour journeys and a major boost in rail connectivity. Backed by a €2 billion fleet investment and a goal of 30 million passengers a year, the group also plans an Amsterdam/Brussels–Geneva link. The move answers rising demand for lower-carbon travel but hinges on new border facilities, station upgrades, and regulatory approvals.

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