Britt Allcroft, Creator of TV’s ‘Thomas the Tank Engine,’ Dies at 81
She discovered the character in a series of 1940s children’s books and thought Ringo Starr would make a great Mr. Conductor ...
Britt Allcroft Dies: Writer, Director & Producer Behind ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ Was 81
Known for bringing 'Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends' to British TV in 1984, writer, director and producer Britt Alcroft has ...
Britt Allcroft, Producer Who Adapted ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ for TV, Dies at 81
Britt Allcroft, a British television producer who helped develop 'Thomas the Tank Engine' into a series, has died at 84.
Britt Allcroft, Who Brought Thomas the Tank Engine to TV, Dies at 81
She adapted the children’s book series to TV, creating a lasting cultural behemoth that spawned movies, merchandise and theme ...
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NRC says Lagos Rail Mass Transit is part of FG’s free train ride initiative
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) trains are included in the Federal Government’s free train ride initiative for the Christmas and New Year ...
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Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term
Within the span of less than a week, Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas have again shown how their ideology dictates their legal judgments, often in hypocritical directions. By contrast ...
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Thomas Frank: Why Chelsea are Premier League title contenders as Liverpool gap reduces
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has claimed that Chelsea are in a title race despite Enzo Maresca's dismissal of the Blues challenging Liverpool for the Premier League trophy. Maresca has consistently ...
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UPDATED: Tinubu declares free train ride nationwide for Yuletide
President Bola Tinubu has declared free train rides nationwide for commuters from the 20th of this month till January 5, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris ...
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UPDATED: Christmas: Nigerian govt announces free train ride for 15 days
The minister said the free train ride is consistent with President Tinubu’s desire to cushion the effect of government policies on transportation costs, especially for the most vulnerable Nigerians.
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Selling out Ohio, its parklands and people, for fracking’s fleeting allure: Thomas Suddes
Gov. Mike DeWine, a Cedarville Republican, appoints the commission, whose operating philosophy seems to echo 19th-century railroad mogul William H. Vanderbilt’s take on popular opinion ...
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Grandma 'Took a Wrong Turn' and Drove onto Train Tracks. She Spent Final Moments Saving Kids from Being Hit (Exclusive)
6 Dead After Train Hits Family SUV Crossing Railroad Tracks in ‘Devastating’ Accident Thomas' daughter tells PEOPLE that her mother loved so many things in her life, but her pride and joys ...
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Thomas Cromwell's death – a rapid descent from the pinnacle of power
As downfalls go, it was spectacular – and brutally swift. On 10 June 1540, Thomas Cromwell arrived at court for what should have been a routine meeting of the Privy Council. As this son of Putney was ...