June 2009
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My friend the deacon: Anthony’s special day
I've known my friend Anthony Beer for over 35 years. It's a friendship that flourishes even though…
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The joy of Wessex: an unforgettable holiday in Thomas Hardy country
Above: Thomas Hardy's cottage, Higher Bockhampton, Dorset When Owen arrived last year, we quickly decided we'd spend…
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Magical mystery trips
I loved the story last week about the travel company charging holidaymakers £2,000 for a vacation…
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Digital Britain: the massacre that showed the failure of BBC regional news
The Government's proposals for a digital Britain hit the headlines this week. Supporters of the BBC…
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Virgin’s V Stuff: great idea, awful execution
I had an email from Richard Branson today. No, really. Well, not quite. It was a…
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A rubbish campaign: the Daily Mail rages against the humble wheelie bin
You can always rely on the Daily Mail to find something to rage against. Today, the…
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Time for change: the counterpoint to Labour’s euphoria of May Day 1997
Yesterday marked the counterpoint of Labour’s landslide euphoria of May 1997. The resignations of home secretary…