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Minor British Institutions: Sammy the Shrimp
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Of all the absurd mascots that populate English soccer, perhaps the strangest is the Southend United character, Sammy the Shrimp.
Dog unhurt after 80ft mineshaft plunge
Friday, 27 November 2009
A cocker spaniel named Nell fell 80ft down a mineshaft and escaped unscathed, the RSPCA said today.
Can a Muslim say happy Christmas to his friends?
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Jerome Taylor: Debate between forces of Islamic intolerance and scholars touring UK with message of moderation.
RAF's wartime photos go online in new archive
Monday, 23 November 2009
Dramatic pictures illustrate Allied assault on D-Day and bombing raids over Germany
Postcard art: Having a cool time. Wish you were here
Sunday, 22 November 2009
A Slice of Britain: At the annual lucky dip for postcards by famous and emerging artists, the sharp-eyed and patient scoop up bargain masterpieces.
Minor British Institutions: Fisherman's Friends
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Almost a century and a half ago, a Fleetwood pharmacist named James Lofthouse developed a menthol and eucalyptus liquid for fishermen to take with them on their excursions into the cruelly cold waters of the North Atlantic.
More storms ahead to batter Britain
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
More stormy weather will batter Britain later this week, forecasters predict. By Thursday more downpours are expected to add to already high river levels, particularly in Wales, the south west, north west and west Midlands.
Exhibition: Extraordinary faiths and traditions practised across Britain
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Beautiful photographs by journalist Jeremy Hunter are to be exhibited in London today in celebration of religious diversity.
Kite surfers jump seaside pier
Monday, 16 November 2009
Two kite surfers used strong winds for an amazing and hazardous stunt today - jumping over Worthing pier.
An unforgettable memory contest
Sunday, 15 November 2009
A Slice of Britain: Find it difficult to remember what you did last week, let alone the order of 1,144 cards? Don't despair: it's possible to train your mind – and age is no bar. The founder of the World Memory Championships is proof.
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• Andrew Grice: Enough of the philosophy, Mr Cameron.
Think-tanks play an important role in politics. But they have their limits.
• Christina Patterson: Very nice - but forgiveness is overrated
Sometimes, as Lydon sang, in his post Sex Pistols band, 'anger is an energy.'
• Mary Dejevsky: Why not call Blair now and wrap it up?
The enquiry already seems like a sideline as the queues dwindle.
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