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New Year parade route changed for Americans
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
The annual New Year's Day Parade through London will march the route in reverse to satisfy American television broadcasters, organisers said yesterday.
Swindon twinned with Disney World
Monday, 7 December 2009
A UK town associated with the railways and the motor car will now be officially linked with... Walt Disney World.
Doors open for 'living' beach hut advent calendar
Monday, 7 December 2009
A very special version of the traditional calendar is on display along Hove seafront throughout December. Alex Johnson take a peek inside and will follow its progress on this page for the rest of the month.
You don't have to be mad to swim here ...
Sunday, 6 December 2009
A slice of Britain: Throughout December normally sane people will leave their cosy homes to head for a stretch of water to partake in the growing sport of festive outdoor swimming. They'll freeze, but claim the life-affirming glow is worth it
DJ Taylor: Superior Scots
Sunday, 6 December 2009
The bottom line: The English are to blame for Alex Salmond's smugness; the TV book club presenters who know nothing about books; an ode to the old Olivetti; and posterity in pop
Minor British Institutions: The Royal Mail rubber band
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Years ago you might not have noticed the odd elastic band on the pavement. However, a decision by the Royal Mail in 2007 to issue red bands, nicely matching their vans and pillar boxes, has made them a more visible feature of national life.
Video: Crocodiles spotted in Leeds
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
The Royal Society: Dilettantes to DNA via cuckoos and kites
Monday, 30 November 2009
It began as a talking shop for rich intellectuals but 350 years later, the Royal Society is the de facto national academy of science
'Cathedral of Middlesex' saved from ruin
Sunday, 29 November 2009
English Heritage is stepping in to prevent the dereliction of the medieval Harmondsworth Great Barn lauded by Sir John Betjeman
Pack up your bargains in your old kitbag
Sunday, 29 November 2009
A Slice of Britain: Shoppers queue from 2am as Angels sells off uniforms that fought wars on stage and screen.
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