There comes a moment in practically every Robert Edric novel when the setting (Victorian Cumberland, African jungle, dystopian future) melts away and some elemental human dilemmas begin to declare themselves.
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Radio review: Neverwhere - Let me introduce you to the Earl of Earl's Court
Saturday 23 March 2013
In the world of fantasy sci-fi, Neil Gaiman is a big shot. His Sandman graphic novel series is, by all accounts, a classic of the genre. (Disclaimer: the last fantasy I read was set in Narnia, so I'm no expert.)
Bloc Party, Earls Court, London
Monday 25 February 2013
So here we are. After various side-projects, a three-year hiatus and the briefest of UK tours to promote 2012’s Four, Bloc Party have arrived at the not-long-for-this-earth Earls Court for their biggest ever show.
Amy Winehouse's father attends Brit Awards 2013 with picture of her on his back
Wednesday 20 February 2013
The father of late singer Amy Winehouse kept her memory alive tonight by arriving at the Brit Awards wearing a waistcoat with her face on the back.
Tips and deals of the week: White Desert Antarctica, London France Show and Golden Triangle by Rail
Sunday 13 January 2013
The camp
Kevin Garside: How the BBC can help boxing fulfil its Olympic legacy
Sunday 09 December 2012
The Way I See It: The old route for successful amateurs has been closed to today’s aspiring pros
CCTV captures the shocking moment an innocent London commuter is choked with a scarf in an unprovoked attack
Thursday 06 December 2012
37-year-old victim left 'highly traumatised' by random attack that saw him pass out while being choked
Bloc Party, Birthdays, London
Tuesday 28 August 2012
Celebrating the top spot of their new album Four in the midweek charts, Bloc Party announced this intimate show at Birthdays in Dalston on Twitter. Stating that it would be free and on a first-come, first-served basis, the bar recommended that Bloc’s numerous fans not attempt to camp overnight but from 8am the next day they were already queuing for the show.
British volleyball's future built on more than sand
Thursday 09 August 2012
Both the indoor and much-trivialised beach version of the sport can prosper after the Games
London 2012: Olympic spectators hit by Tube delays
Tuesday 07 August 2012
Spectators travelling to the Games today have been affected by delays on three Tube lines.
Volleyball: Team GB women brushed aside as Italy ease to victory
Wednesday 01 August 2012
Great Britain's women were unable to back-up their historic Olympic win over Algeria by beating Italy today, with the World Cup champions proving that experience and pedigree can be far more valuable than enthusiasm.
Beach volleyball: Dampney and Mullin say they feel like a married couple
Tuesday 31 July 2012
British beach volleyball duo Zara Dampney and Shauna Mullin say they are like a married couple after spending four years training and attending competitions together.
Volleyball: Team GB women thrilled with opening victory over Algeria at Earls Court
Tuesday 31 July 2012
After six years of hard work, Britain's women volleyballers have won the nation's first Olympic event.
Volleyball: Russia survive Dominican fright
Tuesday 31 July 2012
World champions Russia were given an almighty scare by the Dominican Republic before claiming their second win of the Games yesterday.
Abramovich insists Chelsea's Battersea plan is self-funded
Saturday 05 May 2012
Chelsea's prospective move to the Battersea Power Station site will not be bankrolled by the club's owner Roman Abramovich, who is not planning to make up any shortfall on funds earned by the potential redevelopment of Stamford Bridge to finance the new project.
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- 4 Boxing: Purdy set to join long list of British fighters who take the money – and then the beating
- 5 Join Ryanair! See the world! But we'll only pay you for nine months a year
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