One of London's loveliest venues flings open its doors to the seasonal spirit this week, with music, merriment, mince pies and a display of dodgy pullovers on offer over two nights at the Union Chapel.
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The 10 Best children's knits
Tuesday 23 October 2012
Keep your little ones warm and cosy this winter with one of the wooliest, snuggliest jumpers around
Classical Brit honour for Harry Potter composer Williams
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Star Wars and Harry Potter soundtrack composer John Williams is to be honoured at the Classical Brit Awards.
Market Report: Mothercare struggles despite new arrival
Friday 17 August 2012
It looks like it is going to take more than a buggy assault course and an in-store coffee shop to persuade the Square Mile that Mothercare is worth buying. The struggling baby products retailer recently launched a new-look store in an attempt to revive its fortunes, but it has not stopped the attacks from scribes in the City.
Mary Dejevsky: All I wanted were my Cheerios
Wednesday 01 June 2011
The new boss of Marks & Spencer, Marc Bolland, responded to customer complaints about the difficulty of navigating the stores by sending scouts incognito to buy 10 specified items within an hour. They all failed. I'm not surprised, but it's not just our M&S. I take my own Marc Bolland test every week or so – except that mine has around 20 items and it's called a shopping list.
M&S chairman steps down after six years
Tuesday 04 January 2011
Sir Stuart Rose ends a colourful six-year tenure with high street giant Marks & Spencer today as he steps down as chairman.
More viewers for new One Show presenters
Tuesday 17 August 2010
The first appearance of Alex Jones and Jason Manford together on The One Show sofa drew in extra viewers last night.
Help! I can't get rid of my baby bulge
Tuesday 27 July 2010
As the Government issues warnings to overweight mothers, Elizabeth Heathcote discovers that the reasons behind this common problem are complex
Business Diary: M&S hosts a star-studded do
Saturday 10 July 2010
To the Marks & Spencer summer party at its swanky head office in Paddington, west London.
When it comes to songwriting, there's a fine line between inspiration and plagiarism
Thursday 08 July 2010
This week Led Zeppelin were accused of plagiarism. And they're not the first band to take more than just inspiration from those who've gone before
Jason Manford to take over from Adrian Chiles on The One Show
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Comedian Jason Manford will step into Adrian Chiles's shoes on The One Show, the BBC announced today.
M&S model Noemie Lenoir recovers after 'suicide bid'
Thursday 13 May 2010
Marks & Spencer model Noemie Lenoir was recovering today after she was found unconscious following an apparent suicide attempt.
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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Summer food reader survey
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See Norway’s spectacular coastline
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Where's Wallonia?
War and peace: history revisited in the cities of Southern Belgium - a travel guide in association with the Belgian Tourist Office.
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