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What is the point of Woolworths?
A year away from its centenary, Woolworths is reportedly on sale for the price of a modest bag of pick 'n' mix. But it's still much loved and millions of shoppers go through its doors every week. To buy what?
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'I cannot forget what life was like before'
On Monday disable broadcaster Liz Carr wrote an open letter to Noel Martin, paralysed after being attacked by neo-Nazis and planning a trip to Switzerland to commit suicide. She urged him to think again and here is his response.
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The thinking man's action hero
Rational choices, reasoned discussions, respect for lawful institutions. That's what Clive James wants from his action heroes. Unless there is an asteroid heading for the Earth, in which case send for Bruce Willis.
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Foreigners attacked in Peshawar
Unidentified gunmen wound two foreign journalists in the latest attack in Peshawar in north-west Pakistan, police say.
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James Bond's Lotus up for auction
James Bond's Lotus from The Spy Who Loved Me is to go under the hammer at a London auction next month.
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India Marxists jailed for murder
A court in India sentences two Communist leaders for life in jail for murdering a woman who opposed a controversial car factory.
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India Marxists 'guilty of murder'
A court in India finds two Communist leaders guilty of murdering a woman who opposed a controversial car factory.
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Loopholes clear couple's debts
As recession looms and more people find themselves in debt, it may often feel like there is no way out. But one couple managed to find loopholes in their credit agreements to avoid paying nearly £100,000.
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Hoon backs speed camera overhaul
Transport secretary Geoff Hoon says traditional speed cameras could be replaced with "fairer" average speed versions.
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Ten ways to spot a future F1 champ aged eight
When Lewis Hamilton was eight and winning his first karting races he was tipped as a future Formula One champion, a prediction that came to glorious fruition on Sunday in Brazil. So what qualities can an eight-year-old demonstrate that mark him as a champion driver?
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Classic car sector hits bumpier road
How the classic car sector is coping with the global economic slowdown, as even the super-rich cut back on non-essential purchases.
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Cycle firm 'beats credit crunch'
A cycling company reports a boom in sales because people trying to save money are swapping their cars for bikes.
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Late-blooming lady of the killer line
Our regular column covering the deaths of significant - but lesser-reported - characters in the past month.
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The M1 appreciation course
There's more to motorways than tarmac, tailbacks and tepid coffee served at tourist prices. To prove it a lecturer took a minibus of students on a day-long tour of the M1.
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The High Street - charity shop
How is the economic gloom affecting shopkeepers? We visited Shirley High Street in Southampton to assess the mood among retailers.
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Traffic arguments as Westfield opens
As one of Europe's biggest shopping centres opens the local community looks at accompanying traffic woes and potential benefits.
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EU carmakers closer to CO2 loans
The EU supports granting carmakers loans at attractive rates as the global downturn bites.
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The last soldiers to die in World War I
In the closing minutes of World War I, the ceasefire within touching distance, a handful of troops died. As the 90th anniversary of the Armistice approaches, who were these men?
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Is James Bond loathsome?
When a new Bond film comes out, it is invariably to a frenzy of positive press coverage far outweighing that given to any other mere action flick. But is it okay to hate James Bond?
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Injunction bid to ban boy racers
A council and police apply for an injunction to ban boy racers from Stoke-on-Trent.
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