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Clive Myrie

Why on earth does the BBC think it has to fly Clive Myrie (I'm sure not Economy Class) all the way to Los Angeles just to introduce the news, when it already has two reporters reporting on the... ...
22:30 Mon 13th Jan 202513 answers, last by DTCwordfan 10:30 Tue 14th Jan 2025
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Charity Walk Sponsorship

I'm thinking of doing a sponsored walk for a large charity in the summer and am wondering how the sponsorship money is collected. After you've signed up for the walk and paid the registration fee... ...
17:09 Sat 11th Jan 20252 answers, last by brainiac 22:47 Sat 11th Jan 2025
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Knighted

Sir Winston Churchill Sir Edward Elgar Sir Isaac Newton Sir Ernest Shackleton...........   Sir Gareth Southgate a knighthood for what exactly?  Not winning anything?  How low we have sunk.
22:48 Mon 30th Dec 202440 answers, last by Peter Pedant 21:26 Tue 31st Dec 2024
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Strike

Was looking forward to this as I'd enjoyed the previous series, but I just couldn't muster any interest in this: confusing number of characters/suspects, all of them unlikeable, and the central... ...
14:10 Wed 18th Dec 202413 answers, last by Netty7 08:45 Mon 30th Dec 2024
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Match Of The Day Presenters

I see that Kelly Cates (Kenny Dalgleish's daughter) is to be one of three presenters of Match of the Day when Gary Lineker leaves - the other two being Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman. If I'd been... ...
22:31 Sun 15th Dec 20244 answers, last by Arksided 00:42 Mon 16th Dec 2024
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Where Was I? Dec 15Th

I'm in the unusual position of having solved the two required questions, but don't see the connection linking the clues.  Any ideas?
12:19 Sun 15th Dec 20249 answers, last by brainiac 11:09 Mon 16th Dec 2024
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Notre Dame

With Notre Dame reopening after a stunning reconstruction that took only five years, maybe the powers-that-be could persuade those who did such a great job to help out in the rescue and repair of... ...
23:05 Fri 06th Dec 202411 answers, last by jackthehat 14:14 Sat 07th Dec 2024
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Hp Printer Stuck On 'Scan'

While sizing something I was about to scan on my HP 1514 printer, I mistakenly right-clicked on something and now all I get is a black screen with the name of the printer, 'Scan' and a blue circle... ...
12:17 Wed 04th Dec 20248 answers, last by brainiac 12:12 Fri 06th Dec 2024
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Moonflower Murders

That very rare thing: something on television I'm actually looking forward to.  Beautifully filmed, intriguing, unusual, characters you care about and it engages the brain.   Good to know Anthony... ...
13:14 Sat 23rd Nov 20244 answers, last by barry1010 14:43 Sat 23rd Nov 2024
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Times Jumbo 1702

Have finished this (in breaks from doing the Caboodle Books Puzzle) but can't see the parsing for the last one: Huge number turned up, a number unspecified for delivery worker (8) The answer has to... ...
17:59 Sat 16th Nov 20243 answers, last by Lie-in King 18:17 Sat 16th Nov 2024
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2024 Caboodle National Books Puzzle

The latest Caboodle books puzzle is now live - fun but fiendish! https://hiddenbooks.nationalbooktokens.com/default.aspx ...
23:48 Thu 14th Nov 202428 answers, last by brainiac 14:26 Sat 21st Dec 2024
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Travel To U S A

Does anybody know what happens after you've applied for the ESTA visa-waiver online for travel to the USA and paid the fee? Do they send a reference number or something else you have to take with... ...
13:12 Sun 27th Oct 20245 answers, last by CrapatCryptics2 17:10 Mon 28th Oct 2024
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Is There A Tool?

Separating the two courtyards where I live there are three metal posts to stop people driving through.  The posts are about 3ft high and 2 inches in diameter and fit into metal holders fixed in... ...
12:00 Thu 10th Oct 202414 answers, last by Clone 17:20 Thu 10th Oct 2024
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Klopp's New Job

'Jurgen Klopp has taken a new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull. Energy drink brand Red Bull owns RB Leipzig in Germany's Bundesliga, Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg and Major League Soccer... ...
11:37 Wed 09th Oct 202411 answers, last by Vagus 12:22 Wed 09th Oct 2024
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Cricket - Alex Hartley

Does she get on your nerves, too?  There's no escape: The Hundred, all women's cricket, Test Matches, one day internationals....
12:08 Sat 21st Sep 20242 answers, last by douglas9401 13:14 Sat 21st Sep 2024
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P E 787

State axes Hair - "it's sinful" (8) Think it has to be Trespass.  I see 'tress' for hair but how does 'spa' or 'pas' mean 'state' ?   And why the inverted... ...
10:32 Thu 12th Sep 20249 answers, last by Bazbow 17:03 Fri 11th Oct 2024
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Co-Op Insurance Freephone Number

I'm trying to find a Freephone number for Co-op insurance, but the only one I've found - 0800 0686 727 - just cuts off after some recorded messages.   Does anyone know of another number... ...
10:43 Mon 09th Sep 202412 answers, last by barry1010 11:57 Mon 09th Sep 2024
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New Tyres Have No Valves

Cleaning my i10 before its MoT tomorrow I was amazed to see that 3 of the 4 new tyres fitted last month by a large autocentre in town have no visible valves.  I hadn't thought to look when I... ...
14:02 Mon 02nd Sep 202414 answers, last by netherfield 09:43 Tue 03rd Sep 2024
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Times Jumbo 1691

I've completed this but one solution is puzzling me. Buried away from home, with no confirmation of age (7) Answer is UNDATED, ie with no confirmation of age.  But I cannot fathom the wordplay!
11:23 Mon 02nd Sep 20243 answers, last by Lie-in King 11:35 Mon 02nd Sep 2024
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Renewing Driving Licence

I've just completed the online application to renew my driving licence.  They ask that you cut the old one in two and return it to them.  Should I do this straight away or wait till the new... ...
11:22 Wed 28th Aug 202416 answers, last by Canary42 17:59 Wed 28th Aug 2024

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