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An England Fan’s Guide to the FIFA 2010 World Cup – Group Stage

An England Fan’s Guide to the FIFA 2010 World Cup – Group Stages June 12th 2010 is a date that will already be inked into most England supporter’s diaries. It is a day when people will gather, hopes will be renewed and every English nerve inside every England shirt will be shot, jangled and tested ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

A Parents Guide to Half-Term Madness

A Parents Guide to Half-Term Madness Stuck for something to do with the kids over the half-term break Then be stuck no more as we give you some of the best tips on making half term fun (but relaxing) for both parents and children. When are school half terms School half terms vary from school to school and co...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Blog Time!

Hello folks, How is everyone in AB Land Hope you all had a great weekend! Thanks to those who keep sending me recipes and other bits and bobs, there will be a couple of them included in this weeks17:19 Tue 21st Oct 2008

Sports�n�All � not convinced by Wigan�s choice to take Marcus Bent on loan. Maybe they misheard and thought they�d got Darren

Another week and it s a pleasure to writing another Sports n All for you to have a gander at. Rather predictably I am going to start by saluting the latest English hero, Stuart Broad. Like most people16:42 Fri 31st Aug 2007

Why taking a 'sickie' could a be a thing of the past

By Merill Haseen YOU may have heard the words 'Duvet Day' a lot recently, but they don't refer to a bedlinen sale at Debenhams. Rather, they're a way of reducing stress and rewarding employees. 01:00 Mon 15th Jan 2001

An England Fan’s Guide to the FIFA 2010 World Cup – Knockout Stage

An England Fan’s Guide to the World Cup – Knockout Stage The group stage games are huge events in the World Cup, but the real ‘business end’ of the tournament is, without question, the knockout stage. This is the stage where hearts are broken and entire nations erupt in screams of elation ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Ditch the pretence: most jobs don’t need all this window dressing

It was watching again ‘The Spy who came in from the Cold’ that set me thinking.  In the old film, starring Richard Burton, Burton’s character Alec Leamas goes under cover playing a washed up ex-spy on the skids. As part of his cover story, Leamas lands a job in a local London library.  Set ...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

In debt and cant understand why

Read on to see how you could be dragging yourself into debt without realising it and what you can do about it without giving up the good life. See your FREE Experian credit report as often as you17:52 Wed 29th Oct 2008

From the Beatles to Jedi music

Q. Are the famous Abbey Road Studios going to be sold A. It's a possibility. Record company EMI, which owns the studios and the building in which they are housed, are suffering from severe01:00 Mon 25th Feb 2002

When is Alton Towers open - is it true it is closed during the winter

Asks panda A. Yes it is closed throughout the winter, which is bad news if you were planning a day trip over Christmas. In 2002 it will be open daily from 9.30am from 16th March until 3rd November. 01:00 Mon 24th Dec 2001

Which foods are important in which countries at Christmas

A. Roast turkey is a newcomer to the British table and only made its way to Europe from North America in about 1650. Before that, roast swan, goose or peacock was considered traditional fare. Mince01:00 Mon 03rd Dec 2001

What can I do to stop my feet smelling

asks ollie:A. In the course of a day, the average human foot gives off half a cup of sweat, so it's important to give feet the chance to breathe. Q. What, take my shoes off A. Yes, the smell is01:00 Mon 02nd Apr 2001

All Girls Weekend in Cambridge

Cambridge is a shopper’s paradise, with a vast amount of independent shops and unique boutiques to explore, and has been described as one of the most beautiful cities in Britain. Famous for its River Cam on which you can go punting whilst enjoy the scenic surroundings. Shopping in Cambridge: From department sto...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Marrakech

Immortalised by Crosby, Stills and Nash and in the film Hideous Kinky, Marrakech is a whirling metropolis of exotic sights, sounds and smells. Cheap flights to the city have surged in popularity over12:05 Wed 09th Apr 2008

What is England s tour schedule in New Zealand

A. They start with five straight one-day internationals, beginning in Christchurch on Wednesday and finishing in Dunedin on February 26th. After a couple of warm up matches against Otago and01:00 Sun 10th Feb 2002

How many horses have been entered for this year s Martell Grand National

A. A modern day record of 144 horses have been entered for the 2002 Martell Grand National, beating the previous best of 141 in 1984. Last year's entry totalled 133. It is an amazing turn around01:00 Sat 26th Jan 2002

What is rugby s new system for investigating misdemeanours on the pitch

A. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) introduced established a new disciplinary panel just over a fortnight ago. They have appointed eight citing officers whose job it is to study videos of games where01:00 Mon 14th Jan 2002

Touring with a band looks like a fantastic lifestyle, is it

A. Yes. And no. From the outside, seeing a band on stage and imagining them travelling the world doing what they love for loads of money must be the greatest life in the world. In some ways it is,01:00 Mon 31st Dec 2001

Where can I find out about action adventure holidays (weekend breaks will do) in the UK online

Asks Henderson A. The growth of outdoor pursuits and activity oriented breaks favoured by multinational companies as a way of getting their staff to "bond" and "work together as a team" have helped01:00 Mon 17th Dec 2001

How many Channel Islands are there and what are they called

Asks marmalade A. There are eight inhabited Channel Islands - Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Brechou, Jethou and Lihou. There are some other smaller islands, which in total cover01:00 Mon 19th Nov 2001

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