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A Guide to a Holiday in Dundee

Vibrant, breathtaking cosmopolitan holiday destination, Dundee is renowned for being a city of discovery. It has much to offer its visitors from its vast number of attractions to its fast developing entertainment sector, providing an ideal city break getaway. Visiting Dundee: The city of Dundee is recognised for bein...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Oh Mr Woo, what can I do

Q. I heard a comic song at my parents' house, they told me it was George Formby, and he was a massive star. Can you tell me more A. George Formby was born George Hoy Booth in Lancashire in 1904.00:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002

Who was Ambrose Bierce

A. American, cynic, American newspaper columnist, satirist, and novelist. Most famous for his Devil's Dictionary - and vanishing mysteriously. Q. Biography A. Ambrose Gwinett Bierce was born00:00 Mon 11th Feb 2002

What is the Brabo Fountain, what does it commemorate - and what's all this about hands

Asks marmalade A. The Brabo Fountain is in Antwerp, the second city of Belgium. It's named after Silvius Brabo, a legendary hero who ended years of terror for the port by the giant Antigonus who,00:00 Mon 21st Jan 2002

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 helped00:00 Mon 17th Dec 2001

Is it really 40 years since The Rolling Stones formed

A. It's actually longer than that - but 12 July 2002 will be the 40th anniversary of the band's first performance at the legendary Marquee Club in London, and the band propose to mark with occasion00:00 Mon 05th Nov 2001

The trees will soon be giving us the annual autumn display. What causes the leaves to change colour

A. What happens is this. The green pigments in leaves are the result of the production of chlorophyll, the stuff that converts carbon dioxide and nutrients into food for the plant to grow, which00:00 Tue 25th Sep 2001

Can anyone recommend the most historic and interesting area of Hadrian's Wall to visit

Asks sneakersA. There are many great parts of the wall to visit, the most historic area is probably the artefacts contained in the Senhouse Roman Museum (Tel: 01900 816168) in Maryport (nearest00:00 Mon 23rd Jul 2001

Can you reccomend a typical David Bowie album

A. In a word - no, because there is no such thing as a 'typical' David Bowie album! Q. OK, well, I've picked up on the Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars album, so where00:00 Tue 17th Jul 2001

I'm a recent convert to the music of David Bowie, can you recomend a typical album

In a word ' no, because there is no such thing as a 'typical' David Bowie album! OK, well, I've picked up on the Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars album, so where should I00:00 Mon 16th Jul 2001

I am ashamed to admit it, but I have never been to Paris even though it is so close and easy to get to. Can you tell me the best places to see I am visiting for four days in July.

Asks JacksonC A. You will be really spoilt for choice when it comes to sightseeing in Paris, we have outlined some of the main tourist attractions below - but dont let the volume overwhelm you, if00:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001