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Ranson's Rants and Raves

Cathy Ranson

Time to boogie

WE HAD a wonderful family wedding this week, my sister finally tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Ryan. Read

Rants and raves: Adventures at Kew Gardens

There'snothing better on an autumn day than going to Kew for a family day out. The leaves on trees and shrubs are starting to turn and very soon the gardens will be awash with the season's bright colours. Read

Barbara Fisher's B-Mail

Barbara Fisher

Bm@il: A fascinating election

What a fascinating spectacle the drawn-out drama of the American election has been so far, with candidates competing for who owns the flashiest molars, perkiest pant suits or that biggest vote-winner; cherubic children. Read

Bm@il: Musical contrasts

Following my story in Bm@il (when Mr F and I watched a Shakespeare play in the pouring rain), we have martyred ourselves yet again. Read

Fortnightly Fashionista

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Fortnightly fashionista: No need to say goodbye to skirts

With autumn just around the corner, you would think it is time to say goodbye to your skirts and cover up those bronzed pins of yours. However, there is no need because this season, skirts have been revamped. Read

Fortnightly Fashionista: Loving the rainbow

Once a fortnight, RAMAN DHILLON gives the low-down on key looks and trends from the catwalk to the high street Read

Fully Booked

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Fully booked: In the dark

Mark Billingham's In The Dark by is a stand-alone novel from the author of the DI Tom Thorne stories, such as Sleepyhead and The Burning Girl. Or if you've ever watched Maid Marian And Her Men, you'll know who he is. Read

Fully Booked: A fabulously decadent novel

The new book from Chuck 'Fight Club' Palahniuk is called Snuff and, as you may be able to guess if you know anything about the author, it isn't about the type of 'snuff' old men put up their noses ... Read

John's Journey

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John's Journey: The hazards of travelling by bus

Travelling in south-east Asia can be treacherous if you choose to do it by bus. Read

John's Journey: immersed in culture

HERE is a list of weird culture things that I've noticed during my two weeks in Nepal. Read

Letters to the Editor

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Benefit that is robbing us blind

Many blind people are being cheated by not being allowed to claim the same level of benefit as wheelchair users. Read

Hospital heaven not hell at all

A recent fall in my home resulted in some bruising to my head and eyes, which prompted my family toseek help from Hillingdon borough paramedics. Read

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