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A NEW cathedral organist is to be a guest ‘castaway’ revealing his favoured musical choices to a public audience. Recently installed Durham Cathedral Master of Choristers and Organist, Daniel Cook, will list his top eight pieces of music, plus the book and luxury item he would most like to take to the mythical ‘desert island’. |
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Sir Vincent Cable, leader of the Liberal Democrats, BBC Radio Two presenter Jeremy Vine, mountaineer Chris Bonington, Strictly Come Dancing performers Ann Widdecombe and the Rev Richard Coles and historical author Kate Williams are among the writers presenting at this year’s seventh annual Petworth Literary Festival. |
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Many years ago, motorsport legend Buddy Fuller, who introduced oval track racing to South Africa, started running hot rod events on Sundays at his Wembley Raceway in the South of Johannesburg.
The idea was opposed by a church in the area, who denounced motorsport as “ungodly”. |
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“It’s very much an honor for me to be on the same bill as a lot of these artists. There are a lot of national artists, but there are a lot of local ones that I have a whole lot of respect for,” he said. Elliott will perform on the Oct. 7 bill during the two-day festival, joining acts such as.... |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and Interim Police Chief Lawrence O'Toole on Wednesday called for the U.S. attorney's office to investigate allegations of police misconduct during protests that followed the acquittal of a white former police officer in the death of a black man. Krewson and O'Toole said in a statement that the St. |
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Harpo Marx. Entertainment 490BC: The original Marathon was won by a breathless messenger who ran 24 miles from the scene of the Battle of Marathon to the city of Athens. ’’Rejoice, we conquer,’’ he gasped - then dropped dead. 929: King Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Good King Wenceslas of the Christmas carol, was murdered by his younger brother, Boleslaw. |
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The co-founders of the Occupy Central movement on Thursday implored the people of Hong Kong to continue to fight for universal suffrage as Beijing maintains its resistance to democracy in the city. Speaking on the third anniversary of the start of the pro-democracy movement, University of Hong.... |
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Sept. 28. American Legion Post 71 Membership Drive. CABOT — Criswell Robinson American Legion Post 71 is seeking members. Post 71 will meet at 7 p.m. today, with a pre-meeting meal at 6 p.m., at 114 First St. All military members and spouses are welcome to attend. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. |
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Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3700 Indian Hills Drive, with a luncheon to follow. Private burial with family will be held following the luncheon. Visitation with the family will be 5 to 7 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd. |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and Interim Police Chief Lawrence O'Toole on Wednesday called for the U.S. attorney's office to investigate allegations of police misconduct during protests that followed the acquittal of a white former police officer in the death of a black man. Krewson and O'Toole said in a statement that the St. |
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Whether it was someone who you were in a nativity play with who went on to die in an episode of Holby City or someone who was in your school football team who ended up playing football for Accrington Stanley, we all have been to school with someone who went on to become a little bit famous. |
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