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Discovering Premium Gin

Discovering Premium Gin by Paul Howard Gin has had a chequered history. Italian monks were the first to crudely distill wine into a spirit flavoured with juniper berries to mask the raw taste. Sold for medicinal …

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MORGAN PLUS 8 Review

Morgan Plus 8 CAR REVIEW Ancient and Modern by Liam Bird Coat: check. Scarf: check. Gloves: check. Hat: check. Slim fitting shoes: check. Slim fitting shoes? Yep, slim fitting shoes. I’m about to drive Morgan’s new …

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Furniture Designs of the Year 2013

FURNITURE DESIGNS OF THE YEAR 2013 The Shard, Olympic Cauldron and a non-stick ketchup bottle are all nominated for The Design Museum’s ‘Designs of the Year’ The Design Museum has announced the contenders for the sixth …

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Yorkshire History: The Phantom in Leeds Library

The Phantom in the Library by Richard Smyth Leeds, like every city, has its share of ghost stories. But not many ghost stories are as creepily detailed as that recounted by the young Leeds librarian John …

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The Coldstones Cut – Yorkshire’s Biggest & Highest Artwork

THE COLDSTONES CUT The Coldstones Cut is an iconic piece of public art built into the hilltop at Coldstones Quarry, above Pateley Bridge in the heart of Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. Created by the renowned artist, Andrew …

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FLORIDA KEYS Travel Review
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FLORIDA KEYS Travel Review TO THE END OF THE ROAD The Florida Keys, a chain of islands off Florida’s south coast, have ...
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VOLVO V70 Review
Volvo V70 REVIEW by Liam Bird If, like me, you’ve hazy childhood memories of Spangles and Space-hoppers (let’s try t ...
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I Was a Rat REVIEW City Varieties, Leeds
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I WAS A RAT City Varieties, Leeds Review by Sandra Parkinson The title of the play did not enamour me, but it was, never ...
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Hotel du Vin and Bistro, York, REVIEW
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Hotel du Vin and Bistro, York Review by Laura O’Donnell Owned by the company which also has the Malmaison brand, the H ...