25 August 2016 The Lesson Of Rio The resurgence of British sport gives us an example. By John Watson When, in the early 1930s, a director of Cunard was asked by King George V what name the company proposed to give to its new liner, instead of replying “The Queen Victoria”, he said “We propose… Continue reading Issue 68: 2016 08 25: The Lessons of Rio (John Watson)
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Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
21 April 2016 Ban Me, You Bastards! Must I be the only one without a ban? By Chin Chin My goodness it makes me angry. Manchester University students debate banning Cameron from speaking even before he has indicated any wish to go there. Tiger Tatchell, too dangerous to be allowed out into the safe spaces… Continue reading Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
Issue 44: 2016 03 10: Week in Brief: UK
10 March 2016 Week in Brief: UK CANCER VACCINE: Scientists at King’s College London and the Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s NHS Trust have developed a vaccine that may eradicate cancer. The vaccine works by introducing the immune system to a small piece of a biological threat so that it could recognise… Continue reading Issue 44: 2016 03 10: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
10 September 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS ROYAL RECORD: Yesterday Her Majesty the Queen became the longest ruling British monarch, passing Queen Victoria who ruled from 1837 to 1901. MIGRANTS: Responding to public pressure, including pressure from the Archbishop of Canterbury and a number of senior Conservative politicians, Mr Cameron has indicated that… Continue reading Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
