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IoS launches call to the ballot box

There is – quite understandably – widespread disenchantment with our politicians. But that makes exercising our franchise more, not less, important

The solar system is genuinely stuffed with wonders

Heavens above: The wonders of the solar system

Michael Brooks: The BBC's series has tapped into the basic human need to contemplate the stars.

The seedy men of the City

The attitudes of bankers and dealers towards women are no more advanced than a teenage male's, says report.

New Doctor shows he's right man for the job

Matt Smith had his first adventure last night. And Matthew Bell believes he may be the best Time Lord yet.

White supremacist, black horse: Terreblanche after his release from prison in 2004

South Africa's Terreblanche hacked to death

Neo-Nazi leader who was convicted of trying to kill black employee – is murdered by farm workers.

Williams forced to recant criticism of Irish Catholics

Archbishop of Canterbury marks Easter by adding to his long catalogue of gaffes and clangers.

MP says B&Bs should be allowed to ban gay couples

Chris Grayling was taped making the comments at a meeting of the Centre for Policy Studies think-tank.

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Japanese cellphone ring tone 'cures hayfever'

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Though Ellis, pictured in 1989, was a modernist, he retained his grip on the classic blues tradition

Herb Ellis: Dextrous and distinctive guitarist who worked with Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday

Les Paul, doyen of guitarists everywhere, was in no doubt about Herb Ellis. "If you're not swinging, he's gonna make you swing. Of the whole bunch of guys who play hollow-body guitar I think Herb Ellis has got the most drive."


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Joan Smith: Brown's delicate balancing act

The PM's talk of 'British values' seeks to reassure working class Labour voters, but does nothing to counter extremism

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Editor-At-Large: A blow for justice...

... if you're after the goldfish vote

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Rupert Cornwell: Do mention the Germans, Uncle Sam

German-Americans have had a huge impact on the US and it's time they were allowed to shout about it



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