Lone shark
The male protagonist of this story hardly emerges as an exemplar of virtue. He appears, rather, as an unscrupulous opportunist, a lone loan shark more interested in sex than insanely uncompetitive interest rates
Mark Nayler
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Good truck charm
Let's consider some of the many brilliant perks that being a lorry driver has to offer in a bid to entice our younger readers (under 55) into the profession
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Year we go again
It's time to look forward to 2022 and all the joy and wonder it may bring
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Private lives
A recent survey of US sommeliers from top establishments shows them to be remarkably unconventional and some even off-the-wall
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Garbage disposal
There was certainly haggling over the 2022 spending plan, but it wasn't generated by debate about the document's fiscal proposals
Mark Nayler |
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Santa’s house
Everything was just perfect - the only work required would be to clean up his fluffy white beard, polish the buckle on his belt and iron his red jacket and trousers...
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Catching a chill
Whether it's served at room temperature or chilled, with or without ice, everyone has a different preference for their wine
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Hope at Christmas
If you ever see an elderly person in need of help at the supermarket or at the bank, lend them a hand
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Christmas in La Liga: who has been naughty and nice?
Despite the annual festive break, Spanish football is offering a lot of talking points
Rob Palmer |
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Family misfortunes
Don't fall into the trap of thinking that your parents now see you as a grown up
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Are flying visits a thing of the past?
There were no queues at security or passport control and the plane was at most one third full
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The tennis king
For tennis players on the Costa del Sol Manolo Santana was known as the owner of the club that bears his name, and not just as the 1966 Wimbledon champion
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Wacky races
Sporting events are marvellous, but many-a weekend plan is blown asunder, as no one can get anywhere
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Prove it
A lack of evidence puts in doubt the alleged illegalities of Rajoy and Juan Carlos I
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What's not to love about Real Betis?
Energetic fans paired with a cool, calm and collected manager is the recipe for this club's current success
Rob Palmer |