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• Just because you’re paranoid … (Mark Frankel)
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• When Thatcher led international debate on the environment
• Council by-election results scorecard 2024-2025
• Harborough District Council buys land for rewilding project
• Loving our neighbours
• "We didn't bring otters to Rutland Water - they chose to come here"
• Getting the basics right

Recent Comments

• Joseph Bourke
  Just being a Russian captain or having a fire break out is not a good basis for suspicion of foul play. However, the evidence of a violent campaign of sabotage ...
• Stephen Nash
  Paranoia seems appropriate, at least until there are better explanations....
• Margot Wilson
  Stroll round the Valley Gardens, where Harrogate's history as a spa began. The nearby Pump Room will give shelter and more history....
• Suzanne Fletcher
  I have no views yet on F10, not having had time to read the motion or info from CEO and President. But at the end of the day the candidates we end up with in n...
• Mick Taylor
  With the greatest respect to Baroness Thornhill, you argue for change yet nowhere do you explain why changing responsibility for candidates to a federal committ...