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Greece could learn a thing or two from Dickens...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Given the celebrations around the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birthday, it is worth remembering that the great author is responsible for what is perhaps the most important financial advice ever made.

Boost survival in the big freeze

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A FLURRY of icy white wigeon wings dazzled in the morning sunlight and created a whirling snowstorm in clear blue skies.

On red alert for arrival of siskins

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WATCHING a dazzling male siskin feed feverishly from a red fishnet peanut bag was the day I knew that I had arrived as a birdwatcher.

On red alert for arrival of siskins

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WATCHING a dazzling male siskin feed feverishly from a red fishnet peanut bag was the day I knew that I had arrived as a birdwatcher.

Chris Eubank Jnr to follow in father's footsteps

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HE has a name which could send a chill down the bones of even the bravest boxer, but Chris Eubank Jnr is determined to carve out a reputation for himself.

Survey's missing link to survival

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AFICIONADOS of the great Sherlock Holmes will know that the absence of a clue is sometimes more telling than a welter of evidence.

Survey's missing link to survival

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

AFICIONADOS of the great Sherlock Holmes will know that the absence of a clue is sometimes more telling than a welter of evidence.

Tuning in to the winter foragers

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IMAGINE living in a world where you are constantly repeating yourself.

If China wants to own British companies, let it!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CONSIDERING the huge funds at its disposal, China's purchase of a small stake in Thames Water is just a drop in the ocean.

Royal blog: Why Fergie was wrong to go to Turkey

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Duchess of York made a serious mistake in taking part in a brilliant television expose of horrific conditions in children's orphanages in Turkey.

Spanish visitor is crowd-pleaser

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONG before the house sparrows had begun their dawn ablutions and song thrushes had oiled their vocal chords, twitchers were gathering in the darkness.

Spanish visitor is crowd-pleaser

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONG before the house sparrows had begun their dawn ablutions and song thrushes had oiled their vocal chords, twitchers were gathering in the darkness.

Dawn of a new age for Great Fen

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LANDSCAPES as flat as beer left out overnight can be as awesome and wondrous as any mountain ranges. The sight of angry skies draped from the heavens and touching down on lands rolled out to infinity cannot but bring a sense of wonderment.

Dawn of a new age for Great Fen

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Royal blog: Why Kate, Duchess of Cambridge chose her charities

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Duchess of Cambridge is expected to begin undertaking her first solo royal engagements next month when Prince William begins a six-week deployment as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falklands.

Robins need help to stay on song

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE merry notes of a robin in full winter song rang out as strident and joyous as any festive chorister.

Matthew Macklin's in it to win it

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IT is nothing short of a dream come true for Birmingham's Matthew Macklin that he will be facing Sergio Martinez for the WBC world middleweight title on St Patrick's Day in New York.

Martin Murray's brave world title bid

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MARTIN Murray may not even be a household name in his native St Helens, but that looks set to change very soon following his outstanding world title bid on Friday which ended in a draw against Felix Sturm.

Birding's Garden of Eden

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A JUNGLE cat's fiery eyes burn bright in the fading twilight.

In depth: Darren Barker

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DARREN Barker has endured the tragic death of his brother and a street attack in which he was beaten unconcious by a gang of thugs, but early next year he could become Britain's newest world champion.

Top talk from the podding' shed

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WATCHING garden birds go about their business through the kitchen window is always fantastic widescreen entertainment, even if it does miss something in the sound department.

Adam Etches: Britain's biggest attraction

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ADAM Etches may only be stepping into the ring tonight for his sixth fight, but in that short space of time he has become one of Britain's biggest box office attractions.

Garden leave for alien invaders

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NOW is the autumn of our utter contentment.

Joe Calzaghe returns with a vengeance

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ALMOST exactly three years ago Joe Calzaghe ended his record breaking career in the ring by beating Roy Jones Jnr and establishing himself as a boxing legend who retired from the sport with a flawless 46-0 unbeaten record.

Find of year arrives from Orient

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

JUPITER'S dazzling appearance in the autumn night sky was blotted out for the blink of an eye.

Daily Express :: Blogs Feed

Greece could learn a thing or two from Dickens...

Boost survival in the big freeze

On red alert for arrival of siskins

On red alert for arrival of siskins

Chris Eubank Jnr to follow in father's footsteps

Survey's missing link to survival

Survey's missing link to survival

Tuning in to the winter foragers

If China wants to own British companies, let it!

Royal blog: Why Fergie was wrong to go to Turkey

Spanish visitor is crowd-pleaser

Spanish visitor is crowd-pleaser

Dawn of a new age for Great Fen

Dawn of a new age for Great Fen

Royal blog: Why Kate, Duchess of Cambridge chose her charities

Robins need help to stay on song

Matthew Macklin's in it to win it

Martin Murray's brave world title bid

Birding's Garden of Eden

In depth: Darren Barker

Top talk from the podding' shed

Adam Etches: Britain's biggest attraction

Garden leave for alien invaders

Joe Calzaghe returns with a vengeance

Find of year arrives from Orient

Top talk from the podding' shed