9 h. ago Comedian Romesh Ranganathan hits out at local council over school 'shambles' after his son offered place on the 'other side of town'

The comedian, 47,  says he begged West Sussex County Council to look into his youngest child's case after not being offered any of his preferred choices, including the same school as his two elder brothers.

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18 h. ago Romesh Ranganathan reveals the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without

Romesh Ranganathan has revealed the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without.

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18 h. ago Romesh Ranganathan doesn’t think he’d have become a comedian if it wasn’t for his eye

‘It's been put to me on a number of occasions,’ said the comedian when talking about his eye

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30 h. ago A League of Their Own to end after 15 years as channel make shock announcement

A League of Their Own will be ending after 15 years but before it does, comedian Romesh Ranganathan will be back as host for a special 20th series alongside Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott

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6 d. ago Underrated UK seaside town where Britain's biggest fish and chip shop serves thousands

With four miles of golden beach, a string of arcades, long-stretching promenade and the country's 'best' fish & chip shop, this underrated UK seaside town really does offer something for everyone

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8 d. ago Murder on Line One review: Another British broadcaster hops on the whodunnit bandwagon

For many, the words “the first in a new murder mystery series from Jeremy Vine” will feel more like a threat than a promise. Ever since Richard Osman’s monster hit The Thursday Murder Club five years ago, there has been a barrage of crime novels written by British broadcasters — Robert Peston (ITV), Richard Madeley (ITV), Stig Abell (Times Radio), Richard Coles (Radio 4), to name but a few. Yet Vine (Radio 2, Channel 5) can be forgiven for jumping on the bandwagon. In a niche but growing sub-genre, his small-town whodunnit, Murder on Line One, is one of the better offerings.

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2 w. ago Beautiful UK seaside village with 17th century charm and upmarket vibe

If you want to visit a quintessential British seaside town while also skipping the crowds, then take a trip to this quiet medieval town that offers gorgeous coastal views and unique charms

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2 w. ago Buzzworks unveil new plan for Kilmarnock food and drink offering in town centre

A gym, offices and wellbeing centre also form part of the plans.

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2 w. ago UK's best seaside town is revealed and it's not Brighton or Bournemouth

For the fourth consecutive year, this Northumberland village has been named the best seaside town in the UK, offering scenic views of the North Sea from every vantage

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2 w. ago The AP’s win against Trump shows principles still have power in America | Margaret Sullivan

Series of actions this week including at Princeton and in a tiny town, offer hope that courageous voices can make a differenceGiven the constant flow of bad news – recession nearing, markets tanking, federal agencies run amok – a victory in court for a news wire service might seem trivial.But the Associated Press’s win against the Trump administration this week is meaningful for two reasons. It underscores the judiciary’s commitment to the first amendment, and it suggests that standing up for one’s principles may not be just a gesture made in vain. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Barber shops flood small Welsh town and people aren't happy about it

'There are now 13 businesses offering men's haircuts in a town of 6,000...'

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2 w. ago 13 barber shops are now open in this small part of a Welsh town, and people aren't happy

'There are now 13 businesses offering men's haircuts in a town of 6,000...'

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