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EDITOR’S LETTER The news of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding has sparked a renewed interest in the royal family.

With that in mind, this week we highlight the regal attractions London has to offer (P14). Or if Christmas is the main thing on your mind, see P10 to find the best place to do your festive shopping. On P60, TNT goes snowboarding in the UK, or turn to P76 for our guide to the best world markets to really whet your appetite.

14 Get your dose of royalty ahead of the big wedding

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8 LONDON 8 London Life 10 TIS THE SEASON: Start your Christmas shopping now 12 Food & Drink 14 FIT FOR A PRINCESS: Explore London’s top royal spots 16 Spotted 18 Silly Buggers

21 ENTERTAINMENT 21 22 23 24 25

Celebrity News TNT Life Look Who’s Talking: Josh Groban Cinema Culture

26 MUSIC & CLUBS 26 RISING STOCK: Comedy band Dead Cat Bounce are on the up 28 Music 30 Music Listings 32 Clubbing 33 Clubbing Listings

76 Learn where to experience international taste sensations

34 NEWS & SPORT 34 36 38 41 42 44 45 46 48

Australia News New Zealand News South Africa News The Week In Sport Rugby Football Cricket General TOUGH AT THE TOP: Ma’a Nonu suits up for the Baa Baas

59 Global Vision 60 CHEAP THRILLS: Get your adrenaline fix in Bedford 62 Late Deals 65 TNTT Weekender: Glasgow 66 Hotshots 69 TURKEY SIZZLER: Explore Istanbul in 24 hours 72 Travel Tips 73 Travel News 74 On The Road 75 Top Five 76 A FEAST FOR THE SENSES: Treat yourself to the best world food 65 Hit Glasgow for Christmas

50 CAREERS & MONEY 50 Job Of The Week 51 Careers 53 CHILD’S PLAY: Working with children is a rewarding career 56 Money 57 Coming & Going

REGULARS 10 Find out where Rihanna turned on the Christmas lights

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23 Josh Groban takes you backstage

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ROYAL WEDDING WILL BE ONE TO WATCH Is anyone else really excited about the royal wedding? I think it will be an amazing occasion – and exactly what we all needed with all this doom and gloom about the economy.

So many travellers will come to London to be apart of this amazing day next year – the atmosphere is going to be fantastic. I think London mayor Boris Johnson should

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definitely look at putting up big TV screens at locations around the capital, so everyone can at least catch a glimpse of what will be history in the making. I can’t wait!

Congratulations William and Kate!

Betty B, SW2

NEW YEAR’S BREAK I’m thinking about going away for New Year’s Eve – anyone got any suggestions?

I’d quite like to spend a night in a castle somewhere, and I hear Scotland is a really nice place to be during the festive season. Thanks!

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GRIN AND BEAR IT ON THE UNDERGROUND I think I must have been dreaming, but I saw what could have passed for a bear on the Tube.

Fair enough, it wasn’t actually a grizzly, but a man

with a huge full-length, brown fury coat on. It was so thick that it spilled over the seat he was sitting on.

It was the type of clothing you’d expect intrepid explorers to wear.

Clearly, it was a strange sight, and pretty much most of the people on my carriage were grinning at him.

But I’m intrigued into which religion or culture this could be from. In all my time in London, I’ve seen some strange things, but this was totally bizarre!

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WALK – DON’T TUBE The best piece of London travel advice I can offer to new Londoners is to walk wherever possible. You will see and learn so much more if you walk. Take the opportunity to read all the blue plaques on the houses and always look up when you can – you’ll see so many amazing buildings.

It’s got to be better than paying tube fares!

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LETTER OF THE WEEK

It is with such sadness that I leave London and head back to Australia to get myself a “fixed address” and start to “settle down”. Little did I expect this second time around to fall more in love with London and to meet some of the most loveliest people ever. To all of those newbies – make the most of London.

The Christmas markets are great and there is nothing better than mulled wine to ward off the chill.

I want to also say thank you to TNT. I pick up a copy every Monday to get ideas of how to make the most of London. I have well and truly lived by my motto of “get amongst it” and hope that everyone else does too!

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Mark Sinckler’s Age Of Shiva shows angels flying above the London bus blown up in the 7/7 terror attacks in 2005.

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ZIPPO’S XMAS CIRCUS £8 WHAT: It’s a fairly traditional circus, featuring illusionists and acrobats and all the rest of it, that sets up shop in Hyde Park every year as part of Winter Wonderland. You might think it all sounds a bit passe, but some of the acts are absolutely world-class. Well worth a look.

WHEN: Until January 4.

DO IT BECAUSE: Hyde Park is one of London’s most picturesque winter locations and, while you might think circuses are for kids, there’s enough here to keep the adults coming back.

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» Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, W2 2UH Knightsbridge (zipposcircus.co.uk).

Well worth a look: Tate Modern

Capital idea: Tate Modern Since it opened in 2000 the Tate Modern, on the south bank of the Thames, has quickly become one of London’s most esteemed cultural institutions.

Inside, the gallery is sparsely furnished and echoey, reflecting its former life as an oil-fired power station.

The vast turbine hall regularly hosts over-sized installations while the Tate’s upper levels are curated to reflect the major artistic movements of the 20th century.

Modern art isn’t everyone’s

cup of tea and the Tate certainly throws up its share of bewildering exhibitions – too ponderous for anyone but the connoisseurs – but the gallery space is a triumph of innovation and should be explored by anyone who doubts that London is a city fiercely committed to preserving its status as one of the world’s cultural capitals. TS

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BRITAIN EXPLAINED THE CHANNEL TUNNEL

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a tunnel between the two countries, hoping it would reassure France about Britain’s willingness to intervene in the event of Germany invading.

Once finally greenlit, construction began in 1988 and the tunnel was eventually opened to traffic in 1994, having taken a year longer to build than planned; it also came in massively overbudget, with costs ballooning to £12bn, more than double the original estimate. As a result, the tunnel’s original operator, Eurotunnel, posted a loss of £925m in 1995, one of the biggest in the UK’s corporate history. TS

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HIs abrasive, shock-jock personality divides audiences but he’s bloody amusing.

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XMAS TREES AT LONDON WETLAND PRICES VARY It’s a bit of a trek but if you’re serious about Christmas trees, this is the place to go. Get along early for your pick of Nordmann Firs. Everyone knows that it’s not really Christmas until you get a tree.

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nless you’re super-organised, chances are you haven’t started Christmas shopping yet. The good news is that all retailers are vying for our attention so there are plenty of bargains.

London comes alive at Christmas, with the high streets bulging with shoppers searching for that perfect gift.

The West End, still London’s most popular shopping destination, turns into a maze of bright festive window displays

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and throngs of shoppers. Here’s our guide so you can plan your Christmas assault with military precision.

OXFORD STREET You’ll find department stores such as Selfridges, John Lewis and Debenhams.

There’s also HMV – where between 5pm and 6.30pm today (Mon), A-Team actor Sharlto Copley will be signing copies of his new DVD – as well as a range of high

street stores and souvenir shops.

» See oxfordstreet.co.uk

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REGENT STREET Drool over the iPad at the Apple store, then act like a big kid in Hamleys toy store. There are high-end brands here, as well as a high street. Visit Liberty for unique foodie gifts and a craft exhibition.

» See regentstreetonline.com Oxford Circus

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BOND STREET Got money to burn? A labels’ junkie?

Here you’ll find the likes of Donna Karan New York or D&G designs. There’s also Victorinox, makers of the Swiss Army knife, selling gadgets galore.

» See bondstreetassociation.com Bond St

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from Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, The Musical in South Wells at 6pm and 7.40pm.

» See coventgardenlondon.uk.com Covent Garden

BELGRAVIA Pimllico Road and the newly refurbished Elizabeth Street will become a winter wonderland on Dec 5 and there’ll be free rickshaws so you don’t have to carry your bags. There are a lot of boutiques here, but you can find stocking fillers that won’t break the bank.

» See grosvenorlondon.com

11 West End favourite: Oxford Street

SEVEN DIALS Just away from the mayhem of Covent Garden is this dial-like shopping area with a village vibe. Head to Monmouth Street for girlie boutiques such as Fif Wilson or for jewellery and accessory specialist Laura Lee. Neal Street offers chains such as Miss Sixty and Diesel.

» See sevendials.com Covent Garden

HARRODS Put a couple of hours aside to wander around Harrods – it’s spread out over 1.8ha so you’ll need that long. But you will find everything and anything across it’s seven floors. And it’s not all pricey – you’ll have no problem digging out a gift for under a tenner. Late night shopping Dec 10-23.

» See harrods.com

WESTFIELD The centre has 275 shops from fashion labels and art to high street favourites and department stores. And it kicked off Christmas in style with Rihanna switching on the festive lights. Chocoholics should head here between Dec 7-12 when you can take part in the Cadbury Wishes Workshop.

There’s also an indoor ice rink.

» See uk.westfield.com

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COVENT GARDEN There’s a bumper festive night on December 2, where shoppers will get 20 per cent off from some stores. You’ll also be entertained with performances

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CANARY WHARF With five malls, Canary Wharf has become a shopping destination in its own right. There will be carols on Dec 14. Wander around more than 200 shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants.

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SHOREDITCH To pick up tomorrow’s products today, head to the East London Design Show.

Hundreds of independent product, interior and jewellery designers will display their wares under one roof.

You’ll be able to choose from new launches, fashion, toys and homeware.

It’s running from Dec 3-5 with late-night shopping on the Friday until 8pm. » See eastlondondesignshow.co.uk Liverpool St

NATIONAL THEATRE The largest and oldest contemporary jewellery exhibition – Dazzle – is at the National Theatre’s Olivier foyer. A gorgeously glittering bazaar of one-off pieces, covering every conceivable style, price and material; all for sale and ready to take away immediately.

It’s a great place to spot unique gifts from more than 80 designers – from big names to new talent. Until Jan 8. Free. » See dazzle-exhibitions.com Waterloo

» See mycanarywharf.com Canary Wharf

UPPER STREET N1 Take advantage of a 20 per cent discount on Dec 2 until 8pm. Retailers include fashion boutiques, quirky independents and a toy shop.

Trek: Harrods is spred over seven floors

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FOOD & DRINK

BAR REVIEW Dukes Hotel ★★★★★

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St James’s Place, London, SW1A 1NY. (020 7491 4840).

See: campbellgrayhotels.com Green Park

THE SCENE If the news of the royal wedding has made you come over a little regal, head to this hotel bar for some serious grandeur. It’s an elegant mix of

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traditional gentlemen’s club with a dash of 21st century.

The bar is cosy with large seats where you can easily spend an evening sipping cocktails.

BEHIND THE COUNTER The bar is said to be the very place Ian Fleming came up with the line, “Shaken, not stirred”, so in his honour, try what will be the best dry Martini you ever have. Fancy something with a

kick? The Wild Flower Martini is made with two small red chillies – spicy stuff.

THE GRUB The bar is for drinking only. But the nibbles – huge green olives and nuts – are extremely moreish.

BILL PLEASE Wild Flower Martini is £14.90.

VERDICT Pricey, but a good place to sit and pretend you’re somebody important. CD

Restaurant review Moti Mahal ★★★★★

45 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AA, call 020 7240 9329, motimahal-uk.com Covent Garden

THE SCENE A bright and spacious eatery with a stunning view of Art Deco building The Freemasons’ Hall. It’s a Thursday night it’s busy, but not completely full – the background chitter-chatter from other diners creates a warm atmosphere. We’re seated on one of the many tables on the ground floor that are decorated with crisp white tablecloths while chandeliers hang from the ceiling.

THE MENU Our culinary experience begins with more starters than we can fit on the table. I try the Bhalla Papadi Chaat – crisp fried pastry and chickpeas drizzled with yoghurt, tamarind and mint chutney – and the Mutter Ki Tikki – a simple yet expertly prepared dish of pan-fried

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cakes of potatoes stuffed with garden peas. Across the table, my companion has hardly made a dent in his selection which includes a tasty mix of Titari, tandoor-cooked soft guinea fowl marinated with royal cumin, fresh garlic and smoked red chillies as well as Meen Polichathu – baked seabass with masal crab meat, served in a fragrant banana leaf parcel. For mains, we each have about five dishes, but

we’re unable to finish. My Saag Paneer isa delectable as is the Dal Makhani, a black lentil speciality cooked slowly for hours on charcoal and tastes both creamy and earthy – perfect for eating with the selection of Indian breads.

BILL PLEASE Half price twocourse pre-theatre menu half price at £18pp until Dec 31.

VERDICT Contemporary twist on classic Indian cuisine.

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Crown & Goose A perfect escape from Camden madness.

Cosy up by the fireplace and yak with locals who swear by the friendly service and Sunday roast. crownandgoose.co.uk

The Albion

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Princess Wills and Kate will wed on April 29, 2011. While you wait, visit London’s top royal spots

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ate’s finally got a ring on her finger and she and Prince William look deliriously happy as they gear up for the royal wedding of the century. But while we wait for April 29, 2011 to roll around, get your royal fix at these majestic sites.

couple. You won’t get near the inside on the big day so have a wander round in the preceding months. The Abbey has been a popular venue for royal weddings: Princess Margaret got hitched to Antony Armstrong-Jones here in 1960, and Fergie and Prince Andrew married here in 1986.

Entry: £15. See: westminster-abbey.org.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE The Queen’s official London gaff is the ultimate des res with 775 rooms including 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, its own chapel, post office, swimming pool and cinema. Although the palace isn’t open at this time of the year, head to the

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The happy couple: Kate Middleton and Prince William

WESTMINSTER ABBEY The scene of the most eagerly anticipated royal event for 31 years, Westminster Abbey will come to life in April as the incredible gothic structure plays host the union of Britain’s soon-to-be-most-famous

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Must see: Buckingham Palace

A bloody history: The Tower of London

Royal Mews – one of the finest working stables in existence where you can see the State vehicles (£7.75). The biggest drawcard is the daily changing of the guard at 11.30am (alternate days during autumn and winter). See: royal.gov.uk

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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL More than 600,000 people turned out to see Lady Diana and Prince Charles tie the knot here back in 1981. The Cathedral we see now was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. St Paul’s really comes into its own in the run-up to Xmas with its services, free concerts and carol services.

Entry: £12.50. See: stpauls.co.uk HAMPTON COURT PALACE No British royal family has lived here since the 18th century so these days Hampton Court Palace acts as a decorative trap for tourists. Still, exploring the palace offers a fantastic insight into the life and times of Henry VIII who acquired it from Cardinal Wolsey in 1528 and turned it into his own little lads’ pad, complete with Great Hall and the Royal Tennis Court. You can still see gardens recreated in the style of 1536.

Check out the amazing Tudor kitchens – no wonder Henry was so fat.

Entry: £15.40. See: hrp.org.uk

TOWER OF LONDON Some may think of the royals as living charmed, paid-for-the-by-the-taxpayer lives but things weren’t always this cushy. Those who fell foul of the prevailing regime invariably found themselves on the wrong end of an executioner’s blade at the Tower of London. Henry VIII’s wives Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were both decapitated here, and his daughter Elizabeth I was held prisoner at the Tower before she became queen. More cheerily, these days, the Tower houses the dazzling crown jewels – 23,578 gems in all.

Entry: £19. See: hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon.

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Royal Warrants are granted to companies or tradespeople who supply goods and service to the royal family. Here are a few shops the royals are sure to be visiting …

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■ FORTNUM & MASON Possibly the poshest department store in London, Fortnum & Mason has a lovely selection of fine Afternoon tea at foods, hampers Fortnum & Mason and gifts. Be prepared to dig deep.

See: fortnumandmason.com

KENSINGTON PALACE Now home to the The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, among other royals, and sometime hang-out for Prince Harry and Zara Phillips, this was once the official residence of Princess Diana. After her tragic death in 1997, Kensington Palace was the scene of an outpouring of grief as people in their thousands paid tribute to ‘The People’s Princess’ by carpeting the entrance with bouquets. Entry: £12.50.

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A gentleman’s tailor located at the salubrious location of 1 Savile Row. Perfect for bespoke and military tailoring.

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■ PRINGLE This luxury knitwear is not just worn by royals. Madonna, David Beckham and Nicole Kidman have all been known to don these winter woollies.

See: pringleofscotland.com

Where aristocrats go for fragrances, and colognes. Winston Churchill and Rudyard Kipling used to shop here too.

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King Henry VIII’s pad: Hampton Court Palace

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I love cricket – during sex, I picture Australian paceman Peter Siddle cleanbowling Andrew Strauss and I can’t stop myself yelling “Howzaaat!” as I climax. My girlfriend finds it off-putting – what should I do?

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though it was falling apart and had been covered in sweat and beer.

Equally, if I have seduced a girl while wearing a pair of underpants, I will continue to wear the same pair every time we are together, even if there is not much left apart from the elastic. And, as with Waugh’s hankerchief, I am fond of knotting a pink, silk scarf around my tackle during coitus.

For the record, Australia will win 2-1.

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The senior citizen from Jena was trying to close off the entrance to his basement but ended up sealing himself inside, and only realised his mistake once it was too late.

After being stuck for several days, the man decided to free himself by knocking down a wall, but was canny enough to destroy his neighbour’s rather than the one he had just built.

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Carry on – cricket has good line and length. If you much to teach us about were thinking about Mitchell the concentration and inner Johnson during sex, you’d calm needed to achieve a risk spraying it everywhere fulfilling sex life and even and maybe even forget what some of the superstititions you’re meant to be doing in players embrace can carry the first place. over into the bedroom.

Your missus should be a bit For example, Steve Waugh more understanding – explain would never to her that, if go out to bat the Aussies without his lose, she won’t lucky red have to put hankerchief up with it in his pocket anymore, and insisted because you’ll on keeping be too busy his original sobbing in the baggy green shower to even Peter Siddle: hot stuff cap, even think about sex.

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Touted by many as the new District 9, alien invasion film Monsters has a lot to live up to. Amazingly, Gareth Edwards’ debut feature surpasses the hype. A cracking road movie that’s clever, resonant and, despite a tiny budget, visually stunning, Monsters heralds the arrival of a new talent.

The plot follows Andrew (McNairy), a photojournalist working in Central America trying to get ‘the shot’, who is tasked with bringing his boss’s daughter, Sam (Able), back to the US from ‘the infected zone’ – a strip along the Mexico-US border inhabited by huge aliens.

As the pair negotiate the treacherous environment they start to develop feelings for each other. Showing a deft touch early in his career, Edwards takes familiar sci-fi

1 What was the full name of Sigourney Weaver’s character in the Alien franchise?

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4 Which former governor of Minnesota appeared in Predator?

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Monsters: A different feel to most blockbusters

themes and weaves them together in an original way.

Much of the film’s impact owes to its guerrilla-style – the director filming in Mexico and South America with just one camera to ensure Monsters has a different feel to most

blockbusters. Add the fact that Edwards also wrote the script and is the man behind the brilliant special effects and Neill Blomkamp has some serious competition.

GOOD FOR: Fans of smart sci-fi. PIERRE DE VILLIERS

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1 Robert Redford 2 Stephen King 3 Mark Millar 4 Judy Garland 5 Taylor Lautner LAST WEEK’S WINNER Susan Yates

THE REEL DEAL Self-funded NZ documentary This Way Of Life thas been shortlisted for an Oscar.

The film tracks the intimate life of the Hawkes Bay’s Karena family, who live in teepees and travel on horseback, over nearly four years.

This Way Of Life has been selected for 10 international festivals since its premiere. Its highest honour so far has been a jury award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Sundancewinner Restrepo and UK graffiti artist Banksy’s Exit Through The Gift Shop have also been shortlisted in the doco category.

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The screen version of Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner’s book sees a bunch of docomakers, including Morgan Spurlock and Alex Gibney, tackle topics ranging from the thought process behind baby names to corruption in the world of sumo wrestling.

Interesting but, unfortunately, frustratingly disjointed.

GOOD FOR: Those who want four docos in one. PDV

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Sublime vocal work from Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Jonah Hill elevates this Dreamworks offering centred around the misadventures of blue-domed supervillain Megamind. It doesn’t have the depth of The Incredibles or WALL–E but there are enough inspired visual gags to make this one of the year’s best animated films.

GOOD FOR: Launching a franchise. PDV

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Nicole Kidman is to scoop the top prize at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival next year.

The coveted Cinema Vanguard Award, previously awarded to Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard, recognises those who have taken artistic risks in contribution to film.

Festival executive director, Roger Durling, singled out Kidman’s most recent movie, Rabbit Hole, which she also co-produced, and said that during her career she had managed to master drama, horror, comedy, romance and even the musical genre.

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CULTURE WHEN WE ARE MARRIED Seventy-five years of matrimony go up in smoke when three pairs of respectable Edwardian citizens learn that the cleric who married them, on the same day a quarter of a century ago, wasn’t authorised to do so.

JB Priestley’s 1938 comedy, set in Yorkshire, turns their relationships upside down.

Sam Kelly’s underdog Herbert, deliciously relishing his newfound authority, finally puts Maureen Lipman’s battleaxe Clara in her place (and she finds she rather likes it), Michele Dotrice’s Annie

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temporarily takes the wind out of the bombastic sails of her stingy councillor husband, and the alderman’s wife goes to pieces at the prospect of losing her charwoman as well as her marital status.

It’s old-fashioned and a little creaky, but Christopher Luscombe’s strongly cast, enjoyable revival still gets the laughs. LOUISE KINGSLEY

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WORTH A LOOK Based on a real-life incident, The Train Driver looks at the failure of post-Apartheid South Africa » Hampstead Theatre, Eton Ave, NW3 3EU

Notting Hill Gate (gatetheatre.co.uk) until Dec 18. £16

EXHIBITION OF THE WEEK

BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK

DRAN: I HAVE CHALKS

ROLE MODELS

YOU AGAINST ME

John Waters

Jenny Downham

(Beautiful Books) DEC 2

(David Fickling Books)

A self-portrait told through intimate and literary profiles of his favourite personalities which range from the famous to the unknown from one of America’s great ironists and cult film directors.

When Mikey’s sister claims a boy assaulted her, his world falls apart.

When Ellie’s brother is charged with the offence, her world unravels. When Mikey and Ellie meet, two worlds collide.

Presented by Pictures On Walls, who brought Banksy and Jamie Hewlett (Gorillaz) into our consciousness, Dran is definitely one to watch. This is his cute-but-slightly-dark character Scriboullle, a homeless puppet who’s devoted to nothing but creating art. One creation shows the black-and-white

boy with his colour artwork, another shows him offering a cigarette to a figure that could be his father. I Have Chalks also features limited edition, silk screened scenes, individually customised by the artist. Well worth a look.

» 46-48 Commerical St, E1 Aldgate East (pictureson walls.com). From Dec 2. Free Wall art: Dran

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•A delivery of half-eaten sushi on his 30th birthday

Swiss Cottage (hampsteadtheatre.com) until Dec 4. From £22

is the beginning of problems for Joseph K » Gate Theatre, Pembridge Rd, W11 3HQ

DEC 2

KEEPING MY HEAD: A LIFE IN CRICKET

JAZZ

Justin Langer

(Atlantic Books) DEC 1

(Allen & Unwin) DEC 1

A collection of some of the late Herman Leonard’s iconic smoke-inthe-foreground snaps of such jazz legends as, Dexter Gordon Billie Holiday and Charlie Parker. Leonard died in August this year.

The greatest Aussie first-class run scorer in cricketing history looks back on the mateship, locker-room antics and on-field triumphs which made up his Oz Test career and his Somerset captaincy.

Herman Leonard

MORE EXHIBITIONS Learn how mind-altering drugs

have affected our culture at High Society » Wellcome Collection, Euston

Rd, NW1

Euston (wellcomecollection.org). Until Feb 27. Free

• Future

Beauty: 30 Years Of Japanese Fashion shows avant-garde designers » Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y

Barbican (barbican.org.uk). Until Feb 6. £10

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We’re between “ Spinal Tap and Frank Zappa ” The quartet started out as a comedy group at Trinity College in Dublin but quickly evolved into a comedy band.

They see themselves as comedians first but that doesn’t stop them from being “mis-booked” at music festivals. “We ended up playing a trad-music festival in Cork – I dunno why,” says O’Brien. “We followed two balladeers – the audience didn’t know we were a comedy act, they just thought we were a really odd band and loved us.”

And who wouldn’t? Another of their songs, Golf, gives it to golfers with the lyrics: “Golf! It’s a man’s game/A fuckin’ lad’s game/It’s a standing naked with your penis in your hand game!”

Then there’s Damn Girl, which sends up hip hop’s ridiculous obsession with big-butted ladies and Rugby which celebrates the game’s homoeroticism.

“We’ve played that song for all sorts of rugby players and the Irish team,” says O’Brien. “They’ve all taken it in good fun.”

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n Wall Street parlance, a brief recovery in falling stock is known as a Dead Cat Bounce. So the question is: why would a sell-out Edinburgh Festival Comedy rock act whose stock is rising by the day choose such a name?

“Our very first show opened with three stockbrokers standing over the body of a dead hooker – and it was a businessy show set in a very corporate world. So the name sort of came out of that,” explains bass player Shane O’Brien.

Dead Cat Bounce have moved on from the dead hooker and stockbroker sketches of their early days and are now churning out side-splittingly funny tunes. One song, Switzerland, begins earnestly: “Such was the expression of the child as he bounced across my windscreen and off the other side”.

“That came from the very warped mind of our guitar player and lead singer Jim [Walmsley],” says O’Brien. But judging by some of the antics these guys get up to, Jim isn’t the only one with a warped mind.

Mick Cullinan (keys) and Demian Fox (drums) complete the band. Their show Too Fast For Love, a riot of smoke machines, flashing lights, tight trousers, big rock finishes and guitar solos, arrives in London in early December.

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‘If we go that way, we’ll never have to go back to Ireland’

But despite the satirical nature of some of their songs Dead Cat Bounce don’t see themselves as a spoof band. “Generally we tend not to go too far into satire. We’re treading some weird line between Spinal Tap and Frank Zappa,” O’Brien says.

“The nice thing about it is that we can do hip hop, then a blues song … most of what we do is rock ’n’ roll but we’ve also been known to do boy band numbers.”

They’ve also released a charity single on iTunes – Everytime You Shave, A Moustache Dies – for Movember, the campaign to raise money for prostate cancer, and have all grown “various degrees of ropey facial hair”.

Rave reviews have been garnered along the way too. The Observer said: “These boys are without doubt destined to be huge” and they received the Time Out Jury Prize at the Sydney Comedy Festival after a three-month tour Down Under.

Despite all this success, O’Brien is still rueful about his band’s choice of name – picked before the western world’s economic markets were shaken up. “We have Google alert set up and it just comes up with various disasters in different economies all over the place,” he says.

And with the Irish economic meltdown still unravelling this must all be a little too close to home? “When we left Ireland we actually had a government. It’s all fallen apart. We’re glad to be in London this week!”

COMEDY ROCK ACTS – OUR FAVOURITES FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS The Kiwi comedy duo’s eponymous TV show featured such spoof songs as Hiphopopotamus vs Rhymenoceros and The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room). Their self-titled album went to number 3 in the Billboard charts.

SPINAL TAP The original parody rockers, co-founded

by Christopher Guest, had an album called Smell The Glove and weren’t acquainted with women’s lib: “What’s wrong with sexy?” they asked innocently after being accused of sexism.

THE AXIS OF AWESOME The Aussie band’s song 4 Chords which hilariously illustrates how many pop songs all share the same chord progression went viral, receiving millions of hits on YouTube.

» Performing at the Pleasance, Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF (020 7609 1800; pleasance.co.uk/islington) Caledonian Road. December 9-10. £9.

‘Mon The Tap!

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ALBUM OF THE WEEK

The Australian Pink Floyd Show Hammersmith Apollo, (0844 844 4748) Mar 20 £29.50

DUFFY Endlessly (Polydor)

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★★★★★

Poor Duffy never had a hope of measuring up to Dusty Springfield, the legendary singer she was most often compared to when she broke in 2008. But you would hope that the Welsh warbler would at least measure up to the standard she set with her first album Rockferry.

Sadly Endlessly doesn’t cut it. This time around the retro

Welsh warbler: Duffy

stylings sound downright twee (Girl and the title track) or insipid (Breath Away) and Duffy’s voice, which seemed so rich and ripe on Rockferry, sounds forced and mannered at times, particularly on the execrable Well Well Well. On My Boy and Lovestruck she seems to be channelling Kylie

but is not entirely convincing as a pop diva. The best songs Too Hurt To Dance, a sweet torch song, and LP closer Hard For The Heart, sung in a wavering voice, are the most genuine things on what is an otherwise underwhelming album.

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Olly Murs (Epic) 2009’s X Factor runner up puts out his self-titled debut just as this year’s comp begins to heat up.

The Collection 1973-1984 (Sony) Springsteen’s first seven albums including Greetings from Ashbury Park, Born To Run and The River.

Love.Live.Life (Universal) The follow-up to their platinumselling Against All Odds includes new single Best Behaviour.

ALSO OUT

MUSIC NEWS No mates: The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap admitted they are still struggling to adjust to London life 18 months after relocating to the capital.

“We haven’t actually made that many friends in London because we’re hardly ever there,” guitarist Joseph Greer said. “The most time we’ve had off is about two weeks here and there, but other

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than that we’ve been touring almost constantly.”

Meanwhile, lead singer Dougy Mandagi stuck the boot into Aussie music fans saying they took little notice of The Temper Trap until the band received positive press in the UK and the US. He said: “Australia waits to see what everyone else is listening to and will latch on to that. It’s frustrating. So a lot of bands try overseas and end up going home broke.”

The band are due to start work on their follow-up to platinum-selling debut LP Conditions in February.

Back-from-the-brink rockers The Vines have been announced as headliners in The Big Day Out’s second round of performers.

The group, who recently parted ways with their label and management, will join Aria winning female singersongwriters Sia and Megan Washington among others.

The Vines: Back from the brink

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No 1 single Somebody to Love, Justin Bieber/Usher No 1 album Now That’s What I Call Music 56, Various Artists

No 1 single Love You More, JLS No 1 album Progress, Take That

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Bon Jovi Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, Jun 25 (hardrockcalling.co.uk) £66 Eliza Doolittle Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Apr 9 (0844 477 2000). £15

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Alison Grinter PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST LIVE MUSIC

GIG OF THE WEEK PENDULUM Anyone familiar with these pages will also be familar with Pendulum. That’s because we’ve watched them grow from fresh-off-the-boat drum ’n’ bass neophytes to UK chartdominating behemoths. Their shows get bigger with each tour, and with a support slot lined up on the US leg of Linkin Park’s tour next year, they are on track to go supernova globally. Do pop along if you like your music hard and fast and very, very loud. Give ’em a miss perhaps if you’re more of a Villagers’ fan.

» Wembley Arena, Engineers Way, HA9 0DH (0844 815 0815) Fri, Dec 3. £25

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AIRBOURNE

ARCADE FIRE

The key to Airbourne’s appeal is that they don’t pretend to be anything other than what they are – which is four unreconstructed Aussie males with a talent for creating beer-soaked heavy rock at its hot and sweaty best. The quartet recently learnt from a radio interview that they’ve got a fan in Alice Cooper. Praise indeed.

Bittersweet nostagia will never sound so good as the Montreal indie rockers, fronted by married couple Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, return to play tracks from their critically-adored third LP The Suburbs. Be sure you check out the disturbing new vid for the title track, directed by Where The Wild Things Are director Spike Jonze.

» Brixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Road, SW9 9SL

» The O2, Peninsular Sq, SE10 0DX

Brixton

(0844 477 2000). Thurs, Dec 2. £17.50.

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FESTIVAL WATCH Tickets now on sale Benicassim Discounted tickets are now on sale. Line-up TBC. Benicassim, Spain (fiberfib.com). Jul 14-17.

Four-day tickets £125

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A good dose of attitude: Jessie J

Jessie J THE BUZZ SO FAR You’d better believe it: Essex singer-songwriter

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North Greenwich

(0844 856 0202,). Dec 1-2. £30.

Jessie Cornish is the new face of bump ’n’ grind. Emphasis on the word “songwriter” as Ms Cornish helped pen Miley Cyrus’ number one hit Party In The USA. WHAT ELSE? Jessie’s about to conquer the airwaves on her own steam with attitude-laced R&B pop tunes such as Nobody’s Perfect and paean to approaching sex like a bloke Do It Like A Dude, all delivered in a powerhouse voice.

THE PLUG Do It Like a Dude out now through Island.

Bestival Tickets Line-up TBC. Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of Wight (bestival.net). Sep 8-11.

W/e tickets £160 Isle Of Wight Festival Kings of Leon, Kasabian, Pulp, Foo Fighters and The British Pink Floyd Show confirmed.

Seaclose Park, Newport, (isleofwightfestival.com).

Jun 10-12. W/e tickets £175 Primavera Sound Pulp confirmed.

Parc del Forum, Barcelona (primaverasound.com).

May 27-29. W/e tickets £87

Latitude Earlybird tickets now on sale.

Henham Park Estate, Suffolk, (latitudefestival.co.uk).

Jul 14-17. W/e tickets £155.

Rock am Ring Kings of Leon, Beatsteaks, Volbeat, In Flames confirmed.

Tickets on sale November 29.

Nurburg and Nuremburg, Germany (ringrocker.com).

Jun 3-5. W/e tickets £130.

Rockness The Chemical Brothers and Kasabian confirmed.

Dores, near Inverness (rockness.co.uk). Jun 10-12.

W/e tickets £149.

Womad Early bird tickets on sale now until Jan 2. Line up TBC. Charlton Park, Wiltshire, (womad.org). Jul 29-31.

W/e tickets £120

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Urban Foxes Hip-hop from the London-based three-piece.

Daniel Boys The Any Dream Will Do contestant performs songs from his album So Close. Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX (0844 847 2475). £18-£20.

SATURDAY 4

The Luminaire, Kilburn High Rd, NW6 7JR (020 7372 7123). £10, NUS £8.

Biffy Clyro The Ayrshire alt

Vampire Weekend The

rock three-piece performs songs from its album Only Revolutions.

New York-based band plays indie-rock. Alexandra Palace,

Wembley Arena, Arena Sq, HA9 0DH (0870 060 0870). £22.50.

Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY (020 8365 2121). £22.50.

Bombay Bicycle Club

Roger Chapman The

Indie-rock quartet from London.

veteran vocalist performs rock. The Jazz Cafe, Parkway,

FRIDAY 3

NW1 7PG (0870 060 3777). £20.

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (0844 847 9910/ cc 0871 663 2500). £16.

Brand New Heavies Brooke Fraser Folk-pop from the Australian singersongwriter. The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0870 060 0100). £16.

Here Come The Girls Lulu, Heather Small and Anastacia sing their pop and soul hits.

HMV Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £25-£65.

Jedward Controversial 2009 X Factor finalists John and Edward perform pop and rock from their album Planet Jedward. IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £18.

The National The American indie-rock outfit from Brooklyn promotes its album High Violet.

O2 Academy Brixton, Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL (0844 477 2000). £21.50.

TNT’S TOP BOOKING RUMER Shepherd’s Bush Empire, W11 8QE Shepherd’s Bush. (08444 77 2000) Fri, Dec 17. £17.50.

Her honey-smooth vocals meant her single Slow became one of the most requested songs on Radio 2 and her debut album Seasons of My Soul has been getting rave reviews. see what all the fuss is about at this pre X-mas gig.

Robert Francis The Californian

IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £20-£32.50.

singer-songwriter performs melodic Americana. The

Banda Calypso The Brazilian duo plays calypso.

Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £12.50.

The Coronet, New Kent Rd, SE1 6TJ (020 7701 1500). £25.

Ray Gelato’s Giants Classic

Cast John Power’s indie

WEDNESDAY 1

1LL (020 7636 0933). £18, adv £15.

Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/ cc 0844 477 2000). £22.50.

Kites, The Front Rank, Prima Donna, Silent Smiles The four-piece plays

Cathedral Experimental metal four-piece. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £15.

Aiden The Seattle-based outfit plays punk-rock with gothic-leanings. The

outfit. Dover St Restaurant And Bar,

harmonious three-piece.

Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £15, free to diners before 10pm.

Chris Wood Acoustic folkrock from the fiddle player and guitarist. The Slaughtered

Airbourne Australian rock four-

Fistful Of Mercy Blues and country-inspired rock from the supergroup made up of Joseph Arthur, Ben Harper and Dhani Harrison. Koko, Camden High St,

Arcade Fire The Montreal-

piece fronted by Joel O’Keeffe.

NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £23.50.

Lamb, Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DX (020 7253 1516). £14.

based band plays atmospheric indie-rock. O2 Arena, Peninsula

O2 Academy Brixton, Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL (0844 477 2000). £17.50.

High Llamas Melodic alt pop

The Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £17.

Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £12.

THURSDAY 2

Marc Almond The former

TUESDAY 30

The Concretes Pop, rock

30 Seconds To Mars

The Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £15.99.

Jared Leto’s American trio plays emo-tinged rock.

and indie outfit from Stockholm.

O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £23.50.

Stephen Dale Petit

All That Remains Metal from

100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £12, adv £10.

the American five-piece. The Electric Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). £14.

Californian-born, Londonbased, blues guitarist.

Joseph Arthur Alt country

The Dead C The veteran three-piece from New Zealand plays noise rock. Relentless

from the Brooklyn-based singersongwriter. The Tabernacle, Powis

Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/cc 0844 847 1678). £13.

Soft Cell member performs pop and electro. O2 Shepherd’s

InMe The alternative rock fourpiece promotes its album Herald Moth. Relentless Garage, Highbury

Black Dice Experimental noise-

Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £12.

Park Hill, N19 5QQ (020 7272 8153). £10.

Elliot Minor The Yorkshirebased five-piece plays alternative rock. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £10.

Sq, W11 2AY (020 7221 9700). £15.

FM The five-piece plays Steve Hackett The former lead guitarist of Genesis performs classic rock. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/ cc 0844 477 2000). £25.

The Herbaliser Hip-hop, funk and soul collective from London. The Jazz Cafe, Parkway,

classic rock. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £16.50.

Metropolis High energy soul sixpiece. Dover St Restaurant And Bar, Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £12, free before 10pm.

Reef The blues-rock four-piece

SW10 0QD (020 7352 5953). £12.

Hussein Zahawy, Yusuf Mahmoud The vocalist performs world music. The Tabernacle, Powis Sq, W11 2AY (020 7221 9700). £15, adv £13.

SUNDAY 5 Faith Evans, SWV American hip-hop and R‘n’B singersongwriter. IndigO2, Peninsula Sq,

band plays rock with a punk edge. HMV Forum, Highgate Rd,

HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £20.

Iyaz R‘n’B and hip-hop from the Caribbean singersongwriter. The Coronet, New Kent Rd, SE1 6TJ (020 7701 1500). £28.

NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £18.

Rosana Latin pop-rock dance and dazzling visual artistry from the Australian sixpiece. Wembley Arena, Arena

from the Spanish singersongwriter. Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £20.

Kano Hip-hop and grime from the London-based rapper. XOYO, Cowper St,

hits. HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £22.50.

Sq, HA9 0DH (0870 060 0870). £25.

The Young Gods The

EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £15.

Shrinebuilder Doom metal

PP Arnold The American

Swiss four-piece plays alt acoustica. O2 Academy

Paul Smith The Maximo

vocalist performs her soul hits. Pizza Express Jazz Club,

Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £15.

Park singer performs indie-

from the supergroup featuring members of Neurosis, Melvins, Spirit Caravan and Sleep.

blues. Bush Hall, Uxbridge Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £12.50.

The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/cc 0870 060 0100). £15.

The Sadies Canadian psych rock four-piece.

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Bobby Wellins Scottish tenor saxophonist. 606 Club, Lots Rd,

from Germany plays dramatic metal with classical influences.

Pendulum Fiery rock-inspired and Britpop veterans play their

EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £12.

Dover St Restaurant And Bar, Dover St, W1S 4LQ (020 7629 9813). £15, free to diners before 10pm.

Leftfield London-based

New Model Army The veteran

Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). £16, adv £14.

Gordon Webber’s Rd Runners The nine-piece big

SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £25-£50.

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart The New York-based

based trio plays experimental indie-rock. XOYO, Cowper St,

The Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £12.

Helloween The five-piece

Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/ cc 0844 477 2000). £13.

The Venue, Great Portland St, W1W 5PW (020 7323 7229). £13.50.

Danny Vaughn Classic rock from the singe and guitarist.

rock ‘n’ roll guitarist and his

Brixton, Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL (0844 477 2000). £29.

outfit plays indie-pop. 229

Boisdale Of Belgravia, Eccleston St, SW1W 9LX (020 7730 6922). £12, £4.50 before 10pm.

band. 100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £20, adv £18.50.

electronic outfit. O2 Academy

outfit plays primal rock.

Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £12.50.

Albert Lee And Hogan’s Heroes Leominster-born country

Gary Numan Electro-rock

The Godfathers The veteran

Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0870 060 0100). £14.

Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £12.50.

veteran. Troxy, Commercial Rd, E1 0HX (020 7748 2728). £27.50.

Menomena The Oregon-

York-based songstress performs folk-driven acoustica. The Scala,

Nuala Kennedy The Irish folk flautist and singer Kennedy performs songs from her second solo album, Tune In.

Frightened Rabbit The fivepiece from Scotland plays indie-rock. O2 Shepherd’s

NW1 7PG (0870 060 3777). £16.50.

Nina Nastasia The New

Arnold’s, Bride Ln, EC4Y 8DT (07584 123849). £12, adv £10.

Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/ cc 0844 477 2000). £25.

rock from the Brooklyn-based three-piece. The Dome, Dartmouth

Reuben Richards & Soul Train Blues, funk and

band plays soul and Motown. from the London-based combo.

Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £30.

indie-pop. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). £10.

soul from the seven-piece.

Vinylettes Vintage hits from King’s Head, Islington, Upper St, N1 1QN (0870 890 0149). £12.50.

Italian-American swing from the sax-playing vocalist and his band. 100 Club, Oxford St, W1D

veterans celebrate the 15th anniversary of their album All Change. O2 Shepherd’s

Empire State R‘n’B and soul

Tiamat Gothic metal from the Stockholm-based four-piece.

Mainstream R‘n’B and soul outfit.

Dean St, W1D 3RW (020 7437 9595/ cc 0845 602 7017). £28.

Young Guns Heavy rock

Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing gigs@pressassociation.com.

from the High Wycombebased five-piece. The Electric Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). £9.50.

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CLUB OF THE WEEK LAURENT GARNIER – LIVE BOOTH SESSTIONS DJ extraordinaire Laurent Garnier’s latest project came about after he toured with musicians for 18 months.

“We developed a very open style of playing: interacting, improvising and expressing ourselves freely, something that I thought I could only achieve through my DJ sets,” he said.

Armed with two decks, a Rhodes and some keyboards, Garnier and his band create tracks before the crowd’s very eyes.

» Village Underground, London, EC2A 3PQ

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Deep, dark and positively addictive, Zombie Soundsystem will have you up to the wee hours dancing around to minimal tech beats.

Canadian DJ The Mole heads this one up, while more beats come courtesy from Tomoki Tamura and Zombie extraordinaire, Shane Watcha.

Dance music stalwart, Grammy nominee, remixer to the stars and allround legend, Sasha knows how to please whether he’s doing progressive house or going for more of an uplifting set. Catch him this Saturday as he headlines Ministry of Sound.

» East Village, 89 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HX Old Street (020 7739 5173, eastvillageclub.com). Sat, Dec 4, 9pm-5am. £10

» Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt St, SE1 6DP Elephant & Castle (0870 060 0010, ministryofsound.com). Sat, Dec 4, 11pm-7am. £18

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King’s Cross has lost some of London’s best nightspots in recent years with the closure of The Cross, Canvas and The Key, so we’re chuffed a new venue is coming to the area.

The King of Stars opens this week (Friday, December 10) and promises a packed programme of DJs, bands and a massive Funktion-One sound system. What’s more, it’s a Rob Star venue. Star has injected life into London’s party scene with his awesome mulletover parties as well as East London boozer-cum-club The Star of Bethnal Green, so there’s high hopes for this one.

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WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083).

9pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

Hard Core Salsa DJ Mario plays mambo and salsa, plus dance lessons. Salsa!, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 7pm-late. £4, free before 9pm.

I Love Mondays DJ Victor spins commercial dance, disco, pop, garage, R‘n’B and funky house. Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372).

10pm-3.30am. £5, NUS £1.

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Norman Jay

House Rules Christmas Special Darren Emerson, David Griffiths, Rob & Dave Marant and Jon Bills spin upfront house. Plan B, Brixton

GOOD TIMES NYE The Grand, 21-25 St John’s Hill, SW11 1TT and The Relentless Garage, 20-22 Highbury Corner, N5 1RD. Dec 31, £35.

Norman Jay is back to welcome 2011 with not one, but two events on the big night. He’ll be playing both parties, one in north London, and one down south.

Rd, SW9 4AY (020 7733 0926).

10pm-late. £15, adv £10.

Inferno Andrew Elmore spins funk, house and dance.

The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm3am. £10, free before 11pm.

Lost And Found Keb Darge and Andy Smith play blues, rock, funk and Northern Soul.

Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm-3am. £8.

Mooch DJs Shaun Soomro, Ron Costa, Natalie Coleman, Yellowcake and Nick Walters play techno and house.

DJs spin hip-hop, R‘n’B, reggae and funk. Rumba, , W1D 7EP (020 7287 2715). 10pm-3am. £10, £5 before midnight.

Cheapskates Old school hiphop, electro and disco courtesy of DJ Downfall. Moonlighting,

Glitz & Glamour DJ Mark Bambach plays house, R‘n’B and dance. The Shadow Lounge,

Rehab DJs Haley, Dan

Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7287 372).

9pm-3.30am. £6, NUS £5, w/flyer £4.

Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988).

10pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.

Diffrent Strokes DJs Phat Cat, Zay London, Lonyo and MOBO Award winner and Kiss FM DJ Manny Norte play neo soul, 1980s pop, US house, funk and R‘n’B. Cherryjam, Porchester

QueerlyOut DJs Nick

and The Demonettes play indie, pop and electro. The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £3, £1 before 10.30pm.

Vodka Island Funky electro, house and chart courtesy of the residents. Tiger Tiger, Haymarket, SW1Y 4SP (020 7930 1885).

9pm-3am. £6, £5 before 10pm.

TUESDAY 30 Chic Beat Glenn D and Majestic play pop, house and electro in the main room, while Rattus Rattus spin dubstep, electro and drum ‘n’ bass in room two.

Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950).

9pm-late. £10, £5 before 11pm.

N*A*S*I*N SoniX, Brahim and Punk Gareth play punk, rock, metal and ska. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £4, NUS £3, mems £2.

Trannyshack Miss Dusty O,

Shepherdson, Dave Robson and Other Mother spin indie, pop, cheese, disco, house and rock. The Quad, Houghton

electro and hip-hop at a roller disco. The Coronet, New Kent Rd, SE1 6TJ (020 7701 1500).

8pm-1am. £8 & £12, NUS £5.50.

Truffle Shuffle Resident DJs spin power ballads, disco and 1980s classics. King’s College London Students’ Union, Macadam Building, Surrey St, WC2R 2NS (020 7848 1588).

10pm-3am. £6.70, NUS £4.70.

from the resident DJs, plus salsa classes before 10pm. Fiesta

FRIDAY 3

Work! Old school funk and pop

Baio The Vampire Weekend

Havana, Fulham Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005). 7pm-2am. £6.

courtesy of Big John and Biggy C. Hidden, Tinworth St, SE11 5EQ

group member plays an electronica, nu disco and indie DJ set. Jamm, Brixton Rd, SW9 6LH (020 7274 5537). 8pm-4am. £10.

Bear St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188).

7.30pm-3am. £7, guestlist/NUS £5.

Back To The Future Electro, dubstep, retro from guest DJ Noize Suppressor. The Den &

Replay Felipe Castegliano,

Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm-3am. £8, £6 before midnight, NUS £5.

Geshe Ewing, Steve Nocerino and Antoretox spin deep house.

The Den & Centro, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 11pm-7am. £10 men, ladies £5.

Voix De Ville Resident DJs spin retro and underground vintage sounds, plus live swing and blues and burlesque and cabaret entertainment. Proud Cabaret, Minster Court, EC3R 7AA (020 7482 3867). 8pm-late. £10.

White Heat DJs Matty, Marcus and Olly play indie, punk, techno and electro. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

10.30pm-3am. £6, adv £5.

Bleep43 Surgeon & DJ Pete, Donato Dozzy and Passenger & Xluve play techno, house and soul. Corsica Studios, Farrell Court, SE17 1LB (020 7703 4760).

11pm-6am. £15, adv £12, NUS £9.

Dance Rocks House, R‘n’B, chart, indie and 1980s and 1990s

Boom Boom Club Rock ‘n’ roll cabaret from host Dusty Limits, and burlesque entertainment from Miss Vicky Butterfly. The Bathhouse, Bishopsgate Churchyard, EC2M 3TJ (020 7920 9207). 7.30pm-late. £9, adv £7, inc meal £28.50-£33.

Club Remix Eddy Temple Morris and Bryn 457 play indie, electro, pop and rock, plus Will And The People and James Owen Fender perform live. Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867). 7.30pm-2am. £8, £5 before 11pm.

Plush Da Funk Euphoric and uplifting house music courtesy of John Paul, Paul B, Sam Dowling, Twisted K and House Katz, plus Steve Lewis live on electric drums. Pacha, Terminus

Play On Pop, commercial dance and R‘n’B with resident DJs. On Anon, London Pavillion,

Place, SW1V 1JR (0845 371 4489).

10pm-5am. £20, adv £15.

Piccadilly, W1V 9LA (020 7287 8008).

8pm-3am. £10, £5 before 11pm, free before 10pm.

Ripped Miles Dyson, Rack N Ruin, Dem Slackers and residents spin electro, bassline and techno. The LightBox,

Tank DJs including Alessandro

South Lambeth Place, SW8 1SP (020 7434 1113). 10pm-7am. £10.

Londra, Pier Morrocco, Micky Galliano and Dick Rock spin deep uplifting house. Fire, South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890).

10pm-4am. £10, £8 before midnight, w/flyer £5 before midnight.

Vibes Moodymanc, Paddy Freeform, Tomas and Mirror Mirror spin deep house and tech-house plus Darko Viric & Strange Worlds soundsystem play a live set. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440).

8pm-3am. £10, free before 10pm.

SATURDAY 4 Aphrodisiacs Presents The XXXMAS Special Party DJs

Shake It! Layo & Bushwacka and Omri H play techno, house and drum ‘n’ bass.

Village Underground, Holywell Ln, EC2A 3PQ (020 7422 7505).

10pm-6.30am. £15.

Wig Out Tommy Turntables, Lady Lloyd and Prince Nelly play indie, rock, pop, R‘n’B and Motown.

The Den & Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083).

10pm-2.30am. £10.

SUNDAY 5 Booster DJ Ferno, Dan K and Miss Crazy D, Jason Prince and James St James spin deep house and pop.

hits. The Watershed, The Broadway, SW19 1SD (020 8540 0080).

8pm-late. £8, £5 before midnight.

Mario, Scott Martin, Phil Demuth, Simon Kurrage, Mister Shiver, Mastomic and Katya play house, disco, soul and funk.

Frolic DJ StevieF spins party, retro pop and cheese. Crazy Larry’s,

Beauberry House, Gallery Rd, SE21 7AB (020 8299 9788). 9pm-6am. £20.

King’s Rd, SW10 0TZ (020 7376 5555).

10pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5 before midnight, guestlist free before 11pm.

Bugged Out & Durrr Christmas Party Aeroplane,

Stanton, James Hillard, Filthy Luka and Severino spin disco.

Rory Phillips, The Lovely Jonjo and Fnord play indie and post-punk, plus Holy Ghost and Tanlines perform live. XOYO, Cowper

Eagle, Kennington Ln, SE11 5QY (020 7793 0903). 8pm-3am. £6.

St, EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959).

10.30pm-5am. £13, adv £10.

The Sharp Boys and Terry Bryan spin house in room one, while Gonzola Rivas and Hi Fi Sean provide minimal techno and tech-house in room two. Fire,

Get Yourself Connected Nick Tcherniak spins house and electro.

The Langley, Langley St, WC2H 9JA (020 7836 5005). 8pm-3am. £10, £5 before 9pm, free before 8pm.

WEDNESDAY 1

Flirt James WJ Wilson plays R‘n’B and funky house. Funky

The Good Foot Snowboy and Healer Selecta supply 1960s and 1970s deep funk, soul, rare groove, Mambo and R‘n’B. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer

Carnivela DJs spin funk, soul, jazz and house, plus live music, an eclectic mix of percussionists, beatboxers, breakdancers and an art exhibition.

Buddha, Berkeley St, W1J 8NL (020 7495 2596). 10pm-3am. £20.

St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10pm3am. £8.

Guanabara, Parker St, WC2B 5PW (020 7242 8600). 5pm-late. £5.

The Queen Of Hoxton, Curtain Rd, EC2A 3JX (020 7422 0958). 8pm2am. £7, NUS £5, free before 9pm.

Mode PR DJs VG, Shock, Bennie

5PG (020 7831 9399). 10pm-3am. £15, guestlist £10 before 11.30pm.

Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

THURSDAY 2

Brixton Rd, SW9 4AY (020 7733 0926).

9pm-4am. £10-£12, adv £6.

Sk8 Til’ L8 DJs play disco,

Festa Fiesta Latin and samba

(020 7247 4121). 11pm-4am. £3-£6.

Orlando Boom Joakim, The Men Who Fell To Earth, Blamma Blamma and Mighty Mouse spin techno, house and electro.

G, Supa Mann and Xavier Miller play R‘n’B, hip-hop and funky house. Tamarai, Drury Ln, WC2B

Pacha, Terminus Place, SW1V 1JR (0845 371 4489). 10pm-3am. £5.

ground floor, electro-house in the basement and commercial R‘n’B in the VIP room. Zoo Bar,

Yoda provides a live audiovisual DJ set, cutting up TV and movie soundtracks with 1980s pop and hip-hop, with support from Yo Mama DJs. Plan B,

St, WC2A 2AD (020 7955 7136).

9pm-3am. £5, NUS £4, mems £3.

Tasty Tim and Lady Lloyd spin commercial dance and pop. Madame Jo Jo’s,

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Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). 8pm5am. £10, free before 10pm.

Submit your free listing at least three weeks prior to the publication by emailing clubs@pressassociation.com.

Area, Albert Embankment, SE1 7HD (020 7091 0080). 7pm-midnight. £5.

Horse Meat Disco Jim

Fabric Claude VonStroke,

St, EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898).

11pm-8am. £18 & £20, NUS £10.

Catz N Dogz, MANDY, Heidi, Emerson Todd mand Terry Francis play house, techno and electro. Fabric, Charterhouse

Orange The Oli, Paul Martin,

South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). 11pm-9am. £10£12, w/flyer £2 before midnight.

Gorgesusx DJs Howie and Perry play dance and R‘n’B.

Sensational Sundays DJ Eddie J Santos spins commercial chart, party anthems, funky house and commercial R‘n’B.

Crazy Larry’s, King’s Rd, SW10 0TZ (020 7376 5555). 10pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5 before 11pm.

Zoo Bar, Bear St, WC2H 7AQ (020 7839 4188). 12noon-4am. £10, guestlist £5, free before 8pm.

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Hogan to save his rep

Qantas flies again At least four Qantas A380 jumbo jets will be back in the air by

Fancy footwork: Former prime minister Bob Hawke (left) and Victorian premier John Brumby show some fancy footwork with the members of the Geelong Senior Tap Dancing Group as they try to secure the pensioner vote ahead of the Victorian elections.

Christmas, the airline’s chief has announced.

Alan Joyce said the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines would be replaced on six super-jumbos which have been grounded since a mid-air engine explosion on November 4 forced an emergency landing in Singapore.

Negligent mum fined

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A mother has pleaded guilty to charges of neglect after her two children were found covered in 2cm-high blisters.

The injuries to the five-year-old boy and his two-year-old sister were discovered when police went to serve their mother’s

partner with outstanding warrants at a caravan in Wyoming, NSW. Their mother faces a $44,000 fine.

Teen murder charge An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with being an accessory after the fact to the murder of David Auchterlonie.

The man, who cannot be named, allegedly helped to bury the body of the 17-year-old – a relative of serial killer Ivan Milat – in Belanglo State Forest.

His barrister said his client, who was remanded in custody, acted in fear for his life.

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Instructions are said to be readily available on the internet.

While not lethal, the weapon has a higher voltage than a household powerpoint and can be modified to increase voltage.

The more powerful the flash, the stronger the electrical charge.

School children are reportedly carrying the crude devices for protection.

“It is kind of weird not to be allowed to go after sailing round the world.” Solo sailor Jessica Watson, 17, was told she’s too young to compete in this year’s Sydney-toHobart yacht race.

“I tried to figure out the base word first and, yeah, just sort of figure it out.” Pamela Freire fails the senior state final of the premier’s Spelling Bee after misspelling the word “geomorphic”.

“I decided it was probably time for a change.” Sarah Murdoch parts ways with Granada Media after the infamous ‘wrong winner’ blunder on Next Top Model.

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Home-made stun guns roughly crafted from disposable cameras have hit Sydney’s streets.

The cameras provide the parts and the voltage necessary to create a powerful Taser-like effect.

Two screws protruding from the body of the camera conduct the charge, which is fired by pressing the button on the camera, as if taking a picture.

“Tasmania is a leech on the teat of the Australian economy.”

West Australian Liberal MP Don Randall points the finger during a debate on health funding in Australia.

“My wife and kids would obviously love to have been here but they’re celebrating Thanksgiving.” David Beckham arrives in Sydney for a match between LA Galaxy and Newcastle Jets.

AUSTRALIA Paul Hogan is likely to seek compensation for the millions of dollars he spent trying to protect his reputation during a five-year tax investigation by the Australian Crime Comission.

A multi-million-dollar tax evasion case against the Crocodile Dundee actor and his manager, John Cornell, was dropped but Hogan’s lawyer Andrew Robinson said his client’s reputation had been “trashed”.

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Massacre link: Candice, left, and Kristin in a recent family photo

found in the sisters’ hotel room. It was also revealed that Kristin Hermeler had written to a Columbine pupil bullied

by Harris.

Letters from Klebold’s family were also found in the twins’ luggage, as well as correspondence from the family of victim Corey DePooter. The twins’ parents have flown from Australia to Denver to be by Candice’s

bedside. Police have closed the case since suicide is not a crime in Colorado.

Randy Brown, whose son Brooks received two letters from Kristin shortly after the 1999 massacre, has urged local police to further investigate the Columbine massacre links.

“I believe they came here to commit suicide to make a statement,” he said.

‘Killer sons’ charges dropped

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Two brothers accused of killing their mother have no case to answer, a magistrate has ruled.

Benny Joseph Kubalec, 49, and Francis Karel Kubalec, 51, had been charged with the manslaughter of Rita Kubalec.

The 73-year-old died from sepsis from infected bed sores.

Skin cancer on her face had also become infected with

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Severe weather has derailed AdelaideDarwin train, the Ghan, causing a nightmare for travellers. The derailment caused 17 wagons to overturn in the outback.

Passengers were transferred on buses and flights.

■ Failed suicide pact twins, Kristin and Candice Hermeler, linked to 1999 US school massacre ■ TV station reveals letters from family of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold found in twins’ luggage ■ Candice Hermeler in serious condition

elbourne suicide pact twins, Kristin and Candice Hermeler have been linked to the 1999 US Columbine school massacre which claimed 13 lives.

Kristin killed herself at a shooting range in Colorado where the pair were on a cultural exchange. Candice survived but was in a serious condition in hospital.

Video footage aired in the US shows the 29-year-olds walking into the venue before turning the guns on themselves.

It has been reported that a copy of a magazine cover about Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold was

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maggots in the lead up to her death at her home in Graceville, in Brisbane’s west, in May 2009.

This week, magistrate Paul Kluck ruled there was insufficient evidence to put the men on trial.

He said Mrs Kubalec, who had shunned traditional medicine, had refused doctors and had wished to die at

home. “Tragically, that’s the way she wanted it,” he said.

Mr Kluck said there was no evidence her sons had refused her medical care.

The court heard Mrs Kubalec had been visited by paramedics five months before she died, and she told them she wanted to be left alone.

The brothers declined to comment on the matter.

A pastor says he has evidence an 8m crocodile lurks in the Norman River in the state’s Gulf country. Elton Thompson said although he didn’t see the croc, he took pictures of slide marks and measured 25cm paw imprints.

Normanton is famous for its crocodiless.

VICTORIA Melbourne is Australia’s most expensive city for homebuyers. The Housing Industry Association index shows the dubious title was snatched from Sydney in March and was due in part to a lower average income. Sydney’s median house price still outstrips Melbourne’s.

TASMANIA Avatar actress Michelle Rodriguez has been forced to pull out of a three-month whale defence campaign due to work commitments.

The 32-year-old star arrived in Hobart aboard Sea Shepherd vessel, Steve Irwin, and then paid a visit to the region’s oldgrowth forests.

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Rapist dies in hospital Serial rapist Kevin Moana Jarden has died of natural causes in Christchurch Hospital.

The 65-year-old’s criminal history stretched back to the 1960s and included more than 80 convictions, many for sexual offences.

At the time of his death he was serving a 10-year sentence for sexually abusing three young girls while on home detention.

Top cop: Jail no answer A police chief has caused controversy by suggesting prison is “one of the worst things” for young offenders.

Just months from the end of his five-year tenure as police commissioner, Howard Broad made the plea to cut prison numbers to stem the “absolute wave” of criminals falling through the justice system.

He told a parliamentary committee: “One of the worst things that you can do for an emerging young offender is to group them together with other emerging young offenders. The

Howard Broad

creepy gig: This is not the film set of a sci-fi movie, it’s the giant robot spider at the centre of the U2 live extravaganza. The legendary Irish rock band are staging one of the largest concerts ever seen in New Zealand at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

whole idea is actually preventing crime in the first place.”

Pacific drifters found Three young boys who spent two months drifting in the Pacific Ocean in a dinghy have been rescued.

Filo Filo and Samuel Perez, both 15, and Edward Nasau, 14, were plucked from their tiny vessel after being spotted by the crew of a fishing boat.

They had drifted across nearly 1000 miles of ocean from the Atafu Atoll, part of the NZ-run Tokelau island group, and were found north-east of Fiji.

They survived on raw fish,

rainwater and a seagull. “It’s an absolute miracle,” the fishing boat captain, Tai Fredricsen, said.

Sex accused ‘sorry’ A pupil allegedly abused by a Catholic boarding school teacher in Masterton in the 1970s received an apology over the phone 30 years later, a court heard.

A tape of the conversation, recorded by Australian police six years ago, was played to a jury in the High Court at Wellington.

Ex-Marist brother, Bede Thomas Hampton, 62, has pleaded guilty to two charges of indecent assault but denies 24 others. The trial continues.

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victims were believed to have received texts that detailed how to achieve a brief high by selfstrangulation.

Schools and parents in the Papakura area have been urged to be vigilant as the messages circulate.

“There’s a lot of speculation going on out there,” Inspector Hill said.

“Some of the more difficult issues, I think that we all would understand, is around alcohol management.”

Deputy police commissioner Rob Pope says drunk rugby hooligans could pose more of a threat than terrorists at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. “There were serious bidders from both Canada and NZ but, while we know who the bidder was, we don’t know where the painting will end up.”

Fine Art Society director Grant Bezett on a painting by noted Canadian artist Lawren Harris, which was bought at a flea market for $5 and sold in Hamilton for $58,00.

“My hope is that we embrace the kaupapa of family violence and lead the way forward.”

Dr Hone Kaa, chair of Maori child advocacy organisation Te Kahui Mana Ririki, says Maori men must embrace Maori culture to curb the rate of violence against Maori women.

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A 12-year-old girl accidentally killed herself after taking part in a self-strangulation game sent via text message.

The victim, who attended a Papakura intermediate school, died the same time another young girl was injured in a “selfharming incident”, according to Counties Manukau police inspector Gary Hill. Both

quote unquote “We are a set of little communities knitted together by a set of principles that have guided us through good and bad. It is this spirit that will see us through.” Prime Minister John Key tries to galvanise NZ in the wake of the Pike River mining disaster.

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SA refugee in limbo A white South African who was allowed to live in Canada after claiming racial persecution faces being sent home.

Brandon Carl Huntley was granted refugee status in 2009 after he made the case that the South African state was unwilling to protect him.

Arriving in Ottowa in 2004 to work as a carnival attendant and staying illegally until he was given the right to live there, Huntley said he’d been stabbed three times in seven robbery incidents at the hands of blacks.

He also told the refugee board they called him a “white dog”.

The Federal Court has granted a review of his case.

Condoms OK: archbishop Cape Town archbishop Stephen Brislin has thrown his support behind Pope Benedict XVI, who has endorsed the use of condoms in a controversial new book.

Brislin said the Pope had issued a “call away from the evil consequences of promiscuity”.

“The church’s message has

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Million in rand paid by the Tshwane municipality to suspended city manager Kiba Kekana after a failed probe into allegations of maladministration and irregularities.

80k Whites unite: Supporters of the white supremacist Afrikaans Resistance Movement arrive at the Ventersdorp Magistrates’ Court for the trial of a 15-year-old and Chris Mahlangu, 28, charged over the death of movement leader Eugène Terre’Blanche in April.

been abstinence before marriage and fidelity within marriage. By and large, neither message has been adhered to,” he said.

Big Bro murder charge Former Big Brother contestant Brad Wood has been charged over the shooting of four illegal miners at the Aurora Grootvlei Mine in Springs in August.

Wood, who was the head of security at the mine, was one of three security guards and two mine employees charged with four counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder.

The mine is owned by President Jacob Zuma’s nephew,

Khulubuse Zuma, and Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Zondwa.

Courgars hunt players A 20-year-old Lions Rugby player has revealed the perils of being a sportstar – cougars.

The player, who wished to remain anonymous, told News 24 that it was normal to be hit on by older women, married or not.

“It is sometimes overwhelming, they dance up against you and buy you drinks. What young man is going to say no to a cougar?

“They take them to hotel rooms, even if the tannie has a husband. Many of the guys can’t say no.”

Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union members who threaten to strike over demands for a centralised standard of working conditions for wholesale and retail outlets.

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Skeletons left in the back of a truck in GaMampa village, greater Fetakgomo, Limpopo after being exhumed to make way for mining at the cemetry. Community chief Jack Mamba and residents are struggling to agree on a new burial site.

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So-called ‘herbalists’ and ‘healers’ arrested for fraud and theft in Rustenburg for taking large amounts of money from their unsuspecting victims who were promised health and wealth in return.

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nippy: Cold water swimmer Theodore Yach aborts a 35km ultra swim from Hout Bay to Robben Island when conditions get treacherous. Yach, the first to attempt the route is raising money for swimming development. He has vowed to try again in smaller surf.

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Husband a ‘suspect’ The couple shortly before their trip to South Africa

■ Honeymoon husband Shrien Dewani possible suspect in wife’s murder ■ Detectives looking to pin shooting on foreigner to save political face, friends say ■ Three suspects charged with murder, including couple’s taxi driver, but detectives not satisfied

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KWAZULU NATAL Uthukela district municipality mayor Mqapheli Sithole has accused residents of stealing public taps and pipes, then being the first to complain about service delivery. The mayor was speaking at the launch of a R32.9m water project.

“It suits them because an English guy who has done this would be much less damaging to South Africa than if one of their own had done it,” a friend told the paper. “They’re all corrupt … all taking bribes.”

Detectives are said to be “puzzled” as to how Shrien,

who said he was thrown from the hijacked taxi 20 minutes after it was taken, managed to escape with no visible scars.

Three suspects – the taxi driver, Zola Tongo, 31, Xolile Mngeni, 23 and Mziwamadoda Qwabe, 25 – have been charged with murder.

‘Sex drive loss’ actor to sue A music store manager is being sued for R10million for allegedly kicking a Johannesburg kwaito artist in the genitals.

Musician and actor Veli Dlamini says he has lost his sex drive after Constance Kheswa assaulted him in the Sandton branch of Musica.

Dlamini is also suing the store, the Sowetan reported.

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Electrical supply company Viking Pony Africa Pumps has been found guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation. Western Cape High Court found VPAP was using its majority shareholders, who are black, as ‘fronts’ to win tenders. The money made was then routed to a wholly white sister company.

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he husband of murdered bride Anni Dewani is worried he is being “set up” by South African police.

The fears of millionaire businessman, Shrien Dewani, 30, whose wife was murdered on their honeymoon in Cape Town, have been backed by local media reports that police are treating him as a suspect.

Anni, 28, from Sweden, was shot after she and Shrien, her British husband of just two weeks, were carjacked as their taxi drove through Guguletu township on November 13.

Anni’s body was found dumped in the area the following day.

Detectives are keen to pin the shooting on a foreigner, the UK’s Daily Mail reported.

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Kheswa allegedly slapped and kicked Dlamini and pulled him by his genitals after a row over a CD price tag.

The musician told the Johannesburg High Court his girlfriend left him after the 2008 incident because he could no longer get an erection.

“I now need to meet a psychologist,” he said. “I used to be a man who loved sex.

Now I cannot tolerate a woman whenever she touches me as my body freezes.”

He admitted that, as a musician, his decision to sue one of the country’s biggest music chains was risky.

The case has been postponed to allow Kheswa to get legal representation after it emerged Musica’s lawyers would no longer represent her.

LIMPOPO A suspected poacher was killed in the Kruger National Park after a shoot-out with Rangers. Rangers say the man and two other suspects opened fire before they shot him in the exchange after catching the trio chasing animals. The two other suspects are at large.

GAUTENG Drug trafficker Glen Agliotti has been acquitted of the 2005 murder of mining magnate Brett Kebble at the Jo’burg High Court. Judge Frans Kgomo said there was not enough evidence to support the charges of murder and conspiracy to murder auditor Stephen Mildenhall.

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Sporting week MONDAY

SURFING Australia’s Joel Parkinson opens his Triple Crown defence in perfect fashion, demolishing his rivals in the four-man final to take out the Hawaiian Pro.

TUESDAY

CRICKET Former Australian skipper Greg Chappell insists Michael Clarke has the right personality to succeed Ricky Ponting, but acknowledges the 29-year-old must earn the public’s support.

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CRICKET South Africa are forced to settle for a 0-0 draw in their two-Test series against Pakistan in the UAE, the Proteas failing to bowl their ‘hosts’ out on the final day of the second Test.

THURSDAY

CRICKET Peter Siddle celebrates his 26th birthday by claiming a hat-trick on the first day of the first Ashes Test against England.

Siddle finishes with 6-54 to help bowl England out for 260.

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RUGBY UNION All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw joins Mils Muliaina, Kurtley Beale, David Pocock, Imanol Harinorduquy and Victor Matfield in the mix for the IRB Player of the Year award.

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FOOTBALL Socceroo Tim Cahill continues his rich vein of form, scoring for Everton against West Brom.

Unfortunately for the Toffees, they still lost 4-1 and now sit just above the relegation zone.

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MONDAY FOOTBALL Barcelona v Real Madrid Saddle up for El Clásico 7.30pm Sky Sports 1

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TUESDAY FOOTBALL West Ham v Man United Last eight of Carling Cup 7.30pm Sky Sports 1

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WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL Man City v Salzburg Europa League clash 7.30pm Five

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THURSDAY CRICKET Australia v England The second Test starts 11pm Sky Sports 1

BOXING Australia’s Michael Katsidis loses his lightweight boxing world title fight in Las Vegas against champion Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez after a controversial stoppage.

I’d like to say it “was exactly what

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Aussie paceman Peter Siddle on the yorker that completed his hat-trick against England

FRIDAY TENNIS Serbia v France Davis Cup final 2pm Sky Sports 4 SATURDAY RUGBY UNION South Africa v Barbarians The Autumn tours wind up 2.30pm Sky Sports 1 SUNDAY RUGBY UNION Saracens v Harlequins It’s another London derby 1.30pm ESPN

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Scottish referees strike What’s happened?

Referees in the Scottish Premier League walked off the job over the weekend, in protest at what they see as a lack of protection from the league after a string of controversial decisions made headlines and drew stinging public criticism from managers.

Are the refs over-sensitive?

It might seem like it but they’re not fully professional and one referee received death threats after the Old Firm derby. A couple of years ago, all the SPL managers signed an accord vowing to stop discussing refereeing decisions after matches, suggesting they understand the need to shield refs from abuse.

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Grand Slam caps Kiwi year

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South Africa preserved their four-year winning streak over England, overcoming some stubborn first-half resistance from their hosts to hold sway after the restart. South Africa thoroughly deserved their victory after a ferociously committed effort that left England bruised and battered.

The sides traded penalties during the first 40 minutes and, at half-time, the scores were level at 6-6. Morne Steyn kicked truly to give South Africa the lead early in the second half and despite a frenzied English assault on the South African line, including one 19-phase attack, the world champions defence held firm.

Instead, it was South Africa who seized the initiative next, when, after an attacking line-out deep in the English 22, the ball was recycled and spun wide to replacement flanker Willem Alberts, who dotted down in the corner to give South Africa a 14-6 lead heading into the final quarter of the match.

With wave after wave of English attacks foundering on South Africa’s defence, the game was sealed 10 minutes from time, when Mvovo burst through a non-existent tackle from England wing Chris Ashton to score.

Steyn converted to expand the buffer to 21-6 and although England hit back with a late interception try from Ben Foden, centre Mike Tindall missed a drop-kick conversion from in front of the posts.

New Zealand reaffirmed their status as the team to beat at next year’s World Cup by clinching a fourth Grand Slam, defeating all four honm nations to cap a successful year on a new high.

The All Blacks weren’t at their all-conquering best against Wales in Cardiff but still ran in five tries, while flyhalf Dan Carter passed England’s Jonny Wilkinson as Test rugby’s leading scorer.

Most importantly, the All Blacks remain the world’s leading side just 10 months before they host the World Cup. “We’re in a pretty good place and we’re pleased with where we have got to,” said New Zealand head coach Graham Henry, whose side lost just once in 2010 to Australia in Hong Kong. “We are delighted to win and achieve a Grand Slam. It’s a special day.”

It was the All Blacks’ third Grand Slam in five years, after previous wins this month over England (26-16), Scotland (49-3) and Ireland (38-18). And it came at the end of a year when they swept to the Tri-Nations title with six wins from six.

“When you get to the last game, you get pretty up for it,” New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said. “There was still gas in the tank at the end. The guys always felt in control and we were only keeping Wales in the game through indiscipline.”

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Wales looked threatening when they trailed 13-12 early in the second half, with New Zealand a man down after replacement forward Daniel Braid had been yellow-carded.

But barely a minute later, the All Blacks scored their third try and Hosea Gear his second, after Wales had made the mistake of missing touch from a penalty.

Gear squeezed in at the corner and flyhalf Carter landed his most difficult kick of the

match to put the All Blacks two scores ahead at 20-12.

Carter kicked another penalty but two more from Stephen Jones cut New Zealand’s advantage to 23-18 with 12 minutes left. But, yet again, New Zealand responded to the threat with a try.

In the denouement, James Hook miskicked under pressure and replacement forward Anthony Boric broke clear before sending in wing Isaia Toeava seven minutes from time.

And there was still time left for John Afoa, another replacement, to cross Wales’ line.

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Will Genia splits the French defence

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Dan Carter NEW ZEALAND With an eighthminute penalty, Kiwi flyhalf Dan Carter overtook Jonny Wilkinson as rugby’s highest point-scorer.

Remarkably, Carter has only been around for seven years and, if he is willing to resist the overtures from Europe after next year’s World Cup, he could set an untouchable mark.

He’s a “ very astute

Aussies belt France v

The Wallabies’ spring tour ended on a high note with a record thrashing of France in Paris, the 43-point margin smashing their previous best of 30 set in Brisbane in 2008.

And, in a major boost after some wobbly goalkicking in recent weeks, winger James O’Connor booted 10 from 12 and, with his try, beat Matt Burke’s haul of 25 points against France in 1999 with a personal tally of 29.

The Australians can now reflect on a tour with four Test wins out of five, including a breakthrough over the All Blacks in Hong

Kong and a massive victory over a European power, the world No 5-ranked French.

The Wallabies had looked in big trouble at half-time with their scrum being pummelled, resulting in a penalty try, which levelled the match at 13-13. But two second-half tries in three minutes to inspired prop Benn Robinson and halfback Will Genia gave the visitors breathing space at 27-16 and silenced all but the brass bands at either end of the stadium.

A late hat-trick to winger Drew Mitchell and O’Connor’s try knocked the stuffing out of the French, whose coach Marc Lievremont is yet to register a win against the Wallabies in five attempts.

of a typical grind-a-thon at the elite tournament in New Zealand next year.

“Coming into a World Cup year, you want to be on top of your game in all aspects of the game,” prop Benn Robinson admitted. “You don’t want to be off in any area and that’s definitely an area that we have to improve.”

The Australians were shoved mercilessly by

France, he hasn’t enjoyed it.

“People talk about the scrum making a big impact in the game and we saw that in that first half,” Robinson said. “We can’t let that happen in the future, that’s an area where teams are going to target us.

“It’s definitely not acceptable to have a penalty try against us early on.”

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player and he’s worldWallabies scrum shortcomings persist class and perhaps the Heading into next year’s World Cup with the highly rated French pack, when they a dodgy scrum would be risky, and the being penalised – with six sanctions best 10 in the Wallabies know it. They may have gotten away weren’t in the first half. with having their scrum pummelled by Wales Often rated one of the world’s best world right and France on the spring tour through the looseheads, Robinson was himself benched brilliance of their backs, but the Australians two Tests ago and, judging by his try-scoring, now know that may not be enough to get them out halfback-monstering effort at the Stade de

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PREMIER LEAGUE Arsenal’s Samir Nasri holds the ball up

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MANCHESTER UNITED He’s muchmaligned due to his tendency to go long periods without scoring – indeed, he hadn’t scored in the League for more than two months – but Berbatov was on fire against Blackburn, equalling the record for most goals in a Premier League match. Alan Shearer, Andy Cole and Jermain Defore are the other players to have scored five goals in one game.

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Gunners hold off Villa Arsenal bounced back from their shock loss at home to Tottenham the previous weekend, but still endured some anxious moments before prevailing 4-2 against Aston Villa.

Arsenal seized the ascendancy with first-half strikes from Andrei Arshavin and Samir Nasri but Villa hit back after the restart, young English defender Ciaran Clark narrowing the gap to one goal in the 52nd minute. The Gunners responded quickly, though, Marouane Chamakh ghosting forward to restore Arsenal’s two-goal buffer. But Villa came again, Clark bagging a second to have Arsenal sweating on another unlikely comeback. It wasn’t to be this week, however, Jack Wilshere

heading home in stoppage-time to seal the win.

Manchester United produced their most powerful performance of the season against Blackburn Rovers, romping to a devastating 7-1 win, Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov producing an awesome five-goal display.

Blackburn were never in the contest, falling behind in the second minute before the floodgates opened.

Manchester City dropped more points, giving up a late equaliser against Stoke. Micah Richards appeared to put City on track for victory when he scored in the 83rd minute, but Matthew Etherington hit back for the hosts in the 93rd minute to pinch a draw.

Beckham to Everton?

It’s hard to imagine David Beckham leaving the bright lights of Los Angeles for a return to the Premier League, via Liverpool no less, but that hasn’t stopped Everton manager David Moyes from dropping his line in. Moyes has publicly offered Beckham a loan deal from LA Galaxy, saying Beckham needed only to get in touch if he fancied another stint in the English top flight. Wonder what Victoria thinks about such a move.

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Ferguson bans players’ Christmas booze-up With Wayne Rooney back in the fold and his side’s title challenge reignited by back-to-back wins and Chelsea’s form struggles, Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is looking to avoid any more potholes by banning his players’ Christmas drinks.

United have a history of Yuletide excess – in 2006, the players copped a hairdryer from the manager after running up a £43,000 bar bill at a swish Manchester hotel. They also caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage – paintings were torn off walls and furnishings were smashed. Remarkably, the United players returned to the same venue the following year, when defender Jonny Evans was falsely accused of rape.

Given the tabloid storm that accompanied revelations about Wayne Rooney’s private life earlier this year, and the fact United have only recently appeared to find their rhythm in the aftermath, it is unsurprising that Ferguson should keep his players on a tight leash this festive season. Even less surprising is the fact that the uncompromising Scot reportedly doesn’t care whether his players like it or not.

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In the build-up to the Ashes, Hussey’s spot in the side was roundly questioned but the 35-year-old responded in style, scoring 195 runs to help Australia to a first-innings total of 481 after they had been teetering at 5-143.

Hussey combined with keeper Brad Haddin for a 307-run stand that allowed Australia to take a 221-run lead while also neutralising doubts about Hussey’s ongoing selection.

Hussey was, however, gutted to fall agonisingly short of a Test double-century.

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Australian middle-order batsman Michael Hussey produced arguably the most important innings of his career in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane – one that may extend his Test career beyond the current series.

determined to get to 200, but it wasn’t to be.

“As I was walking off, I thought to myself – as much as I was very disappointed – ‘I’ve got to soak this in and really enjoy it’.”

During Hussey’s epic innings, he came in for plenty of attention from English paceman James Anderson, who had plenty to say for himself despite not taking many wickets.

“He always does it,” Hussey said of Anderson’s sledging.

“He’s generally trying to chirp away at something whether he’s going well or whether the team is battling. I must admit I can’t exactly hear what he’s saying. Must be that broad Lancastrian accent. I really couldn’t understand what he was saying.”

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Following Mike Hussey’s career-saving century, the blowtorch now seems set to be applied to Australia’s misfiring bowling attack after England’s openers batted their side out of trouble on day four.

Trailing by 221 runs on first innings, England required a mighty effort from their batsmen to avoid defeat in Brisbane – but Andrew Strauss and Alistair Cook were equal to the challenge, both men posting centuries a they combined for a 188-run stand.

Strauss eventually fell to the part-time off-spin of Marcus North, but Jonathon Trott did not miss a beat, batting watchfully as England eroded the rest of Australia’s lead and set about building one of their own.

With the second Test beginning in Adelaide on Friday – or Thursday evening

Brett Lee’s Test career may be over but the 34-year-old fast bowler remains committed to playing in next year’s World Cup on the subcontinent.

“The time was right for me and I possibly could have played Test cricket for another 12 months, but long-term it’s going to be the best thing for me if I want to achieve my goals,” Lee said. ‘’One is to play in the World Cup in India, which is special to me. I’ve been more than happy with what I’ve got out of Test cricket from the way I played in an amazing era with great guys.”

Lee has returned to limitedovers cricket with NSW this season and, in his first four matches, has taken 11 wickets at an average of 18.27, suggesting a return to the international stage may not be beyond him.

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in the UK – Australia now face uncomfortable questions about the ability of their attack to take 20 wickets.

Peter Siddle’s first-day hattrick aside, the Australian attack has struggled for penetration, epitomised by the persistent struggles of spearhead Mitchell Johnson.

Although there will be clamour in some quarters for NSW paceman Doug Bollinger to be rushed back into the attack for Adelaide, Shane Watson defended Johnson.

“I dont think you can single out Mitch,” Watson said. “All the bowlers didn’t bowl particularly well.

“I was bowling one loose ball an over and that’s my job to tie up one end and let the others attack,” he said. “It comes down to execution and bowling exactly where we want to.”

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“His teeth are too shiny – they’re overdone. You put some black bits in there and he’d look like a piano.” Sydney plastic surgeon Howard Torres on whether Shane Warne has had work done.

“Is there room for both?

There’s a long history of sports franchises going belly-up on the Gold Coast, but there’s room for two teams while the AFL is giving them $20 mil a year.

If all that funding stops, it could be a different story.”

Gold Coast Titans boss Michael Searle on the AFL’s looming incursion into his club’s neighbourhood.

“In a game situation, on the run trying to pick up the ball is going to be difficult. Also on the run and kicking and finding a man is really hard.”

League-AFL convertIsreal Folau (below) is focusing on getting the basics right.

Inglis waits on move The 23-year-old centre has agreed to a heavily back-ended three-year $1.8m deal which Souths expect will allow him to fit under the salary cap.

NRL salary cap auditor Ian Schubert needs to ratify the contract but Inglis, who opted against signing for Brisbane last month, has already linked up with the Souths playing group despite having not yet been released by Melbourne, his former club.

Inglis has yet to repay the club over a $113,000 legal bill incurred in 2009 but his manager, Allan Gainey, is confident there will be

no problems between the two parties.

“Once everything is sorted, we will sit down with Melbourne and, from the conversations we have had so far I do not see there being any problems working out what we need to do,” Gainey said.

MONAGHAN TO DRAGONS? French Super League club Catalans Dragons have joined the hunt for Joel Monaghan, who quit Canberra after a photo of him in a compromising position with a dog was released on the internet.

Aussies sweat on World Cup bid Fifa’s various confederations.

Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy has been proactive in spruiking the merits of his team’s bid, and has indicated he will stay on in the top job, even if the ambitious bid fails.

“I know we have the best bid,” Lowy said. “I know we have convinced many of the Fifa executive committee that we have the best bid … but will we have the critical 13 votes needed to win it? In my heart I really believe so.”

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The bidding processes for the 2018 and 2022 football World Cups has been plagued by allegations of corruption but all will be revealed on Thursday, with Australia well and truly in the hunt to host the later edition of the tournament.

Australia finds itself locked in a five-way battle with Japan, South Korea, Qatar and the US for the right to stage the 2022 tournament and are working behind the scenes to sure up votes from the delegates of

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Greg Inglis’s protracted contract saga looks set to be resolved this week, with his proposed deal with South Sydney officially lodged with the NRL.

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t’s a rarity in the era of professional sport – at the end of a punishing international season, the best players saddle up again for an invitational, where they play alongside the blokes who have been pummelling them all year.

That’s exactly what will happen this weekend when the Barbarians

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SUITING UP FOR THE BAA-BAAS It’s testament to the power of the Barbarians brand, not only that they remain able to attract the best players in the world, but that those players are so committed to playing an attractive, attacking brand of rugby while wearing the black and white hoops.

“It’s important to play that kind of exciting rugby – there’s not a lot of game plan involved and there’s not a lot of kicking,” Nonu says.

“You try to show off all the tricks of the trade because that’s what the fans want.

You try to show “ off all the tricks of the trade ” “It’s always going to be a challenge to click – you play against these guys all year and to then be on the same side of them is a bit funny. But really, you just try to make it happen on the weekend and there’s a great atmosphere for it.

“The guys getting picked really value it.

You know about the Barbarians growing up and it’s great to have the opportunity to play alongside all these other guys from different countries.”

TRACKING ALONG NICELY Of course, it’s probably easy to be upbeat when you’re part of the all-conquering All Blacks who, less than a year out from the World Cup, are humming along like

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face South Africa at Twickenham and, according to All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu, the decision is an easy one.

“We always come away at the end of the year – it’s been a long year; it’s always a long year – but the Barbarians is a special game in itself,” Nonu says. “They’ve got a long tradition and you look forward to coming together and trying to play well.”

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a well-oiled machine; indeed, they seem to have widened the gap between themselves and the chasing pack over the past month.

“Sometimes when we win, it’s not pretty and people are very quick to point out any deficiencies,” Nonu says. “But we’re always trying to improve as a group and it’s a special team to play in.”

So harmonious is the All Blacks camp that even Sonny Bill Williams – the young pretender ostensibly competing with Nonu and Conrad Smith for a spot in the midfield – has been welcomed with open arms. “He came over and played for Canterbury and played some fantastic rugby. He’s got outrageous skills and he’s taken all the opportunities that have come his way,” Nonu says. “I’ve enjoyed playing with him – he’s a great bloke, really downto-earth.”

gong to be an awesome event. We’re still a far bit away from playing it, so we’re still concentrating on the games between now and then,” Nonu says. “We’re not looking that far ahead – we’ve still got time to build – there’s a Super 15 season and then the Tri-Nations before the World Cup.” Nonu does acknowledge though, that New Zealand are well-placed to excel at next year’s tournament. The team is settled, with experienced stars in crucial positions, sprinkled with the right mix of hungry young players and wizened old pros. “We’re quite likely to still have the players we’ve got playing at the moment – Richie [McCaw] has been enormous as captain and Mils [Muliaina] has achieved a great deal as well – everyone else plays their part but it certainly helps to have a couple of experienced guy leading the way.”

MISSION: WORLD CUP The great paradox for the All Blacks is that while they are gearing up for the World Cup in New Zealand, shaping every element of their preparation and performance around it, they are equally determined not to talk about it.

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WHO ARE THE BARBARIANS? The Barbarians played their first match in 1890 and have since developed into a prestigious invitational side, whose matches against touring international sides have become a much-anticipated fixture in the end-of-year fixtures.

Possibly the most famous Barbarians match was against New Zealand in cardiff in 1973 – a game lauded as one of the greatest ever – where the Barbarians prevailed 23-11. In a free-

flowing, counter-attacking match, the Barbarians scored a famous team try – Gareth Edwards crossing after a length-of-the-field string of passes.

The only criteria for Barbarians selection is that players be of a high enough standard to hold their own and that they behave themselves on and off the pitch. It is also tradition for one uncapped player to be selected for each match – this year its Bay of Plenty and chiefs number 8 colin Bourke.

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he UK has announced a new cap on immigration, slashing the number of skilled non-EU workers allowed to move to the UK to 21,700.

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channel to come to the UK. Further cuts to the UK’s visa quota may follow – Home Secretary Theresa May last week said UK student visas could be cut by 40 per cent, pointing to concerns that some foreigners enrolled in dubious degrees in order to live and work in the UK. “A recent check of students studying at private institutions below degree level showed

that a quarter could not be accounted for,” May said.

“Too many students at these lower levels have been coming here with a view to living and working, rather than studying.

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t takes a certain type of person to work with children. It’s a demanding role where you’ll be expected to be happygo-lucky, enthusiastic and to have a cando attitude all the time.

That said, it’s a rewarding career – teaching skills to youngsters and watching them learn and turn from shy individuals into outgoing kids will definitely put a smile on most people’s faces.

There are myriad roles you could look into if you’re considering choosing this – au pairing, instructing, supervising and teaching, to name but a few. You’ll also have to make sure you’re energetic, as you’ll be running around non-stop.

As an activity instructor with PGL, you’ll be introducing children to things such as climbing, archery and mountain biking, and, as a group leader, you’ll also be a watersports instructor.

“No two days are the same at PGL, regardless of the job role,” says Jemma Pearce, recruitment marketing executive at PGL Travel.

“You’ll need to have enthusiasm, energy, a willingness to learn, an open mind and a genuine interest for sharing your passions with young people.”

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MY EXPERIENCE Isaac Robinson Age 20 From Auckland, NZ, living in London Job Activity instructor/group leader PGL What did you do day-to-day? Kids

would come to us for up to seven days.

We ran sessions in which we delivered activities. It’s your responsibility to make sure the children are taken care of.

Had you worked with children before?

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Yes, and it definitely helps when you’re interacting with and talking to kids.

What advice would you give? You need

to be happy-go-lucky, willing to give anything a try and have a can-do attitude.

Make a splash: Could you teach kids to swim?

Working with “ kids, no two days are the same! ” But it’s essential that you have previous experience as well as a relevant childcare qualifications – and all staff working undergo criminal records checks.

“Every day is different working overseas,” says Louise Stevenson, concepts holiday experience manager at Thomson and First Choice.

“The childcare staff are responsible for running fun, varied activity sessions for the children, but will also be involved in resort activities such as guiding days out and meeting customers at the airport.”

Being able to travel and learn about new cultures while working is one of the obvious benefits of working overseas.

At Au Pair America, recruits can either be looking to pursue an international

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career or want a year out to have an adventure.

Potential applicants must be able to interact well in social situations – and have a host of interests and hobbies.

“Whatever the reason for being interested in the programme, an open mind and a mature, flexible and independent nature must be part of the cultural exchange concept,” Nicolien Mostert, marking manager at Au Pair in America, says.

“Families will expect their au pair to be able to help their children grow and develop, plus handle the more practical aspects such as homework.

“Au pairs are entitled to at least one full weekend off per month and also two weeks paid vacation during their year,” Mostert adds.

And what do most au pairs do with their free time? “They use their free time to travel and see other parts of the US!” What else!

social life – you’re living on site with all your fellow colleagues so it’s a great laugh and you get to know them better.

Your most memorable experience?

Up the abseil tower. There was a kid who started the day saying he wasn’t going to do it, and we broke down his fears. It’s really rewarding.

What’s the most challenging part of it?

Nothing! I loved it and would do it again.

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“Some roles – activity instructor/group leader – will need previous experience of working with children.

“However, they don’t necessarily need to have participated in the adventure activities we offer to a great extent as we operate a comprehensive training programme.”

If that sounds too energetic and you’d prefer to work with younger children, a role as a creche rep could be the answer.

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Rail fare rises ‘a rip-off’ rain firms have been attacked for “outrageous” ticket price rises of up to 13 per cent set to come into force in January.

Bosses have been slammed for the “rip-off” fares while forcing passengers to travel in “cattle-class” conditions.

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TSSA rail union, said the increase was “outrageous”.

Commuters coming into London from Kent and Sussex will bear the brunt of the rise.

It comes a month after London mayor Boris Johnson revealed Tube prices across the capital will rise by an average of 3.9 per cent in January. CD

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A budget accommodation chain is set to launch in London. Tune Hotel owner Tony Fernandes is set to build 14 hotels costing £102m by 2017. They will add to the one hotel already opened at Westminster. The AirAsia boss has secured financial backing with a group of investors.

Two million credit card users in Britain are still paying off debts from last Christmas, figures this week show. And more than half of us plan to continue borrowing money to fund this festive season, Consumer Intelligence revealed. Card holders in the UK put a fifth of all spending on credit cards.

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Last big blowout?

I went travelling around Ireland and to the Netherlands. We went to a lot of music shows and football matches in Ireland.

What was a surprising expense arriving in London? The cost of rent in

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season tickets, will go up by an average of 5.8 per cent – from £4.89 to £5.19. Some passengers face a 10.8 per cent hike.

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The nightlife in Shoreditch is a huge draw, with funky bars, clubs and restaurants around every corner. Brick Lane Market and Spitalfields Market should more than satisfy your shopping needs.

Expected rent: one bedroom flat from about £250 a week; double room in a houseshare from £125.

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The mother of all indoor adventure playgrounds is the perfect place to spend a day if the chilly winter air is stopping you from engaging in outdoor pursuits.

Pleasure-seekers travel all the way from Spain – and even the US – to Bedford to visit the palatial warehouse-like building that’s home to an indoor skydiving wind tunnel, a surf simulator and a zip wire, so us Londoners are lucky it’s a mere one-hour train ride away.

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When you fall, the rubbery floor assures a soft landing.

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GETTING THERE Take the train direct to Bedford in 33 minutes with First Capital Connect. See firstcapitalconnect.co.uk.

GETTING AROUND Take a taxi from Bedford town to Bodyflight for £8.

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ACCOMMODATION Bedford Swan Hotel. See bedfordswanhotel.co.uk.

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of a plane, flying in an indoor wind tunnel is the next best thing. The notion of flying indoors was first attempted by the American military in 1964, and the first vertical wind tunnels were opened in Tennessee and Las Vegas in 1982.

Bodyflight boasts the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel, which attracts both beginners and experienced skydiving dudes from all over the world.

To enter the wind tunnel, stand in the open doorway, lean forward and you’ll feel your legs lifted from under you. Arch your back and get into a horizontal flying position – it’s unlike any other feeling.

Remember to try to smile at the camera as the wind contorts your face.

THE SNOW CENTRE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD What: Just 20 minutes from London, the UK’s newest indoor snowsports centre, which opened last year, offers a 160m main slope and an indoor lesson slope, coated in a blanket of fresh snow.

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ZIP ME UP Quicken the pulse with a 56km/h slide down a 200m super-steep zip wire. The starting point is the roof of the Bodyflight wind tunnel, offering sweeping views of the patchwork of fields that make up the Bedfordshire valley. Scream yourself silly as you surge to the ground at top speed.

DROP ZONE If you’ve always fancied leaping off the edge of a building, but were too scared to give BASE jumping a go, give the Vertigo Jump a whirl. One of the tallest jumps in the UK, Vertigo is used to train new BASE jumpers. The tension builds as you climb to the roof of the tunnel before having a cable attached to your full body harness. You’ll be scared witless, but once you’re away, the experience is the ultimate high. With no need for a parachute, the cable will slow your fall allowing you to land gently on your feet.

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ICE ICE BABY Skate beneath the twinkling lights of George Square in the city centre, where a sizeable ice rink opens until December 30.

Open seven days a week until 10pm, the rink only closes on Christmas Day. Book skate sessions in advance. See ticketsoup.com. Check out the free foot-stomping entertainment on the square from Wednesday to Sunday.

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FESTIVE FUN George Square oozes festive cheer throughout December.

Expect fairground rides and market stalls. Every Wednesday from December 1 to 22 from 7-9pm, watch a slew of choir groups crooning Christmas carols, then vote for your favourite. On December 29, the winning choir will perform.

Every Friday from December 3 to 17, from 6-9pm, shake your booty along to top-notch tribute acts, a must for fans of

Stars In Their Eyes. If you’d rather tap your toe to chilledout jazz, George Square will play host the Glasgow Jazz Festival from December 15-19.

SANTA DASH Wacky picture opportunities don’t come much better than the sight of thousands of Santas racing around Glasgow.

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CHOW DOWN Deep-fried Mars bars were invented here but don’t let that put you off the city’s culinary scene. The wealth of great restaurants means you can eat very well here indeed.

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TRY THE LOCAL TIPPLE Warm the cockles with a dram of whisky, famously brewed in Scotland. If you’re in need of a pickme- up, order a hot toddy.

HOGMANAY Although Edinburgh’s Hogmanay gets more attention, Glasgow’s New Year’s Eve street party is equally jumping. It takes place in George Square and Scottish and Celtic bands including Paolo Nutini, Idlewild and Bleachie headline. Tickets are £19.

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If boozing on the street is not for you, get glammed up and bring in the New Year at burlesque night Club Noir, at the Winchester Club. Tickets cost £15. See clubnoir.co.uk.

Alternatively, get down with the Mods at club night Friday Street at Blackfriars.

Tickets cost £7 in advance.

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Feeding flamingos always make for an interesting shot, but Nikki took it a stage further by capturing the wonderful moment when this pelican took flight. The black bird is perfectly in focus, while the flamingos create a shimmering blur of pink in the background. The few flamingos that have also

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by a rich royal history: Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566) insisted everyone walked around in silence to avoid compromising his tranquility. However his son Selim (15241574), known as The Sot (drunkard), lacked his father’s regal composure and eventually drowned on a bathhouse floor after an indulgent tryst with champagne. Another sultan, Ibrahim the mad (1615 -1648)

ordered his counsel to find him the most obese woman possible and nicknamed his new sex pet ‘Piece of Sugar’. Then, upon hearing gossip that his concubines had been sullied by another man, he had 280 of his harem drowned in the Bosporus Sea. Speaking of impressive stories, the palace also houses a hair from the beard of the prophet Mohammed and an atrophied hand of St John the Baptist.

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GETTING THERE Plenty of flights leave London daily for Istanbul, which has two airports: the major Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport Indulge in the serenity further afield. of Topkapi Palace GETTING AROUND The tram and bus are easy and cheap to use. There’s If there’s enough of you, hire a private also the funicular, which takes you boat for as little as 30TL each at the wharf. up to Beyoglu.

The standard tourist cruise boats blast out VISAS Australians and South Africans garish disco music, ruining the peace. need to buy their visas at the airport in Turkey for £10, €10 or US$10 cash.

TASTE THAT CURRENCY Turkish lira. 1 GBP = 2.29 Sailing creates an appetite but it’s too far TRY. Euros are often accepted for to backtrack to where I had lunch – the accommodation. generous Pudding Shop Lale restaurant LANGUAGE Turkish. (near the Blue Mosque) – so I head to GOING OUT A beer costs about nearby Zinhan Kebab house. It was 2.25 lira. originally a women’s prison but the fare ACCOMMODATION Dorm beds cost is as far from jail grub as you can get. As from €11; a double room in a budget I tuck in, the realisation dawns that this a hotel is from €50. high-class, but not budget-blowing, way to SEE visitistanbul.org. experience Turkish cuisine. My magnificent Istanbul

BIG DOMES The next day, palace curiosity satiated, the requisite visit to the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque, where the high ceiling is lined with the 20,000 blue tiles that give the mosque its popular name and create one of Istanbul’s finest sights, is completed.

Then the Aya Sofia – once the greatest church in Christendom until the Muslim conquests of 1453 when it was converted to a mosque – beckons. Inside, the Muslims covered every exisiting gilded mosaic with their own art but the original, magnificent depictions of Christianity are gradually being restored.

OLD AND NEW Later, I sail calmly on a boat down the Bosphorous Strait between the Europe and Asia. The saline-infused air is rejuvenating as I study the shores of a city that has seen many rises and falls.

Imposing, centuries-old fortresses guard silently on verdant hills while, sprawled among Ottoman architecture, chic outdoor cafes have their genteel hub-bub disturbed only by the wailing of the call to prayer.

chicken shish, punctuated with sharp sparks of spice, plants itself firmly in the number one spot of my Turkish taste experiences. And Zinhan keeps on giving: high above the city, it proves a great spot for night-time pics – imagine illuminated mosques, glowing to let the big man in the sky know he’s never forgotten, complemented by the glimmering emanations from the city’s lights as Istanbul comes to life for the night ahead.

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The border between North and South has become a surprisingly chilling tourist attraction; the 4km wide Demilitarized Zone is home to tank traps, landmines and electrical fences and, oddly, tourist lookouts to glance into North Korea. The site is recommended as a fascinating insight into the history of these two nations.

You can also embark on a tour of the Joint Security Area from Panmunjom, which is led by soldiers, and is strict but interesting.

The tours take in sights such as the Dora Observatory (where you can catch glimpses of North Korea) and the Third Infiltration Tunnel, a remnant of a North Korean attack strategy from decades past.

Also north of Seoul is the spectacular Seoraksan National Park which has stunning views of unusual rock formations and mountains.

The national park is recommended for some excellent hikes. For a rest from all that walking, you could head to the islands of the West Sea for some island hopping and a beach break.

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Head into the Chouf Mountains for the delights of Deir Al-Qamar and Beiteddine.

Deir Al-Qamar is a pretty village less than 50km from Beirut where you can wander the streets and explore the mosque and palaces.

Beiteddine is home to a magnificent palace of the same name and houses some of the world’s best examples of Byzantine mosaics. Another day trip could take in the spectacular Jeita Grotto, one of Lebanon’s biggest tourist attractions. This intricate cave system displays excellent examples of stalactites and stalagmites.

For less than £2 in a service taxi, you could head further north to Byblos, a pretty harbour town home to the Crusader Castle. While hiring a car is an option, the enjoyment of this will depend on how confident you are with the conditions – driving at night can be dangerous as use of headlights and adequate street lighting is sporadic. Service taxis which are shared with other travellers on similar journeys come quite cheap, for example a journey from Beirut to Beiteddine should cost less than £5.

I’m off to Australia via South Korea in just over two weeks. I arrive in Seoul and have about four days before heading to Brisbane. I know next-to-nothing about South Korea. Is it worth the trip to visit the border between North and South? Any other suggestions?

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When visiting Scotland, I’d definitely recommend trying a deep-fried Mars bar. They’re actually surprisingly tasty and you won’t be hungry for several hours after eating one. You can also buy deep-fried pizzas, haggis and even Cadbury’s Cream Eggs. I tried my deep-fried Mars bar at the Clam Shell, High Street, Edinburgh. It was delicious!

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‘BADLANDS’ HOLD APPEAL Travellers will swap regular adventure destinations for ‘badlands’ such as Zimbabwe and Colombia in 2011, according to tour operator Intrepid Travel.

The company is predicting holidaymakers will also book trips to countries previously deemed dangerous to travel, such as Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

“Exploring countries often perceived by the western world to be unsafe allows travellers to gain an insight into a culture or destination without the changes that tourism can bring,” said Intrepid Travel general manager Nick Ladd.

Although Beirut may still conjure up images of war, it’s now an “incredibly vibrant city”, according to Ladd.

And Zimbabwe is now seen as safer, but still a thrilling, adventure destination.

“Robert Mugabe’s legacy will be long-lasting in Zimbabwe, and it’s the locals who suffered when the tourists stopped coming,” Ladd said.

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Tokyo, Japan Dec 14 Commemorating 47 loyal Samurai who committed ritual suicide after avenging their master’s killers in 1703.

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LISBON MARATHON BOSTON TEA PARTY RE-ENACTMENT Boston, USA, Dec 16 In a 1773 tax protest, 150 men dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded the ships in Boston harbour and hurled tea chests into the sea. The glorious moment is re-enacted every year. Down with taxes!

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The Amalfi Coast, Italy.

The hills, beaches, cliffs and little towns were stunning.

Which place surprised you the most?

The Swiss Alps. It was so clean and pristine.

The worst food you’ve eaten?

Sarah-Jane Alley from Summer Hill, Sydney, Australia, in Ronda, Andalucia, Spain.

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FIVE HEN/STAG WEEKENDS JANINE KELSO GIVES A HIGH FIVE TO A DOSE OF DRUNKEN DEBAUCHERY TALLINN, ESTONIA WHAT: Tallinn is the jewel in the Baltic crown, packed full of charm, history and sights. It also has a wild nightlife, with beer costing about £2 a pint.

Before heading out, line your stomach with hearty food, such as blood sausage, rye bread and meat. Sweat out the previous night by getting your kit off in one of the dozens of saunas that dot the city.

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KRAKOW, POLAND WHAT: Krakow’s picture pretty Old Town, which dates back to the 13th century, is spilling over with 400 pubs, bars and clubs. There’s none of the sex tourists of the other Eastern European cities and there are lots of bohemian cafes to relax in post-night-out.

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RIGA, LATVIA WHAT: Arm yourelf with a Kalashnikov and blast the bejesus out of some cardboard cut-outs in this ex-Eastern Bloc city. By night, party with the beautiful people at Club La Rocca, which opens until 6am.

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BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA WHAT: The historic Old Town has a smorgasbord of clubs, bars as well as the usual naughty nightlife to choose from. Beer is a mere ¤1.50 a pint. Nurse your hangover by taking a tranquil cruise along the Danube from Bratislava to to the Austrian capital Vienna.

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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA WHAT: Vilnius’ Old Town is where the action is, with a surfeit of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs to choose from.

And, for the leering lads out there, discover lapdancing clubs aplenty. By day, get charged up by going quad biking or KGB pistol shooting.

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THE INSIDER LORRAINE O’REILLY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HOSTELWORLD.COM My favourite city in the world is Bath, because it's so beautiful and you can walk everywhere. Plus, the thermal baths are amazing.

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Africa. We drove from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, then did a safari in HluhluweUmfolozi Park. I'll never forget being so close to the elephants and leopards.

The next trip on my travel wishlist is Xi'an in China as I really want to see the Terracotta Army.

I always pack my earplugs and eyemask.

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here’s something deeply grounding about visiting food markets on grand foreign travels. It’s one thing to see a place through museums and monuments, and quite another to see it at pedestrian level. Markets are not just a perfect way to get food, but also to get an insight into how locals shop, haggle, relate and, naturally, how they eat.

Food markets are on every corner of the world, but these are simply some of the best.

CHANDNI CHOWK NEW DELHI, INDIA Chandni Chowk is the main road of Delhi’s old city, but locals often refer to the area surrounding it by that name.

Enveloped by a maze of winding and narrow laneways, Chandni Chowk contains a number of small and not-sosmall self-contained markets within its environs. Chief amongst them would have to be the Khari Baoli, or the spice market,

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a long street where dozens upon dozens of spice vendors ply their wares. Here you’ll find fresh turmeric root, puffed lotus seeds, Kashmiri saffron and Keralan cardamom, amongst more. Nearby is the Khoya Mandi, or milk market, where you can trawl 70-odd vendors to find the best in just two products: paneer (cottage cheese) or khoya (a solidified milk product).

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SANTA MONICA FARMERS’ MARKET LOS ANGELES, US Los Angelenos might prefer to drive than walk two blocks, but they’re fiercely passionate about organic, free-range and local produce. In the popular beachside suburb of Santa Monica, a Wednesday farmers’ market started almost 30 years ago and immediately proved a major success – so much so that ten years later, the market also opened on Saturdays.

Now, it takes over streets close to the beach, with dozens of vendors flogging food products including heirloom tomatoes, freshly caught seafood, nettles, potted herbs, bison meat, jams, and a wide range of fresh vegetables.

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TSUKIJI FISH MARKET, TOKYO, JAPAN With the Japanese love for the freshest fish possible, it comes as no surprise that Tokyo hosts the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market. The market handles hundreds of varieties of seafood – from seaweed and caviar to tuna and potentially poisonous fugu. Tsujiki also has the reputation of being the most expensive fish market in the world, so visit to see some of the biggest and best-quality fish specimens you might ever come across. Afterwards, try out one of the many 24-hour sushi restaurants outside the market. With pieces of sushi costing a pound upwards each they’re not cheap, but you can be assured that it’s the best money can buy.

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QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA It’s a Saturday morning ritual for innercity urbanites and suburban fringe dwellers alike: the trek to Queen Victoria Market (or just Vic Market), string bags in hand, in search of organic vegetables, a free-range duck or simply a brunch of steaming hot churros. For Melburnians with a weekend dinner party in the works, the Vic Market is their go-to destination. With a vast range of produce and ready-made snacks, from Turkish boreks and fresh Chinese cabbage to German wurst and crocodile steaks, no place in Melbourne better exemplifies cultural the city’s melting-pot nature.

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different foods. There are also jugglers, acrobats and kids hawking henna tattoos.

KRETA AYER WET MARKET, SINGAPORE Singapore’s sprawling Chinatown area is often known by its Malay name Kreta Ayer, which translates to ‘bullock cart water’. Duck past the temples and tourist trinket shops and find the wet market – so named as the floors and surrounds are routinely sprayed down. This is a thoroughly modern affair, with seafood, meat and vegetables available from display refrigerators. Look hard and you’ll also find live snakes, turtles and indigo-fleshed Silkie chickens available.

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KASHGAR SUNDAY MARKET, KASHGAR, CHINA This major pit-stop on the Silk Road, the Kashgar Sunday Market has been going strong for 2000-odd years. The sprawling market – the only real place to shop in the remote western China region – contains a host of exotic wares, from fresh melons and boiled goats heads to bolts of silk and Uighur hats. Apart from what there is to buy, Kashgar’s weekly bazaar is also an opportunity for those living out in the desert to catch up on gossip, get a haircut or take in some amateur sport. Kashgar’s population is said to swell by 100,000 each Sunday, despite the difficulties for locals to get there.

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DJEMAA EL FNA, MARRAKECH, MOROCCO The souk, or market, at Marrakech’s Djemaa el Fna main town square is a daily affair. Make your way past the usual carpet sellers and inside you’ll find apothecaries doling out pharmaceuticals from giant glass jars, much like they might have hundreds of years ago. Outside in the square you’ll find a large open-air market set up with dozens of stalls selling

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ANYONE FOR FRIED TARANTULA? Across Asia, stir-fried insects are the snack of choice. Market-goers in Cambodia can buy tarantulas tossed in garlic and chili by the bag. Markets in Thailand have vats full of fried grasshoppers, crickets, worms, even scorpions. Punters liken the texture to soggy potato crisps.

In Barcelona’s La Boqueria market there is the somewhat disconcerting sight of skinned whole rabbits for sale, while in Marrakech and Delhi, goats’ heads are a common sight.

In the US, snake and alligator snacks are not uncommon in the south. At outdoor festivals vendors sell deep-fried alligator, covered in corn meal and served on a wooden skewer.

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MERCADO DE LA MERCED, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO Mexico City’s central market, Mercado de la Merced, is contained in several huge buildings. Apart from chillies of every shape, size and colour, you’ll find cactus leaves, cactus pears, Mexican spices, corn and more. Built on the site of a former monastery, La Merced was long the city’s major wholesale market. It is a favourite place for many to indulge in Mexican street food such as quesadillas, tostadas and tamales.

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THE WORLD’S MOST UNUSUAL DINING EXPERIENCES Dinner In The Sky, based in Beirut and Brussels, takes diners sky-high – if not gastronomically then literally – using a crane to lift the table and diners 50m above ground.

Alternatively, you could go underground at Ithaa Undersea, in the Maldives. The compact aquarium-style restaurant is 5m below sea level, and diners can watch fi sh swimming overhead.

In Asia there’s a chain of restaurants that might just give you the shits.

Modern Toilet originated in Taipei and now has branches as far as Hong Kong. Diners sit on toilet bowl-shaped stools and eat their noodles from vessels shaped like urinals.

Dessert can be chocolate whip arranged artfully in a mini toilet bowl.

For those who would rather not know what their food looks like there’s Dans Le Noir in Paris, a restaurant that is pitch dark. Owners say it is intended to help diners taste their food better.

And in Japan, Shibuya restaurant Alcatraz ER is modelled on a mental prison. Waitresses dress as dominatrixinspired nurses and handcuff diners, jab them with needles, then lock them in cells.

LA BOQUERIA, BARCELONA Get amongst the world’s best jamon iberico at Barcelona’s home of jamon, La Boqueria market, off Las Ramblas. Just four slices cost upwards of £10, but with each mouthful packed with flavour and a texture as creamy as butter, those four slices can stretch out to three meals. The market also offers a wide variety of game, as well as fruits and vegetables, wine and deli items. But, really, it’s the jamon that keeps them coming back for more.

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YELISEYEVSKY, MOSCOW Even if you’re not in the market for caviar or blinis, Moscow’s Yeliseyevsky food emporium is worth a visit to check out its spectacular restored Art Nouveau interior, with its crystal chandeliers and gilt-painted cornices. You’ll find food from all over Russia, from traditional jam-filled gingerbread from the city of Tula and Georgian cheese pies to dumplings from Siberia. There’s also a wide variety of vodka.

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