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ETHICAL CHOICES Where to buy FairTrade REMEMBER THE FALLEN Anzac Day in Gallipoli THE REAL WINNERS We predict the Oscars

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EDITOR’S LETTER As consumers, we often forget the buying power we have – and the power that goes hand-in-hand with it. Turn to P10 for our Fairtrade feature, which shows by making small changes, you can make a big difference to so many lives. To counter that goodness, we celebrate the glitz of the Oscars with our preview of who should win. On P68, TNT makes the emotional trip to Gallipoli to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in WW1. CAROL DRIVER

62 How to spend, spend, spend in style

8 LONDON 8 London Life 10 FUN OF THE FAIR(TRADE): Buying power that helps change lives 12 Food & Drink 14 Spotted 16 Silly Buggers

19 ENTERTAINMENT 19 20 21 22 23 24

Celebrity News 68 Emotional: paying tribute at Gallipoli TNT Life Look Who’s Talking: William Fichtner Cinema 32 NEWS & SPORT Culture 32 World News 34 BIG FAT GYPSY PREJUDICE: Did AND THE WINNER’S ARE: Our take on who should win an Oscar the TV show help Travellers?

36 Australia News 37 New Zealand News 39 Our view: The Big Society 26 MUSIC & CLUBS 40 Sports: Best of the week 26 Music Listings 43 Sport view: Mamma mia!

27 Music 44 LIFE AT THE TOP: Daruis Boyd’s 30 Clubbing Listings 31 Clubbing is hungry for more success

53 Global Vision 54 NOT SO GRIM: Yorkshire throws up some unusual sights 56 Late Deals 59 TNTT Weekender: Warsaw 60 Hotshots 62 OOH LA LA!: Our guide to vintage shopping in Paris 64 Travel Tips 65 Travel News 66 Top Five 67 On The Road 68 LEST WE FORGET: Remember the fallen at Gallipoli 10 Help communities by buying Fairtrade

46 CAREERS & MONEY 46 Job Of The Week 47 Careers 48 FAST CASH: How to earn some decent dosh in your spare time 50 Money

REGULARS 44 Boyd’s looking to win another trophy

4 Letters 6 Wins 122 Desperately Seeking

24 Should Natalie Portman take home an award?

YOUR SAY EDITORIAL Editor Carol Driver Content Editors: Travel Janine Kelso Entertainment Alison Grinter News & Sport Tom Sturrock Web Frankie Mullin Features/editorial assistant Rebecca Kent | Inger Smith Sub Jahn Vannisselroy

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As you rightly stated in Britain Explained (1432) on the kidnapped racehorse Shergar, it was never proved that the IRA was behind the crime.

However, an Irish connection was almost certainly confirmed when one of the horse’s severed legs was sent to the owner of the horse with a note stating that if a ransom demand was not met, then the horse would never race again!

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Why is TNT full of adverts and letters in anticipation of Valentine’s Day? It’s “St” Valentine’s Day! Don’t any of you remember that famous Chicago massacre?

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WHY IS BIEBER SO POPULAR? Am I missing something?

Why is Justin Bieber so big?

I watched him on the Brit Awards and he’s just a little kid with weird hair.

I don’t understand what’s made him different to the millions of others of teenagers.

And why are his parents standing around, watching what will inevitably become a disaster.

Don’t you people remember what happened to child star, Michael Jackson?!

If someone could shed some light on why this child is commanding such an audience, I’d be grateful.

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IT’S FOUL! Dog walkers, clean up your pet’s mess, please!

We commuters don’t want to play ‘dodge the shit’ as we walk to the station every morning.

What’s worse is coming home in the dark, trying to remember the usual places where dog owners forget it’s their responsibility to clean up after their pets.

It’s not hard. If you walk your dog, take something with you so you can leave the pavement as you found it.

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AN OPEN LETTER from James Nathan (Managing Director of Topdeck Travel) Growing up in Australia, I had always had a great desire to experience the Dawn Service at Gallipoli. The union of Australians and New Zealanders at ANZAC Cove to not only remember fallen soldiers, but also commemorate the founding of the ‘ANZAC Spirit’ is an incredibly moving experience, and I have been lucky enough to experience the Dawn Service in Turkey on several occasions.

Being at Gallipoli has also given me the chance to observe the performance of my own company, as well as our competitors.

Through my experiences, we have fine tuned our ANZAC program, and I am now sure that our Gallipoli product is second to none in terms of quality and value for money.

For our 2011 Gallipoli program I can assure you: »

All Topdeck passengers will stay in 3 to 4 star hotels, all of which in Istanbul are located within walking distance of the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar as well as the restaurants and nightlife of Sultanahmet.

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All Topdeck trips will be accompanied by experienced Turkish Guides who have been to Gallipoli. Topdeck Turkish guides are paid above the industry average, are highly experienced and have an excellent command of English. We do not cut costs by supplying a guide who has never visited Gallipoli.

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All Topdeck trips will also be accompanied by one of our own European trained Australian or New Zealand Trip Leaders. Only Topdeck Trip Leaders undergo a rigorous 7 week Training Trip renowned for its quality within the travel industry.

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Confederation and USTOA and preferred partners of such big names as Flight Centre, STA Travel, Harvey World Travel, Jetset, Escape Travel and Travelmood. »

We do not charge single supplements or request additional ‘local payments’ on any of our ANZAC trips.

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We have over 30 years experience of group travel, and have been running trips to Gallipoli for longer than any other festivals operator, so we know what you want!

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All Topdeck passengers will be given my personal phone number in Turkey, hence, in the unlikely event that there is a problem that can’t be resolved by our experienced staff members, I will personally attend to it.

As you can see, at Topdeck we are committed to giving all our passengers superior quality trips. As a preferred supplier to some of the most respected names in the travel industry worldwide, this is our charter.

So, if you are thinking of travelling to Gallipoli this year make sure you talk to us. You have my personal guarantee that we have left no stone unturned to ensure you will have a truly memorable ANZAC trip. This is a once in a life time experience, make sure you do it right.

I invite you all to experience Gallipoli in 2011 the Topdeck way.

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LONDON LIFE

WHAT’S ON Tom Sturrock PICKS THE BEST OF LONDON THIS WEEK

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LA SOIRÉE FROM £15 WHAT: Circus-cabaret troupe that has devloped a cult following during its phenomenonally successful stint in London. It’s truly quirky and all comes together under the gorgeous art deco Spiegeltent.

WHEN: Until Feb 27.

DO IT BECAUSE: It’s your last chance to experience the charms of La Soirée, which include the flexible Captain Frodo pulling his entire body through a tennis racket and David O’Mer’s bathtime aerial ballet.

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» South Bank Big Top, Behind the National Theatre Upper Ground, SE1 8XX

Waterloo (la-soiree.com).

COMEDY CAFE FREE All aboard for the London Transport Museum

Capital idea: London Transport Museum Alongside the Covent Garden Piazza, the old vegetable, fruit and flower market now houses the London Transport Museum, which underwent a £22m refurbishment from 2005-07.

The museum is a treasure of vintage vehicles – buses, trams, trains – and offers a vivid reminder of an era before public transport was so sleekly uniform and actually had some character.

There’s also a fascinating film archive, containing old news footage hailing space-age

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» 68 Rivington Street EC2A 3AY Shoreditch High Street (comedycafe.co.uk).

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GAUCHO INTERNATIONAL £28 International polo comes to the middle of London – there are two international matches and a celebrity hit-out.

» The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX North Greenwich (theo2.co.uk). Feb 24 Shout yourself horse: check out the polo

» Wellington St, WC2E 7 Covent Garden (ltmuseum.co.uk).

BRITAIN EXPLAINED BIRMINGHAM SIX In 1975, six men were jailed for life for the IRA bombings of two Birmingham pubs, in which 21 people were killed and 162 injured.

Five of the men were arrested on their way to Belfast for the funeral of an IRA member – they did not immediately disclose this police, which aroused investigators’ suspicions.

Despite flawed evidence and indications the convicts had been abused by prison

officers, subsequent appeals were dismissed – it was not until 1985 that scrutiny of the Birmingham Six’s convictions began to gather momentum.

Finally, in 1991, a third appeal was susccessful and it was this week 19 years ago that the then Director of Public Prosecution, Alan Green, acknowledged their convictions could not be considered “safe and satisfactory”.

The six men were freed weeks later and received between £840,000 to £1.2m in compensation.

The real culprits were never prosecuted. TS

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Height, in metres, of the Gherkin.

advancements, like CCTV, automatic ticket machines and electronic barriers. As vignettes of London in a bygone age, they’re brilliantly evocative and nostalgic.

The museum hammers home the message that, as one of the world’s great cities, London has re-invented itself several times and will continue to do so. TS

One of the most famous open mic nights in London is a regular haunt for budding comics. Open mind a must.

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If you haven’t been out to the Botanic Gardens yet, this is a great chance, with Kew’s exotic collection of orchids injecting some much-needed colour into grey old London.

Winter is nearly over.

London’s rich seam of burlseque and cabaret throw up another oddball cast of performers, including the ukelele-playing host and DJ Margaret the Gimp.

» Royal Botanic Gardens, TW9 3AB Kew Gardens (kew.org). Until Mar 6

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A pot pourri of underground art, including film, music, puppetry, theatre and installations. It’s sure to be an eclectic, eye-popping collection of entertainment.

» Institute of Contemporary Art, 12 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AH Charing Cross (ica.org.uk). Feb 23-27

AI WEIWEI FREE As part of the Tate’s Unilever series, the cavernous Turbine Hall has been filled with more than 100 million hand-carved porcelain blobs that look like sunflower seeds. Apparently, it’s all about globalistion. Isn’t everything these days?

» Tate Modern, 25 Sumner Street, SE1 9TG Waterloo (tate.org.uk). Until May 2

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ou’d have to have been bunking under a big, fat, unethical rock for the Fairtrade movement to have passed you by. Not only is London a Fairtrade city, it is the largest Fairtrade city in the world.

To earn the honour, Londoners scoffed lots of goodies, such as chocolate, cultivated by third world farmers – a sound reason for polishing off a block if there ever was one.

And, now, you can even sup your way through a bottle of wine without it stirring your conscience.

For the uninitiated, Fairtrade Fortnight, between February 28 and March 13, is your chance to participate.

Across London there will be a range of events, such as chocolate and wine tasting evenings, tea dances and debates.

In your day-to-day life, doing your bit is as simple as asking for Fairtrade coffee next time you need a caffeine hit. You’ll feel good all over for it.

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade

There’s plenty of info around for the uninitiated

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<Coffee Plant roasts and serves organic and Fairtrade coffee.

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< Star of India dishes up scrumptious Fairtrade curries.

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Leytonstone (star-of-india.co.uk) Cotton farmers are getting a better deal through ethical trading

< The Clerkenwell Kitchen creates meals with seasonal, local, organic and free-range produce.

27 Clerkenwell Close, EC1R 0AT Farringdon (theclerkenwellkitchen.co.uk)

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Vote with “ your wallets for positive effect ” addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers.

It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.

“At the moment we have long, convoluted supply chains where the bulk of the money is absorbed by manufacturers and retailers of products and very little goes back into the actual commodity,” says Malcolm Clark, campaign co-ordinator for Fairtrade London.

“Fairtrade puts a floor under a market, so that in bad years the producers are not at risk of losing everything to creditors and, hence, they can continue to farm, invest in their family, in their community, in their healthcare and their schooling and they are less at the mercy of global commodity trading or climate change.”

PEOPLE POWER Pleasant persistence by consumers to get retailers to stock Fairtrade goods has seen the movement expand.

“If you pick up your coffee from a cafe that is not Fairtrade, request they stock Fairtrade coffee. In your workplace, suggest that the tea bags are Fairtrade,’’ Clark suggests.

There are 3000 Fairtrade products in the UK, including juice, flowers, clothing and even balloons. Buy these brands and start voting with your wallets:

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< Open Kitchen Bar and Restaurant is the training restaurant for the London City Hospitality Centre and serves cheap, ethical meals.

40 Hoxton Street, N1 6LRT Hoxton (openkitchen.biz)

» Mosey through markets for Fairtrade finds

< Chocolate: Divine (divinechocolate.com) Artisan du chocolate (artisanduchocolat. com) BioFAIR (windmillorganics) < Beer and ale: Little Valley Brewery Ginger pale ale (littlevalleybrewery.co.uk) Mongozo mango beer (mongozo.com) < Handbags: NV London Calcutta (nvlondoncalcutta.com) < Cakes: The Handmade Bakery Group chocolate muffin (thehandmadebakery. coop), Classic Cakes (classiccakesltd.co.uk) < Wine: Fairhills (fairhills.co.za) Fairtrade Tilimuqui torrontes (waitrosewine.com) Liberty (libertywine.co.uk) < Beauty products: Visionary Soap Company (visionarysoap. co.uk), Bubble and Balm (bubbleandbalm.co.uk) < Cotton: Fairtrade Collective scarves (fairtradecollective.org.uk), towels (bynature.co.uk)

< People Tree is a groovy online clothing store that supports trade in 15 developing countries and trains artisans. peopletree.co.uk

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< Ingle & Rhode The Ethical Jeweller uses conflict-free diamonds and Fairtrade gold in its bespoke pieces.

35 Bruton Street, W1J 6QY Oxford Circus (ingleandrhode.co.uk)

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< Fair Deal Trading sells ethical footwear, sports balls, wellies and even condoms. fairdealtrading. com

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» Visit fairtradelondon.org.uk to find out about Fairtrade events in your area and to download a 2011 Fairtrade guide. You can also sign a petition for Fairtrade caterers at the 2012 Olympics.

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THE SCENE This cosy, unpretentious backstreet boozer is dimly lit and jammed full of eccentric knick-knacks, most of which are suspended from the

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ceiling: think stuffed animals, three-wheel bikes and vintage ice skates. Flowers and ivy coat the pubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facade, which has won it a deluge of accolades.

At weekends, expect live music that varies from Irish folk to reggae. The pub is also no stranger to a famous face: Kirsten Dunst, Kate Moss and the Mighty Boosh boys have all supped pints in here.

THE GRUB Standard Thai fare that fills a hole.

BEHIND THE BAR Real ales and bottled beers, as well as a small selection of wines.

BILL PLEASE A glass of Somada Verdejo wine is ÂŁ3.20.

VERDICT An down-to-earth pub that oozes atmosphere thanks to a good mix of trendies and oldies.

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BAR SNACKS The Charles Lamb Stylish but traditional, you can soak up your Real Ale with basics like sausage rolls and soup or go a bit more chichi with smoked salmon or crab. thecharleslambpub.com

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BEHIND THE BAR As big a selling point as the food, the menu boasts 12 craft beers and real ales on tap plus loads of bottled beers. Friendly staff will help you if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lost!

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The Prince Arthur Crossing the line between bar snacks and meals: scoff oysters, prawns by the pint or pan fried herring roe. theprincearthurlondon fields.com

The Draft House Three locations each serve imaginative small plates, including smoked hock and trotter toast. Ditch the peanuts! drafthouse.co.uk

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THE SCENE Industrial elegance, with wooden tables, exposed light-fittings and lots of aluminium on show. There are massive windows so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s light and great for peoplewatching by day but cosy at night. Works equally for a date or a boozy gathering of friends.

THE GRUB All food is seasonal, locally produced and utterly delicious. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s served on small plates, so order several to share. The lovingly planned dishes change regularly and include unexpected ingredients. Expect acorn risotto and pickled ox tongue.

The grilled Jerusalem artichokes and wild boar sausage with beetroot mash

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Rod Stewart, the virile old rocker, has just fathered his eighth child. The 66-year-old welcomed his son, Aiden into the world, his second with wife, model Penny Lancaster, 40. Whatever keeps you young, Rod.

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Someone’s going to have fun with some celebrity digits after double Brit Award winner, Tinie Tempah, 22, lost his Blackberry en route to an afterparty. The poor lad’s in a tizz.

IRISH, NOT DRUNK Tanty-prone Brian McFadden has denied he was “wasted” on a flight to Sydney, saying, “I’m not drunk ... I’m Irish”.

The former Westlife singer and Australia’s Got Talent judge was arrested after apparently causing havoc on a flight from LA. Witnesses claim McFadden, who is engaged to Aussie popstress, Delta Goodrem, drank and smoked on the Virgin flight, flying off the handle at passengers and crew. Fellow judge Kyle

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I’m not a bad boy.

“If I’d got really drunk, I’d say it.”

McFadden, who once called ex-wife Kerry Katona a “pigface mole”, later tweeted that the whole thing was a “storm in a teacup”.

SAY WHAT?

”I’ve got some advice I’d recommend Lindsay Lohan considers.”

Charlie Sheen’s probably the last person LiLo needs help from.

AUSTRALIA New Idea: The mag speculates over marriage talk between Aussie cad Shane Warne and his current squeeze, Liz Hurley. Also, swimming comeback king, Geoff Huegill is so committed to the pool he has scheduled his wedding to fiancee Sara Hills around his training. Finally, Tom Cruise expresses his shock at an FBI scientology probe.

SOUTH AFRICA Heat: OMG, too much information: Katy Perry talks boobs, sex and that time of the month; then there’s the dear little muffin face, Justin Bieber who begs not to be led into the same tragic life as Michael Jackson. Also, Charlie Sheen, the ticking time bomb, who doesn’t want to know about it.

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The Hollywood star on playing Satan’s right-hand man in Drive Angry 3D, and his love of muscle cars INTERVIEW ALISON GRINTER

Drive Angry 3D is a pretty high-octane ride – there’s a scene in it showing Nicholas Cage’s character shooting bad guys while he’s in the throes of sex – every guy’s fantasy?

[Laughs] I can tell you, I have had a lot of fantasies in my life, but that wasn’t one of them. I haven’t seen the film yet but I read that scene and thought, Patrick [Lussier, director], how are you gonna do that one?!

Apparently, they had a lot of fun getting it together. Look, it would probably go on my list, but it’s not top twenty.

If you have “ cheekbones...

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Did you suspect the film was going to get an R rating when making it?

Oh, no doubt about that. This definitely wasn’t Romper Room. Patrick was crystal clear – this is an R-rated film. I think we’ve all seen films that were shot as R-rated and then somebody in a suit at some desk says: “We should really go PG and get it in more theatres.” And all of a sudden it’s not what it was shot to be. No doubt about it – this was an R-rated film from the beginning and nobody backed off. It was tough, it was sexy and it was violent sometimes.

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You play The Accountant, Satan’s right hand man with supernatural powers.

How did you approach the character?

He’s a different kind of accountant. He has accountability for who’s in hell. But I never thought of the supernatural aspects because that would have been the wrong road to take

for this kind of film. But what I did think about was, “alright this guy works in hell, and I don’t think you’re born in hell so he must have lived here on Earth at some time.” The opening scene when he runs into the waitress, I’m thinking: “When’s the last time he saw a woman?’ He probably doesn’t get back here much, so it was just all this fun stuff.

You’ve played quite a few bad guys in your time. Do you enjoy it?

In Hollywood, if you make interesting choices and you have cheekbones

everybody thinks you kill people. I can’t play a bad guy for the sake of playing a bad guy cos then it’s just twirling the moustache. But if you can find out what a character cares about, then he’s real.

There’s loads of muscle car action in this film but you didn’t get any, despite being a big fan of them.

I have a 1970 Roadrunner which is a Plymouth, so yeah I’m a huge muscle car fan and Nicholas Cage is driving that ‘69 Dodge Charger around so it was great to be on set being a total car geek.

And the hydrogen car that you got to drive over the top of all those other cars – that looked like fun. Did you do your own stunts?

One day they made this big deal of “we have to do stunt driving today” and I’ve been driving everything since I was a kid.

We had Louisiana state fairgrounds, this great expanse, and Johnny Martin, our stunt co-ordinator, said to me: “This is a 15-gear air-lock brake thing whatever” and I was like: “Cool, how fast can we go?” He was like: “Let’s just take it easy.”

I got up to 60 miles an hour shifting through the gears and Johnny says: “You drive this thing better than me!”

» Drive Angry 3D in cinemas from February 25. Read our review on page 22.

YOU DON’T SAY? What’s your karaoke tune?

I don’t think I fear anything more than the thought of doing karaoke, it’s terrifying. I get nervous watching other people doing it. If I ever got the nerve up it would be a Bobby Darin tune.

What was your nickname at school?

My family called me Shaver when I was a kid, I don’t know why.

Biggest phobia?

Outside of karaoke? I suffer from vertigo.

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Road rage never looked so fun

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NICOLAS CAGE 1 What’s Nicolas Cage’s real name?

2 Name his famous film directing uncle and cousin.

3 Which actress did Cage sue when, in her memoirs, she accused him of stealing a dog during a film shoot?

4 What film had they both been starring in when the alleged dog-napping took place?

5 Who was Cage’s co-star in 1997 flick Face Off?

★★★★★

An anti-hero with an awful hairdo blows away a room full of thugs while having sex with a bimbo before being shot in the eye and beaten down by the femur of his murdered daughter.

Welcome to Nicolas Cage’s latest slice of insanity. Even by his recent standards, Drive Angry 3D is out-there – a bizarre, ultra-violent offering that, thanks to a few strong performances, just about stays on the right track.

The storyline is as ridiculous as Cage’s blond locks. Milton (Cage) breaks out of hell to take revenge on satanic cult leader Jonah King (Billy Burke) who killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby. Helping him on his quest is feisty waitress Piper (Heard) while the devil’s right-hand man, The

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Accountant (Fichtner) is dispatched to drag Milton back to Hades.

Shot in 3D, Patrick Lussier’s film is certainly a visceral experience with boobs, cars and axes continually flying at you. Between the carnage, Cage puts in a lazy, this-is-for-

the-IRS performance and it’s up to Burke and, in particular, a cuttingly witty Fichtner to steer the film.

GOOD FOR: Those who love their trashy treats.

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LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1 Hot Fuzz 2 Nicholas Angel

LAST WEEK’S WINNER Nikki Smiton

THE REEL DEAL North Island Maori look set to block director Peter Jackson’s use of Mt Ngauruhoe in The Hobbit, due to start shooting in only a few weeks, nzherald.co.nz reports.

The mountain, which featured in Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings trilogy as the glowering, dramatic Mt Doom, is now off limits because the range has been declared sacred.

This is the latest setback for the film, leading actor Martin Freeman to joke: “There are bits of bad luck associated with it.

“We’re ready to go – as soon as 2015 comes around.”

ANIMAL KINGDOM CERT: 12A RT: 113 MINS

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Melburnian teenager (James Frecheville) is caught between his crime family and the cops trying to nail them in David Michod’s engrossing thriller.

Finely nuanced performances (Oscar-nominated Jacki Weaver is particular good as a menacing matriarch) and some subtle storytelling make for a memorable drama.

GOOD FOR: Michael Mann fans. PDV

NO STRINGS ATTACHED CERT: 15 RT: 107 MINS

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Natalie Portman’s efforts to shake her good-girl image continues apace with this passable rom-com in which she plays callous doctor Emma who wants to screw likeable friend-with-benefits Adam (Ashton Kutcher). A clever script and some entertaining fringe characters make up for an annoyingly OTT performance by Portman.

GOOD FOR: Romantics. PDV

Adam’s lucky pulling shirt worked again

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Geoffrey Rush’s prospects of becoming the first Australian to win two acting Oscars have soared after The King’s Speech reigned supreme at the BAFTAs last week.

With the 83rd Academy Awards fast approaching, (see our Oscars preview on page 24) the film nabbed seven awards including best film, best supporting actor for Rush, pictured, best actor for Colin Firth and best supporting actress for Helena Bonham Carter.

It recently hit number one at the US box office and is up for 12 categories at this week’s Oscars.

Jackie could only watch as her Oscar left with another

CULTURE THE CHILDREN’S HOUR Keira Knightley brings an intense emotional power to her portrayal of a New England teacher falsely accused by a disgruntled, malevolent pupil, Mary, of having an “unnatural” lesbian relationship with her fellow schoolmistress and closest friend, Martha (Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss).

Ian Rickson’s production of Lillian Hellman’s melodramatic 1934 play takes a while to grip as the pubescent fascinations of their teenage charges are over-emphasised. And the plot isn’t wholly credible either – it doesn’t take much for Mary’s grandmother (veteran

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But the waiting pays off as the repercussions of the allegations against the teachers multiply and their lives are devastated by blind, unfounded prejudice.

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Economist Barry Eichengreen traces the rise of the dollar to international prominence to its current decline with the rise of China, India and Brazil.

NO ANGEL: THE SECRET LIFE OF BERNIE ECCLESTONE

REPROBATES: THE CAVALIERS OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR

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John Stubbs

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(Viking) FEB 24

Journalist Tom Bower lifts the lid on the private, mysterious and, some say, sinister, 79-year-old Formula 1 billionaire tycoon Bernie Ecclestone.

John Stubbs brings to life the vibrant cast of characters at the centre of the English Civil War, from syphilitic poets to ambitious young playwrights.

A native of Flanders, Jan Gossaert was one of the most accomplished and dynamic artists of the Northern Renaissance. He was known for his sensuous nudes and his stunning illusionistic portraits which played intriguing tricks.

This exhibition, the first dedicated to the artist for Jan Gossaert An Elderly Couple about 1520 © National Gallery; Johan Persson

•The UK’s longest-running soap, Coronation Street, is adapted

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more than 40 years, features over 80 works, including some of the artist’s most important paintings, such as The Virgin and Child and Hercules and Deianeira.

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Lambeth North (daniellearnaud.com). Feb 26-Mar 27. Free

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Jackie Weaver in Animal Kingdom

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ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Who’s going to win?

Colin Firth for The King’s Speech.

It’s exactly the kind of toffee-nosed, emotionally constipated role the Yanks love to see Brits play. Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and James Franco (127 Hours) haven’t paid their dues yet, Javier Bardem’s film (Biutiful) is too “foreign” and Jeff Bridges (True Grit) won last year.

Who we’d like to see win...

Colin Firth for The King’s Speech. Well, he deserves it after narrowly missing out last year for A Single Man. ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Who’s going to win?

If The King’s Speech fever has infected the Academy then Geoffrey Rush could win.

If not, it will be Christian Bale for playing a walking cadaver with a crack habit in The Fighter. (Is that too patronising?

Will Bale come and piss on my shoes?)

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Who’ll win and who really deserves to win at next week’s Oscars WORDS ALISON GRINTER

Will Colin Firth mess up his acceptance speech?

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Michelle Williams: winning an Oscar might cheer her up

Who we’d like to see win...

Mark Ruffalo for his endearing turn as a sweet, dopey sperm donor who meets his grown-up sprogs and attempts to turn Julianne Moore’s lesbian character straight in The Kids Are All Right.

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Who’s going to win?

Natalie Portman for Black Swan. It just seems to be her time. And we’re not talking about the fact she’s about to give birth. (She’ll be as big as a whale on the red carpet – did she not consider this when she decided to get preggers!?)

Who we’d like to see win...

Michelle Williams for Blue Valentine.

She’s survived Dawson’s Creek to become a credible heavyweight actress unlike Tom Cruise’s missus Katie Holmes.

Davi Russo

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Who’s going to win?

Melissa Leo for The Fighter or 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) for that let’sgive-the-kid-an-Oscar buzz the Academy likes to create once in a while. But, geez, it could be any of them except Jacki Weaver for Animal Kingdom because as far as the Academy is concerned she’s a frumpy Aussie nobody with no previous US form.

Who we’d like to see win...

Jacki Weaver for Animal Kingdom, because she’s a frumpy Aussie nobody with no previous US form. Come on Academy – it’s only taken her 48 years to get here! And we should also point out that the 63-year-old veteran actress is quietly, chillingly brilliant as crime matriarch Smurf Cody.

DIRECTING Who’s going to win?

David Fincher for The Social Network. He did well to take a subject as dry as a dead dingo’s donger (coding, computer geeks, Mark Zuckerberg, sheesh!) and turn it into a drama of Shakespearean proportions.

Who we’d like to see win...

Fincher deserves it but it would also be gratifying to see a director as leftfield as Darren Aronofsky, whose previous films include the nightmarish, druggy Requiem For A Dream, take the big one for his hysterical psych-thriller Black Swan.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM Who’s going to win?

Biutiful, because it’s got hunky Javier Bardem in it who everyone knows from Vicky Cristina Barcelona and No Country For Old Men. (And don’t he and Penelope Cruz make a “biutiful” couple? Arf!) Who we’d like to see win...

Dogtooth. This Greek film is one of the most unsettling, affecting bits of celluloid you’re likely to see all year.

About a family cut off from the outside world by their Josef Fritzl-style father it is allegorical on so many levels it will make your head hurt – in a good way.

It won’t win but it damn well should.

BEST PICTURE Who’s going to win?

The Social Network is likely to beat The King’s Speech, but only just.

Who we’d like to see win...

God only knows why this category has been expanded to ten films when half of them don’t stand snowball’s chance in hell of winning. Does the Academy think that just getting an Oscar nomination is enough? Tell that to Peter O’Toole (Note: honorary Oscars don’t count).

With that in mind, 127 Hours has no real chance of winning (too gory) nor does Winter’s Bone (too edgy) but it would be an upset-and-a-half if one of them did.

Will Portman be swanning round with a gold statue on Oscar night?

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Jamie Woon Electro-dance from the London-based artist.

Tinie Tempah Grime from the chart-topping rapper.

Black Label Society

The Scala, Pentonville Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0844 477 1000). £10.21.

HMV Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £17.50.

Heavy metal from Zakk Wylde’s Californian quartet.

Kate Threlfall Mainstream Yoav Acoustica from the Israeli-

HMV Apollo, Queen Caroline St, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £22.47.

born singer-songwriter. Leicester

jazz singer-songwriter from Manchester. The Roof

Carpathian, Defeater

Square Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX (0844 873 3433). £10.

Gardens, Kensington High St, W8 5SA (020 7368 3960). £15.

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Daniel Boys The Any Dream

Angra Symphonic metal from the Brazilian fivepiece. O2 Academy Islington,

Hardcore from the Australian five-piece. The Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £10.

Hot Club Of Boisdale

Will Do contestant performs songs from his album So Close. Trafalgar Studios,

Parisian swing inspired by Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Boisdale Of Belgravia,

Whitehall, SW1A 2DY (0844 871 7627). £20, concs £18.

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

Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs Acoustica with country-folk overtones from the American singersongwriter and his band.

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (020 7960 4200/ cc 0844 875 0073). £30 & £35.

Claire Martin And Richard Rodney Bennett The vocalist and composer perform works from The Great American Songbook by Irving Berlin. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP (0845 401 5045). £25.

Paul Brady The Strabaneborn singer-songwriter performs folk-rock. Union

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TAME IMPALA Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH Chalk Farm (0844 482 8008) Wed, Jun 22. £15.

Perth psych-rockers Tame Impala couldn’t have chosen a better venue, or month, in which to showcase their summery, kaleidoscopically beautiful debut album, Innerspeaker.

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Loz Netto Blues and Americana from the singer-songwriter. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

Julie Atherton Easy listening and showtunes by the Londonbased singer-actress. Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, SW1A 2DY (0844 871 7627). £20, concs £18.

Usher R‘n’B from the multi-

Zoot Money The resident

Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £22.50.

Capital Connections, The Sussex Harmonisers A capella barbershop-style songs from the London-based group. New Players Theatre, The Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NG (0870 060 0100). £18.

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

alt pop four-piece.

performs easy listening tunes.

The Bravery Electronic indie-

Cold War Kids, Wild Palms

Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8EH (0844 482 8008). £20.

rock from the New York-based four-piece. Hoxton Square Bar

Indie-rock from the American four-piece. Koko, Camden High

And Kitchen, Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU (020 7613 0709). £15, adv £12.

St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £14.

Paul Carrack Pop-rock

Tina Dico Electroacoustica

and soul from the veteran singer-songwriter. Cadogan

Little Harlem Swing and R‘n’B from the London-based band.

singer-songwriter and pianist.

Ronnie Scott’s, Frith St, W1D 4HT (020 7439 0747). £20-£38.50.

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

Mumford And Sons, Anna Calvi, Marcus Foster London-

Sarah McClurg & Silver Creek Acoustica from the

based indie-folk outfit. Dingwalls,

Canadian singer-songwriter.

Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AB (020 7428 0010/ cc 020 7428 5929). £20.

Half Moon, Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £10.

Gruff Rhys, Y Niwl

Venetian Snares, DJ Scotch Egg Drum ‘n’ bass

Experimental rock from the Super Furry Animals frontman.

and dance by the Canadian artist. XOYO, Cowper St,

Juan MacLean, Matias Aguayo And Daniel Maloso, The Hundred In The Hands

The New Zealand-based outfit plays indie-rock. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). £11.50.

Kadija Kamara, Emi Green, Supa Soul Brotha Del The London-based

Mogwai Psychedelic rock

Eric Ranzoni Blues Band

from the Glasgow-based outfit.

Piano-led blues outfit.

singer-songwriter performs pop-tinted alt soul. Arch,

O2 Academy Brixton, Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL (0844 477 2000). £22.50.

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

Lendal Terrace, SW4 7UX (020 7720 7343). £10, adv £7.

Anthony Pateras, Valerio Tricoli Experimental electronic improvisation from the musicians.

Cafe Oto, Ashwin St, E8 3DL (020 7923 1231). £8, adv £7.

Osian Roberts And Steve Fishwick Quintet The tenor

NME Awards 2011 Big Gig: Foo Fighters, Cee Lo Green, Band Of Horses, No Age Emotive alt rock from Dave Grohl’s American four-piece. Wembley Arena, Arena Sq, HA9 0DH (0870 060 0870). £40.

Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends, New Riot, The Skints The Californian

EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £11.

band performs ska-punk.

Sum 41 The Toronto-based

Spice Of Life, Moor St, W1D 5NA (020 7739 3025). £10, concs £8.

HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £16.34.

band plays punk-rock. The

outfits play grunge-laden rock.

Underworld, Camden High St, NW1 0NE (020 7482 1932). £20.

Dingwalls, Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AB (020 7428 0010/ cc 020 7428 5929). £11.

Dave Swarbrick Folk from

Space Ritual Progressive

pop outfit from London.

James Yorkston The Scottish

Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £15.

singer-songwriter performs blues-tinted acoustic folk.

Laura Veirs & The Hall Of Flames Indie-folk from the American singer-songwriter and her backing group.

Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £15.

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St-Giles-In-The-Fields, St Giles High St, WC2H 8LG (020 7240 2532/ cc 020 7403 3331). £11.

Phoenix Foundation

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (020 7960 4200/ cc 0844 875 0073). £12, concs £6.

The Whigs And Dead Confederate The two American

Thirteen Senses Indie-

R‘n’B vocalist from America promotes his album Libra Scale.

O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £38.50 & £42.50.

Dance-punk DJ from New York.

Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £29.50.

saxophonist and the trumpeter lead the swinging improv and hard bop ensemble. The

Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £15.50.

The Mods Johnny Warman

Ne-Yo, Trey Songs The slick

Jessie Buckley The Irish singer

Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £15.

Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX (0844 873 3433). £20.

Lifehouse LA-based

Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £10.

Eliane Elias Jazz from the

and soul from the veteran combo. Leicester Square

Half Moon, Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £12.

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Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £17.50.

from the South African singersongwriter. The Scala, Pentonville

Poland. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). £15, adv £12.

Cross Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NG (020 7930 2020). £14.

singer-songwriter performs R‘n’B and soul. Bush Hall, Uxbridge

Sq, HA9 0DH (0870 060 0870). £36.50.

Steve Hofmeyr Pop-rock

Kamp Synth-pop band from

plays haunting experimental psychedelia. Heaven, Charing

from the singer-songwriter.

and chart music from the Irish boy band. Wembley Arena, Arena

and his band perform music from 1964 to 1971 by The Kinks, The Who and the Small Faces.

from the Sheffield-based fivepiece. Relentless Garage, Highbury

Anthony David The American

Boyzone: Brother Tour Pop

Imagination Funk, disco

The Black Angels The band

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP (0845 401 5045). £15.

St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £12.50.

Rd, N1 9NL (020 7833 2022/ cc 0844 477 1000). £30.

Black Spiders, Viking Skull, Turbowolf Hard rock

platinum selling performer.

O2 Arena, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £40 & £45.

The Norwich-based five-piece plays indie-pop. 100 Club, Oxford

100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £10, adv £8.

four-piece plays rock.

THURSDAY 24

Bearsuit, Evans The Death, Eux Autres, The Felt Tips, Help Stamp Out Loneliness

Elia Pop-soul and funk from the London-based singer-songwriter.

bluesman performs standards.

Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £18.

the veteran singer-songwriter.

The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £12.50.

The James Taylor Quartet The keyboardist and his ensemble plays jazz and funk.

Ronnie Scott’s, Frith St, W1D 4HT (020 7439 0747). £20-£42.50.

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and psychedelic rock from the London-based six-piece.

The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/cc 0871 231 0842). £18.50.

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Gordon Webber’s Rd Runners The nine-piece big band plays soul and Motown.

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

SUNDAY 27 Emre Aydin Alt rock from the Istanbul-based singersongwriter. O2 Academy Islington, N1 Centre, Parkfield St, N1 0PS (0844 477 2000). £20.

James Blunt The singersongwriter performs acoustic pop. HMV Apollo, W6 9QH (0844 844 4748). £29.50.

P J Harvey Alt rock singersongwriter. Troxy, Commercial Rd, E1 0HX (020 7748 2728). £30.

Shakin’ Stevens The rock ‘n’ roller from the 1980s sings his hits.

O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, , W12 8TT (0905 020 3999/cc 0844 477 2000). £25.

MUSIC

GIG GUIDE MUSIC & CLUBS

Alison Grinter PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST LIVE MUSIC

GIG OF THE WEEK GRINSPOON Talk about auspicious beginings. Australian band Grinspoon won Triple J’s inaugural Unearthed competition – to discover fledgling musical talent – with Sickfest, the first song they ever wrote. Sixteen years, six albums and a crystal meth addiction/rehabilitation later, the funk/grunge quartet remain one of Australia’s best loved slightly left-of-centre rock outfits. This is their first visit to these shores in more than a decade and they come armed with a UK release of their latest album Six To Midnight on DR2 Records. A rare treat.

» The Garage, Highbury Cnr, N5 1RD (0844 847 1678)

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Highbury & Islington.

Feb 25-26. £12.50

ALEX WINSTON, SPARKADIA

Aah, the old ‘no thumbs’ trick.

PJ HARVEY

One show, two Alexs. Headlining this NME Awards show is the Detroit-born multi-instrumentalist Alex Winston with support from Sparkadia’s Alex Burnett (pictured). Having jettisoned the rest of his band, Aussie Burnett regrouped in the UK with producer Mark Tieku (Florence & The Machine) to make LP number two, The Great Impression.

PJ Harvey is incapable of putting out a bad album, it would seem. Her latest, Let England Shake, is an anti-war protest album of sorts, but one that is subtle, oblique, at times chillingly raw and utterly compelling. But the best thing about the new album is that it means The Peej will be up on stage, where she belongs, to perform it.

» New Players Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NL

» Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, E1 0HX

(08444 77 1000)

(0870 264 3333) Feb 27-28. £30

Charing Cross, Monday, Feb 21. £10

NEW BAND ALERT

FESTIVAL WATCH Tickets now on sale Bilbao BBK Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Amy Winehouse and Chemical Brothers confirmed.

Bilbao, Spain (bilbaobbklive. com). Jul 7-9. Three-day earlybird tickets £75

BB Brunes

Mathieu Zazzo, Tom Oxley

THE BUZZ SO FAR Having conquered their native France where

they nabbed a Victoire de la Musique award (Best New live act) and racked up 400,000 record sales, BB Brunes now have their sights set on the UK. Sounding like a Gallic Arctic Monkeys or The Libertines, the foursome are off to a good start. Carl Barat is a huge fan and recently did a duet with them on French rock show Taratata. They are soundtracking the Hollywood remake of French cult film LOL and their self-titled EP is out mid March.

THE PLUG Booking now for Borderline, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0844 847 2465).

Tottenham Court Road. March 30. £10

Limehouse

Blissfields Frank Turner, Andy Burrows, Gold Panda, Man Like Me, Chris T-T, Dub Pistols Winchester (blissfields.co.uk), Jun 30-Jul 3. W/e tickets £65 Cambridge Folk Festival Tickets on sale on Sunday February 27.

Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge (cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk), Jul 28-31. W/e tickets £114 Download Festival System Of A Down, Linkin Park, Pendulum, Korn.

Donington Park, Leicestershire

(downloadfestival.com).

June 10-12. W/e tickets £180 Exit Festival Arcade Fire, Grinderman, Portishead, Fedde Le Grand, Tiga, Hadouken confirmed.

Novi Sad, Serbia. (exitfest.org).

Jul 7-10. Earlybird pass £89 Liverpool Sound City Black Lips, The Whip, Spank Rock, Willy Mason.

Liverpool (liverpoolsoundcity. co.uk). May 19-21. £TBC Oxegen Blink 182 join Arctic Monkeys & Foo Fighters confirmed.

Kildare, Ireland (oxegen.ie).

Jul 7-10. £167 with camping SW4 Pendulum confirmed...

Clapham Common, SW4 (southwestfour.com). Aug 2728. Day tickets are £45.

Weekend tickets £85

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MUSIC & CLUBS

ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Arcade Fire, Mumford And Sons, The Vaccines Hyde Park, June 30 (0870 264 3333). £48

YUCK Yuck (Mercury)

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FAST FORWARD

★★★★★

Ah, we wondered when the 90s would start replacing the 80s as the driving musical influence for neophyte bands. Looks like that time has arrived, if the Sonic Youth/ Dinosaur Jr.-infused scuzz rock of North London’s Yuck is anything to go by.

Even their name and album artwork seems to be a nod to the grunge era. Formed out

Willard was roped in to judge the “freakiest hair” competition

of the ashes of the now defunct Cajun Dance Party the quintet’s future already looks bright after they featured on the BBC’s careerlaunching Sounds Of 2011 list.

Pleasingly, their self-titled debut more than lives up to

the hype with some wellcrafted tracks such as Get Away and The Wall.

The LP’s quieter moments recall The Lemonheads or Pavement refracted through a shoegaze prism. Lovely.

ALISON GRINTER

FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS

GLEE CAST

ALSO OUT THE LOW ANTHEM Smart Flesh (Bella Union) The innovative US gospel-folk-blues outfit recorded their latest LP in a disused pasta sauce factory.

Hunger (Pop Sex) Debut album from Sunderland indie outfit, released on on their own imprint.

Glee the Music Volume 4 (Epic)

Those chirpy TV “kids” return with more sanitised covers of classic tunes.

MUSIC NEWS Bono: exonerated

U2 frontman Bono has told South Africa struggle songs are “wildly irresponsible” if used to stir up hate. His comments came after a Sunday Times report claimed the Irish singer had expressed support for an anti-apartheid song which includes the lyrics “shoot the farmer”.

Talking to reporter Buddy

CHARTS

Naidu ahead of the band’s 360 Degrees Tour, Bono said that protest songs have their place in society.

The Sunday Times and TimesLIVE published the story under headlines such as: “Bono backs Malema’s ‘shoot the boer’ song” causing outrage in South Africa.

Defending the comments, Bono said: “I was making the point that in Ireland we’ve songs on both sides of the troubles that are offensive to the other community ... but it is wildly irresponsible and worse to use these songs to stir up more hate.”

Australia’s only two Britnominated artists, Kylie Minogue and The Temper Trap, have both missed out on awards, with Canadian music giants Justin Bieber and Arcade Fire dominating the international categories.

Bieber beat The Temper Trap to collect best international breakthrough act, while Arcade Fire followed up their Grammys glory with two wins for best international group and best international LP. Minogue was beaten by Rihanna for best international female solo artist.

NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH AFRICA

UK

No 1 single S&M, Rihanna No 1 album Greatest Hits... So Far!!!, Pink

No 1 single Born This Way, Lady Gaga No 1 album Greatest Hits...So Far!!!, Pink

No 1 single Loca, Shakira/ Dizzee Rascal No 1 album Now That’s What I Call Music 56, Various Artists

No 1 single Price Tag Jessie J feat. B.o.B No 1 album 21, Adele

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Bon Jovi Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, Jun 25 (hardrockcalling.co.uk). £66 Chase And Status Roundhouse Mar 11 (0844 482 8008). £16.50 Cut Copy Forum, Mar 6 (0844 844 0444). £16.50 Elbow The O2, Mar 28 (0844 856 0202). £31 Tommy Emmanuel The Forum, Apr 29 (0844 477 2000). £25 Fleet Foxes Hammersmith Apollo, May 31 (0844 844 4748). £23.50 Jamiroquai The O2, Apr 15 (theo2.co.uk). £53 Kylie The O2, Apr 7-9, 11-12 (0115 993 4166). £65-£85 The Mountain Goats Koko, May 25 (0844 477 1000). £16.50.

The Naked And Famous Shepherds Bush Empire, May 20 (0844 844 0444). £14.50.

Pulp Wireless Festival, Hyde Park, Jul 3 (0871 230 1094). £50 Peter, Bjorn and John Dingwalls, (0870 264 3333), Mar 30 (0870 264 3333). £12.

Katy Perry Hammersmith Apollo, Mar 17-19 (0844 844 4748). £25 Robyn Roundhouse, Mar 3 (0870 264 3333). £18.50 Suede Brixton Academy, May 1920 (0844 477 2000). £29.

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show Hammersmith Apollo, Mar 20 (0844 844 4748). £29.50 Belle & Sebastian Roundhouse, May 29 (0844 482 8008) £25

CLUB LISTINGS

MUSIC & CLUBS

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TNT’S TOP BOOKING

Faithless’ Sister Bliss

Bite DJs Lydia, Ian, Marcus and Wade spin electro, disco, post-punk and pop. The Den &

FAITHLESS Brixton Academy, 211 Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL Brixton (0844 477 2000). Apr 7-8. £34.

Two special shows under the guise of Passing The Baton from one of the most influential bands in dance music, responsible for such hits as Insomnia and God Is A DJ.

Centro, West Central St, WC1A 1JJ (020 7240 1083). 10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3, free before 11pm.

Happy Monday Chill-out anthems courtesy of the residents. Thirst, Greek St, W1D 3DR (020 7437 1977).

5pm-3am. £3, free before 10pm.

Hard Core Salsa DJ Mario plays mambo and salsa, plus dance lessons.

Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277).

7pm-2am. £4, free before 9pm.

I Love Mondays DJ Victor spins commercial dance, disco, pop, R‘n’B and funky house.

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727).

10pm-3.30am. £5, NUS £1.

Dance Nights Princess Karina

No Time For Heroes Indie,

Euphoria Angel Kiss, Oliver

and DJ Gary Baldi spin dance hits. EC3 Live, Crosswall, EC3N 2JY

Kut DJs and bands play

(020 7488 1766). 11.30pm-3am. £10.

electro, pop and rock ‘n’ roll, plus Tape The Radio, Sulk and Wildlife perform live. Proud

MARSH, Intro, Marc Phill, MEF and DJ AD play electro, house, techno, pop, dance and R‘n’B.

Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867).

7.30pm-2.30am. £8, adv £5.

Euphoriom, High St, W3 6NG (0208 993 2915). 9pm-late. £10, ladies free before 11pm.

Psyrhythmix DJs spin

FabricLive DJ Hype, Pascal,

psychedelic trance. Club

Netsky, Randall, Vapour, 2 Shy, Funsta MC and IC3 play dubstep, drum ‘n’ bass, electro and hip-hop. Fabric, Charterhouse

indie music. Proud Camden, The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867).

7.30pm-1.30am. £5, £3 before 11pm, guestlist free before 11pm, free before 9pm.

Rehab DJs Haley, Dan 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.

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 Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950).

9pm-2am. £10, £5 before 11pm.

The Latin Quarter DJ EC spins Latin party tunes, plus salsa classes before 9.30pm. Fiesta Havana, Fulham

414, Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8LF (020 7924 9322). 11pm-6am. £5, £3 before midnight.

Quinta Mix DJs spin house, funk and Latin beats, plus salsa, samba and Latin fusion dance lessons from Element dance company. Guanabara, Parker

TUESDAY 22

Rd, SW6 5NH (020 7381 5005).

6.30pm-2am. £7, mems £5.

Bootcamp Rob C and

N*A*S*I*N SoniX, Brahim

Scewpulous play techno and house. Eagle, Kennington

and Punk Gareth play punk, rock, metal and ska. The

Roller Disco Funk and

Ln, SE11 5QY (020 7793 0903).

9pm-late. £3, £2 before 10pm.

Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/ cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £4, NUS £3, mems £2.

Renaissance Rooms, Arches, Miles St, SW8 1RZ (0844 736 5375).

8pm-midnight. £10, NUS £5.

Forca Brasil DJ Fred spins salsa, samba and Latin tunes, plus live bands. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277).

7.30pm-2am. £4, free before 9pm.

Panic! Max, Gaz and That Perfect Fumble play indie, electro and post-punk. The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm3am. £5, w/flyer/NUS £3.

SOME Night 68 Tighten Up Records Takeover A1 Bassline, Tek-One, Kavsrave, ALFIE, Fold, Betty Blue, Dem 2 and Robin Hood play dubstep, drum ‘n’ bass and reggae. East Village, Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HX (020 7739 5173). 9pm-2.30am. £7, mems £5, £2 before 11pm.

Trannyshack Miss Dusty O, Strum! The Cerberus Collective play house, hip-hop, dubstep and reggae, plus The Fat Lips, Jake Morley, Grace Banks and The Jim Jams perform live. Notting Hill Arts Club, Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ (020 7460 4459). 8pm-2am. £10, £8 before 10pm, adv £5.

Tasty Tim and Lady Lloyd spin commercial dance and pop.

Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer £3.

THURSDAY 24

The Alley Cat, Denmark St, WC2H 8LP (020 7836 1451). 9pm-2am. £5, £3 before 9.30pm, concs £3.

Boom Boom Club DJs spin vintage and electro-swing, with cabaret and burlesque performances from Dusty Limits, Earl Okin, Tricity Vogue and Pete Firman,The Nightjar, City

White Heat DJs Matty, Marcus

Rd, EC1V 1JB (0207 253 4101).

8.30pm-3am. £10.

TJ’s Little Easy TJ Johnson and his band, plus DJs play swing, blues and New Orleans R‘n’B.

and Olly spin indie and electro, plus Cults and Bruise Music perform live. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

8pm-3am. £5, NUS £4.

WEDNESDAY 23

Full Moon DJ Sole, Majestic MC, Rattus Rattus, DJ Phat and Ryan Selsdon play house, trance, dubstep, electro and dance.

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

10pm-3am. £7, £6 before midnight, £5 before 11pm, adv £5.

Cheapskates Old school hip-hop, electro and disco courtesy of DJ Downfall.

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727).

9pm-3.30am. £6, NUS £5, w/flyer £4.

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St, WC2B 5PW (020 7242 8600).

7pm-late. £5, free before 9pm.

disco for a wheeled audience.

St, EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898).

10pm-6am. £16, adv £15, NUS/mems £10, £7 after 3am.

Over The Moon Commander B, Jolly Roger, Ice, Spider and Prezident spin hip-hop, R‘n’B, reggae and funky house.

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727).

10pm-5am. £10, w/flyer £5, w/flyer free before 12.30am.

Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277).

6pm-2am. £4, free before 9pm.

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

9pm-5am. £10, adv £8.

Geisha Anthea, Lottie, Suz Rosser and Keri Cross spin house, electro and techno.

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

Highly Blessed Presents Dub Sessions Jungle, dub and roots from Digital Niya Binghi, Jumping Jack Frost, Junior Buzz, Mad Ash and Johnny Dubz, with MCs Junior Dangerous, Templa and GT. Camden Rock, Kentish Town Rd, NW1 9NX (020 7284 2131). 7pm-3am. £10, £8 before 11.30pm, adv £5.

Kuch Kuch DJ Ritu plays Bollywood, bhangra, Arabic, R‘n’B and chart. Apt, Queen St, EC4N 1TX (020 7618 9020).

10pm-3am. £15, VIP £20.

Latin Passion Victor Hugo & The Mambo Boys and Jorge Andre play Latin beats. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 6pm-2am. £10, £8 before 11pm, £4 before 9pm, £2 before 8pm, free before 7pm.

Raj & Pablo’s Bollywood Nights The Bollywood IT Boys spin a set of Bhangra, Arabic and R‘n’B. The Cobden Club, Kensal Rd, W10 5BN (020 7344 9727).

9pm-1.30am. £15, £10 before 11pm.

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. £13.

Throwbaak DJs 279, Rochelle De Lori, Jnr Mac and Spoony play 1980s soul, funk and disco.

Spangulation Marc Antione, Pandora S-K and Pathfinder play R‘n’B, hip-hop, funk and house. Club 414, Coldharbour

Babalou Bugbar, St Matthew’s Church, SW2 1JF (020 7738 7875).

10pm-5am. £10, £7 before midnight.

swing, soul, blues, pop and rock ‘n’ roll, plus live burlesque and cabaret. The Bathhouse,

Ln, SW9 8LF (020 7924 9322).

11pm-7am. £10, guestlist £8.

We Fear Silence Present Chew The Fat! Zinc, Boy

Bishopsgate Churchyard, EC2M 3TJ (020 7920 9207).

6pm-late. £10, £45 inc meal.

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Your Mum’s House Scally

The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH (020 7482 3867). 7.30pm2.30am. £10, £8 before 9pm.

2EG (020 7403 7730). 10pm-6am. £11, NUS/adv £8, early bird £6.

(020 7734 4004). 9pm-3am. £7, £5 before midnight, £3 before 11pm.

United Souls Launch W/God Made Me Funky Soulful house

SUNDAY 27

and deep house from DJ De Hornet, DJ Jolls, DJ Simon Inspire, Crookid and Lady Duracel.

Groove Sanctuary

FRIDAY 25 Bleep 43 Omar S,

Dex Club, Brixton Rd, SW9 8HH (020 7326 4455). 10pm-6am. £10.

The Tassel Clubs Dinner Party Resident DJs play

Dandan and Jamie D Winter spin electro and fidget house. Punk, Soho St, W1D 3DN

Filthy Few, Dixon Brothers and All Night Long DJs play house, indie, and pop. Proud Camden,

Newworldaquariam, passEnger, Xluve and Max Duley play house and techno. Corsica Studios, Farrell

SATURDAY 26

Court, SE17 1LB (020 7703 4760).

11pm-6am. £15, adv £12, NUS £8.

All Friends Giom, Loved Up

Great Newport St, WC2H 7JA (020 7240 1551). 9pm-3am. £10, guestlist £5, free before 9pm.

Residents, Scottie D, Mr XS, Nacho Marco, Zaki, J Shez, Vincenzo Siracusa, Anthony McCarthy and Pat Bedeau play deep house, soulful house and techno across three rooms. Egg,

DiscoDaze Mark Wilkinson

York Way, N7 9AX (020 7871 7111).

10pm-10am. £15, adv £13.

Calentito Pop, R‘n’B, and soul. Salvador And Amanda,

plays 1980s to 1990s soul, funk, disco and house classics. Cherryjam, Porchester Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950).

7pm-2am. £10, £7 before midnight, free before 10pm.

Bugged Out Boys Noize, The

8 Bit, SBTRKT, Untold, Dem Slackers, JP, Marco Del Horno, Document One, Last Japan and Skanky play electro and house. Cable, Bermondsey St, SE1

African-Latin, electronica, funk, disco and deep house from DJ Jimbo, Joey Vieira and guests. Madame Jo Jo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040).

9.30pm-3am. £5, £3 before 11pm.

No-Attitude Never Trust DJs, Robin Drimalski and David De La Rua spin house, electro and tech-house. Dot, Kingsland Rd, E2 8AA (02070 330 552).

2pm-10pm. £10, NUS/adv £5.

SLAGS/Chill-Out Dance anthems and commercial house from Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs.

Chain and Matt Walsh play disco, electro and hip-hop.

Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Kennington Ln, SE11 5HY (020 7820 1222). 2pmmidnight. £5, £8 before 7.30pm.

XOYO, Cowper St, EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). 9.30pm-late. £13.50.

WetYourSelf Sascha Funke,

Latin Krazy DJs spin salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton, plus salsa dances lessons. Salsa!, Charing Cross

Communiity Greg Wilson, Andy Bird and the Tirk DJs spin disco and electro re-edits. Plan B,

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

Wesley Razzy, Cormac, Peter Pixzel and Jacob Husley and plenty more spin techno and deep house. Fabric, C, EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898). 11pm-6am. £10, adv £8, mems/NUS £5.

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CLUB OF THE WEEK THE GALLERY DJs don’t get much bigger than Paul van Dyk. With three million albums sold, a handful of Grammy nominations and millions of listeners tuning into his VONYC radio show each week, the German master of trance must be doing something right. He’s got knack for producing uplifting, energetic tunes that can leave you with goosebumps, and he’s playing a special three-hour set at this week’s Gallery.

Egyptian duo Aly & Fila provide support on the night with their blend of sun-kissed summery trance to warm up your winter cockles.

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» Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt St, SE1 6DP

Elephant & Castle (0870 060 0010, ministryofsound.com). Fri, Feb 25, 10.30am-6am. £20 adv, £25

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Has Austerity Britain caught up with Shake It!? Its first party of the year is a residents-only bash. Perhaps they just couldn’t be bothered organising any guest DJs, but when the residents are Layo & Bushwacka! and Omri H, we don’t mind one little bit. No gimmicks, just good oldfashioned dance music.

Berlin-based Alex Ridha, better known as Boys Noize, heads this one up with his thumping sound that’ll get even the most stubborn dancefloor-phobic moving like crazy. After all, he wasn’t named the Best Electronic Artist on Beatport three years in a row for nothing!

A jolly good knees-up.

» Village Underground, 54 Holywell Lane, EC2A 3PQ Shoreditch High Street (020 7422 7505, villageunderground.co.uk).

Sat, Jan 26. £13 adv

» XOYO, 32-37 Cowper St, EC2A 4AP Old Street (020 7490 1198, xoyo.co.uk).

Sat, Feb 26, 9.30pm-3am. £13.50 adv

We have two pairs of tickets to see Paul van Dyk to give away. To enter, email grabs@tntmagazine with ‘PVD’ in the subject line by noon, Wed Feb 23.

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CLUB NEWS Ministry of Sound turns 20 this year and to coincide with the milestone, it has announced the 20:20 Project. The project will include an extensive range of activity throughout the year, including a free month-long exhibition at the club, a three-day party celebrating its 20th birthday in September and a 20-date international tour.

The Big Chill House (Pentonville Road, N1) will launch a new monthly residency on Saturday (Feb 26) in association with on-demand radio platform Mixcloud. The debut event kicks off with a History of Hip-

Ministry of Sound circa 1991

Hop par-tay where a handful of DJs will play past, present and future sets from the genre. The line-up includes Disorda, Breakin’ Bread, Chris Read and a “very special guest”. Plus entry’s free! Mixcloud’s residency will take place on the last Saturday of every month.

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WORLD VIEW strange tales from around the globe New Zealand

HORSE JIZZ TO GET KIWIS ‘RARING TO GO’ Horse semen will be served as a delicacy at a food festival next month, getting revellers “raring to go”.

Glasses of the liquid, to be sold at £5 each, will give you “as much zizz as a stallion for a week afterwards”, say organisers.

The hardcore will be able to drink it au naturel, but the shots will also be available in cherry, licorice and banoffee pie flavours at the Hokitika Wildfoods festival.

It joins a range of unusual foods served at the event, such as wild pig gut kebabs with fresh eel slime sauce, wasp larvae ice-cream and bull penis.

Racehorse owner Lindsay Kerslake said: “Horses are pure testosterone you know. They have hardly any cholesterol, so the idea is you knock it back and feel like a stallion yourself.”

TWEETS OF THE WEEK follow @tntmagazine @Queen_UK Mr Cameron on the phone, wants to rename Valentine’s Day “Big Society Day”. Might rename him “Former PM”. @UKtraveleditor Jill Starley ... and anorexia, of course, but that’s always in season on the catwalk :( @stephenfry Stephen Fry Landed! Hurrah! On way into the city.

The sky is wearing a dress of somber grey but the city is glorious like all things that begin with SF Does my bum look big in this?

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behind your back, we’ve figured out a way to bust people, so checkout ass-cam,” Johannink says in the clip.

The video, titled “Rear View Girls”, shows some men making blatant double takes to ogle the women, while others, including a man with his arm around his girlfriend, are more surreptitious.

Even a man dressed as Jesus sneaks a look, as do skateboarders and cafe customers.

in Mount Isa’s aquatic centre. The reptile was nabbed after a passerby spotted it wandering in grass near the 50m pool at Splashez, in Queensland.

Owner Brian Rodriguez said he believed the animal had been planted, adding: “It’s safe to say it had a bit of help getting over the fence.

“We turned all the floodlights on and we went searching with the police and it was found in the grass.”

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SNAPPY RESCUE A lost freshwater crocodile has been found wandering

Inspector Paul Biggin said the 1m croc was restrained and animal protection officers released it back into the wild.

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Footage of two women using a hidden camera to catch men leering at their bums has gone viral, attracting more than a million hits on YouTube in three days.

New Zealanders Jessie Gurunathan and Reanin Johannink recorded men’s reactions as they walked the streets of Los Angeles.

“If you’ve ever wondered what goes on

Ice, er, cool: Kieran Hollis, from Darwin in the Northern Territory, shows off his new tattoo. The 26-year-old, who’s in the Navy, loves Pauls Iced Coffee so much he had the artwork of the the iconic brand inked on his back when in Thailand.

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Litres of pure alcohol guzzled by the average Brit each year. That’s nearly 500 pints of beer – or Snakies – according to the according to figures from the World Health Organisation.

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Length of Britney Spears’ futuristic video for the single Hold It Against Me. She pulls out all the stops, playing a blushing bride in the in the highly anticipated clip and threatened to “Kung fu kick” critics.

a land of many rules, especially about noise.

The government’s move comes after a series of lawsuits about children being noisy.

And it also follows a recent call from a senior citizen’s chapter of chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives, who sought to ban kindergartens from residential areas because they are too loud.

The government said the proposed law would exempt children from strict regulations on noise limits, which also force construction sites to stand idle for hours at midday and prohibit mowing lawns on Sunday.

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TWITTER ARMY DEMAND ACTION Kids in Germany could soon be as happy as these

Germany

MORE KIDS? YOU’RE HAVING A LAUGH Germany is so desperate to encourage people to have more children that the government is proposing a bill allowing citizens under six to laugh, shout and play at any volume. Germany is

The Twitterati has forced the South African government into repairing large potholes, costing £1.9m.

President Jacob Zuma had urged social media users to suggest what his annual state-of-thenation speech should focus on.

And plugging potholes as well as creating jobs were the most common suggestions.

Transport minister Sbu Ndebele said a pothole hotline would be launched for road users to report problems.

He said engineers would monitor roads and repair them before they became “large ditches”.

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*And finally… FAREWELL DORIS New Zealand’s oldest woman has died at the age of 109.

Doris Mackintosh, who had her birthday last month, died at the Alpine View Aged Care Centre in Christchurch,

where she had lived for the past 13 years.

Her death came on the same day as 108-yearold Esther Moreland, of Waikanae, who died two weeks short of her 109th birthday.

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Years that felon Steven Storer, of Essex, will spend in jail after robbing a bank with woolly socks on his hands so he wouldn’t leave fingerprints. Storer, 24, who was brandishing a samurai sword, spent so long fumbling cash that a queue built up at Martin’s newsagents in Pitsea.

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not “forThat’s me to moralise – I’m just a f***ing comedian Jimmy Carr, while filming a Walkers crisps ad for Comic Relief, also suggested cutting out the middle man and sending the crisps straight to the starving

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Voucher holders for two of Australia’s struggling bookshop chains have been told they will have to spend double the value of the gift cards in order to redeem them.

Angus & Robertson and Borders made the announcement REDgroup, which runs the two chains, entered into voluntary administration.

They said “as part of the administration process” gift cards were not currently available for purchase in store.

“Existing gift cards may be redeemed in store,” it said on the websites of both Angus & Robertson and Borders.

“To redeem a gift card, you must spend at least twice the face value of the card (ie to redeem a gift card with a face value of $25 (£15), the customer must make a total purchase of $50 (£30) or more).”

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Stereotype: not all gypsies wear such flamboyant dresses

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It was watched by millions and “challenged” perceptions of Travellers.

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“a window into the secretive, extravagant and surprising world of Gypsies and Travellers in Britain”.

The audience lapped it up, intrigued by the alien way of life laid bare on their TV screens.

And the executive producer of the series, Jes Wilkins, was pleased with

his lot, saying the show challenged many people’s prejudice against the Gypsy community.

IS EVERYONE HAPPY? So, as the curtains fall and the TV chiefs give themselves a pat on the back for drawing in huge crowds, everyone’s

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he final episode of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding pulled in more viewers than the Brit Awards, with eight million tuning in. Flamboyant dresses, bareknuckle fights and strange traditions were just some of the sights on offer during the talked-about series. The Channel 4 Cutting Edge documentaries aimed to offer

DEEP SENSE OF SHAME The Irish Traveller Movement in Britain is now asking C4 for a right to reply to the series, saying: “We are hearing every day distressing accounts from parents whose children are being bullied and … the deep sense of embarrassment and shame many have been left with by such a narrow, misrepresentative and unjust portrayal of their community and culture.”

The series focused on the Travellers’ strong family commitment and their tendency to marry young – on average at 16. After that, wives are expected to have families and obey their husbands.

But what most viewers were keen to ogle at were the clothes – the starkly coloured, meringue creations. However, some will be disappointed to hear not all Gypsies marry in such an extravagant way.

Anthea Wormington, from Traveller Education Service at Newham Council, says the show didn’t represent all travelling communities.

She tells TNT that TV bosses “went for a Sun-like approach” that would “sell magazines”.

She adds: “It heightens stereotypes and the Irish Travellers are very concerned.

The programme has been sensationalist.”

NO STRANGERS TO PREJUDICE Travellers are no strangers to prejudice, and are often the focus of social tension and scandalous headlines.

As always, there are two sides to the stories – the Travellers who want to protect their way of life, and those whose lives are disrupted by that.

So has the TV show been progressive in closing this divide? Gypsies are a legally recognised ethnic group, protected against the Race Relations Act. Yet, scour Twitter for comments in relation to the show, and the abuse is rife. @kerching says:

“Whenever I see the word gypsy i think it says pikey thieving tarmacing bastard.”

While @wo0 rants: “I don’t say gypsy.

I say pikey. It’s preferred.”

“Pikey” is a derogatory term – and equality activists compare its use to that of the word “nigger”, which is obviously highly offensive in today’s society.

Rachel Brooks, of the Socialist Youth Movement, writes: “Although you would never see a sign on a pub these days saying, ‘No blacks, no Irish and no dogs’ you still get signs saying, ‘No Travellers’.”

SHOW ALL SIDES But for Irish Traveller Vicky McDonagh, the show didn’t go far enough to show the “real community”.

The 21-year-old says: “There was no talk of the Traveller girls and boys that bring shame on their families, like me.

“I never got married, that’s shame. I’m a single mother, that’s shame. My child is black, that’s the worst shame.

“I would like to see Gypsy Wedding show all sides to this culture.”

But Wormington says this is another extreme in the travelling community – and not a fair representation of all.

Just as the one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for the show, nor does it fit its critics. Richard Sheridan, an Irish Traveller living in Essex, couldn’t speak highly enough of the show: “It’s fantastic.

It’s been the best thing since sliced bread.

It shows our human side of Travellers.”

Whether Travellers get a right to reply to the show remains to be seen – but whether that would show their community in a better light is another TV show altogether.

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happy. Right? Not quite. Perhaps not unsurprisingly, the travelling community is disputing what was shown on TV. It claims that Gypsy Wedding was nothing more than a snapshot into the lives of an extreme few, carefully choreographed to make good TV.

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‘I watched sharks grab diver’ ■ BOAT SKIPPER SAW MAN DRAGGED UNDER WATER BY WHITE POINTERS A boat skipper has told how he watched helplessly as two sharks grabbed an abalone diver, leaving no trace of his body.

Howard Rodd told police he saw the white pointers grab Peter Clarkson and pull him under as he surfaced from a dive off Perforated Island near Coffin Bay on SA’s west coast.

Rodd radioed for help and searched the area for some time before making his way to shore where he was treated for shock.

A more extensive search for Clarkson’s body and his equipment proved fruitless on Friday.

Police said Clarkson, 50, was not diving inside a shark cage and it was not known if he was using an electronic anti-shark device.

Rodd said he “saw the beast come up and take him ... there’s no way he could have survived”.

Friends of Mr Clarkson said he was a popular and personable man.

According to his Facebook page, he was single and had studied zoology and economic geology at the University of South Australia. He described himself as an independent person.

Before the latest incident, 19 people had been killed and 53 attacked by sharks in South Australian waters in the past 200 years.

These include: ● August, 2010: A 31-year-old man died from serious injuries after a shark attacked him while he was surfing near Gracetown in Western Australia’s southwest. ● December, 2008: Fisherman Brian Guest, 51, taken by a great white while snorkelling at Port Kennedy in Perth’s south. His son and beachgoers witnessed the attack.

NEWS IN BRIEF COP PROBED OVER ABORIGINAL PICS A West Australian policeman is under investigation for allegedly putting photographs on Facebook of drunk Aboriginal men in custody.

Photographs show the men intoxicated and barely conscious inside a police cell in the town of Wiluna in the Goldfields region.

The caption on one photograph on Facebook reads: “I wonder if anyone will notice my spray-on tan?”

The photographs were allegedly found on senior constable John Trenouth’s “profile pictures” folder on his Facebook page.

Snr Const Trenouth has been stood down from duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

Now’s the time to go green Changing perceptions about energy use is one of the aims of this week’s Melbourne Sustainable Living Festival. Some of this year’s speakers include environmental academic David

Suzuki, Beyond Zero Emission’s Matthew Wright and world-renowned renegade architect Michael Reynolds. Events include some of Australia’s renowned environmental “brains and brawn”.

TV’S TURPIE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER

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has prompted the star to retreat from the spotlight.

Born in Melbourne in 1943, Turpie’s entertainment career began at age 10, when

he was accepted into acting school.

He has been married to his wife Jan for over 35 years and has three children and three grandchildren.

Two emergency department staff have resigned following an investigation into the care they gave a woman who miscarried in a toilet at a Melbourne hospital.

Frankston Hospital investigated the case in which Tracey Lake was forced to wait nearly two hours in A&E this month without being seen by a doctor.

The hospital accepted the resignations and said it has counselled three others.

The hospital has also reviewed and revised all policies for dealing with women in an early stage of pregnancy.

Chief executive of Peninsula Health Sherene Devanesen said other cases of inappropriate care at the hospital had also come to light since Ms Lake’s miscarriage on February 9.

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Legendary Australian television host Ian Turpie has been diagnosed with cancer.

Turpie’s career has spanned more than 50 years, but the news

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NZ VIEW DEATH METAL SINGER STABBED TO DEATH The frontman of a Wellington death metal band was brutally murdered in his home while he was sleeping.

Police have launched a massive manhunt for the killer of Matthew John Hall, 35, who was stabbed to death in his Johnsonville home.

Hall was the lead vocalist of death metal band Backyard Burial, whose stage name was “Blaps Warmonger”. He also worked for Capital Coast DHB’s alcohol, drugs and mental health unit.

Senior Sergeant Dave Thornton, who is leading the investigation described the murder scene as horrific.

“In all my years in the police it is one of the most vicious attacks I’ve seen,” he said.

The Very Reverend Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch conducts a service at the Koru Memorial site in Antarctica in memory of those who lost their lives in the Mount Erebus tragedy on November 28, 1979. The New Zealand government flew family members of the victims to Scott Base to remember the 257 passengers and crew who died when an Air New Zealand Antarctic sightseeing flight collided into Mount Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica.

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Soldier killed in action A New Zealand soldier has been killed and three others suffered injuries in Afghanistan when their humvee rolled down a 30m cliff.

Kirifi Mila, 27, was standing on the turret of the vehicle when it rolled.

His family called him the “Einstein of the family” and said he would be sorely missed.

In a statement, they added: “Lifi, you always gave all that you had to perfecting every mission right to the very end and this takes courage, determination, discipline and desire.”

Four soldiers were in the vehicle on a patrol which involved three other Humvees.

A private suffered serious head injuries, a

sergeant had broken ribs and was now stable, while the other soldier in the vehicle was in shock and recovering.

The Defence Force said it was 100 per cent sure no insurgent activity led to the crash.

A full investigation is to take place to determine whether the problem was driver error or a road collapse. Defence minister Wayne Mapp said roads in that part of Afghanistan were dangerous and narrow and soldiers ran real risks driving there.

The accident happened near the village of Ferosak in the northeast of Bamiyan province.

Pte Mila’s body was flown to Germany and he is expected to arrive in New Zealand this week.

NZ GIVES THOUSANDS TO VANUATU REBUILD New Zealand will give £23,000 to support the recovery effort in Vanuatu following Cyclone Vania, foreign minister Murray McCully has announced.

He said high winds and heavy rains caused damage to food crops when the cyclone hit Vanuatu in January.

And he revealed there are also concerns surrounding sanitation, shelter and communication links.

“The cyclone compounded the impact of volcanic activity in 2009 and a drought in 2010. Vanuatu has also recently been affected

by Cyclone Yasi,” he said.

“We are currently only halfway through the cyclone season and it is important that we help our Pacific neighbours to recover rapidly from natural disasters so they are well positioned to deal with any future events.”

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ust in case we didn’t get the message the first time around, prime minister David Cameron has relaunched his deeply unpopular flagship scheme, “The Big Society”. That’s the third time now. Does Dave think that by continually battering us with his “big idea” he’ll finally get it through our thick skulls?

Well, memo to Cameron: we get what it’s about, we just ain’t gullible enough to buy into it.

Even a five-year-old could grasp the inherent contradiction at the heart of The Big Society – it boils down to a policy of robbing Peter to pay Paul.

The Big Society’s basic idea is to devolve power to local communities to give people more freedom to run local services as they see fit.

One of its central planks is to encourage citizens to support their local communities through volunteer work.

Which is all fine in theory. But the Conservatives’ savage cuts are undermining the very society that they are trying to create.

Over the past few weeks, the Tories’ scythe has hit the Citizens Advice Bureau, a body staffed by volunteers to help people with legal problems, debt and consumer issues. With cuts to

their budgets of up to 50 per cent, the CAB will struggle to provide their valuable services to those who need them most.

Some branches of another charity, Homestart, which relies on volunteers to provide young families with support, are now close to collapse thanks to the Tories’ massive council cuts.

As Dame Elisabeth Hoodless, the retiring executive director of the Community Service Volunteers (CSV) remarked last week, the cuts are making it harder for people to do more in their communities.

So Dave, sounds like your much-trumpeted Big Society already exists, and was doing fine before you came along.

But now you’re here, you’re strangling it.

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Communism can be a force for good, cops are evil and Jim Morrison was a great poet.

We should “ lay off poor Bieber ” These are just a few of the ridiculous ideas I had when I was 16. And, boy, do I ever cringe about them now.

That’s why we should lay off 16-year-old pop heart-throb Justin Bieber who was quoted in Rolling Stone Magazine sounding

particularly naive on the heavyweight subject of abortion. “I really don’t believe in abortion,” he said.

“It’s like killing a baby.”

Asked if an exception could be made if the woman had been raped, he replied, “Um. Well, I think that’s really sad, but everything happens for a reason ...”

With a bit of life experience under his belt Bieber may well look back at his quote and cringe. After all, his ideas are as unformed as his guppy, little, teenaged face.

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GET IN THE CUPBOARD Former Pakistan spin bowler Saqlain Mushtaq has confessed he smuggled his wife into his hotel room and hid her in a cupboard the day before the 1999 World Cup final in London.

“It was a double trouble for all of us because the management had barred us from keeping our wives with us,” he revealed.

“On the other hand, people accused us of going out with girls, so I breached the code by asking my wife to stay with me.

“Sana was with me in the room when the management decided to have a check on the players whether they were in the room or not, so I had to lock her in the cupboard, but I had to do that otherwise I would have been punished.”

He added his wife actually managed to save him from an angry group of women who were accusing him of cheating on her.

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D-DAY FOR FEV Troubled (or, depending how you look at it, troublemaking) Brisbane Lions player Brendan Fevola’s future with the club will be decided this week.

Coach Micheal Voss will not be included in the process – which will see the board decide whether Fevola stays and potentially damages the club culture, or gets an estimated £930,000 severance payout.

Fevola has been given the all-clear from his psychiatrist to end his seven-week stay in the New Farm clinic and will present his case to Brisbane officials this week.

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FURY TO FOLD? A-League team North Queensland Fury is up to £1.25million short of the funds it needs to secure its position in the A-League next season.

Speculation about Fury’s future has been rife since the FFA, which has financial concerns of its own, allowed the squad, except for David Williams, to become free agents just three months into the new season.

As well, the club was banned from signing new players. Former Liverpool stiker Robbie Fowler played for the Fury last season but has since moved to Perth Glory.

Cycling

ARMSTRONG GONE Lance Armstrong, the seven-time winner of the Tour de France and a target of a US investigation into doping in cycling, has announced his retirement. He says this time it’s for good.

This is his second retirement. In 2005, the year he won his unprecedented seventh consecutive Tour, Armstrong announced he would no longer compete. Long before that he had survived testicular cancer, and come back to dominate

the sport at its highest level. He returned in 2009 to try to win the Tour again but finished third to his Astana teammate, Alberto Contador of Spain.

Armstrong said he had no regrets: ‘’It has been an excellent ride. I really thought I was going to win another Tour. Then I lined up like everybody else and wound up third.”

The cyclist is currently under investigation for doping but said his retirement had nothing to do with the allegations. ‘ ’I can’t control what goes on in regards to the investigation,’’ he said. ‘’That’s why I hire people to help me with that. I try not to let it bother me and just keep rolling right along.”

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is back in the water for the first time since being randomly attacked by a man outside her NSW apartment in December. The world surfing champion suffered a broken wrist in the attack. She said Saturday’s Roxy Pro on the Gold Coast was her first surf since the assault but she had enjoyed the time out. “I’m sure I’ll be a little bit rusty when I go back for a surf but it’s cool,” she added.

Howzat: Fans in Dhaka, Bangladesh, celebrate ahead of the Cricket Word Cup being held in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The tournament kicked off at the weekend. New Zealand plays Australia on Friday, Sky Sports 1, 3.45am.

What will Quade Cooper pull out of his bag of tricks this weekend?

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High school wrestler Joel Northrup refused to take on Cassy Herkelman at an Idaho state tournament. He said his religious beliefs dictated “dignity and respect” for women,

Preview … Field of dreams SUPER 15 Saturday Hurricanes v Crusaders: Sky Sports 3, 6.30pm Waratahs v Reds: Sky Sports 3, 8.30am Sharks v Blues: Sky Sports 2, 3pm The Waratahs against the Reds is the pick of the Super 15 games this weekend. Perhaps even the pick of the competition.

Australian rugby is convinced it is entering a golden era and this match will showcase some of the best talent the country has to offer.

Expect big things from Queensland’s Quade Cooper who was in scintillating form last year.

The talented New Zealand-born playmaker will be eager to prove he can do it all again and fully cement himself in the Wallabies number 10 journey for the World Cup. He works sublimely well with the Reds’ super-strong halfback Will Genia. They’re not

paired together in the national team for nothing.

On the other side, the Waratahs are now very confident in their attack-oriented structure, and know exactly what they have to do – make full use of their backline, which is one of the best in the competition.

Cooper’s opposite Berrick Barnes is himself a Wallaby and eager to show he should be in the first team by unleashing his devastating outsides Rob Horne, Drew Mitchell and Kurtley Beale.

As with any state v state match, passion will be overflowing but it will be the team that best controls their emotions and sticks to the gameplan that should take it.

On paper that would be NSW, who are at home and now have a lot of big-match pedigree. However, when Cooper gets his hands on the ball you get the feeling anything could happen. It probably will.

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Melbourne Rebel Cooper Vuna (below) says his father won’t mind if he plays for the Wallabies – coach Robbie Deans once played for The All Blacks.

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What’s the loudmouth boxer done now?

He’s organised a rematch against the man who whipped his ass recently.

Garth Wood won his right to fight Mundine after winning a TV reality show and scored a fifth-round knockout win in December, stunning ‘The Man’ and the Australian boxing public.

Must be Mundine’s last chance?

His chance of cracking the lucrative US

market may have already gone. He’s 35, virtually anonymous in the States and now has a recent KO loss against him.

What else?

Wood’s team is more than slightly concerned that Mundine has insisted to hold the April rematch in Brisbane, where he seems to get preferential treatment. What makes it more suspicious is that the fight wil gross £310k less than it would in Sydney.

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RUGBY UNION, SIX NATIONS Scotland v Ireland, Sun, BBC2, 3pm No one want to lose to Scotland PREMIERE LEAGUE West Ham v Liverpool, Sky Sports 1, 3pm Will the Scousers’ resurgence continue?

CRICKET WORLD CUP India v England, Sky Sports 2, 8am Big game for both teams

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hen, exactly, should violence on the sportsfield be justified by provocation? I’ve asked around and the definitive answer is: “Never”. Closely followed by: “Well, if your mum/ sister/ wife is called a whore.” A “genital grab” came in a distant third, but rugby players have been doing that for years, apparently, and no one seems to bring it up.

AC Milan captain Genarro Gatusso claimed Tottenham assistant manager Joe Jordan called him a “fucking Italian bastard” before the Milan hothead, trying to be the next Zinadine Zidane (angry World Cup 2006 final-Zidane, that is) headbutted Jordan after last week’s Champions League game.

That defence is just not good enough, really. In fact, it’s piss-weak.

Zidane at least had the excuse that his mother, or sister, or both, were insulted by Marco Matterazi when he launched his cranium into the Italian’s chest. He then said he would rather “die than apologise” to Matterazi.

Men everywhere could relate, and Zidane’s refusal to back down won him even more admirers.

Eric Cantona’s 1995 karate kick

on a Crystal Palace fan earned him a jail sentence (later reduced to community service). Cantona, too, was reasonably unapologetic, claiming his mum had been insulted in the “worst possible way”.

Gatusso, frustrated at losing, put in a cheap shot earlier in a match when he realised his teammates were around to save him if it got out of hand. He must have been ashamed by this initial slap on a 60-year-old man - hence the headbutt afterwards and then a few more handbags.

Slap him with a lengthy ban.

If you or I did that on the street, we’d be having a little meeting with the local magistrate, who wouldn’t care even if our sisters or partners had been insulted.

Let’s hope Gatusso goes down big-time; he’s simply a bad loser.

His mother must be so proud.

NOT THERE YET Some quarters of the British sporting public may be licking their lips a little early after England’s two wins in the Six Nations.

This is the same team who were demolished by South

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Africa last year. Sure, they are playing positive rugby (makes a change) but It’s one thing to beat Italy at Twickenham but another to seriously challenge for the World Cup. But that’s the British press for you. Forever building up their national sportspeople,

only for the poor buggers to be torn down in the harsh glare of reality.

Anyone remember the FIFA World Cup last year. Best chance of winning since 1990.

Hmmm. What about Andy Murray, eh? Carries the weight of the nation, poor bugger.

And he’s actually Scottish!

When the English cricket team retained the Ashes, the average man on the street would tell you they were now favourites to win the World Cup on the sub-continent. He’s not so noisy now.

Perhaps the softly-softly approach could be given a try.

It would be welcomed by the rest of us, that’s for sure.

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Dragons star Darius Boyd will be a crucial player as his side set their sights on the World Club Challenge WORDS TOM STURROCK

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At just 23, St George-Illawarra fullback Darius Boyd has already packed a lifetime’s worth of drama and achievement into his short career.

After starting out in Brisbane and playing in a premiership in his rookie season, Boyd headed south to the Dragons with coach Wayne Bennett two seasons ago and won a second title last year, capped with the Clive Churchill Medal for his star performance in the grand final.

“I’m very happy with how it’s played out so far,” Boyd says. “Coming in as a young guy, I just wanted to play senior footy and to play firsts for Brisbane.

Looking back, to have won a couple of premierships and the Clive Churchill medal last year, for sure, it’s more than I could have expected.”

FAIR DINKUM This weekend, Boyd will be looking to add another trophy to his bulging cabinet when the Dragons face English powerhouse Wigan in the World Club Challenge, the annual fixture between the Australian and English champions.

“They’ve got a lot of quality,” Boyd says, “so we know they’ll be tough to beat. It’s great to have that high-quality footy under your belt before our season kicks off.”

The travel factor and the timing of the fixture undeniably favours the Super League clubs but Boyd insists the Dragons are wellplaced to secure a third straight win by a visiting Australian

side. “Everyone’s excited about it; it’s the start of the year so it’s a bit different for us but we’ve been working hard in the offseason and if we do well at the things we’ve been looking to improve, then there’s no reason why we can’t come away with a win.”

THE FAIRYTALE SEASON The Dragons, for so long one the NRL’s great underachievers, regarded as flaky and lacking in big-match temperament, finally broke their premiership hoodoo last year and, although in good shape to go back-to-back, will need to improve further to keep the chasing pack at bay.

“We need to do all the things that we did well last year and hopefully improve on them, both as a team and individually.

You can always improve and all the players know what areas of their game they can develop.”

The Dragons’ premiership season was made all the more romantic by the return of favourite son Mark Gasnier, who left a lucrative deal playing rugby union in France to re-join the club where he made his name.

“I think they’d gone 31 years without winning one and we had gone pretty close the year before but fell short at the end,” Boyd says of the Dragons’ triumphant season. “And then to get Mark Gasnier back in the middle of the year, it was a bit of Revered; Dragon’s coach a fairytale.”

Boyd will be keeping his eyes on Greg Ingli s

FOLLOW THE LEADER? The unfolding story in Australia, one set to remain a talking point throughout the season, revolves around the future of Dragons coach Wayne Bennett, who was in charge during Brisbane’s golden era before turning the Dragons around. It seems increasingly likely that Bennett will leave the Dragons at season’s end, with Russell Crowe’s South Sydney looming as his likely destination.

“There hasn’t been much talk among the players really so I’m not too sure where it’s at,” Boyd says. “He’s got to do what’s best for himself and it’s out of our control really.”

Having only ever played under Bennett at senior level, Boyd unsurprisingly reveres Bennett’s abilities.

“Everywhere he goes, he gets the best out of players and all the guys know what’s expected of them,” he says.

Indeed, speculation about Bennett’s future is generally followed by questions about which players he may take with him. Having followed Bennett from the Broncos to the Dragons, what chance Boyd could follow him again to the Bunnies next year?

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The NRL’s pecking order shifts every year, but already, the Rabbitohs, with the addition of Greg Inglis, and the Roosters, last year’s runners-up, loom as the sides most likely to topple the Dragons.

“I think the Souths – they’ve got a great forward pack and now with Inglis in there as well will be one to watch,” Boyd says. “And obviously, the Roosters, who were just short last year, will be looking to go one better.”

The British bookies have the Dragons at 4/1, the Roosters at 15/2, the Tigers and the Rabbitohs at 8/1, the Bulldogs at 16/1 and the Warriors 14/1. The woeful Sharks are the longest Source: bet365 odd at 66/1.

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ON THE JOB REBECCA CURTIS Career Press officer at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward Age 25 Lives Fulham From Christchurch, New Zealand How did you get into your line of work?

Last year I quit my job as a PA to give PR a shot and it paid off.

What do you do day-to-day?

I respond to requests from journalists who are writing property articles and need comments, statistics and images. I also write and distribute press releases.

I spend my day talking and writing, basically.

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oreign workers who currently hold the right to stay in the UK will be exempt from the immigration cap in force from April.

It applies even if they renew their work visa or change jobs.

It is one of many loopholes in the new migrant system which will cap the number of non-EU migrants to 21,700.

Foreigners on more than £150,000 a year will be exempt

from the new rules, the Home Office confirmed. And the system will also make it easier for scientists and workers seeking jobs where there is a shortage of UK staff.

Companies are expected to rotate employees on a yearly basis after it also emerged that under the intra-company transfer system, those with salaries between £24,000 and £40,000 will be allowed in for

a year. Workers earning above the limit can stay for five years.

Immigration minister, Damian Green, said: “Britain needs to attract the brightest workers to fill jobs gaps but this should never be at the expense of those already here.”

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Tuesday at 10am is the most stressful time of the week.

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o you’re beavering away at your job while entertaining thoughts of a holiday in the sun with the pay rise you’re expecting and a new wardrobe with that end-of-year bonus you’ve been promised. But with widespread pay freezes stealing the headlines, chances are your plans will go to pot.

Unless you can scrimp some extra cash together quick, that is.

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make money on the side without too much effort. Here’s our pick of the best.

WRITE A BLOG If you fancy yourself as a bit of an author, with something half interesting to say, create a blog. Bloggers who start to build a strong following can make money from the page views on their site with programs such Google AdSense. Also, bloggers who display relevant ads provided by Google can earn money per click or view.

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Own a snow blower?

SELL YOUR SKILLS Turn raw talents like playing an instrument, cooking, photography or speaking another language, into a service.

Market yourself to friends and colleagues as someone they can trust. craigslist.com or guru.com are good places to start promoting.

EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE If you own rare or expensive machines or equipment not widely used, such as snowblowers or powerwashers, hire them out. If you don’t own one, it could be worth the investment.

EARN TO SOCIALISE You can make money by keeping in touch with mates, and making more friends, on social networking site, yuwie.com. Set up a profile, write a blog, upload photos and videos and Yuwie pays you based on the advertising revenue you can yield.

The amount you get depends on the number of times your page is viewed.

SELL YOUR PHOTOS If you are a dab hand with a camera, sell your photos through online agencies over and over again. Send them to several agencies, who will take the ones they like, sell them and earn you a commission. picturenation.co.uk, fotolia.com and iStockphoto.com are good ones to try.

HAVE A MOAN You can benefit from complaining constructively for a poor product or service. Pen a well-crafted, reasonable letter including a request for financial compensation to a company’s CEO

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explaining the problem. Set out the amount you feel you should receive in compensation. If it is refused, write again and even a third time if necessary.

Your persistence should pay off.

BE A TEXTPERT There’s more to gain than a pint in a pub from being a trivia whizz. If you’re quick and accurate enough, you can join a pool of ‘texperts’ who text answers to people’s trivia queries and make £10 an hour on average. Questions vary from, ‘Where’s the nearest pizza place?’ to ‘Who won the 1962 World Cup?’. Refer to Ansanow and Any Question Answered.

DO ONLINE SURVEYS Answer questions about a particular product or company, or about your shopping habits, and earn between 50p and £5. It’s quick money. Watch out for fraudulent surveys. Try panelbase.net, valuedopinions.co.uk and ciao-surveys.co.uk.

GET CASHBACK Shop around for the best deals on products you need, then see if you can get money back by buying them through cashback sites. Start with sites that give you instant cash just by signing up. See rpoints.com, Cashback Shopper or Quidco.

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SELL A PRODUCT Buy in bulk and flip your things for profit. Websites such as overstock.com are vehicles where stores that have produced too much of a certain good can sell off the extra for a cheaper amount. Consider buying a large package of plain T-shirts and jazzing them up to flog. Etsy.com allow artists sell their creations online.

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A SHIRTY VENTURE LUKE GILLIAN, 40, BENTBANANI.COM While running Australia Test cricket tours arond the world with his company wavingtheflag.com, Luke Gillian, 40, stumbled upon a way to make money through bulk orders of floral shirts.

Partial to the eye-catching numbers himself, Gillian, who hails from Melbourne, Australia, had about 30 in his own collection which he bought from markets in South Asia.

It wasn’t until he began to wear them on his cricket tours and was constantly stopped by envious fashion victims who wanted one, that he saw the opportunity to go into business– and make a bit of extra coin.

“In 2009 I went to Bangladesh for three months, bought my initial run of 60 fabrics, met with my tailor to create a business agreement, built my website and was in business,” Gillian says.

“When I looked at the simplicity of the concept, I knew I could make money.”

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Credit card charges probed ressure is on airlines, local authorities and even cinemas to reign in their debit and credit card surcharges.

Consumer watchdog Which? wants the Office of Fair Trading to investigate the charges, often “sprung” on the customer at the point of payment and in excess of the

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Charges to the consumer are often a fixed amount or can increase based on the number of people buying tickets.

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Recession-hit businesses appear to be spending less on boardroom sandwiches, with 80 per cent of company employees saying they felt the quality of food declining.

“It’s a sign of these austere times,” said Michael Howard, of Maris Interiors, which surveyed 185 people.

Barclays bank has unveiled a 32 per cent rise in profits for 2010 to £6.1bn – a rate of £192 a second. The company pays its investment bankers an average of £236,000 – up from £191,000 – despite denying businesses loans and insisting it had curbed its bonus pool due to public anger.

Haphazardly. If I’m saving for a holiday I put money aside every week. Otherwise I just keep an awareness of outgoings, such as rent and bills and set myself a bit of weekly ‘play’ allowance.

Any money-saving tips for when you first arrive?

Live less central where the rent is cheaper and go to websites like vouchercodes for restaurant discounts.

Last big blowout?

A holiday in Egypt, and the Australia Day period – there was lots of drinking.

What non-essential items do you spend money on?

High heels! I have just started packing to move and found eight pairs, one with the tags still on them.

PILFERING GETS PECULIAR Young, affluent girls are fuelling record levels of shoplifting in Britain, stealing designer goods.

Stranger things have been snatched, though ... » Chuck Jones, the publicist taken from the dairy building of Donald Trump’s girlfriend, Marla Maples, filched 40 pairs of her shoes in 1992, which were discovered with a copy of Spike, a pornographic magazine for shoe fetishists. » Frozen bull semen and embryos worth £6200 were Marla Maples: a shoe-in

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at California Polytechnic University in 1989. The semen was never recovered. » Saint Anthony’s jawbone and several teeth were taken from a basilica in Padua, Italy, in 1991 and later found near Rome’s Fiumicino airport.

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London 2012 organisers are firing the starting gun on the race for 6.6 million tickets across 645 sessions at Britain’s biggest sports event.

The best seats for the men’s 100m sprint at the Olympic Games will cost an eyewatering £725 – that’s about £75 a second. But not all events will cost you the Earth.

If you can avoid being fixated on a particular sport, and be more willing to sample the Olympic experience, apply for tickets to non-medal winning sessions to maximise your chances of getting in.

On August 2 and 3, tickets to see judo, boxing and fencing at Excel, for example, could cost as little as £60.

Find out more attickets. london2012.com.

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Whitby’s graveyard : watch out for goths

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n 2002, Whitby’s historic harbour thronged with excited Aussies eager to snatch a glimpse of the Endeavour as it sailed into Captain Cook’s hometown.

When I visited, though, there was just the odd flip-flop-wearing pilgrim lounging outside the Captain Cook museum; the town’s cobbles swarmed instead with black-haired twentysomethings dressed in petticoats and top hats.

This macabre bunch, with their black nails, thick mascara, and morbid-looking jet jewellery synonymous with the town, flock to Whitby twice a year for a festival celebrating its unlikely connection to a certain Transylvanian count.

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Frolic in the wildflowers opposite Beverley Minster

DARK SIDE Dressed in their Victorian finery, the goths make the calf-aching climb up the 199 steps that snake up to the windswept graveyard high above the town, drawing bemused looks from holidaymakers.

It is said that Whitby’s spooky hilltop

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cemetery and crumbling abbey were the inspiration for Bram Stocker’s legendary Dracula character. The Victorian author envisaged Whitby’s dimly lit streets as the perfect stalking ground for a bloodsucking vampire on the lookout for its next victim.

is to set up base in York. From here you can strike out and experience some lesserknown treats, such as the market town of Beverley, a 45-minute drive east.

This pretty town has a strange mix of historic buildings, neat pavement cafes, and wallet-friendly boutiques and jewellers.

But it’s Beverley’s unusual watering hole, the White Horse, which gets my attention.

This bizarre pub refused to embrace the lightbulb and is still lit by gas lamps. It’s a romantic idea, but the combination of poor lighting and uneven period flooring makes a trip to the toilets not too dissimilar to a ride on a fairground fun house.

ROMANTIC SIDE In the opposite direction to Beverley is the brooding, romantic countryside of Bronte Country, with its lonely moors taken straight from the pages of Wuthering Heights.

At its heart is Haworth, the rolling BUMP IN THE NIGHT village where sisters Anne, Charlotte and Quirky family stores selling Emily Bronte once lived.

Dracula memorabilia and Haworth has been painstakingly Halloween decorations maintained to look as it did when the sit side by side with the literary icons lived in the area obligatory seaside – “granny” bikes lean against bucket-and-spade old-fashioned shop windows, shops on the narrow cats dawdle across traffictumbling lanes that free cobbled lanes. You lead from the harbour could be forgiven for to the base of the mount. thinking you’ve When darkness falls, the night gatecrashed a air rings with spine-chilling Hovis advert. screams as the Dracula-inspired It’s the final walking tours swing into action. proof that it’s As the festival gets underway, anything but though, thundering basslines grim up north help muffle the distant shrieks. Dracula has roots in Whitby in Yorkshire.

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See eastcoast.co.uk.

GETTING AROUND Driving is the best option. Regular buses link Beverley and York. Buses to Whitby are less frequent. For Haworth, catch the train to Keighley.

Steam trains and regular buses link Keighley with Whitby York Haworth.

Haworth GOING OUT A pint HIDDEN GEMS costs £2-3.

ENGLAND Whitby is typical of the ACCOMMODATION LONDON type of eccentric town Hostels in York start from £10. B&Bs range found all over Yorkshire from £20-70.

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When? February 26 What: Thousands of people descend on Slaithwaite’s towpath each year to watch a flotilla of homemade lanterns – and a huge 2m tall moon – float down the canal. This genteel festival must have one of the strangest origins of any in the UK. It is said that smugglers dropped a barrel of beer in the cutting and told a local bobby they were trying to “rake the moon’s reflection” when he caught them dredging the water.

A rubbish legend, but a brilliant Kodak moment nevertheless WORLD COAL-CARRYING CHAMPS, GAWTHORPE NR. WAKEFIELD When? April 25 What: The locals of this village have created one of the least likely candidates for the next Olympic sport.

Contestants have to run for two-thirds of a mile along Gawthorpe’s hilly streets while lugging a 50kg sack of coal. The world-record holder completed the course in an impressive 4mins 6secs, if you fancy your chances.

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Although most of Warsaw was tragically razed to the ground during the Second World War, the Polish capital was given a nip ’n’ tuck by architects who used artwork by 18th century court painter Bellotto to try to recapture its former glory. Even so, Warsaw will never win a pretty city award, but its historic centre has clusters of handsome buildings, as well as a rich offering in terms of art, culture and nightlife.

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The Warsaw Rising Museum commemorates the definitive event in the city’s history, when plucky Polish freedom fighters were annihilated by the Nazis in 1944 after battling for an independent Poland.

The events unfolded in front of a backdrop of underhand Stalin-led Soviet dealings, who later tried to hush the whole thing up. Most of the city was destroyed and pictures show a Hiroshima-like landscape.

BEST OF THE REST Warsaw’s most famous resident, Chopin, is paid

tribute to in the recently revamped Chopin Museum, which boasts a concert hall and Chopin memorabilia.

Get your fix of serious culture with a trip to the opera or ballet at Teatr Wielki Opera Narodowa. Tickets are a steal at 20-100 zloty (£4.40 to £22).

CHOW DOWN Polish food is hearty and tasty, perfect fodder for a cold winter’s day. Tuck into pierogi, dumplings stuffed with everything from mushrooms to mince. If it’s comfort food you’re after, visit Bar Krokecik.

For generous portions at affordable prices, head to Kompania Piwna in the Old Town.

GET THE CAMERA OUT You won’t be able to miss the 231m-high Palace Of Culture And Science, which has dominated Warsaw’s skyline for 55 years. The highest building in the country was Stalin’s unwanted ‘gift’ to Poland to remind people that the state was bigger than the

individual. After communism ended in Poland in 1989, this cavernous Palace was transformed into a multiplex.

The viewing platform on the 30th floor offers great views.

TRY THE LOCAL TIPPLE Drinking vodka in Poland is a custom going back centuries, and you’ll soon discover that everyone from young hipsters to grannies is partial to a shot or two of the stuff. Drink vodka neat and chilled in 50ml measurements.

Before knocking it back in one gulp, make friends by saying a toast to good health: “Na zdrowie!”

Famous brands include Zubrówka, flavoured with bison grass from the Białowieza Forest; berryflavoured Wisniówka and Jarzebiak; and lemoninfused Cytrynówka.

Warsaw has a jumping club and bar scene. Big name DJs spin tunes at postindustrial-style club 1500m2 Do Wynajecia.

NEED TO KNOW WHEN TO GO Warsaw throngs with tourists from May, so go sooner to avoid the crowds.

GETTING THERE Wizz Air and British Airways fly direct to Warsaw from London.

VISAS South Africans need a Schengen Visa.

CURRENCY Polish Zloty.

1 GBP = 4.6 PLN. LANGUAGE Polish.

GETTING AROUND Explore the city by bus, tram or metro. Taxis are cheap.

GOING OUT A beer costs 6-10 PLN. ACCOMMODATION A dorm bed from 40 PLN; a double room is about 240 PLN. SEE warsawtour.pl/en

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2 The use of space. The inflatable has a space to travel into, emphasising the impression of speed.

3 The rope makes a great lead-in line, along with the white foam of the waves.

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your flash on with a compact) to help freeze action and inject a bit of punch.

5 Remember the usual compositions rules. Just because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quick itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an excuse to forgo technique.

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Escape the hype of Paris London Fashion Week FRANCE ate Moss’ crimes against fashion are – grab some bargains ample: she brought back skinny jeans, put Topshop out of my price at the vintage stores range – and crippled vintage shopping.

When her boho-chic style hit the catwalks, and flea markets of prices in Notting Hill’s secondhand stores soared – and they never came Paris WORDS JENNI MARSH back down.

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So please say ‘bonjour’ to Paris’s

Le Marais district – your wallet and wardrobe’s new best friend.

Here taffeta cocktail dresses are in abundance, leather satchels are aplenty – and price tags are rock bottom.

STARRY EYED My first stop in gay Paris, between Bastille and the Chatelet, was Free’P’Star (8 Rue

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names are buried in the racks. I opt for a fake pearl necklace (£8) and a Comptoir Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie – Hotel des Cotonnier Breton top (£8). de Ville Metro).

By now, the bags are weighing me down, Drab on the outside, inside Free’P but it’s barely 10am, so with a gulp I take is dizzying – clothes and people are the Metro to the end of the line (Porte de everywhere. Taking elbow blows in my Clignancourt) to the world’s largest flea stride, I scour racks of cowboy jackets and market – Les Puces (open all day Sat -Mon). sequined tops with 80s shoulder pads, As I disembark to a world of high rises, slinging a red polka-dot dress, nipped in I realise this is the Paris on the news, lovingly at the waist (£8), over my back. where residents riot and fires burn.

Then I see it – the rickety stairway Loins girded, I stride on. to heaven. My heaven being a Slipping under a concrete overpass, balcony, where cardboard boxes I find stalls and shops as far as the of screwed-up clothes are eye can see. Learn to sift the bad marked ‘TOUT 1 EURO’. stalls (those selling Happy Meal I make my ascent. In the musty toys) from the good (shops with boxes I find a seductive (and Paddington Bear leather trunks possibly unwashed) Lyrca – £10) and the bargains are leopard print top and a grey yours to barter for. towel mini skirt. I buy all As for warnings of being three. At £10, I can afford mugged? What tosh, I think, not to try them on. gravitating towards a store with a Wild West front and FUR REAL corrugated iron entrance.

Next is Coiffeur Vintage Then I round the corner (32, Rue de Rosiers – it’s fully and see that what’s calmer than Free’P and on display is not dynamite Dress like Kate for the rails are refreshed by clothing but genuine next to nothing deliveries twice a week. ammunition – and what look Here caramel fur coats suspiciously like AK47s. go for £42, but I’m drawn The hooded men guarding to the scarves (85p each). this outpost of banditry eyeball In a moment, I have a brown me unwelcomingly and I decide paisley neck scarf, a woollen it’s time to flee Les Puces. shawl, scarlet neck tie, chocolate As I turn on my heel, clutching chiffon wrap, and polka dot neck £60 of truly divine clothing, tie in my arms. £4 for the lot?

I declare my warfare against Merci beau(tiful)coup. overpriced vintage fashion victorious.

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WHEN TO GO Weekends (Sat-Mon) when Les Puces flea market is open.

GETTING THERE Travel to Paris by Eurostar (eurostar.com) from £69.

EasyJet flies to Charles de Gaule Paris.

GETTING AROUND Hotel de Ville Metro or walk between 4th and 5th arrondissements; For Les Puces, take Metro Line 4 to Porte de Clignancourt.

VISAS South PARIS Africans need a FRANCE Schengen Visa.

CURRENCY Euro.

1 GBP = 1.17 EUR. BAG IT UP LANGUAGE French.

Hopping on the Saint Paul ACCOMMODATION Young and Happy Metro to Cardinal Lemoine, Hostel, 80 rue Mouffetard I head for Generique (68 Rue – 75005 Paris is €25 a night.

Card Lemoine). This pink-fronted See youngandhappy.fr. consignment store in the Latin Quarter SEE franceguide.com specialises in vintage jewellery and big

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VINTAGE HAVENS ■ ANTWERP It’s not just chocolates that the Belgians do well. Head for My Ohm (Vrijdagmarkt 14) where catwalk designers make their way onto the rails at reasonable prices. Consignment store Belchique (Kloosterstraat 177; belchique.com) is not to be missed.

■ ROME Once you’ve been to Rome’s vintage stores you’ll be itching to throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain. Behind the Piazza Navona, the Via del Governo Vecchio is the heart of the city’s used clothing scene. Pulp (Cavour Metro) has classic Versace and Chanel pieces for less than €50. Primitus in the Trastevere area, near Piazza San Cosimato, specialises in vintage jewellery – 40 per cent sales in January and August.

■ BERLIN Berlin’s vintage scene is burgeoning.

Check out Jumbo Second Hand (Wiener Strabe, 63), a giant jumble sale. Made in Berlin (Neal Schon Strasse, 19: kleidermarkt.de) is packed with punky pieces while Ohne Frage Toll (Chausseestrasse; ohnefragetoll.de) has a good range of retro.

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TIPS Explore Jaipur on a month-long budget break to India

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India was my immediate reaction to this question as it meets all of your requests.

There is plenty to keep you occupied for a month and it is certainly a cheap place to visit.

However, as it isn’t a traditional round-theworld flight destination, you might find it is more expensive than other stopovers. It is also monsoon season so be prepared for wet weather.

If you’re feeling adventurous and want to avoid the rain you could head into the northeast states. Start in Darjeeling where you will need to obtain a permit to explore Sikkim and then head into the tribal heartland to explore. You won’t be disappointed by the stunning Himalayan landscape.

If you don’t mind the rain and you’d rather see India’s most famous sights you can tread the well-worn Golden Triangle route of Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi, where you can take in the great fort at Agra, the legendary Taj Mahal and Humayun’s Tomb. India has great provision of domestic flights so wherever you decide to visit won’t take too long to reach (Kingfisher and Indigo both offer internal routes). Alternatively, enjoy a few of the regions in all their glory.

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Croatia and Greece are common islandhopping destinations. You basically have two choices – skippered yachts are a relaxed option as the entire organisation and sailing is done for you. Join as a group or solo traveller.

Ferries will give you more independence but will involve more planning on your part, in particular looking at numerous operators to find the best crossing available and, of course, you won’t be able to go and stop where you please. I’d personally go with the skippered yacht option as it’s a great way to meet people.

Croatia packs some real punch as a sailing destination as it offers a variety of experience.

From party-loving Hvar to the secluded Kornati islands national park, you will certainly get the perfect mix you ask for. In Croatia you will have more deserted bays to snorkel in than in Greece where you have to work a little harder to escape the flotillas who flock to beauty spots.

However, as an established island-hopping destination, Greece will have lots of options to get around. If you choose the skippered yacht option, Busabout offers island hopping trips in both Greece and Croatia.

My husband and I are leaving London mid-August. We want to arrive in Australia in mid-September so that gives us a month to travel. We want to go somewhere cheap that we can explore for a month.

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When visiting Marrakech, you’ll get hassled a lot by people on the street. If anyone asks if you want to know the way to the ‘Big Square’, just ignore them – they just want your money in exchange for directions. If you do get lost, ask a shopkeeper for directions as they can’t move.

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RETURN TO EGYPT Tours and holidays to Luxor are set to resume after the Foreign Office confirmed that the city is now safe for holidaymakers.

Oasis Overland has now returned to Egypt and On the Go Tours will run amended tours from February 26. On the Go passengers will be offered the option of flying into Cairo, then connecting to Aswan to start the tour from there, visiting Luxor, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea.

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Tour operators have voiced fears that travellers might struggle to get a place on the Inca Trail due to a change in law in Peru.

The Association of Travel Agents Cusco has decided that permits will be allocated to different tour operators on a lottery basis, rather than the former first-come, first-served system. This means that tour operators can no longer guarantee that their customers will be able to hike the iconic trek.

“Tucan Travel and others are doing everything they can to get the authority to revert to the old system,” said Ben McIntosh, communications coordinator for Tucan Travel.

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Munich, Germany Mar 19 The name means ‘Strong Beer Time’, which is pretty selfexplanatory. If Oktoberfest crowds put you off your ale, this is your festival. Be warned, though, the beer really is strong. Not for lightweights!

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LOCK IT IN HOLI India and Nepal Begins Mar 19 holifestival.org

MELBOURNE COMEDY Melbourne, Australia Mar 30 - Apr 24 comedyfestival.com.au

LAS FALLAS VALENCIA, SPAIN MAR 12-19 WHAT: A psychedelic orgy

of fire and colour. Fallas are giant, papier-mâché puppets, sometimes satirising public figures, other times purely ornamental, and costing up to £295,000. Firework displays take place every day, with the most spectacular saved for the last night when the giant puppets burn on the streets.

WHERE: Each neighbourhood in Valencia sponsors the

building of a falla and street parties take over the city. You can stay up 24 hours a day.

WHY: Originally a pagan celebration of spring.

DO IT BECAUSE: It’s a perfect mix of wild and beautiful.

HOW MUCH: Free to watch but book hotels early.

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HANAMI WILDFOODS FESTIVAL Hokitika, New Zealand Mar 12 Your chance to eat fish eyes, insects, possum, wild boar and all the other delicacies you only dared dream of.

Wash it down with local beer.

Live music and lush scenery helps take the taste away.

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Throughout Japan Jan – May jnto.go.jp

NYEPI Throughout Bali Mar 5 balitourismboard.org

OXFORD, CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE River Thames, UK Mar 26 theboatrace.org

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Alice May Fontecillax, UK What’s the most disgusting food you’ve tried?

I paid £1.50 for a three-course meal in Bolivia and got a slab of ham that was so many different colours it could have been anything!

Followed by the worst food poisoning ever ...

Where were the hottest guys?

Venice boys are immaculate and beautiful.

Most dangerous moment?

Lee Given from New Zealand, at Mayrhofen, Austria.

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Bolivia! I couldn’t see it all in one month.

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FIVE DREAMY BEACHES JANINE KELSO GIVES A HIGH FIVE TO SOFT SAND AND LAPPING WAVES PLAYA MEDINA, VENEZUELA WHAT: Venezuela’s best-kept secret is this luscious crescentshaped honey-sand beach, framed by an untamed coconut plantation and backed by tree-clad mountains. Set on the Paria Peninsula where few travellers make the effort to visit, you’ll probably find just a handful of locals here. Pure bliss.

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MAYA BAY, KO PHI PHI LEH, THAILAND WHAT: This dreamlike beach was the true star of movie The Beach. If you want it all to yourself, get there by 8am before hoards of sunseekers arrive. It’s great for snorkelling thanks to its clear waters and pretty coral.

SEE: tourismthailand.co.uk

CRANE BEACH, BARBADOS WHAT: A stretch of white sand overlooked by craggy cliffs. Reachable from the swanky Crane Beach Hotel, enjoy a cocktail on the ocean-overlooking veranda before taking the lift (carved into the cliff) down for a swim.

SEE: visitbarbados.co.uk

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CLIFTON BEACH, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA WHAT: A favourite of the South African glitterati, this pristine body-beautiful beach is made up of four sheltered coves.

Hang around for the filmic sunsets, when locals often have a picnic and get stuck into a bottle of bubbly.

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TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK, COLOMBIA WHAT: Colombians refer to this idyllic national park as ‘paradise’ and for good reason.

Reachable only by walking for an hour through unruly jungle, the unspoilt palmfringed beaches are well worth the trek.

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THE INSIDER AMY WELLENS, MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR, HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL My most challenging travel experience was accidentally checking in with my friend's passport at JFK airport then trying to explain that I wasn't a man - honest! I nearly missed my flight as I didn't have my passport and I was entertained in

customs for a while!

My most memorable travel experience was being in New York for the Millennium celebrations.

The next trip on my travel wishlist is the Far East and specifically, to drink a Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel.

I always pack … ear plugs.

My guilty travel pleasure is … eating extra plane food.

I (weirdly!) think it's delicious.

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Make the pilgrimage to Gallipoli to remember the fallen Anzac soldiers WORDS JAHN VANNISSELROY

Anzac Day GALLIPOLI, TURKEY

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s dawn breaks at North Beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula, it’s not the wind whistling across the water that’s the most chilling sensation around.

Nor is it the damp grass where we’ve lain all night.

It’s the refrain of The Last Post that sends

tingles up the spines of the 10,000 sombre Antipodeans huddled at the foot of the hill known as the Sphinx.

The sound of the lone bugle paints the eerie silence as the sun peeks over the horizon, promising, but not yet delivering, warmth. That will have to be

found elsewhere … most likely in our hearts and minds as we remember the young men who checked out of this world, guns in sweaty hands, fear thumping in tight chests, final words squeezed through parched lips, on the beaches of Galipolli.

We stand for our fallen brothers.

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The sun sets at Gallipoli, warmth will have to come form within

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respect are the order of the day – the complete ban on alcohol helps somewhat.

As night unfurls its dark blanket across the bay, temperatures plummet but it’s only the foolish and ignorant who dare complain. ‘Harden up’ is the sharp response delivered to those who do.

We’re here for the thousands of young men, tempted into the armed forces with promises of ‘seeing the world’ who sacrificed their lives in a battle they could not win. Lambs to the slaughter, destined to die on a foreign hillside, hearing the futile moans of their friends punctuated by the dull thuds of metal meeting flesh.

We’re here – fully equipped with sleeping bags, thermals, a steady supply of commemorative ‘entertainment’ and enough hot food to feed an army – for one night only. We will leave Anzac Cove.

Some were not so fortunate.

Tonight we remember them all.

WAR – WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? As darkness chokes the last living daylight, the big screen flickers, then glows with tributes to our fallen compatriots. The fresh faces of the young men slaughtered where we sit draw gasps from the assembled. It’s the face of one James Martin, the youngest soldier to have his journey extinguished, that causes the biggest jolt. The Australian was 14 when he contracted typhoid in the trenches and

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WHEN TO GO Anzac Day is on April 25.

GETTING THERE Fly to Istanbul with EeasyJet, BA, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus.

It’s about six hours by bus from the city to Gallipoli.

GETTING AROUND An organised tour is the only way to attend the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli. Check out options at tntmagazine.com/toursearch.

VISAS Australians, South Africans and Britons need to buy a visa on arrival – Kiwis don’t need a visa.

CURRENCY Turkish lira. 1 GBP = 2.38 TRY. LANGUAGE Turkish, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

ACCOMMODATION At Gallipoli you’ll be sleeping under the stars; you cannot pitch a tent. In Istanbul, dorms start at about 20 TRY and doubles from 40 TRY. SEE tourismturkey.org; onthegotours.com

A LURKING PRESENCE The day before, Gallipoli is a lively place while daylight is still in action. The inlet glows golden, heated by our brightest star’s afternoon caress. It’s a slice of heaven that at first glance reveals not a trace of its murderous past. However, a walk to the beach reveals rows of young men’s graves lined along a peaceful grass verge. As the ocean laps gently at the nearby shore we sit contemplatively among the last resting places of these warriors but now it seems the sun cannot thaw the unearthly chill.

Back at the main site, the hordes drape their flags on every available space. There’s none of the usual raucous banter normally accompanying a band of travelling folk from Down Under. Even the most energetic party animals recognise contemplation and

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ENEMIES MAKE FRIENDS

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The history of Gallipoli is littered with stories about the camaraderie between the opposing sides. As boredom set in there was a “constant traffic” of gifts being thrown across no man’s land: sweets and fruit from the Turkish soldiers, and cans of beef and smokes from the Allies. There are tales of one old Ottoman batman being allowed to hang his platoon’s washing on the barbed wire without attracting fire.

At one stage, a ceasefire was declared and the two sides moved their dead and wounded. The tradition of friendship is continued today in Turkey where New Zealanders and Australians are greeting warmly and treated with respect throughout the country.

died soon after . Martin had lied to a recruitment officer, saying he was 18.

“I can’t even imagine going to war now, and I’m 32, let alone 14,” an Aussie voice says. Murmurs of agreement echo from the freezing hillside.

A band plays into the night – its renditions of First World War songs breath life into the images presented to us. Documentaries softly relate the stories of those who survived and their offspring; we’re reminded war affects generations, robbing families of their leaders, their mates, their lovers.

Chunuk Bair (for New Zealanders) begins.

Thanks to the rising heat, it’s an uphill struggle to get to the New Zealand ceremony but a glance at the old trenches at the side of the road makes sure complaints are never given voice.

Given voice at Chunuk Bair, however, is Lieutenant Colonel William Malon’s last letter to his wife, written August 5, 1915.

“My desire for life so that I may see and be with you again could not be greater, but I have only done what every man was bound to do in our country’s need,” the words from the grave fly out over the crowd, each an unavoidable spark of VOICE OF THE pride, honour and DEPARTED love lost.

As the sun rises, the last “I am prepared for notes of Reveille evaporate death and hope that into the ether and the God will have final prayer is forgiven me all delivered before my sins.” we sing all three He was killed – Turkish, New three days later Zealand and Australia and remains one – national anthems. of the many New Soon after, the Zealanders with no known migration to either grave at Galipolli.

Lone Pine (for As the dignitaries Australians) and tenderly lay the wreaths at Get in touch with your nation’s history at Gallipoli

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Long morning: New Zealanders gather at Chunuk Bair

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the foot of the towering memorial the night’s chill has now completely given way to the sun’s relentless scorch. It’s yet another feat of endurance but, as we are all now fully aware, nothing compared to the suffering, the fear, the bravery of our predecessors.

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“Those heroes that shed their blood Between 1924-1938 Ataturk and lost their lives ... You are now introduced a series of reforms he lying in the soil of a friendly country. considered vital to his people’s Therefore rest in peace. There is no salvation. Among these was the difference between the Johnnies abolishment of Islamic Law and and the Mehmets to us where they the introduction of a secular lie side by side now here in legal code. this country of ours... you, He also discouraged the the mothers, who sent veiling of women and their sons from faraway encouraged western countries wipe away clothing. In 1934 he your tears; your sons gave Turkish women are now lying in our the vote and the right bosom and are in to hold office. peace. After having If you’re in Istanbul lost their lives on this visit the Ataturk Turkish legend: Mustafa land. They have Museum to find out Kemal Ataturk become our sons more about his as well.” life. See ibb.gov.tr

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Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) is Turkey’s most revered figure. You will see his face on flags and murals no matter where you travel in the country.

He was a soldier and a general in Turkey’s army before becoming president in 1923 and modernising the country.

Ataturk was at Gallipoli in 1915 as commander of the 19th Division and was on hand to oppose the ANZAC landing in April. His excellent grasp of strategy and ability to inspire his troops with his reckless bravery in action proved crucial in thwarting the allies.

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ANZAC DAY HAVE WE FORGOTTEN WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT? BEING AN AUSSIE I have always had a deep understanding, interest and respect for the ANZAC legend. Ever since I first attended a Dawn Service back in Australia while researching a university project I decided I must one day attend the Dawn Service at Gallipoli. Years later I now live in London and work in the travel industry which has allowed me the incredible good fortune of attending the Dawn Service at Gallipoli several times over the last few years.

It is one of those things that truly must be experienced firsthand to really get an understanding of how hard those Diggers had it and how no matter what sporting events or rivalry do crop up between ourselves and our Antipodean brothers, New Zealand, we have a bond that was forged through blood, mate ship and terrible circumstances allowing us to rise up and finally feel a sense of individuality or independence from the Motherland – Britain.

We do not commemorate ANZAC Day only due to the loss of life suffered by both New Zealand and Australia, as there were many other conflicts during World War I where the loss was far greater, we commemorate it due to it being that moment where we both truly found our National spirit. That is why we shiver in the cold on that early morning of the 25th of April. For those that gave so much then and helped create the country’s we now hold so dear, and for all the conflicts since where we have fought under the command and the flag of our own Nations, yet together still as ANZACs. If you are planning to travel to Turkey for the Dawn Service in Gallipoli, then you need to be fully prepared for the build up to the 5am service. The weather can get extremely cold in the early morning hours and the crowds will continue to arrive all throughout the night. If you are one of the lucky people to grab a spot on the grass you may be able to get a few winks but don’t count on it. This experience is more or less a pilgrimage, it is uncomfortable at times and emotional but absolutely well worth the effort. As long as you are well prepared with a sleeping bag, warm clothing and a good attitude you will be fine and one thing you will know for sure is that you are far better off than our Diggers were.

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STAFF! u guys rock, I have never experienced such a well organised and fun tou just back from. I ha r as the Gallipoli tour I am ve but you guys are by been on quite a few tours far ever experienced. Ke the most organised I have ep recommending you up the good work. I will be to all my mates. Ch eers!

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Lost Silver Sony Cybershot TX5 Waterproof Camera in green case on Waitangi Day:

Should have heaps of utter peanut butter nutter pepz pics on it. Lost in SheBu … either Walky, Vesbar, O’Neils or Greenroom!

Hayley from Zimbabwe:

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Hi there! I met you at B@1 Putney on Friday, Feb 11. You gave me your number, but I didn’t manage to save it.

Email me at tduncan31@ yahoo.com.au if you fancy a meet-up! James Sunday session: After an amazing two years at the SheBu Walkie and the Reddie on Sundays, we are quite disappointed with the lack of people there, especially hot Aussie and Kiwi guys ;) Where is this new secret place??? Where are you all singing along to anthems from the flipside??? Please email us where the sex is on fire at wearethere2011@ hotmail.com The spiffy Alex Zane lookalike wearing a green Burton shirt:

I spilled a drink on your head as I walked past your table in Belushi’s and I can tell you liked it from the way you laughed. I was too mortified (drunk) to chat after my bevvie mishap but the only reason I tripped over in the first place was that you made me nervous. In a good way.

Get in touch if you want to meet up and I might just get your head wet again (eek)! Lara. tntmagazine.com Lost Dutch nanny @ Proud:

You were the incredibly cute Dutch nanny who befriended me in the outside area of Proud in Camden on Saturday

post your message at tntmagazine.com/seeking or email seeking@tntmagazine.com

night. I was the Aussie guy who thought he could speak Dutch and then stupidly lost track of you. Tried to find you at the end of the night but no luck. Stuur me maar an email naar myprouddutchgirl@ hotmail.com als ik wil je nog een keer zien.

Desperately Seeking Exciting Stories (Your Say, TNT 1432):

Clare, you’re my new favourite person in the whole world. For it was only in these past few weeks that my housemates and I were complaining about the degredation of the once highly entertaining material in the Desperately Seeking section.

Your thoughts on this matter are articulated far better than I could ever have. I hope you don’t think I’m joking when I say that I’ve since cut out your letter and now sleep with it under my pillow. My only hope is that one day soon, I bump into you at the Walkie and have the opportunity to throw up in your bed. Paul, W12 Desperately Seeking Exciting Stories (Your Say, TNT 1432): I’m

a Kiwi guy with a star tattoo on my elbow, I wear a wifebeater and am a sucker for ‘two hours of power’ at the

Reddie. Clare, I reckon you’re the chick that was writing all the messages. Wanna hook up?

I’m returning home for good in a couple of months and wouldn’t mind a happy ending, if you know what I mean. Ryan.

Lance: Hey gorgeous, great session last Friday night. Can’t stop thinking about it. Want to do it again sometime? Come and get me, sexy grrrr – you know you want to. GC. ps: hope your flatmates didn’t mind the noise ;-) Looking for my blower: I Lost my iPhone at Southern Belle pub in Fulham on Sunday, February 13. Answered by lovely Aussie girl at Fulham Broadway, then lost connection. Please contact asap, it has very important information on it that I need. lostiphonesouthernbelle@ hotmail.com Magic woman: You’ve cast a spell on me. I can’t break free. I rang up your mamma, but she wasn’t home. I love her anyway.

Let me go on, like a blister in the sun. In my heart, I long for you. In my smile, I search for you. In my soul, the devil dances. Exorcise me. Opie.

Desperately Seeking is a reader forum, and all messages should be within the spirit of the page; TNT cannot take responsibility for offence caused. No phone numbers can be printed. Messages may be edited for publication. See tntmagazine.com/seeking

Happy birthday 2 me: I’m not gonna wait all weekend in the hope that there is a birthday greeting in TNT Magazine for me on Monday, only to find that my bastard friends have let me down. So, you outrageous little deviant with juicy jugs, happy birthday to you. Smash it up and say bye to your roaring 20s proud. And to the Goldhawk Road crew: your shout, you big fluffheads. Clarks.

Mick, me old mucka: Sorry to hear you’re heading back to Oz but I can’t say I blame you.

Think of me when you’re sipping cosmopolitans while overlooking the harbour. We had an ace time tearing up the clubs and popping all those pills. I’ll never forget you, well, at least not for a few months.

Until someone else comes along and replaces you. It’s easy-come and easy-go in this place as ever. Beelzlebubbly To the Lothair crew: You guys rock! It’s been a fun, crazy, happy, sad, memorable five months. Looking forward to many more good times with you all, bring on summer & BBQ’s! Yeowwwww. Lowey.

To the gym freak at Fitness First in Clapham Junction:

You shadow box the mirrors, you knucklehead. One day I hope the mirror has had enough and chins you back.

That is all.

Rob, you mean-ass guzzler:

I woke up with the most epic hangover on Sunday morning. What an effing mental night at the Arms: Bumseats, clamtickler, drumstick disco and followthe-browneye. Let’s repeat.

Cheers, Jez.

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