Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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Cometh the hour, buggereth off the man.
Yes it’s been quite a week for those bold warriors in the cause of truth, justice and the furtherance of personal gain.
First up we had the honourable member — interpret that how you will — for Newark Patrick Mercer, who belatedly quit his seat after being caught red-handed defrauding the public purse.
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