Thursday 21 June 2012
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Whit Friday Brass Band Contest: a spectacle to treasure
On Whit Friday, one of Britain’s most extraordinary – and, sadly, most endangered – public spectacles took place in the Pennines. Andrew Gilligan was there to listen in to the brass band contest.
Voyage of discovery
Jake Wallis Simons joins the crew of an 18th century style ship, and discovers the delights of a life at sea
First-time buyers: 10 homes with character
Property sleuth Graham Norwood scrapes together his pennies to find homes for first-time buyers who want looks and character at attractive prices.
Rose Prince's Baking Club: orange and polenta cake
Our column shows you the way to beautiful bread and formidable fancies. This week: orange and polenta cake.
Commuter Spy: stinky food
Our Man On The Train relives the horror of sitting next to people who are eating smelly food
What's in a place name?
Is it harder to sell a house in Ugley, Seething or Crackpot? Ruth Bloomfield investigates the power of the place name.
My perfect weeked: Charles Barnett, Royal Ascot director
Charles Barnett, the chief executive of Ascot Racecourse, shares his plans for the Royal Ascot weekend.
Summer wine: the best whites and rosés
The best white and rosé wines for summer, chosen by Victoria Moore.
My wife's family won't accept me
Our resident agony uncle Graham Norton answers your personal problems.
The new vegetarian: thyme-crusted halloumi on tomato and asparagus panzanella
Griddled slices of herby halloumi served with a salad of tomato, asparagus and baked pitta bread
Pump action
Telegraph View: The 3p fuel duty rise due in August should be abandoned to stimulate consumer spending
The world's fattest countries: how do you compare?
The average weight of an adult human is 144 pounds (65 kg) according to a league table of the world's 'fattest' nations from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Find out how you compare to other adults using our interactive graphic.
Ten stylish watering cans for summer
Our pick of this season's watering cans. There's one to suit every gardener. Compiled by Sally Newall.
Let’s be softer on our youngsters
The best way to stop children using drugs is to remove the need for them to deal with criminals, argues James Delingpole
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