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The ‘rahs’ rule the roost
6:26pm Thursday 18th March 2010
By Community Correspondent: Hannah Davies A recent article in a Sunday supplement discussed the supposed influx of the so-called ‘rahs’ in recent years at Newcastle University. ‘Rahs’ can be defined as the social clique of ‘upper class public school kids’, now university students, who have become an increasingly dominant social power within the university society, as suggested in said article. These comments have most likely been initiated by the arrival at Newcastle University in September 2009 of a member of the Royal Family and, perhaps, a perfect symbol of the upper class ‘rahs’: Princess Eugenie.
Epsom jeweller Roger Elliott designs five pendants for five grand-daughters
2:27pm Friday 12th March 2010
Designer goldsmith Roger Elliott, who lives in Epsom, (www.rogerelliott.com) rose to the challenge of designing five matching pendants for five grand-daughters, which were commissioned by Stephen and Maggie Hills, their grandparents.
To Go Or Not To Go...
12:27am Tuesday 9th March 2010
Theatre is something that is often viewed as a sophisticated pastime – as humans we like to laugh, cry, be moved and be entertained by actors, but the invention of the television has unnecessarily restrained us to our sofas and armchairs. Many of us don’t seem to realise the wonders that can go on at the local playhouse.
New Years Resolutions: How to Keep Them
12:23am Tuesday 9th March 2010
Every new year we make a dozen resolutions to better ourselves for the coming year. Lose weight, work harder, become a nicer person – the list goes on and on. And unfortunately, when it comes to the new month, the majority of these are forgotten about. Luckily, you can stop this trend by following a few tips.
Learner Drivers: Should we be patient?
12:18am Tuesday 9th March 2010
When we see a learner driver on the road, our tendency is to swear at them and criticise their driving, regardless of our own skill. But is this really reasonable of us?
Potholes Plague Britain
12:15am Tuesday 9th March 2010
They are a cyclist’s worst nightmare and an annoyance to motorists and pedestrians alike – potholes infest almost every road in Epsom.
'The Range' drives in to Worthing
9:57am Wednesday 3rd March 2010
By Communtiy Correspondant Luke parkes
Conservation of Stones Road Pond
10:36am Monday 1st March 2010
Stones Road Pond in the centre of Epsom has currently undergone conservation works in order to maintian it in a good condition and improve it for possible future public use.
Sport Relief comes to Epsom
7:44pm Sunday 28th February 2010
By Community Correspondent Andrew Turner. Preparations begin at Blenheim High School for the local Sport Relief Mile
Women's World Day of Prayer Friday 5th March
4:38pm Saturday 27th February 2010
By community correspondent Jacqui Archer
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