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Tim books Beijing berth
10:11am Wednesday 9th April 2008
Walton-based flat-water kayaker Tim Brabants booked his ticket to the Beijing Olympics by winning the K1 1000m event at Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham, last weekend.
Brabants, 31, who won the bronze medal over a kilometre in Sydney eight years ago, also took the 500m title.
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Angry residents who are desperate to stop Heathrow expansion are set to take part in special training classes to learn militant techniques, including climbing walls and chaining themselves to fences.
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One of Richmond’s historic galleries will host to a new residency that will allow people to “reflect” on the building’s past.
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Gardener's chemical warning
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