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Betjeman's discreet, dignified muse Comment: The woman who inspired his famous love poem never kissed or told, says Simon Jenkins Obituary: Joan Jackson Blog: Musing

All fair Podcast: Sarah Kinson takes the temperature of an industry in transition at the the London Book Fair Blog: Joel Rickett on deals and delusions

 

Barack Obama stumbles in hostile TV debate

A fatigued and hesitant Barack Obama appeared badly rattled when peppered with almost relentlessly hostile questions.

Andrew Gimson: Clinton as Lady Macbeth

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama face off

Toby Harnden: Will Hillary benefit?

 

'Nerdic' is fastest-growing language

'Geek speak' has become the fastest growing language in Europe as words are invented to describe technological advances.

 

 

 

Terminal 5 Song is a web hit

Groom's witty YouTube complaint over lost baggage draws an audience of thousands.

Girls Aloud concert at Queen's retreat

 

 

 

Newsweek: Wimp factor? Obama looks like Kerry