http://www.newstin.com/us/MARGARET_DRABBLE Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66541221 There is an evocative scene in The Ice Age, Margaret Drabble’s novel about the 1974 property crash, in which Len Wincobank, a property developer who has been sent to jail for fraud, longingly remembers the marvellous food he... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:17:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66541221 2008-07-04T18:17:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66367626 Visionary, radical and energetic headteacher who championed the comprehensive ideal Richard Aldrich Friday July 4, 2008 The Guardian Michael Marland, who has died of cancer at the age of 73, was a colourful and charismatic... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:03:40 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66367626 2008-07-03T23:03:40Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63445876 Westminster Council's plans to negotiate public access to the borough's private squares gets the backing of Max Davidson There is nothing like a spot of class war to brighten up the English summer. Westminster Council,... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:58:53 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63445876 2008-06-18T23:58:53Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63266274 "Divisadero," by Michael Ondaatje (Vintage International). This novel by the author of "The English Patient" braids together three stories full of parallels and resonances. On a Northern California farm, two girls grow up with... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63266274 2008-06-18T05:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63354479 Alison Baverstock is the author of 13 books and teaches creative writing. She is a former publisher and works as a consultant to the publishing industry. Talk about playing both sides of the street!Her 256-page paperback, IS... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:11:07 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63354479 2008-06-18T15:11:07Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63140263 BUDDING writers are being urged to submit their short stories and limerick's to help celebrate home-grown talent at this year's Porlock Art Festival. Writers will have until the end of the summer to enter the competition,... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:48:09 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63140263 2008-06-17T16:48:09Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62668108 By Associated Press Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - Added 7m ago LONDON - Vogue editor Anna Wintour and author Margaret Drabble were accorded some of the highest honors in the Queen’s Birthday List made public yesterday. Drabble was... Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:15:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62668108 2008-06-15T04:15:06Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62568013 Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many VA facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on frontlines at historic levels. There are clear needs for... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:04:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62568013 2008-06-14T02:04:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62538870 Dame Joan Bakewell fronted BBC Two's Late Night Line-Up in the 1960s Broadcaster Joan Bakewell leads a host of arts luminaries honoured in the Queen's annual birthday honours list. The presenter and writer, one of the first... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:23:26 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62538870 2008-06-13T23:23:26Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62538642 Barton stalwart Sue Holden could be forgiven for having an extra spring in her step at today's Barton Bash. She has been awarded an MBE for her community work in today's Queen's Birthday Honours. For 35 years she and husband... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:25:34 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62538642 2008-06-13T23:25:34Z