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Why the man who overthrew Russia's last Tsar has a Wimbledon grave
The only democratic ruler of Russia before the days of Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin and supposedly Vladimir Putin is buried beside Wimbledon Common. Alexander Kerensky (1881-1970), who died exactly 42 years ago this week, was brought from exile
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Police force prepared for Wimbledon Championships
Dear all, What a long time it seems since last week when I commented on the nice weather! Half term week has been fairly busy for us, we continue to supply officers to central London on aid prior to the Olympics whilst our local teams maintain
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Singing builder lands record deal while on his day job
A singing builder is swapping scaffolding for the stage after landing a record deal thanks to his day job. Raynes Park-born Michael Armstrong, 38, was completing kitchen work in the Surrey home of record label boss Lisa Davies last year when