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Oh how I wish Guy Fawkes had succeeded !

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11580) • United Kingdom 5 Nov

Today, 5th November, is Bonfire Night. On this day we remember that in 1605 Guy Fawkes and his friends were going to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The Gunpowder Plot. Unfortunately, someone snitched and they got caught before...

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Is Speaker Bercow right to deny a platform to Donald Trump?

John Welford @indexer (4852) • Leicester, England 30 Apr 19

President Donald Trump is due to visit the United Kingdom on 3-5 June, this being an official State Visit that is timed to coincide with events to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. It has become customary on such...

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Fireworks tonight

Kevin @kevin1877uk (36987) 5 Nov 17

Fireworks tonight Here in the UK, it’s Bonfire Night and in many places across the UK, there will be fireworks. In Plymouth, we have the National firework championship in August and they are amazing, however, tonight fireworks...

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Who has been on the London Eye?

Kylalynn @Kylalynn (1771) • South Africa 13 Dec 06

We are going to Uk soon and there is a lot of talk of going on the London Eye. I have only seen photo's of it. I am terrified of things like that. Will have to refuse, but don't want to put a damper on the trip. I will have to...

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