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Ten years ago, a crack commando was sent to prison by a military court for a crime of grammar he didn't commit. This man promptly sulked before escaping from a maximum-security stockade into the Brentford underground. Today, still wanted by the government, he survives as a freelance writer. If you have a problem... if no one else can help... and if you can find him... maybe you can hire*... Alex Telfer.
*Especially if the subject matter involves travel, sports, gambling, wildlife, London, social commentary, humour and more.
Planning a wedding can be a gruelling process with endless crucial questions to answer. Such as... should Elvis officiate the ceremony or just drive me to the chapel in a pink Cadillac? Yes, we are talking about getting married in Las Vegas!
After his poorly attended arena rally in Tulsa, Donald Trump has announced he will only use small, independent locales and arthouse theatres for his gigs from now on. POTUS's cocktail of thought provoking prose, witty social commentary and forward thinking ideas has proved a huge hit in carefully selected cities, however, large swathes of empty seats were clearly visible during his latest outing at Tulsa's Kraft Cheesy String Arena.
ICC Alex Telfer @@troyspeer Twitter Logo Featured Columnist One of the best parts of attending any sporting event is that moment when, after entering the ground, you catch your first glimpse of the hallowed turf (or whatever surface is particular to that sport).
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Was India's ICC World Twenty20 campaign, where they fought back from losing their opener to narrowly finish on the wrong side of an epic semi-final , a good effort? Or, considering ...
Using a troubled adolescence (the usual growing up stuff: murdered mother, homeless periods filled with B&E where he stole girl's knickers, forgetting his own name after sustained periods of substance abuse) as a launch pad, the American wordsmith writes like a man possessed, taking crime fiction to new heights (or depths).
Royal Ascot's richest Group 2 race will see Battle of Marengo attempt to return to form, after his disappointing fourth-place finish in the Derby. Prior to Epsom, the Aidan O'Brien-trained horse won five races in succession, including two Group 2 races, and despite carrying an extra 3lbs than the rest, the absence of his three Epsom conquerors justifies a price of 8/11.
Of course I didn't actually hate it. Who could? Maybe slugs? Or long john salesman? In fact, life is always more tolerable in the heat (unless you're at an 18-30s holiday resort). People are generally happier and friendlier. Urban areas become livelier. The streets throng with revellers.
We were a third of the way through the trek when the first sign of trouble arrived. I looked down at the slug on the end of my boot. It uncoiled, extended an inch and then, moving like a slinky, began to climb towards my flesh.