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High-flying Dutchman not just any retail boss – he's the M&S boss

The son of a factory worker, Marc Bolland is known for his mild temper. Photograph: Ian Nicholson/PA M&S made a splash today with the announcement that the biggest job in British shopkeeping has gone to Marc Bolland, the high-flying Dutchman who ...

From ZOE WOOD, Guardian Unlimited,  18 Nov 2009

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Yes, Clapham Junction is that bad. The sun shone, but the roof still leaks | Zoe Williams

Clapham Junction has been ranked second in a list of the 10 worst stations in Britain. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Clapham Junction has always been something of a symbol, serving widely in popular British culture as a stand-in for the more ...

From ZOE WILLIAMS, Guardian Unlimited,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ken Loach,  Martin Linton,  UK Conservative Party

Hershey and Ferrero confirm bid interest in Cadbury

Battle for control of British confectioner looms as US-Italian consortium takes on Kraft Hershey's chocolate "Kisses", one of its trademark products, roll out on the production line. Photograph: Copyright Corbis Two major chocolate manufacturers, ...

From ZOE WOOD, Guardian Unlimited,  18 Nov 2009

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Family behind Ferrero Rocher linked to deal with Cadbury

The ambassador's receptions, with trays piled with immaculate pyramids of Ferrero Rocher, are "noted in society for their exquisite taste", or so the cheesy 1990s adverts used to say. Now it would seem the ambassador might be serving Creme Eggs, ...

From ZOE WOOD, Guardian Unlimited,  17 Nov 2009

Miniature orchids rule ok

This lunchtime theWrithlington Orchid Greenhouse was looking great and we spent time photographing some of the plants in flower. There are some particularly interesting miniature orchids out at the moment. This is Barbosella handroi, a tiny species ...

From ZOE AND ZOE, My Garden,  17 Nov 2009

News from West Park School

The latest exciting news from West Park School in Durban is that there is now a team of staff and students responsible for their orchid project and the plants that we left there at the beginning of November are doing well. We are working with both the ...

From ZOE AND ZOE, My Garden,  17 Nov 2009

Sexblogger's tale: How my life changed forever | Zoe Margolis

It's not easy being outed. Three years ago I was doorstepped by the Sunday Times; as I opened my front door, a secret photographer took photos of me. The paper then threatened to use these in their exposé of me, in the hope I would succumb to vanity ...

From ZOE MARGOLIS, Comment Is Free,  15 Nov 2009

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Easy Activities for Sick Days

Sick days and boredom do not have to be synonymous. Try these simple solutions for keeping your child entertained when he's too sick for school. Keep a box of art and craft supplies on hand for days like these. Ideas for your Sick Day Box could include ...

From ZOE TEGAN, Associated Content,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party

Orchid of the week (1) Cymbidium tracyanum

We think that there are at least fifty orchid species in flower in the school greenhouse on any day in the year so we have decided to pick out one every week to share with you. This week is easy as the greenhouse is dominated by the flower spikes of ...

From ZOE AND ZOE, My Garden,  14 Nov 2009

Work progressing on the Writhlington Orchid House

As you can see the new Writhlington School Orchid house is coming on really well. The thermal screening is in and the electrics are all installed including the fans which arrived this week. The growing area is a total of 200 square metres. Our grand ...

From ZOE AND ZOE, My Garden,  14 Nov 2009

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