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Richard Hearn kills two birds with one stone

Richard Hearn kills two birds with one stone

- 10 October 2011

As a microcosm of my life – and let’s face it, this column – last...

Richard Hearnturns into Scientific Dad

Richard Hearnturns into Scientific Dad

- 3 October 2011

I’m looking for funding for this column. I’d like to feed some scientific research into...

Robert Nemeth visits the intelligent Smart House

Robert Nemeth visits the intelligent Smart House

- 3 October 2011

In front of the imposing mansion on the large triangular plot between Ditchling Road and...

Malone disagrees with man’s best friend

Malone disagrees with man’s best friend

- 30 August 2011

My best friend has bought a dog. Dog may be man’s best friend but I...

Malone mixes parenting with pleasure

Malone mixes parenting with pleasure

- 21 August 2011

I managed to get an hour out the house. Bliss. I cheekily asked my neighbours...

Malone on what to buy for her daughter’s birthday

Malone on what to buy for her daughter’s birthday

- 8 August 2011

It’s a strange thing buying a toy for a five year old. Choosing a birthday...

Malone tries to keep up with the Joneses

Malone tries to keep up with the Joneses

- 25 July 2011

“You’ve only got CBeebies to watch? Why haven’t you got Sky?” asked my daughter’s friend....

Malone on the joy of festivals then and now

Malone on the joy of festivals then and now

- 21 July 2011

wondered how different a scene it was back in 1969. I imagine there was no...

Malone on why you just can’t win as a mother

Malone on why you just can’t win as a mother

- 18 July 2011

It was school sports day today. I spent the morning watching my still four year...

Malone on the nightmare world of the library

Malone on the nightmare world of the library

- 4 July 2011

I thought I’d venture to the library to write as it’s more peaceful. It’s not....

Malone reflects on the joys of two bedroom living

- 22 March 2011

I can’t write in the lounge with the noise of the fridge whirring so loudly....

The Landlady

The Landlady

- 21 March 2011

The Landlady refects on how humour doesn’t travel I am planning to visit Cuba again...