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Frankie Dettori: "I’ve got two or three for Wesley Ward and Mark Johnston, but most are for John (Gosden). You go into Royal Ascot with lots of hopefuls and you just have to roll the dice and hope for the best. Once the stalls open, it’s business as usual."

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Frankie Dettori aiming for normal service at unusual Ascot

There will be plenty of very noticeable differences at Royal Ascot this year with the meeting taking place behind closed doors - but the sight of Frankie Dettori producing fireworks on the track will almost certainly not be one of them.

Saxon Warrior one to watch

11 things I never knew about flying ... until I became a flight attendant

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11 things I never knew about flying ... until I became a flight attendant

Augustine Henry, horticultural hero from city with two names

home and gardens

Augustine Henry, horticultural hero from city with two names

Get closer to nature in Westonbirt, the longest treetop walk in the UK

home and gardens

Get closer to nature in Westonbirt, the longest treetop walk in the UK

Freedom and flowers blossom under Roger Casement’s gentle care

home and gardens

Freedom and flowers blossom under Roger Casement’s gentle care

Quirky World: New York to wake public up to subway crime

Quirky World: New York to wake public up to subway crime

Some of the stanger stories from around the world

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

How to dodge the Rugby World Cup in London

How to dodge the Rugby World Cup in London

If you’re off to the British capital for the Rugby World Cup and plan hanging around for a few days , then Conor Power has the lowdown on how to fall in love again with London town.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Monday's TV tips

Monday's TV tips

If you've had a hectic weekend, here's the best shows and films on TV to unwind to tonight.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Sublime by the Suir

Sublime by the Suir

Marfield House sits on 390 acres and has planning for a golf course and hotel.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2014

Separating fact from fiction over the myth of the uncaring bystander

THE reader has a life. The reader wants the writer to get to the point, rather than spend time revving on the spot. The reader can be distracted by the letters down below or the leading article alongside.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2014

QUIRKY WORLD ... Clever cops quickly quack quandary of household intruder

QUIRKY WORLD ... Clever cops quickly quack quandary of household intruder

USA:

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

Hedgerow’s harvest home

Hedgerow’s harvest home

ONE of the unsung annual highlights of the Irish countryside is our hedgerows.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2013

First Thoughts

Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

TV not to miss

SATURDAY

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012

No riddle: monkey puzzle tree is just ugly

I HAVE a neighbour with a large garden.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011

Tralee scents a Tidy success

TRALEE, famous for its roses, will be all in bloom next week, as a major drive gets under way to win a Tidy Towns award.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2008

No grounds to rumours of sale, say owners of Longueville House

RUMOURS of a planned sale at one of Munster’s finest country houses, Longueville House on 500 acres near Mallow, have been dismissed by the owners.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2006

Kew's 'home brew'

The world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is preparing to launch its own beer.

Sun, 25 Apr, 2004

Police hopeful in 'torso in river' case

UK police investigating the murder of a boy whose torso was found in the River Thames two years ago say they are a step closer to bringing charges.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Britain’s oldest WW1 vet dies at 108

BRITAIN’S oldest surviving First World War veteran, Jack Davis, formerly of the 6th Battalion Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry, has died. He was 108.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2003