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The Independent (London, England)
The Independent is a Monday to Sunday newspaper, owned and published by Independent Print Ltd and headquartered in London, England. It was first published in 1986 in reaction to the conservative views held by the London Times and the London Telegraph. It has a liberal slant. The Independent's audience is London based, with 54 percent of its readership living in London and its surroundings. Other notable qualities of its readership are: the average reader is 43 years old; 59 percent are employed; 62 percent are married; 48 percent have a college degree or higher; and 73 percent own their own homes. Regions covered include: London and South East, South West, Midlands, North and North East, North West, Scotland, and Wales. The Independent is the youngest of Britain's daily newspapers and is notable for challenging London's more established and conservative daily newspapers. The daily edition was named National Newspaper of the Year at the 2004 British Press Awards. In 2010, Simon Kelner, Editor-in-Chief of The Independent, and Johann Hari, a regular columnist in the paper, each received a Comment Award, similar to the U.S. Pultizer Prize. Oliver Wright is Whitehall editor; Oly Duff is home news editor, and Katherine Butler is comment editor.
Articles from March 17, 2007
48 HOURS IN BANGKOK ; from the Mayhem of Khao San Road to the Tranquillity of Wat Pho, Thailand's Capital Is One of Extremes - and the More Breathtaking for It, Says Simon Calder
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WHY GO NOW? The Thai capital has enjoyed a remarkable makeover, which has elevated it to the Asian stopover premier league along with Hong Kong and Singapore. And at this time of year, the city enjoys its most pleasant weather. TOUCH DOWN British Airways,...
Amec Sell-Off Generates Excitement ; THE WEEK IN REVIEW
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Amec said this week that 40 different outfits had expressed an interest in buying its construction business. It hopes to complete the disposal by the end of the year. The business has a turnover of more than [pound]1bn and analysts believe it could fetch...
Andy Williams ; INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER
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First holiday memory? When I was about six or seven, we used to go to Lake View for a few days, near where I grew up in Iowa. There was a merry-go-round and a Ferris wheel. Best holiday? Driving through Italy, which I have done several times. I love...
A Walk in the Clouds ; Tanzania Is Famous for the Much-Climbed Kilimanjaro. but a Less Well- Known and Equally Challenging Mountain Sits Nearby. Kate Humble Took a Dizzying Trek Up Magical, Mist-Covered Meru
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It's easy to believe that Tanzania has only one mountain. Kilimanjaro is justifiably famous: at 5,895m, it's not just the highest mountain in Africa, it is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Better still, apart from calling for a good level...
Beadle's Miscellany ; A Quiz by Jeremy Beadle
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1. Which Albert Lamorisse masterpiece won the 1956 Oscar for Best Screenplay despite the fact that it contains almost no dialogue? 2. What type of animals derive their name from the Latin word for "breast"? 3. On 11 April 1991 which musical opened on...
Bones of Contention ; PsychoGeography
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Ralph writes, apropos of this rather alarming image: "Apart from his being a certain Dr Sam Godwin, all I can remember is that he wanted the drawing to raise funds for his work with bone-marrow patients. We were in the departure lounge at Brindisi airport...
'Can I Afford to Go Skiing at Christmas?' ; WEALTH CHECK
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John Charlton, 26, lives in a village near Ipswich in Suffolk, having just moved into his first home, which he bought with his girlfriend. Before the move John had saved [pound]7,000 in cash, but all this money has gone into the cost of purchasing the...
Carry on Cruising ; News ++ the Best Deals, the Latest Hot Spots and What's New in Travel
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A British travel institution has been rescued from the brink of oblivion. The cruise line Swan Hellenic has been bought by Lord Sterling, who is planning to revive it as soon as possible. Swan Hellenic has only one vessel, Minerva II. Her final cruise...
CHEEKY BOY ; Lembit Pik Is a Leading Figure in a Major Political Party. He Makes Speeches, Chairs Committees and Works Tirelessly for All Manner of Good Causes. So Why Is It, He Asks Deborah Ross, That All Anyone Wants to Know about Is His Love-Life? Portrait by Dominick Tyler ++ the Deborah Ross Interview
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I meet Lembit pik - MP, Liberal Democrat spokesman for Northern Ireland and Wales, but mostly just a cheeky, cheeky boy - at his Westminster office. "Wow, fantastic view," I say, because it is a fantastic view, right over the Thames. Did you have to...
Chess ; SATURDAY MAGAZINE
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While the main focus of the recent Morelia/Linares tournament was on the supergrandmaster event itself, there was also a strong Open alongside the Morelia leg: a seven-round Swiss which attracted 109 entries including just under a dozen grandmasters...
Concrete Jungle ; Restaurants
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The man at the next table is getting cross because he's ordered Cristal champagne, and the waiter has brought him a lesser marque. "It's a yellow bottle," the man is shouting. "Do you got it or not?" Eventually the Cristal (price: [pound]212) appears,...
Emerald Jewels ; Pour Yourself a Glass of Stout, and Serve Up a Hearty Feast to Celebrate St Patrick's Day, Says Mark Hix. Photographs by Jason Lowe
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In memory of the famous saint who spent years in slavery before escaping to become a missionary, today is St Patrick's Day - and the streets will be full of Celtic joy, toucan hats and Guinness. This stout is one of Ireland's best gifts to the world...
FIVE BEST CARAVANS ; from Traditional Wagons to Kitsch Campers, These Mobile Homes Are the Wheel Deal, Says Katie Monk
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Saint Cerise France Roulottes de Campagne has dozens of colourful, newly built wooden caravans dotted all over the French countryside. Built in the style of old-fashioned Romany wagons but equipped with all mod-cons, the charming caravans can house...
Food & Drink Notes ; SATURDAY MAGAZINE
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Pie-eyed The idea of filling a freezer with home-made meals is a beguiling one - but how many of us achieve this? Pure Pie Direct understands our weaknesses and will deliver boxes of handmade frozen pies; put them in the freezer until a rainy day when...
Formula One of Ski Resorts ; with the Dramatic Views from Italy's Madonna Di Campiglio Resort, It's No Wonder That Michael Schumacher Skis There - He's Even Got a Run Named after Him. by Stephen Wood
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The French writer Guy de Maupassant supposedly so disliked the Eiffel Tower that he went there every day for lunch, because the restaurant windows afforded one of the few views of Paris not blighted by the tower. It's a good story, but quite familiar....
Give and Turk ; Persuading Children to Visit the Historical Wonders on Turkey's Mediterranean Coast Isn't Plain Sailing, but the Promise of a Ride on an Inflatable Banana Helps, Says Caroline Stacey
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Xanthos is a World Heritage Site. This information does not impress an eight- and 10-year-old who have been in the car far longer than promised. Nor does it mean that it's easy to find. Because it is so badly sign-posted, we have driven past the ruined...
'How Can We Take in NYC and Upstate New York?' ; INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER
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Q My husband, two teenage children (14 and 17) and myself are enthusiastic to explore New York City for a few days this summer. From there we want to travel independently around New York State for the remainder of our two-week holiday. Can you advise...
Htel Du Palais Biarritz, France ; 24-HOUR ROOM SERVICE
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Since it was converted into a hotel, the former summer mansion of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie has attracted royalty and celebrities in droves. However, one thing that didn't reflect the stellar status of the Htel du Palais was the fitness room -...
If You Ask Me ; SATURDAY MAGAZINE
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If you ask me every single one of us does something illegal now and again. Borrowing from the theme of the song "Everyone's a little bit racist", from the musical Avenue Q, I think it's fair to say, everyone's a little bit criminal. Take my neighbour,...
Inquisitor 12 ; SATURDAY MAGAZINE
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IN MEMORIAM One of Phi's cats has recently died. Solvers should append her name; it may be deduced from the four down answers clued by wordplay only, any of which can be linked to it. Three across answers clued by anagrams of their entries each represent...
In the Kew ; the Royal Botanic Gardens' Diploma Course Is a Brilliant Starting Point for a Life in Plants, as Anna Pavord Finds When She Meets One of Its New Recruits. Photographs by Elsa Quarsell
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The first women gardeners at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Annie Gulvin and Alice Hutchins - started work there in 1896. Though Alice Hutchins was quickly promoted to be sub-foreman of the herbaceous department, few approved of the experiment. "Some...
It's Time for Your Yearly ISA Review ; SECRETS OF SUCCESS
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With only a few weeks to the traditional end-of-financial-year rush, this is a good time to reiterate some themes about the art of picking a fund for your individual savings account. The Government's recent decision to make the ISA regime permanent is...
Lenders Cut the Cost of Fixed Deals despite Predicted Interest-Rate Hike ; SAVE & SPEND
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Eight leading mortgage lenders have cut the cost of their fixed- rate home loans over the past two weeks, despite expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates one more time this year. Moneyfacts, the personal finance analyst, said...
Losing Money Is Far Easier Than Losing Pounds of the Flab ; Thrifty Living
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MARION, a fitness instructor, kindly e-mails me with information about cheap workout strategies. I clearly come over as someone who is a bit flabby. Indeed, in all areas. This morning, I received an Athena Pelvic Muscle Trainer in the post. This little...
My Mistakes, Misfortunes ... and Brian ; PRIVATE INVESTOR
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First, I'd better offer an apology. Last week, I said that the oddly named Tinopolis TV/new media production company hadn't yet won the BBC contract to make Question Time. At about the time I was writing, the Beeb awarded the Tinopolis subsidiary Mentorn...
No Cut and Run as the Minnows Are Looking Good ; NO PAIN, NO GAIN
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Deciding when to pocket a profit - or accept a loss - can be one of the most difficult exercises facing an investor. I have been wondering just how much longer my two star performers, Myhome International, a franchise group, and Prezzo, a restaurant...
Rickie Lee Jones ; How Do I Look? ++ Singer/songwriter, 52
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I am medium height, kind of tallish for a girl. My hair is blonde and I have green eyes, and nice boobs. I'm a little overweight right now but I still have a fabulous figure. Growing up as a little girl in Phoenix Arizona, Chicago Illinois and Olympia...
Size Up Your Carbon Footprint, and Take Steps to Shrink It ; Estimating Your Household Emissions, Can Help Reduce Their Impact, Says David Prosser
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Could you cut your carbon dioxide emissions by almost two thirds? And what would it cost to do it? Environment secretary David Miliband has unveiled plans to cut Britain's carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050. A very large part of the reduction will...
THE 50 BEST Places to Visit in Ireland ; Paddy's Day May Be Here in All It's Guinness-Fuelled Glory, but There's Much More to Enjoy on the Emerald Isle Than Leprechauns and Liquor. Aoife O'Riordan and Sophie Morris Point You in the Right Direction
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1 Lyons Village, Co Kildare Lyons Village is the latest business venture from the Ryanair cofounder Tony Ryan. He is developing the attractive stone village on the grounds of his Co Kildare Estate into a centre for Irish gastronomy with a regular farmers'...
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CUMBRIA ; Hike to Your Heart's Content, Feast on Great Local Produce, Admire the Lakes and Potter in the Footsteps of Beatrix. You'll Be as Inspired as Wordsworth by This Vast and Varied Region, Says Cathy Packe
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YOU MEAN THE LAKE DISTRICT? That's only part of it. Although the Lake District National Park covers a large part of the county, Cumbria has far more to offer than lakes and mountains. There is a long coastline punctuated by isolated beaches and headlands;...
THE CURE? ; Have Scientists Finally Discovered the Answer to Addiction? A Ground- Breaking Trial in Scotland Is Leading a Growing Number of Experts to Think So. but What Is NeuroElectric Therapy, and Does It Really Work? Paul Vallely Reports. Photography by Kieran Dodds
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The winds were wild that day. They whipped round the farmhouse and thrashed the lowland conifers this way and that, bending them to near breaking point. It was like some grim metaphor for what had been going on all week inside the building. Lower Johnshill...
THE INSIDER ; A Weekly Guide to Spending
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TRANSPORT Braking through Pinnacle is the first new entrant to the British bike market for quite some time, and the company's range of road bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes are already selling well. Pictured is the Pinnacle Evolution 1.0, built with...
The Rankin File ; He's the Photographer Behind Some of the Most Famous Images of the Past Decade. Now Rankin's Work Is to Be Celebrated in His First Major Retrospective. Here, He Offers an Exclusive Sneak Preview. Interview by Guy Adams. Captions by Rankin
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The only time Rankin draws breath, during the afternoon I spend at his Hoxton studio, comes when I ask if any of the famous photographers surfing the art-world's current boom might just be a touch, well, over-rated. "Now ... that's a leading question,"...
The Way We Travelled, on Television at Least ; THE MAN WHO PAYS HIS WAY
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At 7.30pm GMT on Monday, I expect to be in Terminal 2B of Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Specifically, in the departure lounge, which, in a sense, is where the world's longest-running television- travel programme will be. Holiday has been venturing...
This May Be One Windfall to Reject ; SAVE & SPEND
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Thousands of members of the Portman should have received a weighty document from the building society this week, asking them to vote on plans to merge with Nationwide, the sector leader. With cash windfalls on offer if the merger goes ahead, the deal...
Tube Night ; Television ++ Sun 8pm BBC4
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For its two million daily passengers, the thought of spending the eve of another working week with a succession of programmes about London's Underground system might be about as appealing as a crowded Northern Line train in a heatwave. On the other hand,...
Venturing out for a Trusty Return on Your Cash ; If You like Risk and Diversification, Venture Capital Trusts Fit the Bill. by James Daley
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Venture capital trusts are back in the business of raising money, despite the Government's decision to trim their generous tax breaks in last year's Budget. VCTs are collective investment funds that back small, often start- up, companies and therefore...
Weekend Work ; SATURDAY MAGAZINE
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What to do It is extraordinary how, at the slightest burst of warmth, crocuses ( Floriade canberra, below) turn themselves inside out to sunbathe. Even early flowers of Tulipa clusiana have flung themselves flat in abandon. It's a wonderful sight, when...
Why Can't I Cancel My Contract with NTL? ; QUESTIONS OF CASH
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I agreed to subscribe to NTL after it cold-called me, but I changed my mind within the 14-day "cooling-off" period. But I am still paying [pound]15 a week to NTL and can't get the payment stopped. MS, Yeovil. According to NTL (now Virgin Media), the...
Work out Your Contribution to Climate Change ; Using Our Questionnaire, You Can Calculate the Size of Your Own Carbon Footprint - and Begin Planning How to Reduce It. Answer All the Questions That Are Relevant - Some May Not Be - and Try to Be as Truthful as You Possibly Can
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1. TRANSPORT If you are a regular car driver: Typical driver (8,500 miles a year in petrol car) 3,500kg High-mileage driver (15,000 miles a year) 6,200kg Very low-mileage driver (2,000 miles a year) 830kg If most of your trips are less than three miles,...
