Brenda Ravencroft, a Conservative county councillor whose husband is a former Norfolk police officer, made the 999 call after she got stuck in a line of cars leaving the Royal Norfolk Show in June.
She complained that "ordinary people" were getting out before members. - Eastern Daily Press (John Garrett)
Although [James] Hewitt was in the poshest regiment in the British army, his family was never very well-off. His first pony was sold to cover school fees. - Observer (Andy Dickinson)
Gentleman seeks lady, 40+. Must have house, car and capital for foreign travel. Genuine replies only please. - Personal ad in the Hendon Times (Sigrid Rabiger)
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