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Nov 20, 2009, 6:15 am
celebrating our island's heritage
It’s a tradition whose origins are lost, and a very fine piece of our local heritage. This Sunday’s Apple Procession begins at the Church at 10am after the A... Comment - Like
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Nov 20, 2009, 6:12 am
Is your house a mess? Struggling to find things? Are you always late, harassed and unhappy? What you need are NAILS. Great for hanging things from, ideal for putting up shelves, nails can solve so man... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 5:09 am
Drustan O'Stoat, now deceased
Our mysterious fish messenger is back. The word ‘Dig’ was left in assorted aquatic creatures and shells on the O’Stoat family vault some time before yesterd... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 5:02 am
There was a peculiar scene at the Church last Wednesday when Balthazar Lemon appeared with a very large and dead cod that he demanded to be formally married to. The union did not take place, Reverend ... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 7:03 am
bones on the beach
Are the bones of our ancestor walking? A number of reliable witnesses report having seen a skeletal form wandering the shoreline at twilight. This may explain the disappearance of ... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 7:00 am
Births – Solidarity Jones, born to Cadence and Integrity Jones last Tuesday.
Deaths – The body of Vortigern Frog was discovered on the Library steps on Thursday morning. However, the ghost of Vor... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 8:50 am
Elgar Frog at the ready
This Saturday, bring your carved pumpkins (or other sculpted garden produce) to the Town Hall for the annual lantern parade and fair. Elgar Frog is providing music, th... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2009, 8:45 am
Not only do we have a disturbing number of missing persons in Hopeless this autumn, we also have a most perplexing missing body. The recently exhumed remains, as displayed in the Memorial Library, hav... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 11:43 am
a scene that will haunt me forever.
Normally I do little more than naming the dead. It is the end of a story and I would rather share interesting news, things we can do something about. This morn... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 11:40 am
Missing: Desmond Hector.
Found: Regina Higsbottom was found drunk in the woods at the weekend, so that’s one mystery solved.
Deaths: Guinever Frog died peacefully in her sleep, aged 102.
Births: ... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2009, 4:34 pm
leaving the scene of the crime.
Some bright spark left the word ‘Why’ outside my front door the day after last week’s Vendetta came out. Once again, the word was formed out of sea life, althoug... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2009, 4:26 pm
No definite updates on last week’s missing persons, although there have been a few suspected sightings. This week Regan Higsbottom and Endora Frog-Jones have also been reported missing. This is the ... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2009, 6:55 am
our ancestor?
Digging for a new privy in his back garden this week, Jasper Fingle uncovered what may be the oldest grave on the island. Bones and artefacts found in the grave raise questions abou... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2009, 6:49 am
The following people have been reported missing during the last week: Malcolm Attila, Vespers Jones, Dimity Witherspoon. In all three instances there was no sign of a struggle, or a body. This is the ... Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2009, 6:01 am
I would ask, 'why?'
‘Perhaps’ a single word formed out of the mortal remains of sea creatures, was this week found outside our Town Hall. No small amount of care and effort must have ... Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2009, 5:58 am
Mongomery Psalms Chevin born Tuesday last and doing well. Parents Eloise Chevin and Marmaduke Corinthians Chevin invite everyone to attend the Christening next Saturday.
And another virtue for the Jo... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 7:32 am
This could happen to you.
If you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it! That would be good advice for any new and untried food stuff. (I’ve had seventeen claims that The Crow’s Windfall... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 7:23 am
Attractions to include the Squid and Spoon race, a selection of pious songs performed by the orphanage choir, and guess the weight of the bucket. Older orphans will be participating in a hiring fair. ... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2009, 7:43 am
your humble editor
Last week, dear readers, you may recall I was rather strident about The Vendetta being a free press. As those copies return to me for pulping and re-use, I feel I am eating my ... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2009, 7:39 am
Music lessons for young and old alike. Any level of ability considered, any instrument – although owning your own is pretty much essential as I don’t have that many to spare. Very reasonable rates... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 9:57 am
life continues.
For days now there have been no crows, no shrieks. Somehow the silence is worse. Is it really over, or is it a matter of time before new horrors come? My mind invents fresh nightm... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2009, 9:54 am
Annamarie Nightshade is a liar and a fraud. I am the only formally trained medical man in Hopeless. If you want cures that consist of weeds, toenails and charcoal, then by all means go to her. This is... Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2009, 9:39 am
Blood and feathers
Somewhere above us, hidden by the fog, strange and violent things are happening. The screams are enough to terrify the boldest man amongst us. The blood and feathers fall every... Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2009, 9:32 am
The Crow offers a whole new menu this week. Windfall Pie. Avian Stew. Deep fried Corvid with seaweed. Bring the newssheet with you for a half price cup of our best ersatz coffee (new secret ingredient... Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2009, 9:05 am
The only kind of spirit Doc Willoughby knows anything about is the kind that comes in bottles. He knows rather more about them than is good for him! How many times do I have to say it? I AM NOT A SATA... Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2009, 9:21 am
scenes worsen
Last week I warned you of the giant slugs. They came up from beneath the ground, inevitably, eating everything in their path. To my certain knowledge, Mathias Smut, Dignity Possit a... Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2009, 9:14 am
Every year countless people suffer when they meddle with the occult and enlist the dangerous powers of witchcraft. Are you risking your soul as well as your health? Do you know what terrible dangers a... Comment - Like
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Aug 21, 2009, 9:21 am
will they emerge?
As a result of the last few weeks being uncharacteristically dry, we’ve seen the usually moist soil hardening and cracking. Even our oldest residents cannot recall a summer li... Comment - Like
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Aug 21, 2009, 9:15 am
Is quack medicine letting you down? Are you tired of dubious pseudo-science? Consider natural alternatives for all your health needs. Herbs and charms prepared by a fully trained witch could be the an... Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2009, 8:40 am
Candles at the O'Stoat Crypt
Rumours abound that Durosimi, Melisandra and Drustan O’Stoat are all missing. Concerns were first raised when Durosimi failed to attend the annual gathering of foun... Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2009, 8:35 am
The annual Church picnic takes place this Saturday, everyone welcome. Bring food to share. After last year’s unfortunate incident, Reverend Davies asks those attending to make sure that the food is ... Comment - Like
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Aug 14, 2009, 8:34 am
Marriages: Petulant Jones and Armitage Chevin married on Tuesday afternoon, keeping up a long tradition of intermarriage between these two family lines. It was a charming ceremony. The bride wore a ... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2009, 8:01 am
Shipwreck on the North Coast
Last Friday, the evening tides carried in more debris than usual, including several dead bodies (unidentified and now buried). It appears that a small ship of unknown... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2009, 7:54 am
Would be councillors – 19
Fruit Throwers – 27
For those inclined to be democratic, it should be noted that the fruit throwers outvoted, and outpelted the pro-council contingent. Special mention ... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2009, 7:52 am
For top quality medical advice and professional insight, visit Doctor Willoughby. No superstition, just good old fashioned medicine that will have you feeling better in no time. Comment - Like
About Me
The writing part of Copper Age! The artistic half, Tom Brown, can be found at www.myspace.com/copperage and look out for my free stories at www.short-fiction.co.uk
I am also a druid, folk enthusiast, busker and smut writer... www.loveyoudivine.com for that.
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