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Why the Royal Mint refused Enid Blyton commemorative coin

The Royal Mint turned down a proposal to honour Famous Five author Enid Blyton with a special edition coin due to concerns that her dated views on race and gender would spark a public backlash, according to newly-released documents. The Mint’s advisory committee blocked plans to mark the 50th anniversary …

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Hornchurch man among alleged victims of Essex builders who left projects unfinished across London and South East | Latest Romford News

PUBLISHED: 17:00 24 July 2019 Hannah Somerville The unfinished extension has cost Alan Street £44,775 to date. Picture: Polly Hancock Archant A Hornchurch IT consultant has revealed the destruction wreaked on his home by builders who disappeared after he paid them £44,000 for a botched extension job. Email this article …

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