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I Learned To Love Thanet Parkway

Daniel Wright | Beauty Of Transport | 13th August 2025

British transport enthusiast considers a much-hated minor railway station in the south of England. A long-disputed, unstaffed park and ride station in a coastal area, Thanet Parkway is reviled. "Even now, a simple web search will quickly turn up adjectives like 'ugly', 'hideous', 'bloody ugly' and 'incredibly dull-looking'." Yet in person, its unusual design is both functional and attractive (4,000 words)

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I’m A Martini Purist

Bill Addison | LA Times | 4th March 2025

All martini lovers have strong opinions about what should and should not be in their drink. They are forever chasing the perfect sip: like fresh pizza, "the martini dies a quick death" as the temperature rises. This critic likes London Dry-style gin, mixed in a 7:1 ratio with vermouth. Garnished with olives or a twist of lemon, depending on what else you're eating. But always stirred, not shaken (2,000 words)