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30th anniversary? – It must be a record

27 February 2007

BRIGHTON-based Geoff Rush runs Vinylman, the pomotions company which organises the Brighton Record Fair.

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Increasingly bankable Banksy

26 February 2007

Anonymous artist’s contempt for art market does nothing to dampen demand

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Trade’s mixed reaction as congestion charge zone extends westwards

26 February 2007

Trade reaction to the extension of London’s congestion charge zone ranges from serious concern to mild resignation.

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From politics to party, the origins of the Reffley Revellers

26 February 2007

THE imminent smoking ban and the government’s attempts to tackle binge drinking wouldn’t have gone down too well with the Reffley Brethren.

US medals law is a meddle too far

26 February 2007

A recent federal law, designed to preserve the integrity of United States medals and decorations, is creating chaos within the militaria collecting field.

Hali fair dropped

26 February 2007

Exhibitors find a fortnight in London too costly to bear

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At £36,000, this is something to spout about

26 February 2007

This Chinese turquoise ground ewer, standing just 73/4in (19.7cm) high, belongs to a group of ritual wares specially commissioned by the Qing Court for placement on Buddhist altars. Their function was for ceremonial use in palaces and temples either within the Forbidden Palace or Bishushanzhuang in Chengde.