- Find your favorite holiday specials
This is a friendly reminder that tonight one of my (and maybe your) favorite holiday specials airs on network television. Santa Claus is Coming to Town kicks off ABC's programming at 8 ET with a much-needed dose of Burgermeister Meisterburger....
http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/2008/12/find-your-favor.html?csp=34
- US political vacancies need filling
As Barack Obama's victory opens up a number of vacancies in US politics, the BBC's Max Deveson looks at how they will be filled.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7761401.stm
- Specials UK tour
The Specials have announced details of a full reunion tour set to take place in 2009.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/8/20081202/ten-specials-uk-tour-31c8ab...
- Queen's medal for special officer
A Grampian special constable is believed to be the first such officer to be honoured with a Queen's medal.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7758478.stm
- Bafta honour for Chuckle Brothers
Children's favourites The Chuckle Brothers are honoured with a special award at the Children's Baftas in London.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7758184.stm
- The Specials - The Specials Reform For Tour
Legendary British ska band THE SPECIALS will tour next year (09) - for the first time since their 1981 split. Rumours of a reunion spread after several members of the ...
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/the specials refor...
- Counting down 12 nights of Christmas specials
Christmastime and the new year send television into overdrive with specials and holiday-themed episodes. What stands out? Here's a look at noteworthy programs and a countdown to the most special of all specials:
http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/794546.html
- Festive shoppers Sunday bus rides
Special Sunday park and ride bus services are being laid on for shoppers in Reading in the run-up to Christmas and over the New Year period.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/berkshire/7757651.stm
- Christmas lights access for all
Special arrangements allow elderly and disabled people to see the Christmas lights in a Guernsey town.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/guernsey/7757420.stm
- The Specials reform: Late Seventies, early Eighties Coventry ska legends comeback for tour
Former Fun Boy Three and Colourbox star Terry Hall has reformed his legendary band The Specials for a string of gigs next year - their first since they split in 1981.
http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/32176/f/416182/s/27bb873/l/0L0Smirror0O0Ccelebs0Cla...
- Readers write in with their favorite holday TV specials
We asked readers to share their all-time favorite holiday TV specials with us. Among your picks, posted on USATODAY.com:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-11-30-holidaytv-readers_N.htm?...
- Swap stall to beat credit crunch
A special "swap your stuff" stall is being run in Edinburgh to help people beat the credit crunch.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7755411.stm
- Special measures fears for school
An MP calls for 'reassurance' for a secondary school's pupils, staff and governors after reports it could be placed in special measures by school inspectorate Estyn.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/7755294.stm
- The specials reform for tour
Legendary ska band The Specials will tour next year (09) - for the first time since their 1981 split. Rumours of a reunion spread after several members of the band's original line-up appeared at the UK's Bestival show in September (08).
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/news/newswire.php/celebrity/news/2008/12/02/the-
- The Specials - Ska Legends The Specials Confirm Reunion And Uk Tour
Influential ska band the Specials have confirmed they have reformed ahead of a full UK tour. The Coventry group - heralded as a major inspiration for the likes of ...
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/ska legends the specials
- Ex-officer charged with sex crime
An ex-Metropolitan Police special constable is charged with 13 offences, including engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7754435.stm
- First civic medal for Paralympian
Medal winning Lancashire Paralympian Shelly Woods is to receive a special civic medal to complement the pair she won at the Beijing games.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/7749954.stm
- The Specials Reform For Tour Next Year
The Specials will play across the nation’s academy-sized venues next April, celebrating their 30th anniversary.
http://www.xfm.co.uk/news/2008/the-specials-reform-for-tour-nex...
- Updated 11/25: Ticket specials announced for CLC gospel concert
The College of Lake County has announced early ticket specials for its 25th annual Salute to Gospel concert.
http://pioneerlocal.com/highlandpark/news/1298889,g3-WEBgospel-112508-s1.article
- Are 'deluxe' albums fair to fans?
Leona Lewis, Girls Aloud and Duffy are releasing deluxe editions of their albums in time for Christmas, but do they represent good value?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7741552.stm
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