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Leading article: Reasons to be cheerful in a troubled world
It is only a number with a six on the end rather than a five, but there is some merit in a little symbolism tinged with ancient themes of rebirth and renewal. After all, the longer evening light - eight minutes so far, but it is a start - lifts the spirit. There are also more considered reasons for us to feel lifted, looking ahead to the coming year
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Rowan Pelling: Want to know what I did last night?
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John Rentoul: Charles Kennedy's fate is sealed. The only question is who will wield the knife
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Editor-At-Large: Hot air, posh food and why the greening of Dave is a bit rich
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Master Alan Watkins' Almanack: Master Cameron may decide his Interest is best serv'd if Master Blair stays put
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Martin Vander Weyer: A cautiously happy new year
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Tom Shakespeare: Still seeking the elixir of life? Just don't expect it at the doctor's
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Geoffrey Lean: Why I'm always suspicious of politicians who bear green gifts
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Melanie McDonagh: Lord Sir Seb - just how many honours does a man need?
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Marcus Berkmann: Is Tom Cruise really better - or am I getting old?
