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Colin Randall

Colin Randall

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Colin Randall began his career on newspapers in northern England before joining the Press Association and then the Daily Telegraph, where he worked as reporter, chief reporter, executive news editor and Paris bureau chief. He was The National’s executive editor for its 2008 launch and has written regularly for this newspaper and others since returning to Europe in 2009. He has Anglo-French nationality and specialises in French politics.
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A tale of three cities

Then I remember that parts of London - along the Thames west of Battersea, the parks and museums, one or two of the leafier suburbs - can be quite special

August 12, 2008
The magic of Oman

Expat life There is no way of saying this that will not seem smug to anyone unable to escape the wall of heat and humidity dominating summer days and nights.

Travel and TourismAugust 05, 2008
A bump in the road

Expat life Long before my carlessness was resolved a supervisor from the rental firm admitted: "I'd have shot someone by now."

July 29, 2008
Waiting for the next bite

Expat life The dietary habits of a new wave of expats should be worrying Colin Randall by now.

July 22, 2008
Four by four headache

Expat life I have come to realise that I must drop knee jerk assumptions that everyone behind the wheel of a 4x4 is by definition an arrogant, antisocial bully.

July 08, 2008
Gavin Degraw - Gavin Degraw (Sony BMG)

Music review Gavin Degraw isn't likely to offend anyone with his new album.

July 01, 2008
Wild cat encounters

Expat life Monette, hitherto such a friendly and affectionate cat, sinks her teeth into Colin Randall's index finger.

LifestyleJuly 01, 2008

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