The result for many pilgrims in 1998, has no doubt been closer to hell than heaven as JCBs, diggers, mechanical cranes and workmen in hard hats have made movement virtually impossible.

BBC: Seeing chaos at Christmas

At least the 83 original presidential contenders, one of whom claimed to have popped down from heaven in order to take part, have been whittled back to just ten.

ECONOMIST: Even flawed democracy serves better than no democracy

Since the mid-1970s, the valley has been renowned as the place where Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page wrote the rock epic Stairway to Heaven.

BBC: The wild taste of Wales

Above all, the two party leaders will strive to dispel any suspicion that their reactions have been carefully choreographed in advance, even if heaven forbid they have.

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