To find a route matching your fitness level and time frame, pick the brains of local tourist office staff, who can also supply you with maps and tips.

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In his generously apportioned frame, Mr. Kerridge exudes the bonhomie of a local grocer or butcher rather than an acclaimed chef, which is perhaps why he says that a pub is the environment in which he feels most comfortable.

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With an astonishing 480Hz refresh rate, LED local dimming, 2D THX Certification and its eye-catching super-slim frame, the LX9500 makes for a stunning display whether the power is on or off.

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LG's proprietary Full LED Slim technology elevates picture quality with LED backlighting that supports detailed local dimming for improved contrast and detail, while also allowing for a sleek frame with an ultra-slim .92-inch wide bezel for a virtually borderless look.

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But to frame these individual events as part of a wider problem is to risk underestimating the distinctly local causes behind each of the events.

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