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OUR NUMBER  (F)1 FAN ...  BERNIE

OUR NUMBER (F)1 FAN ... BERNIE

FORMULA ONE supremo Bernie Ecclestone will stride into Bahrain this week delighted by the success and development of the race at the home of motor ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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DhowTragedy

DhowTragedy

Marking the second anniversary of the Al Dana dhow tragedy, survivors and relatives of those who lost their lives attended a memorial service at ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Bahrain's first Mc Cafe opens at airport

Bahrain's first Mc Cafe opens at airport

McDonald's, the world's largest chain of fast-food restaurants, is aiming to make its mark in the world of cafe-culture.

Established outle ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Local News
Right chance to showcase cultures

Right chance to showcase cultures

First and foremost I would like to give a warm welcome to all the F1 visitors from all around the world who are visiting our lovely kingdom for t ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Local News
Clean chit for track

Clean chit for track

THE Formula One track boasts one of the cleanest surfaces in the world ... and two mighty mean machines are employed to ensure every spec is gather ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Local News
Nation in driving seat

Nation in driving seat

David Richards, chairman of Prodrive and Aston Martin, and a former team principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula One teams, delivered the openin ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Racing for the super-rich

Racing for the super-rich

For those of you who didn't receive an invitation to the Simply Red concert courtesy of Bahrain F1 sponsors Gulf Air do not feel aggrieved ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Unsung heroes

Unsung heroes

AS thousands of fans get set to descend on the Bahrain International Circuit an army of operatives are working behind the scenes to ensure the ev ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Money too tight to mention?

Money too tight to mention?

Not many bands can boast 28 former and present members. Simply Red can but to most of us the name is synonymous with Mick Hucknall - the man who ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Here comes the Judge

Here comes the Judge

Formula One fever is revving up and to kick-start the off-track-action award-winning British DJ, Judge Jules, will perform at the Mercure Grand H ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Success in slow lane

Success in slow lane

Don't tell the Formula One drivers arriving in Bahrain this week that speed does NOT always deliver glory.

The trainees and faculty of Bah ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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It's too good to spray

It's too good to spray

When the winner of the 2008 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix stands on the podium he will be spraying a fruity little number over his nearest rivals i ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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The Whisperer
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What society hostess who prides herself on her gourmet cooking has invested in mega magnifying glasses for next time she cooks?

Apparently ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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TV Weekly
Supernatural on Dubai One

Supernatural on Dubai One

Watch all three seasons of Supernatural on Dubai One every Sunday through Thursday at 2pm and 8pm.

The show follows brothers Sam and Dean ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Sport
Beginning of an era

Beginning of an era

04-04-04, according to the Bahrain International Circuit chief executive officer Martin Whitaker, will always be a date to be treasured in Bahrai ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Sport
Shaikh Salman steals show in Dubai races

Shaikh Salman steals show in Dubai races

Bahraini champion Shaikh Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa, who started his British F3 season with a precious podium, managed to make an achievement b ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Sport
Former F1 champions go head-to-head in Speedcar

Former F1 champions go head-to-head in Speedcar

All eyes will be locked on the international Speedcar Series on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as former Formula One champs including Jacques Villen ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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TV Weekly
Watch out for it: My Name Is Earl on Showtime

Watch out for it: My Name Is Earl on Showtime

THE enormously popular My Name Is Earl returned with a Third Season this month on Showtime.

After cooking up a winning formula for two seas ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Wednesday (Apr 2)Documentary - Wow! Caught in the Act on NGC at 4pm

Each episode will feature five main stories where we hear first hand f ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Sport
WHAT THEY SAY...

WHAT THEY SAY...

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team arrives at the Bahrain International Circuit leading the constructors' table with a total of 24 points. Lewis ...

April 2 - 8, 2008
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