Despite Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris's reassurance that the White Paper is coming it was further delayed by the period of purdah that preceded local elections held on May 6.

On December 16, the Times reported that if the promised weather change came, Robert would likely take off the next day.

French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line.

Miacids were long-bodied, had long tails, were pine marten sized or smaller, and some lived in trees while others spent their time on the ground.