Hunter S Thompson (1937-2005) By Nic Price on 21 February 2005 — 1 min read Pioneer of gonzo journalism shoots himself Lots of tributes here I was just wondering what Will Self is thinking More
Don’t just do it… B&Q it! By Nic Price on 7 February 2005 — 1 min read Congratulations to British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur who a few moments ago tonight sailed her boat (the B&Q) in to the history books. She sets a new solo round the world sailing record of 71 days 14 hours, knocking a day and a half off the previous record set last year by French sailor Francis Joyon.... More
Ivan Noble – “not defeated” By Nic Price on 29 January 2005 — 1 min read Ivan Noble has posted his final “tumour diary” entry. Ivan is a technology journalist at the BBC. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in 2002 and has kept an online diary of his life since. He has become too ill to write. His final plea: I will end with a plea. I still... More