Category: Announcement

(or maybe NOT such a bargain – see the text added at the end) Folk based in the UK might find a trip to W H Smiths worth their while – they’ve got the current … Read more “Book bargain – Collins English Dictionary”

The ride in aid of Helen and Douglas House took place yesterday – full details here.

Special topic created as this question comes up from time to time. Stored under Memories > “Tips for this blog”. These instructions are written while using the Firefox web browser in Windows XP. In other … Read more “How to put a link into a posting or comment”

Brendan Emmet Quigley, who makes highly-praised US-style puzzles, has dipped his toe into the waters of cryptic setting. His first puzzle is on his blog here. To solve it on paper, you’ll need to download … Read more “A new American setter?”

… the Times Crossword Championship 2009. Thursday will see the publication of the fourth and final qualifying puzzle for this year’s championship. Details (and a link to the puzzle on Thursday) can be seen here, … Read more “Your last chance to enter …”

Solving time: 18 minutes Music: Sibelius, Symphony #2, Schippers/NYP This puzzle should be very easy for everyone but the rawest beginner. I expect to see very fast times from all the regulars. Across 1 TWELFTH … Read more “Superfluous roue certain to become a tough boss?”

Can any of you help me with this request received by e-mail? The Times xwd editor can only find it as a Jumbo answer earlier this year. I’m not aware of any searchable resource except … Read more “EASTENDERS – memory test”

Sorry I can’t be at the bash this evening. My occasional abstinences from the blog meant I missed the initial S&B announcement and sadly it’s too late for me to change plans I had for … Read more “Absent friends”

… for a London pub and dinner gathering on Thursday. Please let me know promptly if you would like to come – especially for the dinner part – anyone can turn up at the pub … Read more “Sloggers and Betters 5 – last call …”

There’s some hype at the moment about WolframAlpha, a “computational knowledge engine” which, judging by some of the videos, can do some very clever things. It goes live at midnight UTC tonight. The information currently … Read more “A new tool?”