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 Cook work fetches record £69,600A work by Beryl Cook has been sold for £69,600, the highest price paid for one of her paintings at auction. |
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Tom Arscott in Heineken Cup action Bristol Rugby are delighted to announce that they have secured the future of one of their brightest young playing talents with the news that Tom Arscott has signed a new three year contract.
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