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Monica Porter

Monica Porter

The Spectator

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Second homes are overrated

Last weekend I took a trip down memory lane. I visited the Norfolk village where, back in the 1980s, my husband and I bought a holiday...

05.08.2026 10

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Monica Porter

Magyar mind / The secret of Hungary’s genius

03.11.2025 40

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Monica Porter

Jolly Jilly Cooper once sent me chocolates

Over many years as a journalist, writing for newspapers as well as authoring books, I’ve dealt with a sizeable number of celebs. And believe me, the...

07.10.2025 10

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Monica Porter

Sonic siege / Will my neighbours please shut up?

17.09.2025 10

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Monica Porter

Animal instincts / Am I cursed when it comes to my pets?

11.08.2025 30

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Monica Porter

Bad apple / I fear for New York

09.07.2025 10

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Monica Porter