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Thursday, 17 September

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The Sandwich That Broke a Small Town

A bakery's decision to change the bread on its famous chicken mayo sandwich triggered a petition, a council meeting and a local radio phone-in that ran for two hours. The bakery has reinstated the original loaf and apologised. The petition organiser says democracy works.

Saturday, 12 September

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The Office Plant That Outlived Four CEOs

A rubber plant delivered to a company reception in 1994 has survived four chief executives, two mergers and a relocation, thanks to an informal roster of receptionists who passed down its watering schedule. The current CEO has given it a nameplate and a line in the staff handbook. Employees say it is the most trusted member of the leadership team.