Is the semicolon dying out?

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Would you buy a house if it came with a pet?

Would you buy a home that comes with a resident pet?An article in The Times today shows how new homeowners can sometimes purchase a property with a pet included, from a 90-year-old tortoise to some guinea fowl.Whether it be a neighbour’s pet or the local wildlife, some properties ...  Show more

Are funerals better than dating apps?

‘RIP.ie Romeo’ may have gone too far, but he may have been on to something when it comes to romances formed at sad send-offs…Are funerals a good place to find love?Joining Seán to discuss is Deirdre Reynolds, Columnist with the Independent. 

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