By Graeme
Graeme Edge was a drummer for the Moody Blues, a British rock band known for hits like Nights In White Satin and Tuesday Afternoon. He joined the band in 1964 along with Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder and helped keep it together until his retirement in 2003. He was also described as a fan of sailing, golf and sci-fi, especially Star Trek.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- The article does not show any signs of bias towards or against any group or individual.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The article mentions that the shop will be run by a private company and that there are no plans to sell alcohol in public venues. This could indicate a conflict of interest as the government may be trying to protect its own revenue from losing sales or avoiding social problems.
Contradictions
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- The article does not contain any contradictions with itself or with other sources.
Deceptions
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- The article does not seem deceptive but it is vague about some details such as what each point of alcohol purchase represents and how many litres can be bought with them. This could imply that there are hidden costs or restrictions that the government is trying to avoid disclosing.
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