Why Aruba lives up to its nickname of ‘One Happy Island’ October 3, 2023 There are many places across the world where Brits aren’t truly welcome. Sure, our incessant politeness and love of queuing endears us to strangers, but we also like to drink, and we speak loudly and exclusively in our mother tongue. Amsterdam recently launched a “stay away” campaign specifically targeted at young British tourists in an [...]
Picture a Day Like This at the Royal Opera House: A beautiful ode to hope October 3, 2023 What does it mean to look for a miracle? Hope, as a uniquely human impulse, is the focus of composer George Benjamin and writer Martin Crimp’s latest operatic endeavour, Picture a day like this. This eagerly anticipated fourth collaboration between Benjamin and Crimp marks a departure from their grander operatic triumphs. Picture a day like [...]
Enjoy a luxury car retreat at the stunning Montagu Arms in the New Forest October 3, 2023 Even if you don’t own a classic car you can act like you do while you stay at the Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, a charming chocolate-box village in the heart of the ancient woodlands. THE WEEKEND Even if you aren’t a natural motorhead there is something bone-achingly cool about driving a red 1966 vintage Jaguar E-type. [...]
Sam Torrance: Giving Luke Donald a second Ryder Cup captaincy would be fine choice October 3, 2023 Former Ryder Cup captain and player Sam Torrance reflects on a European win over the that bodes well for the team and skipper Luke Donald.
Scotland can cause untold World Cup misery to Springboks or Ireland October 3, 2023 The last week of Rugby World Cup fixtures can often be a schedule of dead rubbers and meaningless ties, but there’s a storm brewing in Pool B and it involves two of the home nations. Both Scotland and Ireland are able to qualify for the last eight of the tournament, but it would come at [...]
Ratcliffe contemplating minority Manchester United bid, reports October 2, 2023 British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly contemplating a new bid for Premier League club Manchester United that would see the Ineos chemicals company owner seek a minority 25 per cent stake in the Old Trafford outfit. Ratcliffe was seen to be in a two-horse race with Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani for [...]
Ali 50 guides England to win in last Cricket World Cup warm-up October 2, 2023 A Moeen Ali half-century powered England to a four wicket victory against Bangladesh in their last Cricket World Cup warm-up match in Guwahati, India. In a game hit by rain Bangladesh were restricted to just 197 after their 37 overs despite knocks of 74 and 45 from Mehidy Hasan and Tanzid Hasan respectively. Ali knocked [...]
Liverpool step up protests by requesting VAR audio for Luis Diaz disallowed goal October 2, 2023 Liverpool have formally requested access to the VAR audio relating to Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Andretti approved for F1 grid spot, but teams (and others) need to give nod October 2, 2023 Andretti are on course to become the first Formula 1 team to join the grid after the FIA, the sport’s governing body, approved their application. The American firm, who will partner with Cadillac and General Motors in any successful outcome, must still win over the current 10 teams before any appearance in the 2025 or [...]
David Beckham opens London’s new flagship Maserati showroom October 2, 2023 The former England football captain arrived in a new Maserati GranTurismo and talked about his custom MC20 supercar.