Strays movie review: Is Will Ferrell’s dog movie any good? August 18, 2023 The R-Rated comedy gets a canine twist in Strays, a crude shaggy dog story. Will Ferrell voices Reggie, an optimistic dog that adores his owner Doug (Will Forte). In reality, Doug is a selfish loser who wants Reggie gone after a breakup, and dumps him in the city with no way home. There, Reggie meets [...]
Moorgate blaze tackled by 40 firefighters and six engines August 17, 2023 Forty firefighters and six fire engines battled a blaze this morning at a disused office building on Moorfields in Moorgate. Thick black smoke was seen throughout the area and 1,200 people from neighbouring office blocks were evacuated. No casualties were reported. The fire, near Moorgate’s CityPoint building, was reported at 11.22 and was under control [...]
Lionesses shirt sales surge 700 per cent ahead of Women’s World Cup final August 17, 2023 The Lionesses’ success at the Women’s World Cup has seen sales on England shirts and other merchandise rocket by more than 700 per cent, new consumer data has revealed. Online sales soared by 710 per cent above average daily levels on Wednesday in the aftermath of England’s 3-1 semi-final victory over Australia, according to figures [...]
Bundesliga chiefs revive private equity talk in bid to keep up with Premier League August 17, 2023 German football chiefs insist they remain open to investment from private equity firms despite Bundesliga clubs previously resisting similar moves. The league’s co-chief executive Marc Lenz said they would continue talks with the teams aimed at growing the German top flight, which is one of Europe’s so-called Big Five. “The discussions were stopped in May [...]
Eilish McColgan OUT of the World Athletics Championships in Team GB blow August 17, 2023 Distance runner Eilish McColgan is out of the World Athletics Championships, it was confirmed today. The news is a huge blow to one of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s biggest medal prospects. McColgan was set to take part with Jessica Warner-Judd in the 10,000 next week in Budapest having not been selected by British Athletics [...]
Rugby’s disciplinary process betrays the very reason tough rules are in place August 17, 2023 Utterly ridiculous. Hugely embarrassing. Total disaster. These are some of the thoughts that have crossed my mind this week when I should instead be getting excited for the Rugby World Cup next month. Why? Because with the overturning of Owen Farrell’s red card from last Saturday, all of the sport’s decision makers have put the [...]
Women’s World Cup: Nearly half of Australia watch Lionesses beat Matildas August 17, 2023 The Lionesses’ 3-1 victory over the Matildas in the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday was watched by over 40 per cent of Australians. The figures come as the Women’s World Cup has captured the hearts of the co-hosts, who made it further this year than any previous attempt. A peak of 11.15m Aussies watched Ella [...]
The London YouTuber, 9, whose animal videos have impressed David Attenborough August 17, 2023 With over 100,000 views on his videos, 9-year-old London YouTuber Leo from Camberwell has done such a good job with his videos that he’s impressed David Attenborough. Leo, who started making videos about animals during lockdown, got a hand-written letter from Sir David, as well as from prime minister Rishi Sunak. Leo also won the [...]
The Countdown for City Giving Day 2023 Begins August 17, 2023 | Sponsored The countdown has officially begun for City Giving Day, the City’s biggest annual celebration of charity, philanthropy and giving. With just under six weeks to go until the big day, a host of exciting events have been announced, hosted by City businesses across the Square Mile these include a brand-new live online auction to “Knit [...]
Barbie movie breaks huge cinema record, beating Batman: The Dark Knight August 17, 2023 The new Barbie movie has become the highest-grossing Warner Bros. film in US cinema history, beating Batman: The Dark Knight’s record. 2008’s The Dark Knight previously held the record with $536 million in takings at the US domestic box office, but now Barbie has surpassed that record with $537.5 million. And globally it has taken [...]