Plan your Pride in London weekend with our handy guide June 28, 2023 It’s the biggest weekend in the LGBTQI+ calendar – here’s all you need to know to plan your celebrationsLast year marked the 50th anniversary of Pride in the UK, with a record 1.5m people flocking to central London to watch an estimated 30,000 event participants, from flag bearers to stewards to drag acts.This year, with [...]
Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny review: A nostalgic treat June 28, 2023 One of the most beloved heroes in cinema history returns for a fifth and final crack of the whip. Normally, nothing is final in Hollywood, but given star Harrison Ford is 81 next month, his claim that he’s done with the character should be taken seriously. It’s 15 years since audiences last saw him in [...]
Alcaraz first non ‘big four’ top seed at Wimbledon since 2003 June 28, 2023 Men’s world No1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz will head into next week’s Wimbledon Championships as the first non big four – Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – seed since 2003. The 20-year-old Spaniard heads into the only grass court Grand Slam on the circuit fresh off a victorious run at the [...]
Declan Rice: Arsenal poised to clinch British record transfer after Man City pull out June 28, 2023 Arsenal are poised to complete the signing of West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice for a transfer fee that could reach a British record £105m. Manchester City’s withdrawal from the race to sign Rice has left the way clear for Arsenal to make the 24-year-old by far their most expensive signing. Last season’s Premier [...]
Enhanced Games ‘flies in face of world-agreed system’ – former British Olympic chief June 28, 2023 Plans for a doped-up alternative to the Olympics, the Enhanced Games, “fly in the face of a world-agreed system” requested and supported by athletes, says former British Olympic chief Sir Craig Reedie. The Enhanced Games, the brainchild of London-based lawyer Aron D’Souza, has ambitions to launch as soon as next year with the promise that [...]
Why these wines are the perfect serve for Wimbledon June 28, 2023 Even watching tennis can be thirsty work so it is time to prime those palates for Wimbledon and pair your glass to whomever you are supporting this season. Our very own Andy Murray has won Wimbledon twice already and is looking as good as a glass of something crisp and cold on a hot day [...]
The best espresso machines between £500 and £1000 June 28, 2023 Flat whites have been unfairly maligned as the reason millennials can’t afford to buy houses. So why not use this boomer nonsense as an excuse to buy a new home espresso machine, forgoing that daily outlay in favour of splurging a single lump sum? Upgrading from a basic automatic coffee machine – press button, out [...]
Bayern Munich end £17m-a-year Qatari sponsor deal following fan protests June 28, 2023 Bayern Munich have ended a long-standing sponsorship relationship with Qatar following sustained protests from some supporters. Germany’s most successful football club have sported Qatar Airways’ logo on their shirt sleeves since 2018 in a deal reported to be worth around €20m (£17m) a year. That replaced a similar sponsorship agreement with Doha Airport, while the [...]
Chris Tremlett: Four seamers right call for England in Lord’s Ashes Test June 28, 2023 A Lord’s Test match is always special, even more so during the Ashes. It is the Home of Cricket and Ben Stokes and his England side will be keen to level up the series after their opening loss to Australia. The tourists played their part in an exceptional Test match and while the early declaration [...]
Exclusive: Northampton Saints to appoint ex-League boss Radford as defence coach June 27, 2023 Premiership rugby club Northampton Saints are set to appoint former Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford as their defence coach, City A.M. understands. Saints have been in the market for an addition to their coaching team since former defence lead Ian Vass left the club last Friday. A move to rugby union and Northampton would make [...]