What is the cost of relegation from the Premier League? May 27, 2023 The cost of relegation from the Premier League has been called “the biggest financial jeopardy in world football” and this weekend Everton, Leicester City and Leeds United will be locked in a battle to avoid it. Two of those three teams will drop out of the richest domestic competition in the sport and into the [...]
Injunction granted to stop protestors disrupting Epsom Derby May 26, 2023 The Jockey Club, owners of Epsom racecourse, have secured a court injunction which will significantly increase the punishment for anyone choosing to disrupt the greatest flat race in the world, the Derby, next weekend. Courses around the country have been hit by protests by animal rights groups, including Animal Rising, who have laid down on [...]
It’s time to ditch the Monaco Grand Prix from Formula 1 May 26, 2023 It’s that time of year again when the super rich scramble for the best spot in Monaco’s Port Hercule – many of whom aren’t there to watch some of the world’s best Formula 1 drivers, but to simply say they were there. The super yachts line up like sardines in an overpriced tin, paying for [...]
Aspects of love, London, review: Flatly ridiculous, utterly gorgeous Michael Ball musical May 26, 2023 Aspects of Love review and star rating: ★★★★ I think I must be mad, but I really enjoyed this absolutely morally bankrupt musical about a weirdly incestual group that all seem to have sex with each other, no matter their relation to one another, and no matter how flatly ridiculous it all seems. I’ve never [...]
Women’s Super League permutations: Who needs what in title race and relegation fight? May 26, 2023 The curtain falls on English top flight football this weekend, beginning on Saturday when a Women’s Super League title race between Chelsea and Manchester United goes to the wire. Relegation will also be decided on the final day of the season, with Reading hoping to pull off a miracle and send Leicester down instead. And [...]
Ben Affleck goes back to basics in cop thriller Hypnotic May 26, 2023 Before he suits up as Batman for The Flash, Ben Affleck plays a cop on the trail of a killer in Hypnotic. His character, Danny Rourke, is tormented by the kidnapping of his daughter. His determination to continue with his job puts him on the trail of “Hypnotic” Dellrayne (William Fichtner), a person who uses [...]
‘I’m happy to see Sale in Premiership final but Sarries will win title No6’ May 26, 2023 I should preface this column by saying that I am really happy Sale are in the Premiership final this Saturday. It’s not only good for the area but it’s good for rugby to see a new face at the showpiece Twickenham event – one that has not been there since 2006, when I was playing [...]
Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader returns with Master Gardener May 26, 2023 Paul Schrader, the writer of Martin Scorsese classics Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, has had a spotty history as a director. For every American Gigolo or Affliction there have been several The Canyons or Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcists. This seemed to be behind him following the success of 2017’s nail-biting First Reformed and 2021’s [...]
Concours on Savile Row brings rare classics to free London event May 25, 2023 Back for its second year, Concours on Savile Row takes place on May 24 and 25, with a eclectic variety of classics and supercars on show.
Maserati MC20 Cielo review: The sky’s the limit May 25, 2023 We drive the Maserati MC20 Cielo, a drop-top supercar designed for azure Mediterranean skies. How will it fare on a grey day in Britain?