Bukayo Saka needs more protection from referees or Arsenal could suffer another Eduardo February 19, 2023 It was in the third minute of first-half stoppage time that Bukayo Saka snapped. The Arsenal winger had been kicked from pillar to post by left-back Alex Moreno for 47 minutes and when Saka was floored by yet another over-zealous challenge, he turned and shoved the tackler, Philippe Coutinho. The reaction was as inevitable as [...]
Made.com is no more – where to buy furniture online in 2023 February 19, 2023 When Made.com launched in 2010 it seemed like a miracle of the furniture world, creating stylish, affordable pieces that you were as likely to find in the home of a student as you were an architect. Over the next decade it would become so popular its mid-century-inspired designs became the de facto aesthetic in offices [...]
The most Googled property investment questions, answered February 18, 2023 Investing in property can be daunting for the uninitiated – we asked Gordie Dutfield, CEO of Redmayne Smith to answer the most asked property investment questions on Google With so much potential when it comes to creating a passive income and building your own investment portfolio, it is no surprise that people want to learn [...]
French Open: 100 days to go until tennis’ next Grand Slam February 18, 2023 It may only be 20 days since the Australian Open concluded but the next Grand Slam, the French Open, gets underway in 100 days. Roland Garros striking clay courts and picturesque Parisian setting makes it one of the most iconic tennis venues in the world. Throw in the history of the tournament and the famous [...]
The Son film review: Florian Zeller returns after the success of The Father February 17, 2023 Florian Zeller’s incredible drama The Father won Anthony Hopkins an Oscar, and traumatised all who saw it with its harrowing portrayal of dementia. While his new film, The Son, isn’t a direct sequel, its themes continue the story started three years ago. Hugh Jackman stars as Peter, a man making a new life for himself [...]
Sport schedule: What’s on, what time is it on and which channel? February 17, 2023 Spring is on our doorstep and the sports schedule continues to fill up with exciting fixtures and events. Here’s what to look forward to this weekend in sport. Rugby Union: Gloucester v Harlequins, Friday Premiership rugby returns after a two-week hiatus as Gloucester look to get back to winning ways against Harlequins. The Cherry and [...]
Buy-to-let properties in the North East far out-value the South February 17, 2023 Thinking of investing in a buy-to-let property? Then be prepared to cast your net further than London and its surrounding areas. According to data crunched by RentTech platform Goodlord, potential yields for buy-to-let properties are highest in the North East, while the South East comes in last of all areas of the UK. Taking into [...]
Size doesn’t matter: Why the ‘race for space’ in London property is over February 17, 2023 The pandemic had some strange effects on the London housing market. Being cooped up made people realise the importance of having space, both indoor and outdoor, which led to the so-called “race for space” and a minor London exodus. More than 100,000 Londoners exited the city in 2021, many taking up homes in the surrounding [...]
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On review: Adorable animation February 17, 2023 The ungainly title isn’t the only thing unusual about this imaginative family film. Conceived as a YouTube short by former spouses Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer Camp, it centres on Marcel (Slate), an anthropomorphic shell who lives with his grandma. He meets documentarian Dean (Fleischer Camp), who makes him an internet phenomenon, prompting Marcel the [...]
A Wigglesworth Leicester Tigers legacy possible, but change needed February 17, 2023 He may only have a matter of months left at Leicester Tigers before he joins the England coaching team, but Richard Wigglesworth has the opportunity to leave a legacy at the club as a coach as well as a player. The Tigers are defending champions but it has been all change in the East Midlands [...]