Passed away at 43: London celebrity chef Gurpareet Bains hit by sudden heart attack November 10, 2021 Enfield-based celebrity chef and author Gurpareet Bains has passed away aged 43, City A.M. has been told.
Formula 1 must remember fans as on-track rivalries bloom November 9, 2021 An injury-time score, a shot at goal in the red, a final-over victory. Whatever the occasion, sports fans love a tight affair. The 2005 Ashes, the 2018-19 Premier League title race, and now the 2021 Formula 1 drivers’ championship; it could really be that close. The closest intra-team championship in the last five years came [...]
Baker & Spice in Belgravia, has a tried and tested day service – but what about its new dinner menu? November 9, 2021 Nestled in a quiet backstreet in Belgravia, Baker & Spice is a gourmet Mediterranean café and bakery that branched out to dinner service this September. It has a generous outdoor dining space equipped with heaters and blankets to ward off the autumnal chill and a small indoor dining room with cosy booths and tables for [...]
Joe Marler out of Australia match following positive Covid-19 test November 9, 2021 Joe Marler will miss England’s next autumn international against Australia on Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19. The prop, who plays for defending premiership champions Harlequins, tested positive in both his lateral flow and PCR tests. In a statement, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said: “Joe Marler has tested positive for Covid and will be [...]
European Tour to rebrand as DP World Tour November 9, 2021 The European Tour has announced that it will rebrand as the DP World Tour from next season. The move will see the tour’s total prize money top $200m for the first time and comes amid renewed efforts from Saudi Arabia to lure the world’s top players to a new breakaway circuit. “This is hugely significant [...]
The light fantastic: How Okkulo is looking to ‘re-code’ athletes’ vision November 9, 2021 Filmmaker Mel O’Connor has had quite the story arc. He quit his job on Emmerdale and turned down work on an Idris Elba movie to follow his dream of developing an altogether different kind of visual experience. The result is a product, Okkulo, that he believes can not only revolutionise sport science but may also [...]
The Card Counter review: Oscar Isaac at his inscrutable best November 8, 2021 While he may not be as well known as his collaborators, the name Paul Schrader still commands respect among movie fans. He enjoyed his greatest success as a writer, working on four films with Martin Scorsese including Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, while also directing hits like 80s smash American Gigolo and Oscar winner Affliction. [...]
Newcastle United announce Eddie Howe as their new head coach November 8, 2021 Newcastle United have today announced the appointment of Eddie Howe as their head coach. The club, who were last month purchased by a Saudi Arabian-led consortium, had been looking for a head coach since they sacked Steve Bruce in October. On his appointment, Howe said: “It is a great honour to become head coach of [...]
Sir Mark Rylance, Eddie Izzard and Adjoa Andoh save Brixton grocery store from closure November 8, 2021 The owner of an independent grocery store rescued by a charity fundraiser has said she is “completely overwhelmed” by backing from celebrities. Hilary Waterfield, who runs Brixton Wholefoods in south London and set up the appeal, hailed the support received from Sir Mark Rylance, Eddie Izzard and Adjoa Andoh after Covid lockdowns and rent increases [...]
Amy Winehouse’s possessions raise millions at auction November 8, 2021 A dress worn by Amy Winehouse during her final stage performance has raised over £243k (£179k) at auction smashing estimates it would sell for £20k. A red heart shaped Moschino bag worn by the iconic singer at the 2007 Brit awards also broke the $200k barrier and several dresses sold for more than $50k. The [...]