London’s best eats now within reach: New app Uncover aims to take the pain out of restaurant reservations April 22, 2015 Many of London’s top restaurants can be legitimately described as “exclusive”, primarily because they cost upwards of a hundred pounds a head – prices way out of most ordinary people’s price range. There is, however, another echelon of exclusivity inhabited by restaurants that aren’t only eye-wateringly expensive, but are also booked up for years to [...]
Best of the rest: other useful dining apps for hungry Londoners April 22, 2015 Bookatable Bookatable not only finds the best restaurants around, it also finds the best deals. With a range of offers at great restaurants, it’s a useful, cheapskate’s way of eating in some of London’s best restaurants. Free iPhone/Android Urbanspoon Perfect for when you’ve just arrived in a new city, Urbanspoon organises restaurants by distance, cuisine [...]
Habit change: Three common misconceptions April 22, 2015 Improving your daily routine does not require an iron will. There's no shortage of advice on why you should study the habits of the highly successful with a view to following them yourself. As most people find, however, changing a habit or developing a new one is quite hard. Aside from the obvious challenges involved [...]
Familiar face boosts Real’s bid to snatch Euro prestige April 22, 2015 ON-LOAN Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez scored Real Madrid’s late winner to settle a tension-filled Champions League quarter final as the holders maintained hopes of retaining their European crown with victory over city rivals Atletico last night. The tie was seemingly heading to extra-time after a goalless first leg last week until Hernandez converted a [...]
Gunners and United hit by seeding blow April 22, 2015 ARSENAL and Manchester United face tougher Champions League draws than in previous years after governing body Uefa amended rules for Europe’s top club competition. From next season the eight teams seeded for the group stage draw – and therefore shielded from other leading sides – will be comprised of the reigning champions and the winners [...]
Broad fires England revival as Cook and Trott find their touch April 22, 2015 AN INSPIRED bowling spell by rejuvenated seamer Stuart Broad ensured England enjoyed a productive second day in Grenada to leave the second Test against the West Indies finely poised. Broad claimed three of the five West Indian wickets to fall, to finish with figures of 4-61, while unflustered batsman Marlon Samuels completed his century for [...]
Cricket Comment: England in need of a spin doctor April 22, 2015 KENT’S James Tredwell did a good job in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua and gave England a chance of victory with five wickets in the match but I understand the decision to recall off-spinning all-rounder Moeen Ali. He has looked a bit rusty so far in the second Test in Grenada [...]
Zidane keeping tabs on Chelsea title inspiration April 22, 2015 REAL Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has cited Eden Hazard as one of his favourite players, fuelling speculation that the Spanish club could target the Chelsea and Belgium star. Hazard has been the driving force behind the Blues’ march towards a first Premier League title since 2010, earning nominations for both Player of the Year and [...]
Still time for rising star Itoje to grab World Cup spot, says Farrell April 22, 2015 ENGLAND backs coach Andy Farrell insists there is still time for the likes of Saracens lock Maro Itoje to gatecrash the squad for this year’s home Rugby World Cup. Itoje, 20, conjured the latest eye-catching performance of a breakthrough season in Sarries’ narrow European Champions Cup defeat to Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. He and Exeter’s [...]
General Election 2015: Tory divide over campaign attack dog tactics April 21, 2015 David Cameron’s bid to keep the keys to Downing Street is facing friendly fire from some of his own Conservative colleagues. Tory candidates told City A.M. they are anxious about their party’s failure to pull ahead in the polls with just over two weeks to go until the election, with several critical of a negative [...]
