Westminster gets some cocktail class August 17, 2011 WITH half of London on holiday there aren’t many launches right now, but there are a few noteworthy openings that warrant investigation. First up, Roux at the Pembury. Located in master chef Michel Roux’s Roux at Parliament Square restaurant in Westminster, this beautifully refurbished bar offers MPs and punters alike a classy conceptual cocktail menu [...]
England must refocus after Care setback, warns Cohen August 17, 2011 WORLD CUP winner Ben Cohen has warned England they cannot afford to dwell on setbacks in the run up to next month’s tournament, after scrum-half Danny Care was ruled out with a toe injury. Care, who was tipped by some to be first-choice No9 in New Zealand, faces a six-week lay-off after surgery today on [...]
Adebayor loan is a gamble worth taking, says Redknapp August 17, 2011 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp admits he is taking a gamble in attempting to pull off the controversial loan signing of Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The Togo forward comes with huge baggage; an unpopular figure with Spurs fans due his past at bitter rivals Arsenal, he has fallen foul of City boss Roberto Mancini despite [...]
Strauss: We won’t be a joke again August 17, 2011 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss has revealed his fear of England becoming “a laughing stock” again is behind his unrelenting quest for improvement – even now his side are No1 in the world. Strauss has told his players he expects no let-up as they go in search of a 4-0 series whitewash in the final Test against [...]
Song banned while Wenger sweats as Uefa mull charge August 17, 2011 EMBATTLED Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to discover today whether he is to be charged with breaching the terms of his touchline ban during Tuesday’s win over Udinese. Wenger, who watched the Champions League play-off from the directors’ box, landed in hot water for passing orders to coach Boro Primorac, who phoned them through [...]
Jol prepares to take on Spurs nemesis Ramos August 17, 2011 FULHAM boss Martin Jol has played down tensions with Juande Ramos as he prepares for tonight’s Europa League play-off against Dnipro – the team now managed by the man who infamously replaced him at Tottenham. “I don’t want to focus on the coach. He’s important, but not that important. Same as me,” said Jol, whose [...]
QPR ownership resolution expected today August 17, 2011 FOOTBALL: QPR are expected to make an announcement this morning amid speculation Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes is about to complete his takeover of the Premier League newcomers. AirAsia founder and Lotus F1 boss Fernandes is poised to buy a majority stake from Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone.
Murray beats Nalbandian in Cincinnati August 17, 2011 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray boosted his US Open preparations with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over David Nalbandian at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati last night. Davis Cup aside, the win was Murray’s first since Wimbledon, following his shock defeat to Kevin Anderson in Toronto last week.
MPC in unanimous vote to freeze rate August 17, 2011 The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold at its August meeting. Two members who had regularly voted for an increase to keep inflation down changed their views based on the weak economic recovery. The vote means interest rates are likely to stay at the current record [...]
Flybe passenger numbers rise August 17, 2011 Passenger numbers have fuelled a revenue rise at budget regional airline Flybe. The regional carrier said its revenues for the three months to 30 June totalled £160.4m. That was up 8.3 per cent on the same period last year. Passenger passenger numbers rose by 7.7 per cent to 1.98m. Flybe said it was a “satisfactory” [...]
