OUT OF OFFICE August 17, 2011 “I DON’T LIKE MONDAYS” AT THE HILTON PARK LANE What better way to get over the start of the week than a Sunday night spent in the lap of luxury, with in-room treats of popcorn and Prosecco and a selection of films. Monday morning will begin with a continental breakfast delivered to the room and [...]
The gastropub kings with their sights set on the City August 17, 2011 IF you’re the sort of person who appreciates London’s classier pub offerings, the chances are you’ve been a customer of Tom and Ed Martin. The brothers, a pair of gangly good eggs who exude bonhomie and serious business ambition in equal measure, are the operators of an impressive number of the capital’s upper echelon public [...]
The sociable way to barbecue August 17, 2011 ONCE again, this summer’s been a dud for barbecue weather. We’re still holding our hopes out for the rest of August though – at time of writing, the weekend looks like a possible scorcher, and we may yet make it to one last bank holiday of sunshine. Fingers crossed. If by some miracle that does [...]
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.
