Stoke take Woodgate gamble July 11, 2011 FOOTBALL: Stoke have completed the free transfer signing of former England star Jonathan Woodgate. The ex Real Madrid defender joins the Potters after his contract at Tottenham expired and has signed a one-year deal. Woodgate made just four first-team appearances over the last two seasons at Tottenham due to a groin problem. Meanwhile, Wolves are close [...]
Vitali Klitschko wants Haye bout July 11, 2011 BOXING: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko claims he would be prepared to fight David Haye. Vitali’s younger brother Wladimir beat the Briton on points in Germany earlier this month. “I was the happiest man in the world that my brother beat him but I’m unhappy that Wladimir [was not able] to send him to the floor,” [...]
Kolobnev fails doping test July 11, 2011 TOUR DE FRANCE: Cycling’s world governing body announced last night that Russian rider Alexandr Kolobnev has failed a doping test during the Tour de France. The UCI said 30-year-old Kolobnev, of the Katusha team, had given a urine sample which contained the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, a prohibited ‘specified substance’.
Peace at last for Hamilton July 11, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is finally being given the break he craves after expressing fears of burnout in the run-up to the British Grand Prix. He said: “When I re-sign the contract with McLaren they are going to be shocked at how many days they are not going to be able to make me do. I will [...]
REVEALED: THE CITY’S BEHIND-THE-SCENES BOARDROOM LUNCHES July 11, 2011 THE DAYS of conspicuous client entertainment are over, as the City’s fattest cats rein in their largesse in the fallout of the financial crisis. Or are they? Just days after the Bribery Act came into force, The Capitalist hears business is booming for a high-end catering service recreating City restaurants in the boardrooms of investment [...]
China’s economy looks to be on shaky ground July 11, 2011 INFLATION in China hasn’t been tamed. Statistics released at the weekend suggest annual inflation for June is running at 6.4 per cent, up from 5.5 per cent in May; while food inflation for June shot up 2.7 per cent on the month to 14.4 per cent. Tomorrow, China will release its GDP statistics, which are [...]
EQUITIES END THEIR RALLY ON BAD DATA July 11, 2011 GLOBAL stock indices have proved to be extremely resilient over the last couple of weeks, despite the uncertainties which continue to cloud the economic outlook. This strength has confounded many of us who thought that equities would struggle to make progress once the US Federal Reserve’s $600bn asset purchase programme concluded at the end of [...]
Scorching summer beauty July 11, 2011 REINVENTING the wheel would be easier than altering the basic beauty look for summer. It’s common sense, really: when the sun’s out and the sweat’s pouring, you’re not going to want to wear Geisha makeup. Red lips, caked foundation, smokey eyes – no thanks. But there are subtle alterations as new products launch that make [...]
Episode 18: Emma, Noel and David go for a further scan to check on the twins… July 11, 2011 IS it ok for Noel to stay?” Emma asks. The young Australian sonographer finishes washing her hands and turns towards us, drying her hands. “Yes, if you wish. I mean, sometimes, if there’s anything we need to talk about…” Emma looks anxiously at me. “Look, I’m sure it’ll be fine Mrs. Cashman.” “Please, call me [...]
FIT IN THE CITY July 11, 2011 FITNESS & DIET EXPERT IT’S the abs exercise regime with a greater celeb following than Jimmy Choo, but how to pick your Pilates in a city offering such an abundance of choice? Here are my suggestions. PIPPA PILATES: Pippa Middleton recently described her Pilates classes as “a weekly necessity that keeps me fit, happy and [...]
