Chelsea embark on £60m spending spree as David Luiz secures shock return to Stamford Bridge on deadline day September 1, 2016 Chelsea led the deadline day charge as maverick defender David Luiz made a shock return to Stamford Bridge and the Blues proved the biggest spenders by splashing out close to £60m. On a day when spending during this transfer window surpassed £1.1bn, Chelsea paid £34m to secure the signing of Luiz from Paris Saint-German, two [...]
Amazon’s Dash button service launches in the UK today: Prime users can press a button to order condoms, dishwasher tablets, cat food and more August 31, 2016 Amazon has today launched its Dash button service in the UK, meaning British shoppers can order essential household items such as loo roll, dishwasher tablets, condoms and cat food using a physical button placed in the home. Launched in the US last year, Dash buttons are dongle-sized devices that connect to your home wi-fi network [...]
Sunderland 1, Middlesbrough 2: David Moyes warns Black Cats to forget dramatic improvement and prepare for season of fighting relegation August 21, 2016 Sunderland 1, Middlesbrough 2 Sunderland manager David Moyes admits he is steeling himself for a long season fighting relegation after he suffered derby defeat in his first home Premier League match in charge. Two goals from Uruguay forward Cristhian Stuani – the first a memorable long—range strike – helped newly promoted neighbours Middlesbrough to their [...]
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips is an utterly refreshing family drama August 18, 2016 The extravagantly titled 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, is a conventional tale of wartime Britain, made extraordinary by an unusual approach. Stripped-back staging and exaggerated performances create a heightened reality, and pervasive humour means that when tragedy inevitably strikes, it’s blindsiding. Based on real-life events – and a novel by Michael Morpurgo – [...]
Long Weekend: Chef Raymond Blanc’s favourite places to shop, dine and wine in Paris August 15, 2016 The weekend Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc has picked out his favourite foodie hotspots in one of the tastiest cities on earth. From bistros to profiteroles, there’s a lot to pack in, but if you’re up for the challenge, then here’s how to bloat yourself Blanc-style. How to get there The Eurostar e320 gets you there [...]
Three at 3: The three stories you need to read right now August 12, 2016 It’s Friday afternoon – so why bother trawling the internet for something to read? We’ve done the legwork for you, and put together the top three stories of the day in bite size form, just to make your life that bit easier. Check out our three at three. Here kitty, kitty: Cats are taking over [...]
That cat picture Tube advertising takeover is happening – here’s where, and when August 12, 2016 Remember that crowdfunding campaign which sought to replace all advertising on the Tube with pictures of cats? It's happening, people. In September. At Clapham Common (Cat-ham Common?) station. It's going to be paws-itiviely brilliant. Read more: Sigh. Yes, the Treasury has a cat The organisation behind it, the Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (yep – Cats), [...]
2016 technology just saved a woman’s tortoise from certain death August 9, 2016 Today's most heartwarming London news story is a good reminder that while we might take for granted the technology available at our fingertips in this day and age, one woman and her tortoise definitely don't. Westminster refuse staff leapt into action after a London resident, Sarah Joiner, called to say her 90-year-old tortoise Zuma had [...]
Focus On Archway: Will a new road system, public square and revamped tube station boost house prices in N19? August 4, 2016 Legend has it that when Dick Whittington was on his way out of London, he reached Archway, heard the peal of the Bow Bells and decided to return to the capital. Its reputation as a hinterland, a border, endured for centuries afterwards. Known originally as Highgate Archway – as in, the place you pass through [...]
Three top tips for a reluctant digital detox August 4, 2016 That's it – switch off your phone, close your laptop… maybe even unplug the telly? Ok – perhaps wait until you've finished reading this, but a third of the country has considered taking just such drastic action in an effort to detox from the digital devices littering our lives. More than half of us consider ourselves hooked and a third of [...]