Inclusive Cricket Takes Over the City July 10, 2024 This summer, the City of London is set to witness a unique sporting event as Culture Mile BID in partnership with Central London Alliance CIC and the Lord’s Taverners, brings free Table Cricket sessions to the Square Mile. Running from 9th to 11th and 16th to 18th of July, in Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden, with [...]
The Tories must get good at opposition – and fast July 10, 2024 Conservatives in opposition must provide scrutiny, support for sensible pro-growth measures and find out what they believe in, says James Price Having failed to be a very good government, the Conservatives now have an even more difficult task. They have to dust themselves down and find a new leader to build them back up with [...]
Arise Sir Jimmy? Sir Andrew Strauss backs Anderson for knighthood July 9, 2024 Lord’s is a stadium synonymous with memories and emotions; it is the Home of Cricket and a place of pilgrimage for fans, players and bystanders alike, including Sir Andrew Strauss. But this week in north London there’s a double dosage of feeling ahead of England’s Test match against the West Indies. For we will see [...]
Who is Luis de la Fuente, the Spain coach behind Euro 2024’s most exciting team? July 9, 2024 The man from the Rioja region has formulated a winning blend of ripe young talent such as Lamine Yamal and the oak-aged likes of Rodri.
Explainer: What just happened in the French elections? July 9, 2024 Macron's call for certainty has resulted in a confusing and concerning hung parliament in France, writes Lucy Kenningham
Ned Boulting: Girmay is a Tour de France star – just don’t expect floodgates to open July 8, 2024 The simplistic notion that Girmay’s achievements will open the floodgates to a surge of African success falls at the first hurdle.
Hit musical Hamilton smashes Edinburgh theatres’ box office records July 8, 2024 The operator behind iconic Edinburgh venues including the Festival Theatre and King's Theatre, has continued its post-pandemic comeback as the musical Hamilton smashed the group's box office records.
Arcadian review: Nicolas Cage is underused in curious indie horror July 8, 2024 Nicolas Cage lends his star power to this curious indie horror. In a post-apocalypse, his characterPaul lives in a country house with his teenage sons Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (MaxwellJenkins). By day they life a peaceful life, but at night they defend themselves from bloodthirstymonsters who dwell in the darkness. When Paul is taken [...]
The Imaginary is a family anime film up there with Studio Ghibli July 8, 2024 The Imaginary is the type of family film that transcends the worn-out tropes of Hollywood animation – well worth a watch.
The Notebook: Freedom of speech at risk under Labour’s online safety plans July 8, 2024 Silkie Carlo tells us what to expect from Labour's online safety plans - and how they might put personal rights at risk.