Castres triumph sees Wasps bid farewell in style December 14, 2014 WASPS boss Dai Young believes the presence of crucial continental clashes on the fixture list are pivotal to ushering in the club’s new era after ending their Adams Park tenancy with a 44-17 bonus-point thrashing of Castres in the European Champions Cup yesterday. The Coventry-bound club, who will play their first match at the Ricoh [...]
Premier League: Storm clouds gather for Rodgers as clinical United dismantle Reds December 14, 2014 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 LIVERPOOL 0 UNDER-FIRE Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he does not fear for his job yet despite yesterday’s comprehensive defeat at Manchester United deepening the gloom on Merseyside. Goals from Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata and Robin van Persie earned United a sixth consecutive Premier League victory to tighten their grip on third [...]
Film review: Electricity December 12, 2014 Cert 15 | ★★☆☆☆ For a supermodel looking to venture into acting, there will always be a plum role as a hottie in a Hollywood blockbuster. But in her transition to the screen Agyness Deyn has taken the path of greatest resistance. The sometime model built her rep as an actress with brave performances in [...]
Theatre review: Treasure Island December 12, 2014 Olivier Theatre | ★★★☆☆ The National Theatre employed the services of a “comedy consultant” for its lavish new Treasure Island adaptation. Whatever he did, it didn’t work – the jokes let down an otherwise impressive production that kids will enjoy (if not love) and adults will tolerate. Too often laughs are grasped at clumsily, upsetting the [...]
City Moves for 12 December 2014 | Who’s switching jobs December 11, 2014 Castle Harbour The financial services firm has appointed Eric Daniel to co-manage a new convertible bond fund. Daniel was formerly head of equity derivatives and convertible bond sales at Citigroup in Paris. He will run the Castle Harbour R&D Pure Global Convertibles Fund. Canaccord Genuity Nishad Vallonthaiel has been appointed head of electronic and programme [...]
2014 Christmas shows in London: From traditional pantomime to award-winning theatre December 11, 2014 Whether you’re a fan of cutting-edge theatre, a good old singalong or a traditional Christmas pantomime, London’s got you covered. Here are some of our favourites. MOTHER GOOSE Hackney Empire, from £10 Princess Priscilla has waddled into the life of Mother Goose and started laying priceless golden eggs. Now Mother can buy whatever [...]
Everton and Celtic defeated but through as Europa last 32 settled December 11, 2014 EVERTON crashed to defeat in their final Europa League pool clash against FK Krasnodar at Goodison Park last night but will enter the draw for the last 32 as a seeded team after already guaranteeing top spot in Group H. Colombian Ricardo Laborde took advantage of a mistake by keeper Joel Robles, one of 10 [...]
London FinTech stars join Tech City UK’s Future Fifty scheme as booming digital finance sector steals the spotlight December 10, 2014 The capital's crown as the financial technology epicentre of the world will be reaffirmed today as seven of London’s rising FinTech stars will join the government-backed Future Fifty scheme. TransferWise, Go Cardless and Algomi are among the group of 12 companies joining Future Fifty – run by Tech City UK, part of UK Trade & [...]
2014 Christmas gift ideas: These stocking fillers will leave your family satisfied long past Boxing Day December 10, 2014 Tube Socks A London twist on the classic gift – socks based around the colours of the London Underground lines. tubesocks.co Toy train Whether it’s for a child or just someone who’s young at heart, this train-set spelling out your name is a sure-fire hit. £17 for a six-letter name, notonthehighstreet.com Rocket Gardens [...]
Met HQ sold for £370m to Abu Dhabi investor December 9, 2014 New Scotland Yard, the home of the Metropolitan Police, has been sold to a group of Abu Dhabi investors for £370m, in a dramatic shake-up of the Met’s estate. The Abu Dhabi Financial Group paid £120m more than the asking price for the 1.7-acre site in Victoria, which it plans to turn into a luxury [...]