Lions pegged back in last gasp drama June 23, 2009 EMERGING SPRINGBOKS (13) vs. BRITISH LIONS (13)BRITISH and Irish Lions head coach Ian McGeechan blamed atrocious conditions after seeing his side denied victory by a last-minute touchline conversion. The Lions looked to have sewn up the tour match when replacement fly-half James Hook slotted a penalty three minutes from time. That sent them 13-6 ahead, [...]
Williams not ready to end Lions career June 22, 2009 BRITISH and Irish Lions winger Shane Williams has admitted that tonight’s game against the Emerging Springboks could be his last in a Lions shirt. Williams has failed to live up to his IRB player of the year accolade in South Africa and insists he needs a big performance if he is to force his way [...]
Wallace gets nod to renew family affair June 18, 2009 IRELAND flanker David Wallace has spoken of his delight at following in the family footsteps and taking his place in the British and Irish Lions Test side. Wallace’s elder brother Paul played in all three Tests against the South Africa in 1997 – the Lions’ last series success. Now, 12 years on, it’s David’s turn [...]
Unstoppable flu pandemic will boost vaccine drugmakers June 15, 2009 AT the weekend, there was confirmation of Britain’s first swine flu victim, just three days after a decision on Thursday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to officially declare an influenza pandemic – the first since 1968. It might seem ghoulish to say so, but the prospect of a drawn-out battle against what WHO director-general [...]
Roche drug gets WHO backing June 11, 2009 The World Health Organisation (WHO) is to start distributing a further batch of 5.65m courses of the antiviral drug Tamiflu from Swiss drug maker Roche Holding. Earlier WHO director general Dr Margaret Chan said it was raising its pandemic alert to phase 6, the top of its six-point scale, because of the outbreak of swine [...]
Cost cutting at Signet makes its profits sparkle June 4, 2009 Top jewellery retailer Signet Jewellers reported a higher quarterly profit yesterday as cost-cutting offset weak jewellery sales. The company, which runs Ernest Jones and H Samuel in Britain, said its initiatives to improve operational efficiency also helped it gain market share in the quarter. Signet reported a net profit of $26.3m (£16.4m) for the first [...]
Ascot is all about hats with a big H June 4, 2009 I’M sitting on a gold baroque-style seat in a small boutique on Great Queen Street, surrounded by hats that look more like sculptural cakes than headwear. There is an otherworldly hush in the shop, and each hat is a sophisticated creation. Celebrity milliner Stephen Jones’s hatworld is daunting. After all, it is about what he [...]
Albemarle & Bond boosted as consumers turn to pawn May 26, 2009 PAWNBROKER Albemarle & Bond said yesterday it expects full year results to be significantly ahead of expectations as out-of-pocket consumers continue to frequent its shops to exchange valuables for ready cash. Albemarle said it had upped predictions for the year to the end of June after retail sales rose in the recession. It also benefited [...]
Albemarle & Bond boosted as consumers turn to pawn May 26, 2009 PAWNBROKER Albemarle & Bond said yesterday it expects full year results to be significantly ahead of expectations as out-of-pocket consumers continue to frequent its shops to exchange valuables for ready cash. Albemarle said it had upped predictions for the year to the end of June after retail sales rose in the recession. It also benefited [...]
OUT OF OFFICE May 20, 2009 PAMPERING AT SELFRIDGESCutting-edge skin care brand 3LAB will be in situ at Selfridges throughout June and July, inviting shoppers to “experience pure pampering” with its range of treatments, moisturisers, toners and cleansers. On offer will be express facials, skincare consultations and the chance to win the whole Pure Pampering Collection (worth over £600), which includes [...]