Horse racing betting: All eyes on the heavens as Angel faces her biggest test August 18, 2016 York has been bathed in sunshine for the first few days of the Ebor Festival, but the weather forecast suggests that plenty of rain is now on its way. It’s just a question of how much will hit the Knavesmire and, more importantly, when it will arrive. Some forecasters are predicting early showers, while others are [...]
Briton Chris Froome seals historic third Tour de France title and targets the haul of five-time winners Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain July 24, 2016 Euphoric Briton Chris Froome vowed to make further headway on the overall list of Tour de France race winners after his coronation as a three-time winner was confirmed in Paris. The 31-year-old crossed the finish line on the Champs-Elysees shortly behind the peloton, arm-in-arm with his team-mates, to secure victory by four minutes and five [...]
Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations: All the events to mark Elizabeth II’s birthday including the lighting of the beacon, the parade, flypast, garden party and street party April 20, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II might be celebrating her 90th birthday but that doesn't mean she gets to put her feet up. It's Britain's longest-reigning monarch actual birthday on 21 April, and her official birthday will be celebrated on 11 June, meaning this spring and summer will play host to a number of public events. April The [...]
Horse racing betting: Esoterique to strike a blow for the fairer sex in Royal Ascot opener June 13, 2016 There hasn't been a more open renewal of Tuesday afternoon's Queen Anne Stakes (2.30pm) for many a year, with three horses from all over the world battling for favouritism. Last year's Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Tepin has travelled across the Atlantic for the first time for the biggest test of her career. The outstanding American [...]
We’re dangerously close to an energy crunch but Hinkley isn’t the solution August 1, 2016 "I want to see an energy policy that emphasises the reliability of supply and lower costs for users.” Just two days before becoming Prime Minister, this key extract from Theresa May’s first major campaign speech in Birmingham was welcomed by the energy industry and consumers alike. But what would it mean in practice and in [...]
Carl Frampton interview: “In 20, 30 years’ time I don’t want people to forget who I was” August 23, 2016 In beating Leo Santa Cruz to become the featherweight champion of the world last month, Carl Frampton reclaimed the belt won by mentor, manager and fellow countryman Barry McGuigan in a now-legendary battle with Eusebio Pedroza 31 years ago. McGuigan’s achievement earned him the 1985 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, yet in a golden [...]
Manchester United fans will never love Jose Mourinho, says Eric Cantona May 24, 2016 Manchester United great Eric Cantona has given a lukewarm reception to Jose Mourinho’s expected coronation at Old Trafford, saying supporters will be slow to warm to his style. Cantona, who won six trophies in five years at United, insists he is a fan of the fiery former Chelsea manager, who is set to be confirmed [...]
West Ham United v Manchester United: Slaven Bilic savours perfect farewell to FA Cup football at the Boleyn Ground April 12, 2016 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic insists Wednesday's quarter-final replay against Manchester United is the perfect way to bring down the curtain on FA Cup action at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers have just four fixtures left at their home of 112 years before relocating to the Olympic Stadium and, regardless of the result, the visit of [...]
The Royal Mint is issuing technicolour coins featuring Peter Rabbit to celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday February 29, 2016 To celebrate children's author Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday, the Royal Mint has pulled the rabbit out of the hat with a selection of technicolour coins commemorating her most iconic character, Peter Rabbit. Following the Beatrix Potter coin revealed at the start of the year, four more coins finished in full colour are being released throughout 2016, with the first vibrant [...]
City hotspot Coq A’rgent did all it could to stop suicide says coroner June 8, 2015 A CITY restaurant did everything it could to prevent a man jumping from its seven-storey roof garden, a coroner’s inquest has ruled. Food blogger Wilkes McDermid jumped from the Coq D’Argent restaurant on Poultry on 8 February. The City of London coroner Dr Roy Palmer recorded his death as suicide, saying the cause was severe [...]