Nasri back in six weeks, says Wenger July 22, 2009 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger expects Samir Nasri to make a swift recovery from a broken leg after learning that the injury is not as bad as first feared. Midfielder Nasri was initially ruled out for up to three months after suffering a fractured fibula during training on Tuesday. But X-rays have revealed that there are [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND PREVIEWS July 16, 2009 FILMTHE INFORMERS Adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis’s novel, with Mickey Rourke and Rhys Ifans. FROZEN RIVER Strong US drama about illegal immigration, with Melissa Leo on Oscar-nominated form. KISSES Charming Irish indie film about a pair of runaways up to no good in Dublin. DVDTHE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT Ghoulish supernatural goings on, supposedly based on [...]
Jaguar axes X-Type model and cuts jobs July 15, 2009 JAGUAR LAND ROVER (JLR) is axing a further 300 jobs – this time at a plant in Merseyside – and is stopping production of its X-Type model, the carmaker said yesterday, as luxury cars are hit in the downturn. “Our industry has been especially badly hit by the recession and the premium sector more than [...]
THREE OTHER HIGH-END ITALIANS July 13, 2009 L’ANIMAClassy, chic, and with excellent food, this is one of the best new openings in the City in the past year, and one of the few Square Mile restaurants that you might want to visit with friends, as well as contacts. 1 Snowden Street EC2A 2DQ, tel: 020 7422 7000, www.lanima.co.uk. LOCANDA LOCATELLIAn oldie, but [...]
LONDON Where to revive July 6, 2009 Mandarin OrientalGo for the Ginger Ritual. This jet-lag busting treatment uses a finger pressure technique, whereby the therapist applies pressure to the body’s shiatsu points to stimulate the flow of energy. Ginger-infused hot towels over the kidneys and a deep massage boosts lymphatic flow and helps relieve the pain of cramped joints. 1 hour and [...]
Bolt doubles up in London July 6, 2009 ATHLETICS: Triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has confirmed he will run in both the 100m and 4x100m relay at the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace later this month. The 22-year-old was scheduled to run the 100m but will now race on both days on 24 and 25 July as preparation for the World [...]
Bolt doubles up in London July 6, 2009 ATHLETICS: Triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has confirmed he will run in both the 100m and 4x100m relay at the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace later this month. The 22-year-old was scheduled to run the 100m but will now race on both days on 24 and 25 July as preparation for the World [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND PREVIEWS July 2, 2009 FILMICE AGE 3 More animated, prehistoric fun to help the holiday season fly by. RED MIST Hopeless horror schlock about a sicko in a coma manipulating others into murder. STRAWBERRY & CHOCOLATE Re-release of charming Cuban drama set just prior to the revolution. DVDMARLEY & ME Comedy about a man and his dog, with Owen [...]
UK’S MAIN RAIL FRANCHISES July 1, 2009 ARRIVA WALES Shrewsbury – Swansea line. It also covers Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT A FirstGroup franchise, it runs from Bedford to Brighton via Luton. Also Luton to Wimbledon and Sutton. NATIONAL EXP. EAST ANGLIATrains run from London Liverpool Street to Sheffield, Chelmsford, and Peterborough. SOUTH WEST TRAINSPart of Stagecoach group, it was [...]
UK’S MAIN RAIL FRANCHISES July 1, 2009 ARRIVA WALES Shrewsbury – Swansea line. It also covers Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT A FirstGroup franchise, it runs from Bedford to Brighton via Luton. Also Luton to Wimbledon and Sutton. NATIONAL EXP. EAST ANGLIATrains run from London Liverpool Street to Sheffield, Chelmsford, and Peterborough. SOUTH WEST TRAINSPart of Stagecoach group, it was [...]