Rail strike action will hit those Lynch claims to care about the hardest November 22, 2022 In days past, newspapers had a tried-and-tested way of covering rail strikes. The key element was the photo spread of suit-and-tie workers in unusual situations – perhaps one had got the boat in for the first time, or cycled in on their child’s bike. Combine that with a few snaps of Wimbledon-esque queues to get [...]
European journeyman Kalle Samooja joins jet set with LIV Golf Promotions victory December 10, 2023 Samooja was one of three players to book their places in the 2024 LIV Golf League.
Dance to the Guinness village with De Bromhead’s Captain February 6, 2024 MAJOR Cheltenham protagonists Galopin Des Champs, El Fabiolo and State Man all impressed at last weekend’s Dublin Racing Festival, but there were also bubbles burst with Marine Nationale and Gaelic Warrior notable disappointments. Two performances in Ireland caught my eye with a view to the Festival, which is now just five weeks away. CAPTAIN GUINNESS [...]
The Notebook: Andy Silvester on why John Lewis’s next boss would do well to take a shift on the tills October 3, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s our editor Andy Silvester with the pen Whoever replaces White would do well to take a shift on the tills Driving alongside Lake Bala, on the edges of Snowdonia, this intrepid Londoner got a shock at the weekend: an entrance [...]
‘Nobody died’: Embarrassment for Putin as Russia claims missile strikes on Ukrainian base killed 600 January 9, 2023 Ukrainian officials say nobody died in missile attacks Russia claims killed 600 troops. Vladimir Putin’s Russian defence ministry said missiles hit two temporary bases housing 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk in the easter Donetsk region. The strikes were retaliation for Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka, which left at least 89 Russian troops died, ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said. [...]
Hornby: British model railways maker’s shares tumble as Red Sea delivery delays hit sales April 22, 2024 Hornby, the British manufacturer of iconic model railway sets, has flagged a dip in sales after deliveries were delayed by Red Sea ship attacks.
Give a coffee fan the best beans November 11, 2022 The coffee addict in your group deserves a rich blend this Christmas, and Artisan Coffee Co’s range could be the answer. The company uses premium, flavourful specialty grade beans, treated with care and attention, and roasted to perfection. Led by Ashley Palmer-Watts, former chef director of The Fat Duck Group, the Artisan team has created [...]
Help someone drive safe this winter with a premium dash cam November 11, 2022 Nextbase’s award-winning dash cams could be the perfect — and most responsible — gift this Christmas. The cameras serve as a guardian on the road and drivers could save up to 30% on their insurance just by having one installed. This helps support them from false liability claims, while protecting their no claims bonus. The [...]
Can Amazon Prime, Netflix and the streamers survive the UK’s recession fears? April 20, 2023 The number of British households signed up to streaming platforms has slumped so far this year, as more cash-strapped viewers trim their subscriptions to cut costs. The number of homes subscribed to at least one video streaming platform fell to 16.1 million between January and March this year, down from 16.91 million during the same [...]
European inflation falls quicker than expected but recession fears will weigh on likely ECB rate hikes January 6, 2023 Inflation in Europe is falling faster than expected, but there are signs the worldwide price surge that is set to bring on a global recession may not be finished just yet, official figures out today reveal. A flash estimate by stats agency Eurostat for the rate of price increases in the eurozone came in at [...]