With the 2016 Olympics less than two weeks away it is disheartening to hear news that female participation in sport still doesn't match that of the opposite sex. The 2012 London Olympics were such a triumph for Britain's female athletes, with first ever golds in rowing, stunning performances in cycling and ...
The pressure of Sir Philip Green has continued today as the chairman of the Commons Committee that probed BHS’s collapse believes that the retail boss is worse than Robert Maxwell. Robert Maxwell, siphoned off millions of pounds from the pension scheme at the Mirror Group. After the scam was uncovered, ...
The Russian Hooligan Federation could face retrospective action after several high profile hooligans tested positive for vegetables; including superfoods kale, quinoa and avocado. The IHC (International Hooligan Committee) has already set up a team to review CCTV footage taken during the recent European Championships to search for inappropriate sobriety within ...
Traditional staple foods such as white bread and pasta are disappearing off the Great British menu as people opt for trendy alternatives such as quinoa and flatbreads. New research by Lurpak found a third of Brits say their dietary essentials have changed in recent times, with sweet potatoes, cous cous and pitta bread ...
Review by Leslie Byron Pitt "Tarkovsky for me is the greatest (director), the one who invented a new language, true to the nature of film, as it captures life as a reflection, life as a dream." – Ingmar Bergman The films of Andrei Tarkovsky demand attention in a way that ...
Land-locked, football mad, the eternal rival to Barcelona, Madrid has a lot more to offer than boulevards and the beautiful game. Here, Rosie Benson takes at look at five must-dos in Spain’s capital city… What to drink… Nobody drinks sangria in Spain anymore, it’s all about Tinto de Verano. The ...
It’s a crying shame that tequila has garnered a somewhat unscrupulous reputation within the United Kingdom, often linked with horrific memories of shots that combine cheap spirit, salt, lime, and regret. However, as is the case with most things, good quality is key and can make all of the difference ...
Never mind chasing IS the hunt for Pokemon seems more important to one journalist. During a press briefing on the very serious subject of terrorism, US State Department spokesman John Kirby noticed one hack playing the Pokemon game, which appears to be taking over the world Mr Kirby says: ‘You’re ...
Consuming alcohol and processed meats is paramount to death by firing squad, new research has revealed. A study published in the scientific journal Addiction found 'the weekend' could be the biggest threat to the human race, with people quaffing booze and stuffing their faces full of sausage and bacon to really ...