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School sport reform can be Lionesses’ greatest victory, says Wubben-Moy

March 8, 2023

England footballer Lotte Wubben-Moy has hailed the government’s pledge to create equal school sport opportunities for girls as the Lionesses’ “greatest victory”. Wubben-Moy was part of the squad who won the European Championship at Wembley last year and then used the triumph to lead calls for all girls to have access to football at school. [...]
How Opportunity International helps women escape poverty by starting a business

March 8, 2023

Throughout the Global South, Opportunity International is helping underserved communities work their way out of poverty – not through handouts but by providing access to credit and education in financial literacy. With the majority of its work focusing on women, International Women’s Day feels like the ideal time to celebrate some of the amazing people [...]
The Beast: former most powerful car – with 27-litre V12 – is for sale

March 8, 2023

Once the most powerful road car in the world, the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin V12-powered Beast is heading to auction.
Is sports technology the answer to match fixed betting?

March 8, 2023

Do you know that feeling when you’ve bet on your favourite team to win a match but, for some reason, they capitulate to a series of goals an under-11s side could have scored and you smell a rat? Well, what if you could eliminate all cheating from sport and sports betting? As of 12 months [...]
Exodus Chiefs: How Exeter, a modern dynasty of English rugby, lost its aura

March 7, 2023

If in any normal season Premiership side Exeter Chiefs announced the mid-season departure of a brilliant young winger such as Facundo Cordero there would have been a slight feeling of disappointment among the fanbase. But the Argentinian’s move north to Scotland’s Glasgow Warriors instead heaped further dismay on supporters of Exeter, because Cordero’s exit represents [...]
Joël Robuchon’s head sommelier shares her favourite wines

March 7, 2023

A Glass of wine with: Charlotte Page, head sommelier at Joël Robuchon InternationalRecruiting the all-female team of Sommeliers at Mayfair’s glamorous fine-dining destination Le Comptoir Robuchon, and head of wine for Joël Robuchon International, Charlotte Page is the perfect drinking partner with whom to celebrate International Women’s Day. What got you into wine? Not a [...]
Celebrating women in wine this International Women’s Day

March 7, 2023

This International Women’s Day we take a look at some of the women helping to revolutionise the industry – and their most deliciously drinkable bottles When attending a wine event, it is not uncommon to be met with a sea of men. The occasional woman is like a beacon, nodding in solidarity across the room. [...]
Lawes out of England side to face France in Six Nations clash

March 7, 2023

England vice captain Courtney Lawes has suffered yet another injury set back as head coach Steve Borthwick confirmed the back-row would not be in contention to play in his side’s Six Nations clash with France on Saturday. Lawes, of Northampton Saints, is out of the 27-man side named by Borthwick yesterday with a shoulder injury. [...]
Mother’s Day 2023: things to do in London

March 7, 2023

Mother’s Day rolls around on Sunday 19 March and plenty of London’s restaurants and bars are running special events to celebrate. Whether you’re keeping it casual or making big plans, it’s worth planning ahead as restaurants often book up ahead of time. Here are the best things to do in London this Mother’s Day, whatever [...]
Antonio Conte reveals Tottenham doctors’ fears for his health ahead of must-win Champions League match against AC Milan

March 7, 2023

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has revealed the club’s doctors feared for his health after he rushed back to the dugout following gallbladder surgery. Conte needed an emergency operation last month but was back at work a week later and took his place on the touchline within days for the Champions League defeat at AC [...]