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Outrage growing over French police’s ‘disgusting’ and ‘brutal’ behaviour against Liverpool fans in Paris

May 30, 2022

The behaviour of the French police, during the Champions League final in Paris last weekend, is increasingly criticised. The Mayor of Liverpool ,Joanne Anderson, who was at the Champions League final in Paris, has described the behaviour of French police against Liverpool fans as “absolutely disgusting”. Speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, Anderson, who arrived [...]
La Rochelle: Coastal Atlantic outpost to European Champions

May 30, 2022

“Ici, ici, c’est Stade Rochelais.” “Here, here, it’s La Rochelle.” The chanted hymn of the French outpost on the Atlantic coast – now European champions. From their humble beginnings, La Rochelle have risen through the ranks and, after promotion to France’s Top14 in 2014, have never looked like a side likely to slip up. They [...]
Perez wins in Monaco as race for F1 title intensifies

May 29, 2022

Just a week after decisions taken on the pit wall forced Sergio Perez to move aside and give up an almost certain victory, smart Red Bull strategy yesterday in the principality of Monaco handed the Mexican his third F1 win. But it wasn’t quite the procession that the narrow streets of the microstate have become [...]
Nottingham Forest promoted to confirm 20-team Premier League line-up

May 29, 2022

Nottingham Forest secured their return to the Premier League after a 23-year absence – and a guaranteed £170m boost to their income – with victory over Huddersfield Town in the Championship Play-Off Final yesterday at Wembley. The only goal in Forest’s 1-0 win came late in the first half when Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill turned [...]
Champions League final: Trauma of Liverpool fans raises serious questions for Uefa

May 29, 2022

When Uefa moved the Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris three months ago in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the assumption was that it would result in the smooth execution of the biggest match in club football. Regrettably, the footage and testimony of many Liverpool fans and neutral observers who attended the [...]
The Bob’s Burgers Movie review: A fine dish that’ll deliver for fans

May 27, 2022

The Bob’s Burgers Movie has overcome many hurdles to get to our screens. The quirky animated sitcom has survived the Disney takeover of 20th Century Fox and a global pandemic to be released in cinemas, at a time when most animated movies have gone to streaming. Like The Simpsons Movie 15 years ago, it plays [...]
Psycho: Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece stands test of time 62 years on

May 27, 2022

Some movies leave a lasting influence long after the creators have gone. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, a low budget movie shot in black and white with actors from his TV show, would go on to change not just the horror genre, but films in general. 62 years on from its release, the piece feels as vital [...]
Sink The Pink’s Glyn Fussell: ‘I feel very secure in my LGBTQ icon status’

May 27, 2022

For Sink the Pink’s Farewell Ball in April, Glyn Fussell filled one of London’s biggest nightclubs, Printworks, with 6,000 ravers. Jake Shears performed to the sold out crowd, who were replete with harnesses and ball gowns in a range of colours so diverse they made the Dulux mood board look beige. Big TV celebrities who [...]
Why Tenerife is the beacon of the Canaries

May 27, 2022

THE WEEKEND: Many will have soaked up the sun in Gran Canaria, or had fun on the strip in Lanzarote. Tenerife, however, feels more abundant with five-star luxury. It is the only Canary Island to have Michelin Starred restaurants, for instance, with six stars spread across five eateries. WHERE? Home was the Ritz-Carlton Abama, a [...]