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No showing off: The paradox at the heart of British men’s style

June 23, 2021

The English have a strange relationship to men’s style. Every gentleman has conflicting voices, a Jeeves and a Wooster on either shoulder: Bertie with his brass-buttoned mess jacket and Old Etonian spats, his valet with an eyebrow raised in polite disapproval. Nowhere better is this duality exemplified than in the British Army. Regiments do everything [...]
Czech Republic 0, England 1: Phoney war of the group stage is over; England’s tournament starts now

June 23, 2021

For a fleeting moment last night against the Czech Republic it felt like England had finally arrived at Euro 2020. Bukayo Saka turned, burst forward, the vast expanses of Wembley opened up and seconds later Raheem Sterling headed the hosts in front. This was it! An early goal delivered by two west London boys was [...]
Covid pandemic has changed online dating, Tinder boss says

June 22, 2021

New updates to dating app Tinder will reflect changes in users’ dating behaviour due to the pandemic, moving towards more “holistic” profiles. Tinder’s CEO, Jim Lanzone, told the BBC: “As we know from the past 15 to 18 months, people have really leaned in to getting to know people virtually, even having relationships virtually, before they [...]
Euro finals to see 60,000 fans in largest sports gathering in over 15 months

June 22, 2021

In the largest sports gathering in over 15 months, the Euro semi-finals and the final will see more than 60,000 fans flock in support at Webley Stadium next month. Increasing attendance to 75 per cent capacity during the latter stages of the tournament, which spans the 6th, 7th and 11 July, ticket holders will need [...]
Supernova review – Tucci and Firth in heartbreaking dementia love story

June 22, 2021

The follow up to his 2014 debut Hinterland, British filmmaker Harry Macqueen works with two Hollywood legends in a quiet, but devastating drama that was sadly overlooked in this year’s awards chase. Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci play Sam and Tusker, partners of twenty years laughing and bickering in their campervan on the first leg [...]
Saracens mark return to Premiership by announcing club record kit deal with British sportswear brand Castore

June 22, 2021

Saracens have announced a kit deal with British brand Castore believed to be the most lucrative in the club’s history. The five-year agreement replaces Sarries’ contract with Nike and follows their successful promotion back to English rugby union’s top division. Saracens join a fast-growing roster of teams and athletes to partner with Castore, which includes [...]
Fast and Furious 9 review – yet more brainless fun

June 22, 2021

For a film about street racing that was a modest hit back in 2001, the Fast and Furious franchise has ballooned into something no one could expect. This week sees the release of the tenth instalment in the series (if you count spin-off Hobbs & Shaw), and the reported penultimate episode of the main story. [...]
Doctor Who: Time Fracture – an immersive Bond Street show

June 22, 2021

If you’ve ever wanted to step out from behind the sofa and into the TARDIS, your moment has arrived. Doctor Who: Time Fracture is a new, interactive theatrical event from Immersive Everywhere, the team behind 2019’s immersive adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street. In the back streets of Mayfair, minutes from Oxford Street, is [...]
England stars Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell ruled out of Czech Republic game and could miss last-16 match

June 22, 2021

England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will miss tonight’s Euro 2020 game against the Czech Republic after being told they must self-isolate. Midfielder Mount and left-back Chilwell could also be forced out of England’s game in the last 16, if the team fail to win their group. The pair had close contact with Scotland’s [...]
Spanish football clubs buck trend and make profit despite Covid-19

June 22, 2021

Spanish football clubs bucked the trend by making a collective profit last season despite the impact of Covid-19. LaLiga, which encompasses the top two divisions of men’s football in Spain, reported a profit of €77m for 2019-20. Revenue grew 3.6 per cent year on year to just over €5bn, although net debt grew from €2.6bn [...]