John Torode declares it's 'onwards and upwards' for MasterChef after Gregg Wallace's departure as he gushes about new co-host Grace Dent

found 2025 › May › 07 (Wed) @ 02:40 UTC

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The food critic, 51, was announced by the BBC as Gregg's replacement in December after he was axed due to a series of complaints about his alleged behaviour.

Under a cloud: the city smothered in smog – in pictures

found 2025 › May › 06 (Tue) @ 06:25 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Saint John boasts Canada’s largest oil refinery – and a huge gulf between rich and poor. Chris Donovan captured life in a city overshadowed by pollution

John Lewis makes major change for long-serving staff as workers retire earlier

found 2025 › May › 04 (Sun) @ 14:55 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Loyal employees have been told to expect changes to their benefits packages, including people who retire after at least 15 years being deprived of lifetime discount cards.

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham: Premier League – live reaction

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 13:35 UTC

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Tielemans goal boosts Villa’s European hopes
Live scores | Golden Boot race | And you can email John

Richard Hirst, time-honoured Cottager, gets in touch: “Fulham need to bring Cairney on early then we…

Aston Villa v Fulham: Premier League – live

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 10:35 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Premier League updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-off
Live scores | Golden Boot race | And you can email John

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Maatsen, Kamara, Tielemans, Rogers, Asensio,…

The Pretender by Jo Harkin review – a bold and brilliant comedy of royal intrigue

found 2025 › May › 01 (Thu) @ 06:20 UTC

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This fantasia on the life of Lambert Simnel, who finds himself a claimant to the English throne, is a romp through late-medieval identity and historical uncertainty

One day in 1484, strange men arrive…

NBA playoffs: Haliburton’s ‘disrespectful’ father sparks fracas as Pacers seal Bucks’ fate

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 12:40 UTC

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John Haliburton apparently swore and waved towel
Pacers seal beat Bucks in OT to seal playoff series

Giannis Antetokounmpo has criticized Tyrese Haliburton’s father as the aftermath of Bucks-Pacers pla…

Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade review – reverential reminiscence takes its time

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 06:35 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

There’s potentially too many run-of-the-mill I-met-Lennon anecdotes from talking heads and fans, but enough wheat among the chaff to keep things interesting

We have recently seen a slew of intriguing …

Why you should beware the perils of using the work WhatsApp group

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 23:55 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Deputy manager Laura Pagnello took action against Barrow Hill Pre-School in St John's Wood in north London after she was referred to as 'witcheypoo' in the group chat.

Britpop battle between Blur and Oasis revisited in ‘punchy’ new comedy

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 16:10 UTC

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John Niven’s debut play explores rivalry between the two British bands who vied for the No 1 spot in the charts in 1995

It was the great Britpop showdown in the summer of 1995, billed as a contest bet…