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Independent Venue Week 2024: Grassroots venues struggling to survive after ‘brutal’ year
Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Singer-songwriter Frank Turner, rock band Palace, and the owners and managers of the UK’s grassroots music venues are calling for more government actionContinue Reading
Tottenham stars mock Neal Maupay on camera in as James Maddison adds dig
Tottenham duo Brennan Johnson and James Maddison brutally mocked Neal Maupay after the north Londoners came from behind to beat Brentford in the Premier League. Maupay had mimicked Maddison’s trademark celebration in the first half, only for the England playmaker to have the last laugh. Maupay gave Brentford the leadContinue Reading
Jurgen Klopp twists knife into Chelsea with ‘more goals’ remark after big win
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp twisted the knife into a dismal Chelsea side by admitting his side could have scored more in their 4-1 thrashing of the Blues. In the Reds’ first Premier League outing since Klopp announced his shock decision to quit at the end of the season, the German’sContinue Reading
England’s Six Nations crisis worsens as Sexton replacement sent Ireland warning
Ireland legend Ronan O’Gara has warned Jack Crowley that he must ‘walk before he can run’ as he steps in to replace legendary captain Johnny Sexton at No 10. Munster star Crowley, 24, only has nine Ireland appearances under his belt. “At the minute Jack needs to walk before heContinue Reading
The best exhibitions this week in London, from Anne von Freyburg to Barbara Kruger (February 1 to 8)
We pick the best art shows to enjoy this weekContinue Reading
Empathic doctors have more satisfied patients – new study
Ground Picture/Shutterstock Empathic care in medicine is associated with greater patient satisfaction, a new review has found. “Patient satisfaction” is more than a fluffy metric that measures how satisfied “customers” are. Increased patient satisfaction is associated with, among other things, improved survival after heart attacks, a lower risk of beingContinue Reading
Why monkeys attack people – a primate expert explains
Witsawat.S/Shutterstock Wildlife tourism thrives on our fascination with animals and primates are particularly attractive animals to tourists. With their human-like faces, complex family dynamics and acrobatic antics, they are a joy to behold. But recent stories have emerged that portray monkeys in a more sinister light. Reports of “monkey attacks”,Continue Reading
Transfer news LIVE as Man Utd open £68m talks and Spurs hijack Arsenal target
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Willian Pacho. The defender has impressed in the Bundesliga so far this season, with Tottenham recently linked with acquiring his services. They aren’t alone in their admiration of the Ecuadorian international though, with BILD reportingContinue Reading
AI drives up Microsoft revenues to record $62BN
Microsoft beat Wall Street’s forecasts for second-quarter revenue as new artificial intelligence features helped to attract customers to its Cloud and Windows services. Revenue rose by 18 per cent to a record $62 billion in the three months to the end of December compared with an average estimate from analystsContinue Reading
Branson backed VC firm raises £250M to back technology start-ups
A venture capital firm backed by Sir Richard Branson has raised $250 million to invest in technology businesses in Britain, the United States and the Nordic region. The fund will base its global headquarters in London and has brought in Lord Browne of Madingley, the former BP chief executive, DavidContinue Reading