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Harry Clarke review: Billy Crudup comes to the West End with ‘effortlessly engrossing’ one-man play
A string of Hollywood stars have turned up in the West End this year, said Sarah Crompton on What’s on Stage. The latest is Billy Crudup, who has crossed the pond to reprise his role in a play that brought him off-Broadway acclaim in 2017. David Cale’s “Harry Clarke” isContinue Reading
Have your say on ‘woke’ new England Nike strip for this summer’s Euros
The new kit for England men’s football team has sparked outrage due to the St George’s Cross on the back of the collar being changed from all-red to a multicoloured version that features purple, blue and pink stripes. Manufacturers Nike said it was “a playful update” in order to “uniteContinue Reading
Private Sector Expansion Moderates Slightly in March
In a continuation of the ongoing recovery from recession, the private sector in Britain expanded for the fifth consecutive month, albeit at a slightly slower pace in March compared to the previous month. Survey data from purchasing managers revealed that the output index dipped marginally to 52.9 in March fromContinue Reading
Full list of average council tax in England in 2024/25, by local authority
– Rutland (Unitary authority): £2,175.41 5.14%– Gateshead (Metropolitan borough): £2,174.00 4.99%– Northumberland (Unitary authority): £2,173.47 4.55%– Nottingham (Unitary authority): £2,155.33 4.99%– Dorset (Unitary authority): £2,123.10 4.96%– Bristol (Unitary authority): £2,095.69 4.99%– Walsall (Metropolitan borough): £2,084.55 4.99%– Cornwall (Unitary authority): £2,068.04 5.52%– Liverpool (Metropolitan borough): £2,045.17 4.99%– Durham (Unitary authority): £2,044.83Continue Reading
James Blunt: Asking AI to imitate lyrics was ‘totally humiliating’ | Culture
James Blunt says artificial intelligence “humiliated” him after experimenting with the technology to devise lyrics. Speaking on the I Never Thought It Would Happen podcast with host Chris Difford, Blunt discussed how the rise of technology means younger musicians are turning to AI. Blunt admitted that he had also dabbledContinue Reading
Andy Murray admits ‘I’m a bit strange’ after unusual antics in Miami Open win
Andy Murray rolled back the years with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 over Matteo Berrettini to reach the second round of the Miami Open, but left some fans baffled by his actions during the match. The Brit was spotted appearing to fake laughter as he faced his Italian opponent, before settingContinue Reading
Sabalenka confirms she had broken up with boyfriend before his sudden death
Russian ice hockey club Salavat Yulaev broke the news of Koltsov’s death with an official statement, which read: “It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, has passed away. “He was a strong and cheerful person, he was loved and respectedContinue Reading
Is hyaluronic acid as effective as skincare brands claim?
Hyaluronic acid is now in many beauty products and cosmetics. TuiPhotoEngineer/ Shutterstock Hyaluronic acid has become a huge buzzword in the beauty industry, with everything from creams and cleansers to shampoos containing it. Often, these products are marketed to consumers with the promise that hyaluronic acid will boost hydration –Continue Reading
How a balloon-borne experiment can do the job of the Hubble space telescope
SuperBIT waiting for launch while its giant helium balloon is inflated. Bill Rodman/NASA An astronomical telescope designed to complement the ageing Hubble Space Telescope lifted off from New Zealand’s south island on April 16 2023. But as a sphere the size of a football stadium rose silently and slowly overContinue Reading
Andy Murray digs deep to beat Berrettini at Miami Open after scolding himself
Andy Murray outlasted Matteo Berrettini to advance to the second round of the Miami Open. The Brit dug deep to come from a set down, winning 4-6 6-3 6-4 in a physical encounter that saw Berrettini almost faint on the court. Murray scolded and shouted at himself throughout the match butContinue Reading