The Flying Scotsman Christmas lights are turned on–the most spectacular yet
The Flying Scotsman Christmas lights were turned on this week, and are by common consent the most spectacular yet. In the Stygian gloom they shine very brightly and cast a most … Continue reading
Why Clara Oswald should stay in Doctor Who
Reports suggest that far from leaving, Jenna Coleman is signing on for more episodes of Doctor Who. Great – Clara is a wonderful companion who has finally found the right … Continue reading
Just the ticket: the joy of England’s railway stations
The story of the English railway station since its Victorian heyday is that of a distinctively creative free-for-all Rowan Moore The Observer, Sunday 30 November 2014 ‘The topographic romance of … Continue reading
Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer – a classic recipe trailed subliminally across the taste buds
With this brief teaser footage, director JJ Abrams looks to exorcise memories of the awful Star Wars prequels – and just about manages it • Force Awakens trailer – eight … Continue reading
Bath 25 Harlequins 6: Sam Burgess enjoys a winning start as Bath see off Quins in the rain
Bath vs Harlequins, Aviva Premiership match report – Sam Burgess makes his keenly-anticipated rugby union bow in a 17-minute cameo as Bath power to victory at the Rec Job well … Continue reading
Swiss vote provokes ‘6,000-year gold bubble’ attack
‘Save Our Swiss Gold’ referendum is a primordial scream against a world of quantitative easing but would paralyze the Swiss National bank The SNB warned that a ban on the … Continue reading
The slow death of Soho: farewell to London’s sleazy heartland
For years, relentless gentrification has been squeezing the life out of the infamous district. The closure of Madame Jojo’s feels like the nail in its coffin Pete Clark The Guardian, … Continue reading
Frenchman develops pills to make flatulence smell of roses
65-year-old inventor says he came up with his range of indigestion tablets after he was “nearly suffocated” by the smell of farts The 65-year-old artist and inventor says his pills … Continue reading
Pakistani family face deportation after their son is labelled a terrorist for carrying a cricket bat
A 22-year-old cricket player and his family face being thrown out of Belgium after he was identified as a terrorist for carrying a cricket bat on public transport Cricketer 22-year-old … Continue reading
Jose Mourinho revels in his ‘beautiful Chelsea’ after Champions League thrashing of Schalke
Portuguese coach says the happiness, flair and beauty his side are showing is something new for the club Looking good: Jose Mourinho has his Chelsea side playing with style and … Continue reading
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