32 h. ago Beloved historical cinema in UK staycation hotspot announces epic comeback after previously closing due to 'lack of footfall'

The Royalty Cinema in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District shut its doors last August from a lack of footfall.

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8 d. ago Memorable F1 races at Imola, from Alonso v Schumacher to Hamilton’s hard rain

Whatever the future for Italy’s secondary circuit, it will be remembered for some glorious moments, as well as some tragic onesThe Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is taking place against a backdrop of severe doubts over Imola’s Formula One future. The deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix remain etched on F1’s psyche but the demanding Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari has been the scene of some of the sport’s most-compelling races. Here are three of the best: Continue reading...

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9 d. ago F1 2026 race calendar status as Imola's future looks clear despite lack of announcement

Imola is an iconic Formula 1 venue but lost its place on the calendar once before and looks increasingly likely to do so again with its contract with the sport up this year

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2 w. ago A $15m jockeys racing league would relegate real stars to supporting role

The concept may help revolutionise global horseracing but downplaying the thoroughbreds misses the pointIt was a case of eyes down for marketing buzzword bingo on Monday morning, as news emerged that a dozen leading riders, including Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore, William Buick and Yutaka Take, have signed up to compete in a new international jockeys’ league from 2026, with up to 10 six-race fixtures annually staged at some of the sport’s most famous tracks around the world.According to various reports, the “revolutionary” new competition will, its organisers claim, have “a franchise-based league structure” designed to turn riders into “global icons” and engage a “fresh audience” for racing. The jockeys involved will own equity in their team, act as the “team principal” for their franchise and, if all goes to plan, will be competing for a share of a $15m prize fund within two years. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago London Marathon gets record 1.1 million applications for 2026 race

London Marathon gets record 1.1 million applications for 2026 race  reuters.com

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3 w. ago What’s driving Cadillac? New F1 team counting down the seconds to 2026 entry

Red-carpet launch has to be backed up with a car on the grid next season, with Briton Graeme Lowdon leading the pushAs inescapable as it is inexorable, everyone at Cadillac is aware the clock is ticking as they edge closer towards a moment of truth well over three years in the making. The expectation and anticipation for when the team, backed by US manufacturer General Motors, hits the grid as Formula One’s 11th entry for the first race of 2026 is ratcheting up with every passing second.Appropriately for this all-American marque, the team are launching their F1 entry on Saturday night with a red-carpet event at Miami beach after the sprint race and qualifying have concluded at the Hard Rock Stadium circuit. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago What’s driving Cadillac? New F1 team counting down seconds to 2026 entry

Red-carpet launch has to be backed up with a car on the grid next season, with Briton Graeme Lowdon leading the pushAs inescapable as it is inexorable, everyone at Cadillac is aware the clock is ticking as they edge closer towards a moment of truth more than three years in the making. The expectation and anticipation for when the team, backed by General Motors, hits the grid as Formula One’s 11th entry for the first race of 2026 is ratcheting up with every passing second.Appropriately for this all‑American marque, the team are launching their F1 entry on Saturday night with a red-carpet event at Miami Beach after the sprint race and qualifying have concluded at the Hard Rock Stadium circuit. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Here's how to get FREE flights to China and India for 2025 and 2026 with unmissable all

SHOPPING: Inspired by Race Across the World? Book a 2025/2026 tour to China or India with Wendy Wu Tours and save on flights - partners fly free and solo travellers get 50 per cent off.

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