3 d. ago ‘A proxy for America’s culture war’: why Cracker Barrel’s new logo sparked ire on the right

The restaurant chain reverted back to its old logo after Trump joined the backlash against its rebrand. Experts say it was an easy targetOn Tuesday, the United States commander-in-chief weighed in on one of the most pressing issues facing our nation: the rebranding of a restaurant chain.Last week, Cracker Barrel, a Tennessee company whose nationwide locations lean heavily on a cozy, old-timey aesthetic – “rocking chairs on the porch, a warm fire in the hearth, peg games on the table” – announced it was updating its logo. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago First ever British Indian Restaurant Week to be held at Greater Manchester venues

It's being hailed as a 'celebration of contribution, culture, and community'

Politics

7 d. ago Live M60 updates as 'police incident' sees traffic held in Greater Manchester

Traffic is being held on the anti-clockwise carriageway - updates as we get them

Events

7 d. ago Amorim tells Manchester United to ‘grow up’ while Fernandes says referee triggered penalty miss

Smith Rowe goal denies visitors first win‘We scored then we forgot how we play’Ruben Amorim said his team need to “grow up” after Emile Smith Rowe’s equaliser for Fulham held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. The problem, according to United’s manager, was his team trying to shut up shop after scoring their second‑half opener via a Rodrigo Muniz own goal.“I think we scored the goal and then we forgot about how we play,” Amorim said of his United side, who remain winless from their opening two games. They were well matched by an impressive Fulham. “We want to win so badly, and that is a good feeling. We scored a goal and everyone on the pitch was thinking: ‘Let’s hold on to the advantage and try to win the game.’ Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Man Utd player ratings vs Fulham: Two stars score 3/10 in frustrating 1

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday, with Emile Smith-Rowe cancelling out Leny Yoro's deflected opener at Craven Cottage

Sport

1 week ago Doritos Loaded Week: 100 restaurants offer £5 meals for those who BYOB (that's bag)

Doritos Loaded Week invites Londoners to BYOB – bring your own bag of Doritos, as vendors offer loaded dishes from August 22 - 31

Economics

1 week ago I've been to this marvellous Edinburgh restaurant twice this week, as its lunch menu is irresistible

It offers the best value lunch in the city

Politics

1 week ago Prisoner held hand of Gooch gang boss Lee Amos as he clutched chest in agony behind bars, inquest into his death hears

Gangster Lee Amos started to sweat and struggled to breathe following a gym session in prison

Events

1 week ago DC area restaurants lose patrons as Trump’s police takeover leads to drop in reservations

Fewer people made seated reservations at restaurants in DC this past week than in any state, compared to the same time last year

Politics

1 week ago Orders down: DC area restaurants feeling the squeeze as Trump’s police takeover decreases foot traffic

Fewer people made seated reservations at restaurants in DC this past week than in any state, compared to the same time last year

Politics

2 w. ago Restaurant owner reveals the 'entitled' customer habit that's costing him £1,000 a WEEK in losses

Ferhat, owner of Mangal 2 in Hackney, London, shared a newsletter earlier this month outlining a change in customer habits that's costing his restaurant a pretty penny, according to Metro.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘London diners are so rude they cost my restaurant £1,000 a week’

‘London diners are so rude they cost my restaurant £1,000 a week’  Metro.co.uk

Economics

2 w. ago Scrooge to be portrayed as a 'British Indian who hates refugees' in new version of A Christmas Carol

The musical, which is directed by Gurinder Chadha and based on the 1843 novella by Charles Dickens, will feature a 'British-Indian' man named Sood as the lead character.

Events

2 w. ago Man United can hijack Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer amid Man City 'agreement' as PSR truth clear

Gianluigi Donnarumma and Manchester City have reportedly agreed on personal terms, but Manchester United are also said to have held talks with the player's agent

Politics

3 w. ago ‘This is big blissful entertainment’: global film critics on the one movie that defines their country

What single film best represents a nation? Here, 12 writers choose the one work they believe most captures their home’s culture and cinema – from a bold cricket musical to a nine-hour documentary, gritty crime dramas to frothy tales of revengeIt is often said that there are two religions in India: cinema and cricket. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India blends the two with such panache that, upon its release, movie theatres became stadiums, with audiences cheering and dancing in their seats when the underdogs (a ragtag team of Indian villagers) defeat their masters (a far superior British team led by a tyrannical racist captain who wants to inflict a ruinous land tax on them). Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Ruben Amorim sent clear Man Utd transfer demand hours after Benjamin Sesko arrival

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in their final pre-season match on Saturday at Old Trafford after unveiling the £74million signing of Benjamin Sesko

Politics

3 w. ago Man Utd player ratings vs Fiorentina as flop drops 5/10 in final pre

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina in their final pre-season friendly on Saturday, but won the Snapdragon Cup on penalties

Sport

3 w. ago Manchester United vs Fiorentina live: Hosts held in final pre

Manchester United 1-1 Fiorentina: Ruben Amorim’s side held in their final pre-season game before the new campaign

Society

3 w. ago Manchester United vs Fiorentina live: Hosts being held after Benjamin Sesko unveiled to Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim has one more game to drill his players before they take on Arsenal in their Premier League opener next week

Society

4 w. ago Voices: My friend Lord Desai: A rare figure who was respected across political, cultural and academic divides

Lord Desai’s parliamentary aide, friend and mentee Sahil Hansrani pays his respects to a man who made his home in British politics and academia and became the first Labour peer of Indian origin

Politics