39 h. ago William Christie is busy as ever at 80 and putting his imprint on the period

William Christie is as busy as ever in a season celebrating his 80th birthday, conducting, playing the harpsichord, administering his Les Arts Florissants orchestral and vocal ensemble and teaching at The Juilliard School as he sticks with Baroque repertoire on period instruments, staying away from more modern composers

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3 d. ago Georgina Hayden’s recipe for spring onion and spinach pakoras

Spring onion and baby spinach locked in a light batter, deep-fried and served with a moreish coriander and peanut chutneyOne of my favourite ways of celebrating whatever vegetable is in season is by turning it into pakoras. Cooking them quickly allows the vegetable to sing, and a simple pakora batter is light enough to let spring onions and spinach do just that. With just enough gently spiced chickpea flour to bind the chopped veg, there is no claggy coating here. Serve as is with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of sea salt, or with this addictive, punchy coriander and peanut chutney. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Championship club release statement after footage of captain appearing to be in fight

Hull City secured survival on the final day of the Championship season but their celebrations have been interrupted by an incident on Sunday involving their captain

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4 d. ago Roman fans nab both shades of summer dress with 'very pretty' detail to 'cover upper arms'

The dress is on sale for a limited time using a special discount code to celebrate the new season - and it comes in two stylish colours

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6 d. ago Championship relegation lurking for Stoke, Derby, Preston, Luton or Hull

Five teams fight to avoid joining Cardiff and Plymouth in dropping to League One on the season’s final dayIt is high season for engravers, a fertile few weeks for after-dinner speakers to make hay at elaborate end-of-season dos, but not every Championship team has something worth celebrating. Last Saturday, three hours after Cardiff’s players sank to the turf when the final whistle confirmed their relegation to the third tier, a division the club has not played in for 22 years, the squad slipped into suits for their annual black-tie awards night in a suite overlooking the same surface.At some point, Rubén Sellés, the Hull head coach, seemingly got wind of the jarring circumstances and cancelled his team’s bash, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, to prevent a similarly tone-deaf evening. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago How Wrexham and Birmingham City’s US owners got one step from the Premier League

Tom Brady, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s celebrity status isn’t the only thing that led their clubs to the ChampionshipIt’s been over four decades since Wrexham were last in the second tier of English football and a lot has changed in that time. (A lot has changed in four years, never mind four decades.) Four years ago, Wales’ oldest soccer club were at a non-league nadir. Now, they are preparing for life in the Championship, propelled to three straight promotions by the stardust (and money) of Ryan Reynolds and Ryan McElhenney.Birmingham City’s second tier exile was much shorter – just a single season – but like Wrexham their promotion had the spotlight of celebrity on it. While Wrexham have Reynolds and McElhenney, Birmingham have Tom Brady (albeit it in a far smaller profile). The English lower leagues have never been so glamorous, what with Wrexham players appearing in Marvel movies and David Beckham attending matches. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Liverpool confirm date for open top bus parade after winning Premier League title

The Reds have become champions of England of a 20th time and will hold a parade in the city to celebrate the victory after the end of the season

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1 week ago Unruffled Liverpool and Salah serve up theatre and euphoria on title day | Barney Ronay

Arne Slot’s team faced the perfect opponents as the afternoon became a dual celebration for their Covid season triumphFootball is often compared to theatre. Sometimes it just is theatre. With 63 minutes gone at Anfield, and Liverpool already 3-1 up, Mohamed Salah took the ball on the right in an empty square of deep green, veered inside, and then paused, leaving just enough time for the entire home crowd to freeze the moment, to see a snapshot of what was about to happen.Salah rolled the ball to his left then spanked it hard into the near corner, drawing a vast, rolling cheer that just didn’t want to stop, a self‑fuelling cheer for this relentless one-man highlights reel, face of an era, the curator of moments, who then made another one here by taking a mid-match celebration selfie with the Kop. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Roy Keane showed true colours in Man United icon's reason for cancelling open

Manchester United legend Roy Keane led Sunderland to the Championship title in the 2006/07 season but decided against an open-top bus parade to celebrate their return to the Premier League

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1 week ago Slot on Liverpool’s final title push; Hürzeler’s João Pedro frustration; FA Cup: football – live

Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look forFixtures | Latest tables | And you can also email DavidIf you’re planning an idle non-football related trip to Liverpool this weekend this weekend, I’d probably advise against it. No doubt the city will be absolutely packed with fans ready to bask in the warm glow of the club’s 20th league title – and second in the Premier League era.That previous title was in the 2019/20 Covid season, so this will be a proper chance to celebrate drawing level with Manchester United. Slot said he hoped Liverpool’s fans would bring their usual level of noise and support I think it might be a little louder than normal, Arne. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Slot on Liverpool’s final title push, FA Cup and WCL semis, plus team news: football – live

Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look forFixtures | Latest tables | And you can also email DominicIf you’re planning an idle non-football related trip to Liverpool this weekend this weekend, I’d probably advise against it. No doubt the city will be absolutely packed with fans ready to bask in the warm glow of the club’s 20th league title – and second in the Premier League era.That previous title was in the 2019/20 Covid season, so this will be a proper chance to celebrate drawing level with Manchester United. Slot said he hoped Liverpool’s fans would bring their usual level of noise and support I think it might be a little louder than normal, Arne. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Robert Irwin revealed as first celebrity contestant on DWTS season 34

A premiere date for season 34 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has not yet been announced

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2 w. ago East Calder Bowling Club officially opens 2025 season with community celebration

The event was marked by a ceremonial throw of the Jack by Livingston MP Gregor Poynton, who was on hand to help officially launch the new season.

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2 w. ago I lapped up St Mirren celebrations after two seasons in one and SACKING three players

Keith Lasley joined the party after a quiet moment savouring St Mirren securing a third consecutive top six finish

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3 w. ago Top tips to throw the perfect spring dinner party to celebrate the season

Spring has officially sprung and as well as being a significant mood-booster it's also the prime time for hosting; food expert Alexandra Dudley shares her top tips to make the most of the season.

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3 w. ago José Pizarro’s recipe for spring lamb and asparagus rice with saffron and fino

A sumptuous, Spanish celebration of spring, with a nod to the UK’s short but marvellous asparagus seasonEven though the lamb is the star of this dish, it’s the asparagus that truly makes me happy. The arrival of asparagus season always feels like a little celebration of spring and longer, brighter days ahead. British asparagus, the best in the world, adds a fresh, seasonal touch that makes this rice really special. It’s the perfect one-pot recipe for the first al fresco meal of the year, with simple ingredients that come together beautifully, and with saffron bringing its delicate aroma and golden warmth. This is a great minimal-effort way to enjoy the new season – and every bite. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago JD Vance fumbles Ohio State’s national title trophy during White House visit

Vice-president unable to hang on to trophyBuckeyes were celebrating last season’s title winJD Vance, the man entrusted as America’s back-up in times of emergency, may not be the safest pair of hands if Monday’s events are anything to go by. The vice-president ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy.After laudatory speeches by Donald Trump, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the Vance – an Ohio State graduate – tried to lift the trophy. He didn’t appear to realize that the top of the trophy is detachable from its base. After a moment of struggle, the vice-president lost his grip on the two pieces. OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson, standing behind Vance, grabbed the football-shaped top of the trophy, but the base fell to the ground, forcing Vance to grasp around as it rolled away from him. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Where to find wild garlic in London (and how to forage responsibly)

Happy wild garlic season to all who celebrate. Here are some of the best spots to find it in the city, and the dos and don’ts of foraging

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4 w. ago A complete list of all to celebrities to appear in Black Mirror Season 7

From Issa Rae to Emma Corrin and Chris O’Dowd, we unpack all the famous faces who’ll be putting themselves through the emotional wringer in the name of art

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4 w. ago The Last of Us gets huge update on its future ahead of season 2 premiere

Fans of The Last of Us already have reason to celebrate before the second season begins in just a few days

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