12 h. ago How much Swansea Council subsidises running of city leisure centres

The current model using a specialist provider is 'way more affordable', according to one senior officer, compared with the council running the facilities itself

Politics

65 h. ago Peg o’ My Heart review – Hong Kong’s disordered dream life is focus of Lynchian thriller

Set in the aftermath of the 2008 crash, Nick Cheung’s film follows a loose-cannon psychiatrist through a city deranged by stock-market stormsAn immolated teenager flailing in a run down tenement. A doubledecker bus suspended above a calm sea bay. A dishevelled middle-aged couple frolicking down a high street, caught in their own private musical. There’s an irrepressible fountain of dream imagery erupting out of Nick Cheung’s fourth feature, which imagines Hong Kong after the 2008 financial crash as a nightmarish inland empire awash in outrage, anguish and guilt. “Other people’s money!” crows one investor – but the real business here is other people’s dreams.Loose-cannon psychiatrist Dr Man (Terrance Lau) is under censure from his bosses for investigating his patients’ private lives. Maybe it’s his own uneasy dreams that motivate him to trespass, though a new bizarre case gives him added cause to go the extra mile. A narcoleptic taxi driver admitted to hospital after nodding off and ...

Science

3 d. ago 'Rundown' historical UK city branded worst place for a short break despite 'beautiful' cathedral

A UK city has been named the worst place for a short break, with the location branded as a "dump" — but it has a historical cathedral that's a must-visit for culture lovers

Politics

5 d. ago De Bruyne sinks Wolves to help Manchester City close in on top

Manchester City are timing their run to the finish line just right as Kevin De Bruyne does everything in his power to ensure he leaves a Champions League club behind. The Belgian’s goal against Wolves secured a fourth straight Premier League win to send City third and one step closer to maintaining their place among the continent’s elite.City will be as pleased with the hard-fought victory as Wolves are disappointed to leave with nothing. They rattled the woodwork twice and were the more dangerous team inside the box but when it comes to critical moments, there are few better in world football than De Bruyne. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Olivier Rousteing’s guide to New York: Met Gala, Indochine and whiskeys at The Soho Grand

As the fashion designer returns to NYC for the Met Gala, he recalls his “Project Runway” antics last year and where he hides out as the city goes fabulously crazy

Politics

7 d. ago Man City's unsung trio send message to next generation and give bosses a useful PSR boost

Manchester City's unsung heroes of their run to the FA Cup final and to the brink of Champions League qualification haven't cost them a penny.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK

Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? And what would a Reform-run city actually be like?Please support The Guardian at http://theguardian.com/politicspod The full list of candidates for Doncaster mayor are:David Bettney, Social Democratic party Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The 2025 London Marathon Overtook New York City for the Largest Marathon Ever

The 2025 London Marathon Overtook New York City for the Largest Marathon Ever  Runner's World

Politics

8 d. ago Phil Foden is running out of time to prove Pep Guardiola right at Man City this season

Phil Foden has had one good month of form for Manchester City all season - so what has gone wrong after his heroics of 2023/24?

Politics

9 d. ago Arne Slot admits he's grateful Man City 'helped' Liverpool win Premier League title

Liverpool have ended Manchester City's run of four consecutive Premier League title wins by triumphing this season, with Arne Slot admitting that their poor run of form has "helped"

Politics

9 d. ago Voices: Nigel Farage is on the brink of another election breakthrough but then what?

With voters set to desert Labour and Tories at the local elections in favour of Reform UK, will the populist protest party be able to run services and balance the books of hard-pressed city councils? Of course not, says Sean O’Grady

Politics

9 d. ago Fears of Boko Haram comeback stir in Nigerian birthplace of Maiduguri

Threat from jihadists had widely been perceived to be extinguished, but recent clashes suggest otherwiseOn the road running from Maiduguri’s airport to the city, the freshly repainted walls of a girls’ college stood in defiant opposition to a years-long campaign by the jihadists of Boko Haram to make good on their name, which translates as “western education is forbidden”.At a nearby roundabout on the outskirts of the capital of Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state, three uniformed men sprinted after a cement truck, hoping to collect a road levy. As the driver sped away, they slowed down in the 42C heat, smiled regretfully, and waited for the next heavy duty vehicle to pass. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Man City: Pep Guardiola hails Mateo Kovacic for 'extraordinary' run of form to inspire FA Cup final return

Man City reach FA Cup final for third successive season

Politics

1 week ago Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 22.2C

Crowds of supporters, many holding banners, have lined the streets of the city to cheer on the runners and wave to their loved ones.

Events

1 week ago 25 best Celtic title party pictures as Maeda tells Rangers who runs this city and a duck in a nappy rocks up

The Hoops clinched a fourth straight league title in style in the early-kick off at Tannadice

Politics

2 w. ago Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Man City, Chelsea and Aston Villa: Who has the best run

Five teams are fighting for three places as they enter the final five matches of the Premier League season

Politics

2 w. ago Viljami Sinisalo happy to emulate Joe Hart as Celtic keeper reflects on 'surreal' 12 month journey to Hampden

A year on the day he runs out in Mount Florida the keeper was helping Exeter City win at Northampton in England's League One

Politics

2 w. ago Boston Marathon and city insist all are welcome. But some runners say politics will keep them home

The Boston Marathon and Mayor Michelle Wu insist that international runners and other foreign visitors remain welcome in the city

Politics

3 w. ago Man City injury wait poses uncomfortable transfer question but sets up permanent audition

Manchester City's long-running goalkeeper battle could take another twist this week as Ederson is tested for an injury picked up vs Crystal Palace.

Events

3 w. ago Proud Alan Sheehan hails 'incredible' Swansea City run as Sunderland boss pays compliment

The Swans came away from the Stadium of Light with all three points

Economics