Why would Japan open itself to this level of jeopardy having been relatively successful in containment to here? Sir Keith Mills, chief executive of London 2012, is right. The plan should be for cancellation in the best diplomatic circumstances, not a cavalier tilt at the nigh impossible. … [Read more...] about MARTIN SAMUEL: Don’t expect the top flight to take sudden interest in West Ham’s gentleman’s agreement with West Brom over Robert Snodgrass… the deal stinks but we’ve seen it before
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Tom Hanks welcomes Biden era’s ‘dream of America’ after turbulent four years
Addressing the traditional inauguration speech from the president, Tom said: "If the words ring out it is not only due to the power of the oratory, it is because the dream of America has no limit." … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks welcomes Biden era’s ‘dream of America’ after turbulent four years
Juventus have never forgotten ‘Gentle Giant’ John Charles: the best two players they ever saw
They were bemused when I answered in the negative and seemed less than impressed when I directed them towards the Gareth Edwards sculpture. “But this is the Welsh capital, no? And he was your greatest footballer, no? And one of the best the world has ever seen, no?” … [Read more...] about Juventus have never forgotten ‘Gentle Giant’ John Charles: the best two players they ever saw
Look beyond the same old city breaks — try visiting these unusual European metropolises instead
The city also boasts the world’s longest covered walkway, winding 3.8km up to the hilltop San Luca basilica. The locals built the portico to protect an icon of the Madonna that is carried into town each year in thanks for saving them from famine in 1433. We take a cheat’s mini train up then walk down. … [Read more...] about Look beyond the same old city breaks — try visiting these unusual European metropolises instead
Requiem for the High Street: Retail industry faces 200,000 job cuts this year after 320 shops closed every week in 2020 – while Nike, Gap and Vans are latest flagship stores set to leave Oxford Street
Poundstretcher Properties, a company connected to discount-chain Poundstretcher, is to be placed into administration as part of a CVA programme by 450-store group Poundstretcher to reorganise its store portolio, cut rents and reduce other costs.The Poundstretcher Group has argued that around 250 stores will close if the CVA is not approved by its creditors. Poundstrecher Properties holds the leases on only 23 stores and this will not affect the legal position or ownership of the group as a whole. Poundstretcher faces the same issues as the rest of the high street, compounded by the lockdown, now in its 85th day (it is really that long?). … [Read more...] about Requiem for the High Street: Retail industry faces 200,000 job cuts this year after 320 shops closed every week in 2020 – while Nike, Gap and Vans are latest flagship stores set to leave Oxford Street
