Anthony Browne 21 June 2019 9:49 AM 21 June 2019 9:49 AM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp There we were in the gold embossed classical elegance of the Egyptian Room of Mansion House, all dressed up in black tie, politely listening to the Chancellor’s swan song – his last Mansion House speech – when the kerfuffle started at the back. Women in red dresses started pouring in from the rear doors with men in dinner jackets and bow ties trying unsuccessfully to block their path. The protestors’ shouts grew louder, and eventually drowned out the Chancellor, who sat down. There were no police that I could see, and the light touch Mansion House security were clearly overwhelmed by the numbers. Alarmed at what was happening, and presumably fearing the Chancellor might be attacked, many guests also stood up to try and block the surging protestors from actually reaching him. What happened next was the best dressed protest I have … [Read more...] about My night at the Mansion House climate protest
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What’s the food like at Suffolk’s Best Pub?
PUBLISHED: 18:30 01 May 2019 Charlotte Smith-Jarvis Scallops with pea puree, radishes and Parma ham Archant Our food and drink editor was impressed by the inclusiveness of this award-winning pub in rural Suffolk. Beef liver pateFood“Wow they really like dogs here,” my 11-year-old son Ethan said as we walked into The Grundisburgh Dog. Boy, he wasn't wrong. They adore poochy visitors here as is evident in the porch as you enter. There's a box of blankets for your canine friends, water bowls abound, and a list on the wall said they have dog toys and treats too. Plus, we couldn't help but spot a certificate saying they'd been named most dog-friendly pub in the UK – high praise indeed.Unfortunately we don't have a dog (much to our kids' chagrin) but they were thankfully very 'human-friendly' too, finding us a nice window-side table in the dining room with ease, despite it being busy.Thursday night was steak night, which must be popular as, for … [Read more...] about What’s the food like at Suffolk’s Best Pub?
Top 20 F1 races of all time ahead of milestone 1,000th edition at Chinese GP
Formula 1 celebrates another remarkable milestone this weekend when it rolls into China for the 1,000th race. We've had 107 different race winners, with Charles Leclerc missing out on becoming No.108 in Bahrain after a late-race engine problem allowed Lewis Hamilton to win under the lights. The Ferrari star did, however, become the 99th different driver in the history of the world championship to take a pole position ahead of that race, doing so in race number 999. And since Silverstone held the championship’s inaugural race back in 1950, we’ve seen 33 different drivers clinch the sport’s biggest prize — and some stunning races along the way. Here’s our pick of the bunch… 20) Coulthard shows Schumacher the finger after fierce battle 2000 French Grand Prix (Magny-Cours) July 2, 2000 David Coulthard vs Michael Schumacher is up there as one of the most intense battles F1 has seen. And their on-track rivalry threatened to boil over several times, … [Read more...] about Top 20 F1 races of all time ahead of milestone 1,000th edition at Chinese GP
Take That at Sheffield Arena: Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know
Pop sensations Take That bring their Greatest Hits tour to Sheffield this weekend – and here's absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know about their four Arena dates. The trio kick off four nights at the FlyDSA Arena on Friday – with further dates on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. Gary, Howard and Mark will be blasting out all the hits from their career – and what's more, they will be joined by Rick Astley as support.Here's all you need to know about the show - from the times, what they'll play, how to get there and where to eat and drink.WHEN IS IT?April 12, 13, 15 and 16.WHAT ARE THE SHOWTIMES?6pm: Doors Open ARE THERE ANY SUPPORT ACTS?Yep, 80s icon Rick Astley will get the Arena warmed up with all his classics including Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever and Whenever You Need Somebody as well as his more recent musical successes. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY?It is being billed as the Greatest Hits Live Tour so expect all your TT favourites. Back For … [Read more...] about Take That at Sheffield Arena: Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know
Absolutely everything you need to know about Take That at Sheffield Arena
Pop sensations Take That bring their Greatest Hits tour to Sheffield this weekend – and here's absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know about their four Arena dates. The trio kick off four nights at the FlyDSA Arena on Friday – with further dates on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. Gary, Howard and Mark will be blasting out all the hits from their career – and what's more, they will be joined by Rick Astley as support.Here's all you need to know about the show - from the times, what they'll play, how to get there and where to eat and drink.WHEN IS IT?April 12, 13, 15 and 16.WHAT ARE THE SHOWTIMES?6pm: Doors Open ARE THERE ANY SUPPORT ACTS?Yep, 80s icon Rick Astley will get the Arena warmed up with all his classics including Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever and Whenever You Need Somebody as well as his more recent musical successes. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY?It is being billed as the Greatest Hits Live Tour so expect all … [Read more...] about Absolutely everything you need to know about Take That at Sheffield Arena