The Russian leadership is trying to attract more volunteers for its war against Ukraine by offering would-be soldiers more money. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday states that each person who signs a contract for deployment at th…
‘Mad skills’ that will give you an edge over other job applicants
Job applicants often list hobbies such as reading, cooking or going to the theatre in their CVs, even if this is not a must. Known as “mad skills,” unusual hobbies and skills, such as learning Fon, a language spoken in Benin, or a passion for marathons…
Putin more than doubles payments to those signing up for Ukraine war
The Russian leadership is trying to attract more volunteers for its war against Ukraine by offering would-be soldiers more money. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday states that each person who signs a contract for deployment at th…
Britain’s Yee produces sensational finish for triathlon gold
Alex Yee produced a finish for the ages to give Britain men’s triathlon gold at the Paris Olympics. Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Yee seemed well beaten by New Zealand’s Heyden Wilde on the concluding 10 km run, trailing by 12 seconds with less than 1.5 …
The Angel at Watlington among finalists at Great British Pub Awards for its food
A village pub has been shortlisted for yet another award as its impressive journey continues. The Angel at Watlington has been named among the national finalists in the Best Pub for Food category at the Great British Pub Awards. The venue will be up ag…
Review of & Juliet at Norwich Theatre Royal: High-octane show featuring hit songs from Britney and N’Sync is rollicking girl power musical
& Juliet – Theatre Royal, Norwich Well, here’s a thing. One of Shakespeare’s biggest and best-known tragedies is turned into a rollicking girl power musical – and what fun it is, too. Just about everything is thrown at this newish (2019) production whi…
The Cambridge Rock Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Cambridge Rock Festival, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, is back, at a new permanent home at Harlocks Farm, next to Ben’s Yard in Stuntney. The event runs from tomorrow (1 August) to Sunday (4 August), and the line-up includes FM, …
West Ham share truth on Wan-Bissaka, Villa star and German striker as Steidten leaves US
West Ham have shared the truth on deals for Man United and Aston Villa stars along with Niclas Fullkrug as Tim Steidten leaves the US tour. Speculation is intensifying that West Ham are close to deals to sign Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and G…
Martín Pareja Obregón destaca que Bertín Osborne “está más fuerte que un torero” tras el revuelo por su paternidad
Bertín Osborne sigue en boca de todos tras el revuelo mediático que ha generado la prueba de paternidad que debía hacerse para corroborar que el bebé de Gabriela Guillén es su hijo. A pesar de que ambos lo afirmaron mediante un comunicado conjunto, est…
ITV Vera fans fume ‘what is going on’ as Brenda Blethyn drama slapped with trigger warning: ‘Get a grip!’
A handful of Vera fans who tuned into Tuesday’s classic episode of the Ann Cleeves-created crime drama were left less than impressed to hear a warning about the instalment before it began. Vera has become a ratings smash for ITV over the years, usually…