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Bayern Munich in last chance saloon against Chelsea
Uli Hoeneß, it emerged this week, has spent 53,000 Euros on a box in the Allianz Arena for the worke...
2012 Olympics: Who said there are no shortcuts in sport?
It traditionally takes the best part of a lifetime to reach the top. But, 10-weeks from the opening ...
iBet: Back goals in the Championship play-off final
Blackpool’s philosophy when they were promoted to the Premier League last season was to attack, and ...
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The 50 best country pubs
From rustic locals to stylish taverns, the out-of-town places to eat and drink
All a blur
Grahan Coxon talks about Blur's Olympic gig and why he hates The X Factor
Pictures of youth
The extraordinary world of photography' s golden boy Ryan McGinley
Berried treasures
Mark Hix makes the most of British berry season
Difficult, moi?
Feeding les enfants, French style
Is this the end of meat?
These days, fake flesh looks – and tastes – just like the real thing
48 Hours In: San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 next weekend
Street treats in Shanghai
It's a city of world-class fine dining,
A journey through the heart of Italy
A holiday that takes in two coasts, mountains, cookery, seaside treats and a round of golf
G8 summit: The hunger game
Broken pledges from rich nations have put millions at risk of famine
Greengrass shoots and scores with Barcelona film
British director is in Cannes to sell movie celebrating recent success of Catalan side
The curse of the Kennedys
The death of Mary Richardson Kennedy has once again thrown the spotlight on the goldfish bowl that is life in America's most famous family
Horticulture: Can you dig it?
A group of gardening guerrillas has set up a hip alternative to the Chelsea Flower Show
10 Best Salt and Pepper sets
Whether they’re for hard work in the kitchen or to adorn the dining table, it’s worth getting a stylish, sturdy shaker
Ian Herbert: Fenway have identified their Billy Beane
It is hard to exaggerate the extent to which Martinez has overhauled Wigan
