She has moved to California, but don't expect a sunnier outlook – just some scorching songs from new album Once I Was An Eagle. Andy Gill is floored by her sound
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Beale brilliance gives Australia vital edge
Sunday 07 November 2010
Wales 16 Australia 25: Wales wallop the Wallabies in the scrum and breakdown but tourists' back three have too much creativity for Gatland's men
I owe Coyle a lot, admits Eagles after bitter return
Thursday 23 September 2010
Burnley midfielder is still grateful to former manager who received a hostile reception back at Turf Moor
No happy return to Burnley for Bolton boss Coyle
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Burnley 1 Bolton Wanderers 0
The Business On... Margaret Cole, Director of Enforcement, FSA
Wednesday 08 September 2010
The FSA? Does that still exist?
Derek Pain: Mears takes pride of place as markets are becalmed in doldrums
Saturday 28 August 2010
During my two weeks' absence – attending a granddaughter's wedding in Hungary – hopes have mounted that at least some of the old takeover momentum is returning. But with share turnover remaining in the doldrums, there has been little evidence of increased investor excitement. Still, it's been a fairly busy time for five constituents (and a former member) of the no pain, no gain portfolio. Pride of place must go to Mears, the support services group, which justified its comments that it had not experienced the difficulties that have so severely damaged its arch rival, Connaught.
Six and a Half Loves, Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Monday 23 August 2010
This is lovely. Terry Saunders's bittersweet animated shorts "about perfect couples who can never quite fulfil their perfection" have become something of a cult hit on YouTube and are now brought to life by the comedian on stage.
Eamonn and Sherlock: Were the Holmes boys separated at birth?
Sunday 25 July 2010
King of the TV sofa, Eamonn Holmes hogged headlines when he rolled off his cushions to complain about comics making fun of his girth. His namesake Sherlock also grabbed publicity with the launch of a new mystery series on the BBC tonight. Chalk and cheese or peas in a pod?
Errors & Omissions: Sometimes it's better to get straight to the point
Saturday 19 June 2010
The "drop intro" is an ancient journalistic device, and none the worse for that. Dropping the main news point down to the second or third paragraph roots the story in daily life and leads the reader on with the feeling of a mystery unfolding.
Scheme to return sea eagles to Suffolk falls victim to budget cuts
Monday 14 June 2010
A controversial project to reintroduce sea eagles to southern England has been scrapped in the first of the government budget cuts to impact on the natural environment.
Hook shoulders burden as Wales forced to make do without Williams
Wednesday 02 June 2010
Shane Williams has been ruled out of Wales' Tests against South Africa and New Zealand with a shoulder injury. The Ospreys winger was not named in Warren Gatland's side to face the Springboks at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday due to the injury, allowing Leigh Halfpenny to reclaim his place in the starting XV.
Donald shows resilience with eagles to share early lead
Friday 28 May 2010
Luke Donald bounced straight back from his Wentworth wobble yesterday to claim a share of the first-round lead in the Madrid Masters.
Police investigate golden eagle deaths
Thursday 13 May 2010
Wildlife detectives are investigating the suspected poisoning of three of Britain's rarest bird of prey, the golden eagle. The bodies of the birds were all found in the last week on the 3,000 hectare Skibo estate in the Scottish Highlands.
Album: Foals, Total Life Forever (Transgressive / Warners)
Sunday 09 May 2010
Subtle, slinky and smart – Foals turn into stallions
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What, let gays get married? We must be bonkers
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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry 'suffers major stroke'
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Exclusive: How MI5 blackmails British Muslims
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EDL marches on Newcastle as attacks on Muslims increase tenfold in the wake of Woolwich machete attack which killed Drummer Lee Rigby
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Farewell, Shameless. Your heirs have work to do
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