They started filing happily into their seats not long after four o'clock, having made it past the clowns cavorting at the entrance gates – positioned perhaps in case anyone should be seen daring not to smile – and were still there six hours later, possibly wearied by the endless Britpop pumped around the stadium but still revelling in what was.
Friday 26 July 2013
The audiences for this immense work ought to be disappearing. In fact, they're growing
Monday 22 July 2013
A trader who made millions of US dollars by moving the price of commodities, ranging from oil to wheat, has been fined around $3.1 million (£2 million) by authorities in the UK and the US.
Friday 19 July 2013
Humid air heading up from France as we head for another sweltering Wednesday
Thursday 18 July 2013
Angry parents take to the streets after deadly outbreak of sickness at school in northern India
Friday 14 June 2013
It follows the coldest spring in more than 50 years
Friday 03 May 2013
Shares in Glencore Xstrata shot up 4 per cent on the newly formed commodities empire’s first full day of trading as a single entity.
Friday 03 May 2013
Glencore Xstrata shares found favour with the City today on the newly formed mining empire’s first morning of trading as a single company.
Thursday 02 May 2013
EU action on bees comes on top of huge losses and the coldest March for 50 years
Wednesday 24 April 2013
The defender is currently out on loan at Gremio
Thursday 18 April 2013
Sir Mark says EU regulation means not enough GM crops can be grown
Sunday 07 April 2013
Special report: The harsh weather has led to the loss of livestock and problems in both vegetable and cereal production
Monday 01 April 2013
Crops from potatoes and peas to cereals are being hit, leading to increased reliance on imported produce
Saturday 30 March 2013
British bakers are being forced to look overseas for flour after cold and wet weather decimated wheat crops across the country.
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