Image by Getty Images via @daylife The injury to Rick Ponting’s little finger, caused when he dropped a catch in Perth, appears to have spread to the extent where he now cannot play in the fifth and final test match of the current ashes series. The Australian selectors have decided to promote the heir apparent [...]
Imagine a fantasy version of Strictly Come Dancing, and the Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, and the Home Secretary, Theresa May, together commanding the political stage in 2011. Their chosen routine is not the tango, fox-trot or even the rumba – but Restorative Justice. To large applause from the public, the police forces and the rest [...]
The great British Airways sale starts today. BA are offering huge savings on a wide range of flights and holidays to hundreds of different destinations. The airline are offering all inclusive fares, with no hidden charges or fees like airport taxes. Now you can take advantage of great British Airways flight prices like these: * [...]
The National Lottery created 158 millionaires in 2010, that is more than three new millionaires every week! A total of £775 million was paid out during 2010 which is an increase of more than 50% on the amount paid out in 2009. A National Lottery spokesman said, “it had been an extraordinary year for those [...]
England mopped up the last three Australian wickets to complete a comprehensive route in the Melbourne Test Match and ensure that they retain the Ashes. In perfect batting conditions Australia have performed poorly in this match. Captain Ricky Ponting has been off song and even the reliable Hussey lost his magic touch in this match. [...]
A few weeks back (over some mince pies, frozen vodka and turkey curry) the team at LastMinute.com started to put together their big wish-list for 2011 – all the places they wanted to go to and the things they wanted to see. The new bright spark on the team, Charley, then suggested that they show [...]
On a bright and sunny day in this Melbourne test match England batted on. There was something cavalier about the way they threw the bat. First to go was Prior who lost his wicket driving at Siddle to be caught by Ponting at mid for an excellent 85. Bresnan was soon caught by Haddin waving [...]
There has been a cavalry charge of shoppers desperate to take advantage of the massive discounts being offered by retailers keen to make up for a pre-Christmas season that was disappointing because of the severe weather. However, stay-at-home shoppers have been equally active. Buy online fashion shoppers have been very active on both the John Lewis [...]
The post Christmas sales have attracted thousands of shoppers to retail shops up and down the country. People started queuing just before midnight on Christmas day to take advantage of huge discounts offered by shops like Selfridges in Oxford Street, London. The John Lewis Clearance Sale sale started at 5 pm on Christmas eve and [...]
After a rain delayed start to the Melbourne test match Jonathan Trott led the England batting attack with great aplomb. He finished the day on 140 not out after a near faultless display. His score puts him second behind Sachin Tendulkar in the world’s leading run scorers for 2010. Starting the day on 157 for [...]
