A dancer’s guide to Seville’s best flamenco experiences
José Montes (Credit: José Montes) Manuela Barrios has performed flamenco around the world. Here are her favourite spots in Seville to see the spectacle, from casual nights at La Carbonería to the cabaret shows of Tablao Las Setas. Seville, the capital of Spain’s Andalusia region, is known for its tiled Moorish architecture, colourful 19th-Century facades […]
Newspaper headlines: ‘You only live twice’
The words “back from the dead” appear in several headlines reporting the reappearance of the exiled Russian journalist, Arkady Babchenko, in Ukraine – a day after he was supposedly murdered on the orders of the Kremlin. EPA The Star also has a picture of Mr Babchenko under another James Bond-inspired headline: “I think I’ll die […]
How trying to stay cool could make the world even hotter
Getty Images What’s the best way to keep cool in a warming world? Air conditioning systems that keep homes, offices and shops cool on hot days are rapidly gaining in popularity in a warming world. But is all the extra electricity they use going to exacerbate climate change or can design efficiencies prevent this? It’s […]
Women’s World Cup 2023: Who are the players to watch out for?
Nigeria have been to every Women’s World Cup since 1991 but only once have reached the quarter-finals. If they are to truly make their mark on the global stage, then 28-year-old striker Oshoala will be key. “When you have Oshoala, you have a chance against any team,” said Nigeria’s American coach Randy Waldrum, referring both […]
Anger at care cost hike for disabled people in the county
Mark Norman Peter Zein is angry the council have increased the amount they charge him for care Disabled people on benefits in Kent are angry that the county council has sharply increased charges for their care costs. Peter Zein, who has cerebral palsy, has seen the amount he is charged per week more than quadruple. […]
Enigmatic and fiercely independent first lady is back
Getty Images Melania Trump will be First Lady of the United States for the second time following her husband’s win A day after her husband’s big election night win, Melania Trump took to social media to address the nation. “The majority of Americans have entrusted us with this important responsibility,” Mrs Trump said. “We will […]
Jeremy Hunt would not allow UK break-up
BBC Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt was addressing Conservatives in Peterhead Conservative leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt has said he would never allow the break-up of the United Kingdom if he becomes prime minister. Speaking at an event in Aberdeenshire, Boris Johnson’s rival said he would support the union with “every drop of blood in my veins”. […]
Can fitness apps be as effective as a personal trainer?
Jenny Wiener Jenny Wiener has lost four stone (25.4kg) in weight As we start 2022, lots of us will be resuming the battle to lose weight and get fit. A wealth of high-tech fitness apps are now available to help, but are they anywhere near as good as hiring a human personal trainer? Four years […]
Pregnant smokers in Lincolnshire get help to quit
Getty Images The scheme launched in January for women receiving maternity care from the Skegness, Boston, and Spalding midwifery team An NHS stop-smoking scheme is helping pregnant women in Lincolnshire kick the habit. The programme known as STAAR is an initiative run in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council. It began in January to support pregnant […]
The Zombies’ last concert in St Albans ‘tinged with sadness’
Alex Lake Vocalist Colin Blunstone (second right) says Rod Argent (centre) was the “cornerstone” of The Zombies The lead singer of The Zombies has thanked his fellow band member Rod Argent “for giving me a career in music” as the band plays a final gig in their home city. Colin Blunstone said the event in […]