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Audience participation. Two words that used to strike terror into the hearts of theatregoers and make them long to cower beneath their velvet seats. Happily, there is little to fear from the virtual equivalent and the explosion of so-called ‘immersive online theatre’. These are shows, led by actors in videos and voiceovers, in which friends … Read more
Jay-Z hasn’t stopped focusing on fitness during his VIP vacation to Hawaii. The rapper/mogul, 50, took to the beach for more than one squat-heavy, group exercise session last week. Mr. Beyonce Knowles was dressed for the occasion, donning black Puma shorts and a dark tee shirt for the outing. Priorities: Jay-Z made sure to fit … Read more
The first 30 seconds are the worst. The cold bites, actually bites, causing your heart to beat so fast you can almost hear it, as you draw in your first rasping breath. Every cell in your body screams ‘what the hell is the point of this torture? Why aren’t you at home, in your nice … Read more
Many of us have adopted wellbeing-enhancing additions to our daily routine since the outbreak of Covid-19 – though immersing our bodies in freezing cold water every morning is probably one of the less common new rituals. But for Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, taking a dip in the natural outdoor pool at Mapperton House in Dorset has … Read more
The Bank of England will consider turning interest rates negative if the economy stalls in the face of soaring unemployment or a second wave of Covid. Keeping interest rates on hold at 0.1 per cent today amid evidence that the economy is emerging well from the paralysis of lockdown, the Bank warned that the outlook was … Read more
As the Chancellor who dusted off long-neglected plans to give the Bank of England independence, Gordon Brown deserves to be heard. But whether the middle of a pandemic is the right time for grand plans about changing the Bank’s remit is debateable. The Old Lady’s response to lockdown was immediate and bears no resemblance to … Read more
Domino’s FINALLY goes VEGAN! Chain launches plant-based Garlic & Herb Dip as well as Vegi Supreme and Cheese & Tomato pizzas nationwide after a successful trial in 46 stores Domino’s has launched a vegan pizza in all stores in the UK and Ireland today Vegan Margherita and Vegan Vegi Supreme pizza are available alongside newly vegan … Read more
The United States has dipped under 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four days, but experts fear celebrations for the July 4th Independence Day weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging outbreak. Johns Hopkins University, which tallies confirmed cases, counted 45,300 new coronavirus infections in the U.S. on Saturday. … Read more
Britain’s coronavirus daily death toll today dipped slightly to 847, fuelling hopes that the UK’s fatality curve is finally flattening after days of uncertainty. Fewer than 900 deaths have been recorded in British hospitals for six days in a row, suggesting the darkest days of the crisis could now be behind us. Official figures show … Read more
Diesel dips below £1.20 a litre for the first time in 2 YEARS as Asda initiates a 2p per litre cut on fuel prices Asda has cut the price of both petrol and diesel by 2p a litre from today Motorists will pay no more than 116.7p for a litre of unleaded and 118.7p for … Read more