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Sir Sean Connery’s career in pictures: From 1950s to noughties, the 007 icon’s other notable roles

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Born Thomas Sean Connery in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge area on August 25 1930, the actor left school at an early age and took his first job as a milkman. At 16 he enlisted in the Royal Navy but was discharged three years later on medical grounds after suffering a stomach ulcer. His first major step into … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown in Italy leads to ‘notable drop’ in air pollution

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Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

Spain’s Flamenco secret: Discovering the Seville bar named after the city’s most notable dancer

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Olé! It’s Spain’s Flamenco secret: Discovering the tiny Seville bar named after one of the city’s most notable dancers Casa Anselma is deep in the heart of the working-class neighbourhood of Triana It is named after the proprietor who was once a well-known flamenco dancer  Rows of chairs are in front of the dancefloor, with … Read more