rat When is the Queen's birthday 2019? Why does she have an official and unofficial celebration? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-04-17T09:25:00Z There's nothing like a good birthday. Luckily for HRH, she's got two of them to look forward to this year Full Article
rat 10 quarantine birthday memes you'll only appreciate if you're 'celebrating' during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:11:17Z If you were born in March or April, our condolences ... Full Article
rat What date is Ramadan and what impact will coronavirus have on celebrations this year? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:23:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
rat The race is (back) on: your guide to marathon plan Bs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:56:42Z The London Marathon might be off until October, but just because we're not heading to Blackheath this weekend, it doesn't mean Sunday can't be race day. In fact, the conditions are all set: a clear diary; ideal weather (a dry 15C with a cooling breeze); and those new trainers you bought on eBay last week — the perfect excuse to lace up and take on the 26.2 (or some combination of those digits). Full Article
rat Book of the week: The Ratline by Philippe Sands By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T14:14:03Z Son defends sins of his father in this grim page-turning life story of a Nazi Full Article
rat Melania Trump turns 50: we chart the First Lady's fashion evolution as she celebrates her birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:30:00Z Take a look through the model turned First Lady's sartorial history Full Article
rat ASOS Marketplace just dropped the coolest curation of pre-loved fashion finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T16:39:00Z Buying second hand is not only one of the most sustainable ways to shop for clothes, but it's increasingly becoming the best way to find unique and original pieces. Full Article
rat This sex toy company will pay you £100 to review its vibrators in lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:15:00Z Quarantine just got a whole lot more fun Full Article
rat Mattel releases medical worker action figures to celebrate those fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:53:00Z The brand behind Barbie has released a new line of toys inspired by emergency care workers to honour those fighting coronavirus. Full Article
rat Daniel Radcliffe to narrate first chapter of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone in new series By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T12:16:00Z David Beckham, Dakota Fanning and Eddie Redmayne will also narrate chapters of the first book Full Article
rat Has Heinz created the most frustrating jigsaw puzzle ever? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:26:52Z Heinz release jigsaw with all pieces coloured in its signature red hue Full Article
rat Ann Patchett: 'I've been liberated by lockdown' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:23:22Z Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House, tells Katie Law how Kim K, Trump and some nuns inspired her latest novel Full Article
rat 15 colourised photos from WWII to commemorate VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T04:19:34Z It's been 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the war in Europe was over Full Article
rat Dancing on Ice’s first same-sex partnership is a milestone we should celebrate By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-01-06T13:28:10Z H from Steps brought tears to the judges’ eyes with his performance. Now, more than ever, we must cherish these moments of LGBTQ visibilityOne of the most peculiar aspects of realising that you are LGBTQ is the loneliness. Your immediate family is unlikely to belong to the minority you may feel you have been arbitrarily parachuted into. You may be fortunate that they have supportive attitudes; many are not. The odds are that you have heard derogatory terms about LGBTQ people thrown around the playground not once or twice but like confetti. On TV and film screens, on advertising billboards, in magazines and in books, society’s expectations about settling down with someone of a different gender will bellow at you. You may struggle to come out to yourself, let alone anyone else, and fear judgment and rejection.That is why major cultural events, such as the first same-sex performance on ITV’s Dancing on Ice last night, are so important: they can be lifelines for the closeted, whether they are aged 13 or 78. Acceptance for LGBTQ people struggling with their sexuality is like water to a sponge: anything that showcases and values our existence has a profound impact. That’s why H from Steps – one half of the couple – told the judges that it was emotional, in part because “it means so much to so many people and the world is ready for this”. It’s why the actor John Barrowman broke down in tears “because of seeing two men who represent someone who is like me and to skate as well as you did”. What’s all the fuss, the usual suspects will cry, but it matters precisely because society, and particularly currently emboldened bigots, makes such a fuss about anyone who deviates from a heterosexual norm. Continue reading... Full Article Dancing on Ice LGBT rights Reality TV ITV plc Television Entertainment TV World news
rat Germany eyes accelerated return to normality after coronavirus lockdown By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:28:09 GMT Full Article structure:news/world-news structure:news topics:places/germany topics:things/pandemics-epidemics topics:in-the-news/coronavirus topics:things/health source:wirecopy storytype:standard
rat VE Day 2020: Britons celebrate 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:07:45 GMT Full Article topics:events/world-war-two structure:news topics:events/ve-day structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
rat Music Canada Celebrates International Women’s Day 2020 By musiccanada.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:38 +0000 Every year on March 8th, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, and at Music Canada we’re showing our commitment to gender equality by celebrating this year’s theme of #EachForEqual. The theme draws from a notion of ‘Collective Individualism,’ and the way that our individual actions can collectively make change and help create a […] The post Music Canada Celebrates International Women’s Day 2020 appeared first on Music Canada. Full Article Industry News #EachForEqual International Women's Day IWD2020
rat Sam Neill seeing 'better than ever' after eye operation By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:00 +0100 Jurassic Park star Sam Neill is now recuperating from the operation. Full Article
rat U.S. late-night hosts slam President Trump for mocking ratings amid Covid-19 pandemic By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:00 +0100 Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have criticised President Trump for not concentrating on helping Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
rat Andy Serkis to conduct marathon reading of The Hobbit By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:30:00 +0100 Andy Serkis has promised fans a "special surprise" if they hit his $123,600 (£100,000) fundraising target. Full Article
rat Emily Ratajkowski never wanted to be famous By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:12:00 +0100 The 28-year-old model-and-actress has "capitalised" on her stunning looks in order to "survive" and gain stability, but she wasn't expecting to become a Full Article
rat HTC separates successful VR sales from struggling smartphone side By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:10:14 +0000 Spin-off subsidiary subsequently shan't subsidize sickly smartphone setup. Full Article Gaming & Culture business HTC steamvr vive
rat Microsoft cloud annualized run rate hits $13bn in strong first quarter By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:35:43 +0000 Surface revenue was also strong, up 38 percent year on year. Full Article Biz & IT business finance financials microsoft
rat Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele join Antoine Griezmann gaming marathon for Red Cross coronavirus appeal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T16:30:00Z Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has raised almost €30,000 for the Red Cross after enlisting the help of French teammates Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele for a gaming marathon. Full Article
rat Manchester United star Paul Pogba lifts lid on injury frustration as he nears return to fitness By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T17:02:00Z Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opened up on his injury frustration, but says his time on the sidelines has reminded him how much he loves football. Full Article
rat Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish expresses 'immense gratitude' to NHS and urges people to stay home By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T12:26:00Z Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his "immense gratitude" to the NHS following his release from hospital and urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
rat Arsenal frustrated by wage-cut talks with players as pressure builds to cut costs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T08:20:00Z Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts. Full Article
rat Newcastle takeover latest: 'Everybody will be celebrating' if £300m deal goes through By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:21:03Z Steve Howey believes deal is good for owner Mike Ashley, the prospective buyers, and the fans Amnesty International UK says move is 'PR tool' for Saudi Arabia to 'sportswash' human rights image Full Article
rat Harry Kane hails 'true inspiration' Captain Tom Moore after war veteran, 99, raises £15m for NHS By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T18:46:31Z Tottenham forward Harry Kane has praised Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old war veteran who has raised over £15million for the NHS in the battle against coronavirus. Full Article
rat Juan Mata praises Manchester United's underrated 'quarterback' Michael Carrick By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T13:10:24Z Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players. Full Article
rat Pablo Mari desperate for Arsenal stay as coronavirus pandemic disrupts loan spell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T15:38:25Z Pablo Mari insists his future remains with Arsenal and is determined to secure a permanent move to the north London club. Full Article
rat Crystal Palace plan 160th anniversary celebrations and new crest despite FA snub over 1861 origin By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:56:00Z Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves. Full Article
rat Thomas Partey to Arsenal 'confirmed' by Sokratis with cheeky hint on Instagram Live By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T06:36:00Z Arsenal defender Sokratis appears to have cheekily fuelled talk that the Gunners will move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer. Full Article
rat Manchester United transfer strategy in focus: How figures behind Pogba deal will impact Sancho and Kane plans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T13:08:00Z Old Trafford officials believe no club will get close to £100m transfers in the upcoming window Full Article
rat Gareth Bale opens up on the 'Wales, Golf, Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:49:29Z Gareth Bale has spoken for the first time about the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans last year. Full Article
rat LaLiga clubs and federation to decide when football returns in Spain, PM says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T18:15:00Z Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes LaLiga will return "soon" and says that it will be up to federations and clubs to decide when. Full Article
rat Joe Biden fires warning to US Soccer Federation in support of the US Women's Team By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T02:25:00Z US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding. Full Article
rat Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T14:01:00Z The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports. Full Article
rat Manchester United face critical Paul Pogba decision that will shape entire transfer strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T05:36:00Z The true test of just how real Manchester United are prepared to get in the transfer market this summer will be their response to interest in Paul Pogba. Full Article
rat Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:13:00Z The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed. Full Article
rat Damien Comolli on Liverpool transfer strategy which helps them find value at top end of market By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:18:00Z Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared. Full Article
rat Mikel Arteta beefs up Arsenal's post-lockdown strategy by sharing ideas with LA Rams coach Sean McVay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:50:00Z Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay. Full Article
rat Can't hurry love: slow worms embrace marathon sessions of lockdown loving By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:00:22Z If you’re gardening more than usual, try not to disturb the legless lizard, which can mate for up to 10 hours at a time in May Read more stories from our wild cities weekUnder a small, sun-baked mat, a curled metallic-gold slow worm lies basking in the heat, the dark stripe running down its body revealing its youth. Sensing attention, it begins to wriggle away, revealing a companion, which speeds rapidly into the grasses in the opposite direction.After a winter of social distancing, slow worms – a type of legless lizard that grows up to half a metre long and is often mistaken for a snake – have been venturing out of hibernation to enjoy warming their cold-blooded bodies in the spring sun. Continue reading... Full Article Environment Wildlife Reptiles Animals Conservation Biodiversity London
rat Melinda Gates gives Trump administration 'D-minus' for coronavirus response By www.politico.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:06:09 GMT The co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation cited a lack of national coordination. Full Article
rat Democrats are on verge of the unthinkable: Losing a swing district in California By www.politico.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:11:41 GMT The party is downplaying expectations in next week's special election for a congressional seat in the L.A. suburbs. Full Article
rat The Southern Democrat with the power to shut down Trump's convention By www.politico.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:55:43 GMT Up for reelection this fall, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has to decide whether to allow Trump's coronation to proceed amid a pandemic. Full Article
rat Opinion: Democrats will unify behind a ‘Climate President’ By grist.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:55:06 +0000 Two former Inslee campaign staffers have a message for Joe Biden: To unite the Democratic party, prioritize climate policies. Full Article Opinion Politics 2020 election
rat These dirty power plants cost billions and only operate in summer. Can they be replaced? By grist.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:00:02 +0000 Two new reports argue that renewable energy and battery storage can make so-called peaker plants obsolete. Full Article Climate & Energy Energy Justice
rat Paige Rattray By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:06:00 +1100 Full Article ABC Radio Sydney sydney Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Opera and Musical Theatre:All Arts and Entertainment:Theatre:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000
rat NSW Premier reiterates Government's opposition to pill testing despite coroner's impending recommendation By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:29:00 +1100 Gladys Berejiklian has again ruled out the prospect of pill testing at music festivals despite a leaked draft coroner's report recommending the move. Full Article ABC Radio Sydney sydney Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Music Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000