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New art house opens in Ratchathewi
Life, Gary Boyle, Published on 16/01/2025
» Leaving Ratchathewi station on the skytrain to Siam takes you past a small park on the left, whose walls host an outdoor gallery of vibrant graffiti. The small public space is called Chaloem La, a name echoed by a new art house set to open right next to the park.
'Full Monty' star Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75
AFP, Published on 31/12/2023
» LONDON - Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in "The Full Monty" about a group of unemployed steel workers who launched new careers as strippers died "suddenly" on Saturday.
As Trade With Russia Halts, Countries Turn to Canada
Business, Published on 31/03/2022
» Two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, Brazil's agriculture minister was on a plane to Canada to head off a potential crop crisis.
Leeds finally back after painful journey
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/07/2020
» When Leeds United went into administration in 2007, their new chairman Ken Bates commented: "Right now we are at the bottom of our cycle, but Leeds United are one of the big six clubs. The small clubs can have their day in the sun but eventually they go back where they came from. Leeds will always be a big club."
Being the gaffer can be a lonely job
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/06/2017
» News that Arsene Wenger is staying on at Arsenal, to add to his 21 years already at the club, will probably bring sighs of envy amongst many of his contemporaries. During this past season alone, 59 managers from the 92 clubs in the top four divisions of the Football League have either been sacked or quit.
Hartley set to be named England rugby captain
AFP, Published on 21/01/2016
» LONDON - Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley is the front runner to succeed Chris Robshaw as England's Six Nations captain with an announcement due on Monday.
Six players in last chance World Cup saloon
AFP, Published on 16/10/2015
» LONDON - The Rugby World Cup quarter-final can be cruel -- four teams go out, a lot of players will get their last game. Here are six players, outside the superstar bracket, who have given distinguished Test service but are unlikely to see another World Cup if beaten this weekend:
O'Connell leads Toulon high-profile triple-signing
AFP, Published on 16/06/2015
» TOULON (FRANCE) - Ireland stalwart Paul O'Connell, England prop Matt Stevens and South Africa back-rower Duane Vermeulen have all signed for European champions Toulon, club president Mourad Boudjellal said Monday.
Knighthood for Van Morrison
Published on 13/06/2015
» LONDON — Singer-songwriter Van Morrison has received a knighthood and Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne was made an OBE in Queen Elizabeth II's annual birthday honours.