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  • Botham confident about Anderson surpassing him as Englands leading Test wicket-taker

    English legend Sir Ian Botham has said that he is confident that James Anderson will surpass him as England's leading Test wicket-taker after the fast bowler took three more Test wickets against New Zealand to reach 301, 82 short of Botham's England record. Welcoming the Lancashire player to the exclusive 300 club, Botham said that he had told Anderson that his next target should be 384, then ...

  • Fergie slams Man City for not so surprising Mancini sacking

    Retiring Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised arch rivals Manchester City for sacking Roberto Mancini from the post of manager, although he admitted the news had not come as a complete surprise to him. Stating that the decision to dismiss Mancini was wrong, the Scot, who takes charge of his 1,500th and final game as Reds boss at West Bromich Albion on Sunday, said that it is ...

  • ECB mulling over interviewing players linked to Rajasthan Royals following IPL spot fixing scandal

    In a response to the spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may reportedly arrange interview any player under its jurisdiction who has had links to the Rajasthan Royals. Three of the Royals players - Ankeet Chavan, Ajit Chandila and the former international seamer S Sreesanth - were arrested on Thursday along with 11 ...

  • Strauss backs big ego Pietersen for successful English Ashes prospects

    Former England captain Andrew Strauss has said that it is important for England to have star batsman Kevin Pietersen fully fit for a successful Ashes series, even though he has a big ego. Pietersen is currently sidelined with a knee problem and in his absence England struggled to 232 all out in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, News.com.au reports. According to ...

  • Iran council cleric says woman on ballot not approved by law

    Iran's constitutional body, the Guardian Council, has ruled out women's participation in presidential elections as candidates. The final list of candidates will be announced on Tuesday, with only few names expected on the ballot, the BBC News reports. A clerical member of the Guardian Council Mohammad Yazdi has said that the constitution rules out any participation of women in elections, ...


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Chicago

Chicago

Originally staged in 1975 and successfully revived in 1996, Chicago is probably the most cynical musical to ever hit Broadway. Its wicked combination of sex, media satire, and moral pessimism didnt play well during the era of Vietnam and Watergate, maybe because it hit a little too close to home. Now, in the age of reality TV and the media oversaturation of circus trials, it seems positive ... ...

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  • Five-year-old girl from Forest Hill dies in Egyptian hotel swimming pool

    © Press Association A FIVE-year-old girl from Forest Hill who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family, according to reports. The grandmother of Chloe Johnson told Sky News the family was "devastated" by her death yesterday (May 17). Travel company First Choice has said the youngster died in a water park at the Coral Sea Waterworld Hotel in ...

  • Beer festival at brewery

    By Daniel Binns A beer festival is taking place at a brewery next weekend. BRPOND Brewery, at 15 Argall Avenue on the Leyton and Walthamstow border, is hosting the event on Saturday May 25 "in celebration of the local beer scene". The event, which will run from noon until midnight, will feature drinks from breweries including Brodie's Beers, the East London Brewery, ...

  • Council flies rainbow flag in support against homophobia

    By Jaber Mohamed Haringey Borough Council flew the rainbow flag to show its support against homophobia yesterday. The flag which symbolises gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride has been placed outside the Haringey Civic Centre to mark International Day Against Homophobia on May 17. It will remain there all weekend. Councillor Richard Watson, cabinet member for ...

  • Woman fined after battering boyfriend with laptop in jealous rage

    By Jamie Henderson A jealous woman has been fined for battering her boyfriend with a laptop after finding a photo of another woman on his mobile phone. Lulu Labi, who now lives in Old Kent Road, found the image on Alastair Burlingham's phone during an argument at their flat in Eastfield Avenue, Wandsworth, in the early hours of March 23. The 29-year-old flew into a jealous ...

  • Lucy Porter back on stage

    Comedy star: Lucy Porter credit: Steve Ullathorne Comedian Lucy Porter is returning to the stage after a two-year break and will be taking her tour to Teddington's Landmark Arts Centre this month. Returning to stand-up after two pregnancies, Porter's new act was warmly received at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, but she says coming up with a new show has been a ...

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