thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The best Edinburgh hotels with spas, including Hebridean seaweed treatments and infinity hydro pools

This modern hotel has everything you would expect from the brand , with bells on .
Although predominantly aimed at @ @ @ @ @ , range of rooms and services , luxurious spa and well-regarded restaurant make it the @ @ @ @ @ like to know exactly what they ’ re getting .
The spa is one of @ @ @ @ @ with a 19-metre infinity swimming pool , thermal suite with seven treatment areas , Espa @ @ @ @ @ and utterly relaxing rooftop hydro-pool .
It ’ s located on Festival Square on the @ @ @ @ @ side of Edinburgh Castle , an easy walk from the city centre or the Old @ @

Choosing where to spend a spa day can be tricky. Do you, for instance, seek infinity pools with a city view? Massage treatments using local techniques and products? You might look for the latest tecchy wellness equipment, or the latest trends. Perhaps you just want a quiet corner to bed down in with a magazine while you pop in and out of the thermal suites. There is a great choice of decadent spa hotels in Scotland, but there's also a delightful handful right in the capital city too; from Hebridean seaweed treatments to candlelit snugs, there's something to suit all tastes. Here's our pick of the best Edinburgh spa hotels.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Oscars 2020 nominations: Full list of nominees including Joker, Little Women and Jojo Rabbit

Films such as Joker , Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917 are leading this year 's Oscar nominations pack , with only men nominated in the directing category and a lack of diversity elsewhere .
The nominations echo those titles recognised by the Golden Globes and the Bafta nominations this month , along with the criticism aimed at the latter 's jury after no people of colour were nominated across all four Bafta acting categories and no women directors received recognition .
While Cynthia Erivo ( Harriet ) and Antonio Banderas ( Pain and Glory ) received Oscar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominees in all four acting categories were white , leaving Us actress Lupita Nyong ' o and Golden Globe-winner Awkwafina among those snubbed .
There could be success in store for Bong Joon Ho , however , the writer and director of Korean-language film Parasite , which received four nominations .
While Little Women received six nominations ( for Best Picture , Best Adapted Screenplay , Best Costume Design , Original Score and Best Supporting and Best Actress for Florence Pugh and Saoirse Ronan , respectively ) , the film 's director Greta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director category .
Last year , Gerwig 's Lady Bird was nominated for Best Director but missed out on Best Picture .

South Korean social satire "Parasite" won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first film not in the English language to win the movie industry's highest honor.
"Parasite," about the gap between rich and poor in modern Seoul, won a total of four Oscars, including best director and screenplay for Bong Joon Ho and best international feature.
Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar, for best actor, for playing a failing clown who finds fame in violence in the dark comic-book tale "Joker," and gave an impassioned speech about climate change and animal rights.
Renee Zellweger won the best actress Oscar for her performance as an ageing Judy Garland in the musical biopic "Judy."
Here is a full list of winners and nominations.
Winner and nominations in full
Best Picture
WINNER: Parasite
Ford v Ferrari
Jojo Rabbit
Little Women
1917
Marriage Story
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Joker


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Amsterdam's best spa hotels for pampering beside the canals

The Amrâth was built in 1916 as offices for shipping companies – an ornate confection of carved stone , marble @ @ @ @ @ glass , most of it with a maritime theme ( mermaids , marine creatures , @ @ @ @ @ .
Access to the nine-metre-long pool ( with jetstream ) , sauna , steam-room and @ @ @ @ @ a small spa offers a wide range of treatments , including an instantly relaxing ‘ @ @ @ @ @ are spacious by Amsterdam standards , with high ceilings and big bathrooms ( nearly all @ @ @ @ @ well as shower ) .
A fairy-tale Tower Suite goes through three levels , with @ @ @ @ @ top having a 360-degree view of the city .

Built in 1867, the Amstel is every inch a classic grand hotel which is up there with the Ritz, Reid's on Madeira or Raffles in Singapore; the lobby gleams with white marble and stucco, and is dominated by a sweeping double staircase worthy of a diva's grand entrance. There's a 15-metre-long pool at river level (looking out onto the water) and a wellness centre with a sauna, steam room and hot tub, and a massage menu covering healing after sports through to craniosacral therapy. Rooms are large, with high ceilings, and are reached by corridors wide enough for two ample crinolines to pass in full sail.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Brit Awards nominations 2020: where are all the brilliant women?

It may not spell quite the same diversity disaster as the all-white , mostly-male BAFTA nominations , but last week 's announcement of the 2020 BRIT Awards shortlist still leaves much to be desired .
Across the four categories open to both male and female artists - Group of the Year , New Artist of the Year , Song of the Year and Mastercard Album of the Year - male artists account for 26 nominations , while female artists share just four .
Two of those four nominations are held by the same woman - pop-star Mabel , Neneh Cherry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Artist of the Year and Song of the Year - while the other two include Miley Cyrus ( for a feature with Mark Ronson ) , and Normani for her song Dancing with a Stranger , which she co-wrote with Sam Smith .
Not a single woman can be found in any of the five groups nominated ( Bastille , Bring Me the Horizon , Coldplay , D-Block Europe and Foals ) , nor in the BRIT Awards ’ most important category , Album of the Year ( Dave , Harry Styles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share that honour ) .
At last year ’ s BRITs , the Best Breakthrough Act , Best Group and Best Album were all awarded to men .

South London rappers Stormzy and Dave and pop star Mabel have won the three biggest gongs at the Brit Awards 2020.
Stormzy, who became the first black, British solo artist to headline Glastonbury last summer and won the 2018 Brit Award for Best Album with his debut Gang Signs & Prayer, took home Best Male Solo Artist, beating ex One-Directioner Harry Styles and singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi.
Dave, who has been compared to a UK Kendrick Lamar with his "socially conscious" lyricism, won Best Album of the Year for his debut Psychodrama, which, framed as a therapy session (Psychodrama is a particular form of active therapy given to prisoners), included the song Black, a meditation on what it is to be black and British, and Lesley, about a woman suffering from an abusive relationship.
The album debuted at number one when it was released last March, and won the 2019 Mercury Prize.
Mabel, daughter of Neneh Cherry, was the only UK female musician nominated in the gender neutral categories, and won Best Female Solo Artist, while losing Best New Artist to Lewis Capaldi. Highlighting the heavily male dominated UK charts, Mabel, who released her debut album High Expectations last sumer, was the only British female artist to feature in the top 40 singles in the UK last year.
Meanwhile 18-year-old musician of the moment Billie Eilish, who tonight performed her just-released Bond theme for No Time to Die, became this year's Best International Female, beating Lizzo and Ariana Grande.
Here is the list of nominees and winners in full:
The 2020 Female Solo Artist, in association with Amazon Music
Charli XCX
FKA Twigs
Freya Ridings
Mabel - WINNER
Mahalia
The 2020 Male Solo Artist, in association with Amazon Music
Dave
Harry Styles
Lewis Capaldi
Michael Kiwanuka
Stormzy - WINNER
The 2020 Mastercard Album Of The Year
Dave: Psychodrama - WINNER
Harry Styles: Fine Line
Lewis Capaldi: Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Michael Kiwanuka: Kiwanuka
Stormzy: Heavy Is The Head
The 2020 Best New Artist
Aitch
Dave
Lewis Capaldi - WINNER
Mabel
Sam Fender
The 2020 Best Group
Coldplay
Bastille
Bring Me The Horizon
D-Block Europe
Foals - WINNER
The 2020 International Female Solo Artist
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish - WINNER
Camila Cabello
Lana Del Rey
Lizzo
The 2020 International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Burna Boy
Post Malone
Tyler, the Creator - WINNER
Dermot Kennedy
The 2020 Song of the Year
AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove
Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man - Giant
Dave feat. Burna Boy - Location
Ed Sheeran feat. Justin Bieber - I Don't Care
Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved - WINNER
Mabel - Don't Call Me Up
Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like a Heart
Sam Smith feat. Normani - Dancing With A Stranger
Stormzy - Vossi Bop
Tom Walker - Just You and I
Producer of The Year
Fred again... - WINNER
Rising Star


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--From bikes to board games: the best family-friendly hotels in Amsterdam

Yay ’ s Zoutkeetsgracht comprises well-equipped , modern apartments in a renovated 17th-century salt warehouse , located in a quiet @ @ @ @ @ Docks .
There are bikes for hire and a free bike tour ( walking in @ @ @ @ @ those who want to go , every Saturday .
There is no restaurant or bar @ @ @ @ @ pretty much everything you need to help you feel at home .
A number have @ @ @ @ @ a good choice for families .
Friendly staff are local Amsterdammers with a good knowledge @ @ @ @ @ includes a helpful rundown of locations of supermarkets and other local amenities .
You also @ @ @ @ @ shops and eateries .

Yay’s Zoutkeetsgracht comprises well-equipped, modern apartments in a renovated 17th-century salt warehouse, located in a quiet neighbourhood of the former Western Docks. There are bikes for hire and a free bike tour (walking in winter) is tailor-made for those who want to go, every Saturday. There is no restaurant or bar, but each apartment has pretty much everything you need to help you feel at home. A number have two bedrooms, making them a good choice for families. Friendly staff are local Amsterdammers with a good knowledge of the city – check-in includes a helpful rundown of locations of supermarkets and other local amenities. You also receive an excellent booklet of shops and eateries.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The best luxury hotels in Amsterdam, from Michelin-starred dining to rooftop pools with canal views

Built in 1867 , the Amstel is every inch a classic grand hotel , a gracious old lady who can @ @ @ @ @ the Ritz , Reid ’ s on Madeira or Raffles in Singapore .
Yet it @ @ @ @ @ or overwhelming .
The lobby is welcoming , and though gleaming with marble has a @ @ @ @ @ ( ‘ warmth ’ or ‘ conviviality ’ , an agreeable national trait ) .
@ @ @ @ @ taste ; the best are those with a view over the river to the old @ @ @ @ @ At river level , an indoor pool is part of a well-equipped spa , and @ @ @ @ @ restaurant on the River Amstel , has long been ranked one of the best in @ @

Built in 1867, the Amstel is every inch a classic grand hotel, a gracious old lady who can comfortably take her place alongside the Ritz, Reid’s on Madeira or Raffles in Singapore. Yet it is by no means stuffy or overwhelming. The lobby is welcoming, and though gleaming with marble has a large dash of Dutch gezelligheid (‘warmth’ or ‘conviviality’, an agreeable national trait). Rooms are furnished with classic taste; the best are those with a view over the river to the old part of the city. At river level, an indoor pool is part of a well-equipped spa, and La Rive, the waterside restaurant on the River Amstel, has long been ranked one of the best in town.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The most romantic Amsterdam hotels, including canal-view rooms and champagne breakfasts

A house once occupied by one of the leading Dutch artists of the 19th century .
In it , you @ @ @ @ @ with museum-quality antique furniture , a mosaic of fine artwork , stuccoed ceilings dripping with @ @ @ @ @ of fresh flowers .
At times you feel that you ’ re living in a @ @ @ @ @ each suite is individually and sumptuously decorated , and is more spacious than you ’ @ @ @ @ @ else in town .
There are personal touches to the décor , too , such @ @ @ @ @ painted by Camilla , and artwork brought as gifts by returning guests .
The daily @ @ @ @ @ period dining room , overlooking the park – is unsurpassed anywhere in town .

A house once occupied by one of the leading Dutch artists of the 19th century. In it, you’ll find rooms filled with museum-quality antique furniture, a mosaic of fine artwork, stuccoed ceilings dripping with crystal chandeliers, and forests of fresh flowers. At times you feel that you’re living in a rich period movie set: each suite is individually and sumptuously decorated, and is more spacious than you’ll find pretty much anywhere else in town. There are personal touches to the décor, too, such as a mural of irises painted by Camilla, and artwork brought as gifts by returning guests. The daily champagne breakfast – in the period dining room, overlooking the park – is unsurpassed anywhere in town.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--A short-changed Kop and goals aplenty for the Holmesdale 'ultras': which end does your Premier Leagu

A short-changed Kop and goals aplenty for the Holmesdale 'ultras': which end does your Premier League team prefer?

The Kop .
The Stretford End .
The Gallowgate End .
The Holte End .
Tottenham 's brand new , Kop-imitating , single-tiered South Stand .
Right across the country , world-renowned stands are common .
They also tend to be the favoured ends for a club 's die-hard fans .
In football , the best stands are usually judged by their volume .
Think Borussia Dortmund 's wonderful Yellow Wall .
The Curva Sud at AC Milan .
The Lisbon Lions Stand at Parkhead .
Many supporters go to matches genuinely hoping to influence the outcome , because that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't it , to feel like they are contributing in some way ?
But do the loudest supporters actually change the course of Premier League games ?
Can drunk men shouting at the top of their voices really alter the powers of some of the best professional footballers in the world ?
Well , that is n't really a question we can answer in any scientific manner , but a cursory ( and quite embarrassingly unscientific ) glance at where home goals are scored might at least give us the most basic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can have .
Everybody seems to hate absolutely every aspect of West Ham 's London Stadium , but the players do appear to at least have a preferred shooting direction .
They have scored 65 per cent of their goals this season when attacking the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand which , interestingly , is where the away fans sit .
The visiting supporters are having a greater impact on West Ham 's players than their own fans .

The Kop. The Stretford End. The Gallowgate End. The Holte End. Tottenham's brand new, Kop-imitating, single-tiered South Stand. Right across the country, world-renowned stands are common. They also tend to be the favoured ends for a club's die-hard fans.
In football, the best stands are usually judged by their volume. Think Borussia Dortmund's wonderful Yellow Wall. The Curva Sud at AC Milan. The Lisbon Lions Stand at Parkhead. Many supporters go to matches genuinely hoping to influence the outcome, because that's all that fans really want, isn't it, to feel like they are contributing in some way?
But do the loudest supporters actually change the course of Premier League games? Can drunk men shouting at the top of their voices really alter the powers of some of the best professional footballers in the world?
Well, that isn't really a question we can answer in any scientific manner, but a cursory (and quite embarrassingly unscientific) glance at where home goals are scored might at least give us the most basic of inclinations as to the effect fans can have.
Everybody seems to hate absolutely every aspect of West Ham's London Stadium, but the players do appear to at least have a preferred shooting direction. They have scored 65 per cent of their goals this season when attacking the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand which, interestingly, is where the away fans sit. The visiting supporters are having a greater impact on West Ham's players than their own fans.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Nick Kyrgios eases through to Australian Open second round with victory over Lorenzo Sonego

Hello and welcome to coverage of tennis ' favourite 'bad boy ' Nick Kyrgios , who begins his Aussie Open campaign against Italian Lorenzo Sonego .
Kyrgios is a bit like Marmite , but things seem to be looking up for him .
At least until his next on-court tantrum .
Last month he was voted the second most hated sportsperson of the decade behind Oscar Pistorius in a poll in the Herald Sun newspaper .
But Kyrgios ' reputation has taken an upward curve after he used social media to urge tennis to help the relief efforts for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He pledged to donate 200 Australian dollars ( approximately £105 ) for every ace he serves this month , and that began a trend of sportspeople making similar commitments , while an exhibition event held at Melbourne Park last week raised millions of dollars .
Kyrgios was one of the star names to take part and , asked if he had felt more warmth from fans , he said : Maybe a little .
Every time I play here , I 'm well supported .
All my practices are pretty full .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
I guess with everything going on , the other stuff outside tennis , maybe that 's more what they support rather than my tennis itself .
Alex De Minaur 's withdrawal through injury has left Kyrgios as the leading Australian man at Melbourne Park , and , despite his inconsistency , he remains one of the few players capable of beating the top players .
He admitted it is difficult to focus on tennis at the moment , but believes that could help him .
It 's tough .
The fires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .
It 's not easy to just completely switch your concentration on the Australian Open - how is your forehand going today ?
- when you put it in perspective of what is actually going on .
At the same time , I have to find the balance .
I have to go out there and try to get the best out of my game .
But at the moment I 'm playing for a lot more than myself .
I feel like I 'm getting the best out of myself with @ @

Nick Kyrgios opened his 2020 Australian Open campaign with a solid 6-2 7-6 (3) 7-6 (1) win over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
The 24-year-old's stock is high at the moment thanks to his efforts in leading tennis' response to the wildfire crisis and kept his focus on court with a straight sets win on Melbourne Arena.
The entertaining character had requested to Australian Open organisers that his first-round clash be on that court, rather than the main show courts - Rod Laver Arena or Margaret Court Arena - so that fans with regular ground passes could attend.
They turned up in their numbers to support the home favourite and Kyrgios, sporting a peach-coloured shirt and shorts that more resembled board shorts, responded with a show of powerful serving, controlled hitting and the occasional hot-dog trick shots that he likes to entertain with.
He largely looked relaxed, with only the occasional grumbling to himself, and not even the lights temporarily going out on the arena at the end of the second set could upset his rhythm as his opponent failed to muster a single break point across a match lasting two hours and 13 minutes.
The 23rd seed with now play either Pablo Cuevas, or Uruguay, or Frenchman Gilles Simon in the second round.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends Manchester United's handling of Marcus Rashford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended his handling of Marcus Rashford and claimed Manchester United ’ s performance in defeat against Liverpool was evidence of the “ strides forward ” his side are taking .
United ’ s 2-0 loss at Anfield left them 30 points adrift of the Premier League leaders and they are now facing months without Rashford , their leading goalscorer , who has a double stress fracture in his back .
Gary Neville , Solskjaer ’ s former United team-mate , said in the wake of the Liverpool defeat that Ed Woodward , the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the poverty of the squad and team ’ s struggles despite enormous investment since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 .
But Solskjaer brushed aside Neville ’ s complaints and believes the Liverpool game reinforced his view that United are improving .
“ For me now , we ’ ve lost to Liverpool , a team that you all say are fantastic and we ’ ve been in the game until the last kick of the ball , ” the United manager said ahead of Wednesday ’ s game against Burnley at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s strides forward .
“ Of course we ’ re disappointed losing the game , we don ’ t want to be behind them in the league , but there were signs there that we are on the right track , definitely .
And , for me , now is not the time to speak about recruitment .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford missing the rest of the season, as the Manchester United manager called on his embattled side to “step up” and stop the loss of their top goalscorer from derailing their season.
The United manager - who conceded Rashford’s absence had heightened the need for reinforcements this month - also launched a staunch defence of his handling of the England striker’s fitness.
Rashford is facing months out with a double stress fracture in his back that could yet jeopardise his involvement in Euro 2020 with England this summer.
Solskjaer said Rashford would not require back surgery but that the player - who also has a piece of floating bone in his ankle that will require a small operation - would be given all the time he needed to make a full recovery.
Asked ahead of Wednesday night's game against Burnley if it were possible that Rashford could miss the remainder of the campaign and possibly the Euros, the United manager said: “Marcus is going to get as long as he needs to get fit. We are not going to risk him when he has had an injury.
“I have got the best medical staff in the country and I am sure when Marcus comes back he will be 100 per cent fit. He wants to get back as quickly and safely as possible and we’ll give him that time. When he feels ready and medically cleared, he’ll be back.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Dutch design: The best boutique hotels in Amsterdam, from cosy cabins to grand canal houses


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The best budget-friendly hotels in Dublin, from great locations and comfortable rooms to stellar fac

The best budget-friendly hotels in Dublin, from great locations and comfortable rooms to stellar facilities

The moody dark notes of the hotel 's exterior give way to a more sparkling , fun vibe within .
@ @ @ @ @ concrete walls contrasting with salvaged American oak , wood-burning stoves and vivid carpets .
There @ @ @ @ @ to the Dean too , in the form of old-style record players , complete with @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's a smallish urban hotel , so no gyms or saunas , but @ @ @ @ @ 's a good range of rooms and prices , a gregarious lobby to kick back @ @ @ @ @ rooftop terrace with an excellent restaurant .

The moody dark notes of the hotel's exterior give way to a more sparkling, fun vibe within. Think chrome tables and smooth concrete walls contrasting with salvaged American oak, wood-burning stoves and vivid carpets. There's a definitely retro feel to the Dean too, in the form of old-style record players, complete with LPs available to all guests. It's a smallish urban hotel, so no gyms or saunas, but it's central, there's a good range of rooms and prices, a gregarious lobby to kick back in, and a wonderful rooftop terrace with an excellent restaurant.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--7 seductive spa hotels for a pampering stay in Florence

If you 're looking to combine art and wellness in Florence , this four-star boutique hotel , in a buzzy @ @ @ @ @ the bill .
It sits on a quiet pedestrianised street in the former Medici neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ lined with trendy restaurants , cafés and boutiques selling Florentine ceramics and vintage furnishings .
@ @ @ @ @ to the Duomo and the sacred heart of the city , and close to San @ @ @ @ @ Medici tombs .
After a day 's sightseeing , you can pamper yourself in the @ @ @ @ @ the gym or warm up in the sauna , steam room or whirlpool , or @ @ @ @ @ classes or early morning city walks .

If you're looking to combine art and wellness in Florence, this four-star boutique hotel, in a buzzy central location, might fit the bill. It sits on a quiet pedestrianised street in the former Medici neighbourhood of San Lorenzo, now lined with trendy restaurants, cafés and boutiques selling Florentine ceramics and vintage furnishings. It's a mere skip to the Duomo and the sacred heart of the city, and close to San Lorenzo church and Michelangelo's Medici tombs. After a day's sightseeing, you can pamper yourself in the spa: chill out in the gym or warm up in the sauna, steam room or whirlpool, or join one of the fitness classes or early morning city walks.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--France v England, Six Nations 2020: What date and time is Le Crunch, which TV channel is it on and w

France v England, Six Nations 2020: What date and time is Le Crunch, which TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?

The post-World Cup reboot is a glorious thing - tearing down the mediocrity of the previous cycle , looking to @ @ @ @ @ supporters and then , ideally , actually win a game or two .
Stuart Lancaster @ @ @ @ @ that process in the 2010s with England , naming nine and eight uncapped players respectively @ @ @ @ @ charge .
Both of those overhauls look remarkably tentative compared to what France are now @ @

Jonny May's solo masterclass saved England from humiliation in Paris as one of the worst performances of the Eddie Jones era ended in a 24-17 defeat that puts a large dent in their Guinness Six Nations title ambitions.
Jones had promised France "brutal physicality" but instead it was his rattled World Cup runners-up who fell victim to a ferocious onslaught as words that had caused controversy on this side of The Channel came back to haunt him.
Les Bleus stormed 24-0 ahead when captain Charles Ollivon ran in the second of his two tries in the 55th minute and that was the cue for May to conjure a pair of devastating solo tries.
For the second he beat five defenders while plotting a diagonal line to the posts in a score made possible by his extraordinary pace.
May's brilliance provided temporary inspiration but England lacked the firepower to make further inroads into the deficit in an improved final quarter they controlled and that finished with Owen Farrell landing a penalty to claim the bonus point.
A rain-swept Stade de France noisily greeted the new era launched by their head coach Fabien Galthie and the influence of his assistant Shaun Edwards was stamped all over the defensive heroics.
England, meanwhile, will lick their wounds as they come to terms with the possibility their World Cup final rout by South Africa last autumn may have left deeper scars than initially expected.
For the first time since 1988 they were held scoreless at the interval in a Championship match and it is hard to imagine a worse start as they were breached in the sixth minute by Vincent Rattez.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Wales v Italy, Six Nations 2020: What time does the match start, what TV channel is it on and what i

Wales v Italy, Six Nations 2020: What time does the match start, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?

What is it ?
The first match of the 2020 Six Nations , between Wales and Italy at the Principality @ @ @ @ @ is it ?
Kick-off is at 2.15pm , the first of the day 's games @ @ @ @ @ it on ?
Six Nations coverage is shared between BBC and ITV with this matching @ @ @ @ @ ( channel tbc ) .
You can also follow live coverage of match right here @ @ @ @ @ is the latest squad news ?
Saracens centre Nick Tompkins and 18-year-old Gloucester wing Louis @ @ @ @ @ in Wales ' squad .
They are joined by three more uncapped players in Sale @ @ @ @ @ Wasps lock Will Rowlands and Scarlets wing Johnny McNicholl , and there is also a @ @ @ @ @ .
Webb last played Test rugby just over two years ago before joining French club @ @ @ @ @ of Wales contention because he did not meet the minimum 60-cap selection criteria for players @ @ @ @ @ country .

If Wayne Pivac had written out a wish-list before accepting the Wales job - and you never know with agents nowadays - then almost certainly he would have picked Italy, in the Principality, under the roof, for his first Six Nations game.
As a cheeky addendum, he might well have requested the first Welsh shut-out in the Championship for 46 years and, if he was being really greedy, for one of his players - Josh Adams - to score the first Championship hat-trick in Cardiff for 51 years.
Perhaps Pivac would have been pushing his luck to request a debutant - Nick Tompkins - to display his undoubted merit from the bench and for Wales to extend their home winning run to seven games and to equal their previous mark of eight successive Six Nations wins.
And, go on then, why not ask for Dan Biggar to do a thoroughly convincing impression of Carlos Spencer with a pass between the legs and then for his side to go where Warren Gatland’s Grand Slammers failed in 2019 and notch up a Six Nations bonus point.
All of these things came to pass for Pivac here, but what excited him the most was that his squad has a few more gears to go through. “It was a pretty good performance,” Pivac said, refusing to pop any corks. “But it was messy at times and there is plenty to work on. Which is pleasing.”
In truth, Wales will need to fix the faults quickly - particular in the set-piece - before next Saturday because a dogfight in Dublin will be as far removed a proposition as it is possible to imagine from this walk in the park. Until battles such as the one they will face against Ireland are taken on and won, the “Warren Who?” T-shirts will have to wait on the presses.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The 10 most romantic hotels in Bruges, from baroque mansions to cosy b&bs

The spires reflected in the canals , the winding cobbled roads , the old stone bridges , the soft street @ @ @ @ @ , candlelit restaurants – all conspire to make the little city of Bruges one of @ @ @ @ @ The best way to appreciate all this is to stay a few days , luxuriating @ @ @ @ @ hotels , and visiting the rewarding museums and churches at your leisure .
Above all @ @ @ @ @ to walk and wonder , and there are still plenty of quiet corners to discover @ @ @ @ @ on .
From historical and luxurious canal-side b & bs to grander hotels of deep @ @ @ @ @ pick of the most romantic hotels in Bruges .

The spires reflected in the canals, the winding cobbled roads, the old stone bridges, the soft street lighting beneath the step gables, candlelit restaurants – all conspire to make the little city of Bruges one of the great romantic destinations. The best way to appreciate all this is to stay a few days, luxuriating in the dreamily romantic boutique hotels, and visiting the rewarding museums and churches at your leisure. Above all, this is a place to walk and wonder, and there are still plenty of quiet corners to discover, where historic Bruges sleeps on. From historical and luxurious canal-side b&bs to grander hotels of deep charm, here's our pick of the most romantic hotels in Bruges.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--7 stylish boutique boltholes in Dublin, from modernist mews to rooms with harbour-side views

Dublin ’ s array of stylish independent hotels has blossomed considerably over the last few years , as a series @ @ @ @ @ depth and a sense of fun to what was already a strong offering .
Most @ @ @ @ @ Bar district , with its narrow cobbled streets and cluster of cultural attractions , but @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s classical Georgian squares and terraces – and the fine seaside , in @ @ @ @ @ of small hotels are found .
Choose from low-key comfort and grace , a youthful @ @ @ @ @ – whatever you ’ re after , you ’ ll find it .
Add a @ @ @ @ @ excellent locations , and a fizzing cocktail scene , and a good time awaits .

Dublin’s array of stylish independent hotels has blossomed considerably over the last few years, as a series of new openings have added depth and a sense of fun to what was already a strong offering. Most visitors make for the Temple Bar district, with its narrow cobbled streets and cluster of cultural attractions, but don’t miss the city’s classical Georgian squares and terraces – and the fine seaside, in all of which a smattering of small hotels are found. Choose from low-key comfort and grace, a youthful vibe, and excellent cuisine – whatever you’re after, you’ll find it. Add a private cinema or two, excellent locations, and a fizzing cocktail scene, and a good time awaits.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The best budget hotels in Bangkok, including slick rooftop pools and free workout classes

This large , luxurious hotel offers near faultless service in the heart of the city 's shopping district , with @ @ @ @ @ the road .
There ’ s a vast gym with group classes and personal trainers @ @ @ @ @ .
There 's also an outdoor pool with children 's splash area and a bar @ @ @ @ @ .
Large , carpeted rooms with contemporary décor in muted colours have huge windows , @ @ @ @ @ The fourth-floor Amaya Food Gallery is open all day and aims to represent street food @ @ @ @ @ with chefs cooking made-to-order dishes in show kitchens behind each stand .

This large, luxurious hotel offers near faultless service in the heart of the city's shopping district, with the Platinum Mall just across the road. There’s a vast gym with group classes and personal trainers, plus two squash courts. There's also an outdoor pool with children's splash area and a bar, plus the own-brand spa. Large, carpeted rooms with contemporary décor in muted colours have huge windows, many overlooking the city. The fourth-floor Amaya Food Gallery is open all day and aims to represent street food from around the world, with chefs cooking made-to-order dishes in show kitchens behind each stand.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The best budget hotels in Brussels, including train cabin beds and Belgian tap rooms

The youthful atmosphere apart , Sleep Well feels more like a hotel than a hostel .
There are three tiers @ @ @ @ @ a traditional-style hostel , and rising to hotel-standard duplex family rooms , all keenly priced @ @ @ @ @ location from Gare du Nord .
There are scores of good places to eat and @ @ @ @ @ kind and budget .
The hostel is run by a non-profit organisation , with roots @ @ @ @ @ that began in 1976 and is still ongoing , and it retains an admirable sense @ @ @ @ @ , some of which are student trainees , are really helpful and obliging .
Be @ @ @ @ @ of the free walking tours on offer .

You know there's something special going on here from the railway carriage projecting over the street from the rooftop. The décor throughout is train-themed, with authentic railway memorabilia. Two historic railway carriages sit on the roof, one contains 14 low-cost shared ‘cabines’ (guests have to rent or bring their own sleeping bag and towel). The other carriage is an exclusive-use luxury suite with its own bathroom and rooftop terrace. There are a range of modern rooms providing flexible accommodation. This is a hostel, but an upmarket one where all ages are welcome – a little way from the city centre, but if you’re game for innovation, it’s definitely worth the ride.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Haggis at the ready! The best hotels in London for Burns Night celebrations

For more than 200 years , on or around January 25 , people have celebrated the life of Robert Burns – regarded as Scotland 's national poet , and a pioneer of British Romanticism .
Burns suppers , complete with impressive pomp and ceremony , have followed Scots around the world , and in London there are plenty of places to get your haggis fix ( `` We hae meat , and we can eat , '' according to Burns ' Selkirk Grace ) .
Don your tartan , expect 'water of life ' in your glass and party like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This first European property by New York hotelier Michael Achenbaum is right in the centre of Shoreditch revelry .
This month sees the return of The Curtain 's pop-up rooftop cinema , and to mark Burns Night they 're showing – and what else do you expect – Mel Gibson 's Braveheart , which follows Scottish rebel William Wallace and clan as they set out to battle England 's King Edward I .
Expect to be serenaded by a bagpiper with London ’ s glittering skyline in sight as you sip some fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the film .

For more than 200 years, on or around January 25, people have celebrated the life of Robert Burns – regarded as Scotland's national poet, and a pioneer of British Romanticism.
Burns suppers, complete with impressive pomp and ceremony, have followed Scots around the world, and in London there are plenty of places to get your haggis fix ("We hae meat, and we can eat," according to Burns' Selkirk Grace). Don your tartan, expect 'water of life' in your glass and party like it's Hogmanay all over again...
Follow Braveheart's epic battles at The Curtain
This first European property by New York hotelier Michael Achenbaum is right in the centre of Shoreditch revelry. This month sees the return of The Curtain's pop-up rooftop cinema, and to mark Burns Night they're showing – and what else do you expect – Mel Gibson's Braveheart, which follows Scottish rebel William Wallace and clan as they set out to battle England's King Edward I. Expect to be serenaded by a bagpiper with London’s glittering skyline in sight as you sip some fine Scottish whisky, and then settle down for the film.
Read the full review: The Curtain


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Why the humble necktie is the accessory to invest in right now

There is nothing more corporate than a tie – not even a grey suit comes close .
It has long @ @ @ @ @ finance and politics .
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer even became a Twitter meme for @ @ @ @ @ non-stop .
The tradition of women wearing ties , though , is more intriguing : @ @ @ @ @ .
Diane Keaton ’ s Annie Hall is a reference that ’ s often revisited @ @ @ @ @ Max Mara , Alberta Ferretti and Gucci .
And then there was Julia Roberts ’ @ @ @ @ @ Golden Globes .

There is nothing more corporate than a tie – not even a grey suit comes close. It has long been synonymous with men in finance and politics. Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer even became a Twitter meme for wearing the same tartan tie non-stop.
The tradition of women wearing ties, though, is more intriguing: small accessory, big impact.
Diane Keaton’s Annie Hall is a reference that’s often revisited by fashion brands such as Max Mara, Alberta Ferretti and Gucci. And then there was Julia Roberts’ floral-tie moment at the 1990 Golden Globes.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--When is Burns Night and what should I cook for supper?

Burns Night , often an extravagant affair involving bagpipes , lashings of whisky , and a toast to the haggis , traditionally takes place around the birthday of the great Scottish poet , Robert Burns .
This year , participants will raise a dram on January 25 and seek to serve a supper with all the pomp of the very first Burns Night in 1801 , when friends of Rabbie came together to commemorate his death a few years earlier .
The undisputed highlight of the evening is , of course , the emphatic rendition of Burns 's 'To a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haggis is theatrically split open ( 'his knife see rustic labour dight ' ) , with care being taken to ensure a good amount of its gory innards are exposed ( make sure to make an incision in the haggis before the address – your guests may not thank you when you go in to slit your haggis and it pops under the pressure , showering them in bits of scalding meat ) .
After the address , the feast of haggis , neeps and tatties , cock-a-leekie soup and cranachan or clootie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long night of drinking , dancing and entertainment to celebrate the life of Scotland 's favourite Scot ( he even beat William 'Braveheart ' Wallace in a Scottish television poll ) .
For our Burns Night feast , we have looked beyond turnips and potatoes for a modern menu with Scottish significance .
Featured below , our favourite recipes will take you and your guests through from dawn to dusk ...

Burns Night, an extravagant affair held at the end of January to celebrate the life of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns, traditionally involves the shrill sound of bagpipes, creamy neeps and tatties, and lashings of fiery whisky sauce.
The undisputed highlight of the evening is, however, the emphatic rendition of Burns's 'To a Haggis'. During the poem, the savoury pudding is theatrically split open ('his knife see rustic labour dight'), with care being taken to ensure a good amount of its innards are exposed. Make sure, though, to make your incision before the address – your fellow diners may not thank you when you go in to slit your haggis and it pops under the pressure, showering them in bits of scalding meat.
For our Burns Night feast, we have looked beyond turnips and potatoes for a modern menu with Scottish significance. Featured below, our favourite recipes will take you through from dawn to dusk...
The best Burns Night recipes for 2022


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--The best vegan and vegetarian haggis for Burns Night

The haggis is central to the traditional Burn 's Night celebration : the spiced offal pudding is paraded in on a silver platter to the sound of bagpipes , before an honoured reader commences with a rendition of Burns 's 'To a Haggis ' and all present dig in .
The event marks the birthday of the great Scottish poet , Robert Burns , and this year takes place on Saturday , January 25 .
To cater for the growing number of vegans ( an estimated seven per cent of the population , with 21 per cent of us now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actively trying to cut down on meat ) there are now meat-free haggises on the market , which substitute the usual minced heart , liver and lungs for neeps and tatties , as well as a mix of beans , lentils , oats and seeds , to achieve that prized crumbly texture .
But not everyone is in favour of this break with tradition .
Douglas Scott , chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Meat , had this response to the news that Tesco would be stocking a popular brand of vegetarian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed haggis so much that he stood up and competed a address to it .
If you listen to this , he gives the impression that its going to give you power and strength .
That is not the impression you get from the vegan haggis , and I think he would be scoffing at it . ''

The haggis is central to the traditional Burn's Night celebration: the spiced offal pudding is paraded in on a silver platter to the sound of bagpipes, before an honoured reader commences with a rendition of Burns's 'To a Haggis' and all present dig in. The event marks the birthday of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, and this year takes place on Saturday, January 25.
To cater for the growing number of vegans (an estimated seven per cent of the population, with 21 per cent of us now identifying as 'flexitarian' and a third actively trying to cut down on meat) there are now meat-free haggises on the market, which substitute the usual minced heart, liver and lungs for neeps and tatties, as well as a mix of beans, lentils, oats and seeds, to achieve that prized crumbly texture.
But not everyone is in favour of this break with tradition. Douglas Scott, chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Meat, had this response to the news that Tesco would be stocking a popular brand of vegetarian haggis last year: "Robert Burns enjoyed haggis so much that he stood up and competed a address to it. If you listen to this, he gives the impression that its going to give you power and strength. That is not the impression you get from the vegan haggis, and I think he would be scoffing at it."


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Chinese New Year 2020: Rats, luck and why you should avoid medicine, laundry and crying children

Chinese New Year is fast approaching – and with it comes a host of superstitions that will apparently dictate how the next 12 months will play out for each of us .
Washing clothes , using scissors and sweeping floors are some of the easier omens to sidestep .
However , parents might find it difficult to dodge crying children and – on the more extreme end of the scale – women might find it difficult to avoid leaving the house all day .
According to Chinese superstition , doing any of these on January 25th – the day Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to bad luck for the entire coming year .
But it isn ’ t all doom and gloom : 2020 is the Year of the Rat , an animal that symbolises wealth and the beginning of a new day .
Here is everything you need to know about the annual celebration , as well as recipes to cook for a delicious family feast and why the Year of the Rat will be more lucky for some than others .
When is Chinese New Year ?
The annual celebration begins on the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feb 20 .
The Chinese year will start on 25 Jan 2020 and end on 11 Feb 2021 , when the Year of the Ox begins .

Chinese New Year starts today – and with it comes a host of superstitions that will apparently dictate how the next 12 months will play out for each of us.
Washing clothes, using scissors and sweeping floors are some of the easier omens to sidestep. However, parents might find it difficult to dodge crying children and – on the more extreme end of the scale – women might find it difficult to avoid leaving the house all day.
According to Chinese superstition, doing any of these on Feb 1 – the day Chinese New Year falls in 2022 – will lead to bad luck for the entire coming year. But it isn’t all doom and gloom as 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, an animal that symbolises strength and being brave.
Here is everything you need to know about the annual celebration, as well as recipes to cook for a delicious family feast.
When is Chinese New Year 2022?
The Chinese year starts on Feb 1 2022 and ends on January 31 2023, when the Year of the Water Rabbit begins.
The new year, also known in China as the Spring Festival, is marked by the lunisolar Chinese calendar; this means the date changes from year to year.
The festivities usually start the day before the new year and continue until the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the new year.
The Chinese zodiac is divided into 12 blocks (or houses) just like its western counterpart, but with the major difference that each house has a time-length of one year instead of one month.
Each Chinese New Year is characterised by one of 12 animals that appear in the Chinese zodiac – last year was the Year of the Ox.
Year of the Tiger
People born in the Year of the Tiger are characterised as being brave, competitive and confident. But, on the other hand, they can sometimes be unpredictable, irritable, and overindulgent.
Lucky numbers for people born in the Year of the Tiger are one, three and four, and their lucky colours are blue, grey and orange. Their lucky flowers are cinerarias and anthuriums.
Which Chinese zodiac sign are you?
Your sign is derived from the year you were born in the Chinese lunar calendar.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Where to celebrate Chinese New Year 2020 – the best events in London, across the UK and beyond

Chinese New Year is almost with us again - but there is still enough time to plan a celebratory trip , even if you want to fly out to China itself .
How to do it ?
Read on ... Well , happy new year .
May your next 12 months be filled with health and happi… Hang on a second .
Haven ’ t we done this already ?
On January 1 ?
You know , New Year ’ s Day ?
You had a hangover , I was still angry about what you said to Simon at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in tears , about your behaviour in the kitchen .
I know we said we 'd put it behind us , but we need to discuss this at some point , our therapist says .
Sorry , I got sidetracked there .
Anyway .
That was plain old New Year .
And now we 're talking about Chinese New Year , which , tied to the lunar cycle , flits and flickers around the calendar like the fantastical thing it is .
This year , it will be turning up on January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year of the Rat - the first time since 2008 .
Better still , Chinese New Year is not a single day , but a season which lasts for more than two weeks – celebrations will run until February 8 .
How to take part ?
Perhaps via the parade and party that will take over central London on the afternoon of Sunday January 26 .

Chinese New Year is almost with us again - but there is still enough time to plan a celebratory trip, even if you want to fly out to China itself. How to do it? Read on...
1. The Rat's Back
Well, happy new year. May your next 12 months be filled with health and happi…
Hang on a second. Haven’t we done this already? On January 1? You know, New Year’s Day? You had a hangover, I was still angry about what you said to Simon at the party, and Sarah rang up, still in tears, about your behaviour in the kitchen. I know we said we'd put it behind us, but we need to discuss this at some point, our therapist says.
Sorry, I got sidetracked there. Anyway. That was plain old New Year. And now we're talking about Chinese New Year, which, tied to the lunar cycle, flits and flickers around the calendar like the fantastical thing it is. This year, it will be turning up on January 25, and will usher in the Year of the Rat - the first time since 2008.
Better still, Chinese New Year is not a single day, but a season which lasts for more than two weeks – celebrations will run until February 8. How to take part? Perhaps via the parade and party that will take over central London on the afternoon of Sunday January 26.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Bafta nominations 2020: #BaftasSoWhite outcry after all-white acting nominees, and Joker leads with

Bafta nominations 2020: #BaftasSoWhite outcry after all-white acting nominees, and Joker leads with 11 nods

All-American films Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood , Joker and The Irishman have triumphed in this year 's Bafta nominations , amid criticism that the 2020 British film awards have ignored diversity .
Joker , directed by Todd Phillips , is the frontrunner with 11 nominations , with The Irishman and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood both received 10 .
The most-nominated British film was Sam Mendes ' war epic 1917 , which received nine nominations , including nods for Best Film , Outstanding British Film and Director .
However , Bafta was swift to receive criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leading Actor , Leading Actress , Supporting Actor , Supporting Actress ) acknowledged the efforts of people of colour .
Australian Margot Robbie was even nominated twice in the Supporting Actress category , for Bombshell , in which she plays Kayla Pospisil , and Once Upon A Time ... in Hollywood , in which she has a limited speaking role as the Sixties actress Sharon Tate .
On Twitter , the # BaftasSoWhite hashtag appeared as the nominations were being announced , with people pointing out the snubs suffered by actresses Jennifer Lopez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , missed out for her critically acclaimed role in Hustlers , along with Awkwafina , the actress of Chinese heritage who picked up a Best Actress Golden Globe on Sunday , who was recognised in the publicly voted Rising Star category , and Lupita Nyong ' o , who starred in Us .

All-American films Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood, Joker and The Irishman have triumphed in this year's Bafta nominations, amid criticism that the 2020 British film awards have ignored diversity.
Joker, directed by Todd Phillips, is the frontrunner with 11 nominations, with The Irishman and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood both received 10. The most-nominated British film was Sam Mendes' war epic 1917, which received nine nominations, including nods for Best Film, Outstanding British Film and Director.
However, Bafta was swift to receive criticism none of the four acting categories (Leading Actor, Leading Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress) acknowledged the efforts of people of colour. Australian Margot Robbie was even nominated twice in the Supporting Actress category, for Bombshell, in which she plays Kayla Pospisil, and Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood, in which she has a limited speaking role as the Sixties actress Sharon Tate.
On Twitter, the #BaftasSoWhite hashtag appeared as the nominations were being announced, with people pointing out the snubs suffered by actresses Jennifer Lopez, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, missed out for her critically acclaimed role in Hustlers, along with Awkwafina, the actress of Chinese heritage who picked up a Best Actress Golden Globe on Sunday, who was recognised in the publicly voted Rising Star category, and Lupita Nyong'o, who starred in Us.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Artichokes with peas, leeks, lemon and prosciutto recipe

Artichoke bottoms are a brilliant freezer standby , streets ahead of artichoke hearts in jars .
This is a good @ @ @ @ @ served with rice or lentils .
Four as a starter or side dish • Cook @ @ @ @ @ for three minutes , then drain and cut in half .
• Lay the prosciutto @ @ @ @ @ and cook over a medium heat until the prosciutto begins to curl and brown .
@ @ @ @ @ one side .
• Heat the butter in the pan ( no need to wash @ @ @ @ @ leeks .
Cook for a couple of minutes , then add the artichokes and fry @ @ @ @ @ • Add the peas and lemon zest , and cook until the peas are sizzling @ @ @ @ @ the prosciutto .

Artichoke bottoms are a brilliant freezer standby, streets ahead of artichoke hearts in jars. This is a good starter or vegetarian dish, served with rice or lentils.
Prep time: 2 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes
SERVES
Four as a starter or side dish
INGREDIENTS
6 frozen artichoke bottoms
2-4 slices prosciutto
2 tbsp butter
100g frozen sliced leeks
100g frozen peas
Grated zest of ¼ lemon
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-22--The 12 best budget hotels in Bristol, the city where culture and creativity collide

The egalitarian nature of Bristol extends to its hotels with good deals available across the board , so if you @ @ @ @ @ you can stay somewhere smart .
What ’ s more as the heart of the @ @ @ @ @ you can be sure that wherever you stay you are never far from the action @ @ @ @ @ or ace restaurants .
You can find cheap hotels in Bristol that do n't scrimp @ @ @ @ @ round up of the city 's best budget boltholes , whether you want a view @ @ @ @ @ or a berth on an old Dutch river-barge .
Here 's our pick of the @ @

The egalitarian nature of Bristol extends to its hotels with good deals available across the board, so if you pick the right time, you can stay somewhere smart. What’s more as the heart of the city is relatively compact, you can be sure that wherever you stay you are never far from the action, be it street art or ace restaurants. You can find cheap hotels in Bristol that don't scrimp on stylish comforts in our round up of the city's best budget boltholes, whether you want a view of Clifton Suspension Bridge, or a berth on an old Dutch river-barge. Here's our pick of the best.


thetelegraph--2020-01-22--Cervical cancer cases soaring among women in their late 20s

Cervical cancer cases are soaring among women in their late 20s , even though the virus behind it has almost been eliminated in younger generations , new figures show .
Health experts said poor take-up of smear tests among those aged between 25 and 29 has fuelled a “ worrying ” 54 per cent rise in cases in the last decade .
They warned that while the death of TV star Jade Goody in 2009 boosted the numbers of young women seeking screening , that effect has now long worn off .
The generation is the last which is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) vaccine , which was introduced for teenage girls in 2008 .
HPV causes 99 per cent of cervical cancers , with the vast majority of cases linked to two strains .
New figures , from a sample of around 600 sexually active women aged between 16 and 18 , who were tested in 2018 , found no cases of either strain was present .
This compares with rates of more than 15 per cent in such groups a decade before .
Ministers hailed the success of the programme , which they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ separate report from Cancer Research UK warns that cases of cervical cancer are soaring among those in their late 20s , who grew up before national vaccination was introduced .
More than 3,000 women are being diagnosed with cervical cancer each year , including around 400 cases among those aged 25 to 29 .
Among this group , rates rose from 12 cases per 100,000 women in 2004 - 6 to 18.5 cases per 100,000 in 2015/17 - a 54 per cent increase .
Experts said the figures reflected low screening rates among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent taking up invitations for smears , compared with 78.4 per cent of those those in their early 50s .
Cervical screening rates rose by 70 per cent in 2009 , after TV star Jade Goody ’ s death from the disease .

Cervical cancer cases are soaring among women in their late 20s, even though the virus behind it has almost been eliminated in younger generations, new figures show.
Health experts said poor take-up of smear tests among those aged between 25 and 29 has fuelled a “worrying” 54 per cent rise in cases in the last decade.
They warned that while the death of TV star Jade Goody in 2009 boosted the numbers of young women seeking screening, that effect has now long worn off.
The generation is the last which is not protected by the HPV (human papillommavirus) vaccine, which was introduced for teenage girls in 2008.
HPV causes 99 per cent of cervical cancers, with the vast majority of cases linked to two strains. New figures, from a sample of around 600 sexually active women aged between 16 and 18, who were tested in 2018, found no cases of either strain was present. This compares with rates of more than 15 per cent in such groups a decade before.
Ministers hailed the success of the programme, which they said was “world-leading”.
But a separate report from Cancer Research UK warns that cases of cervical cancer are soaring among those in their late 20s, who grew up before national vaccination was introduced.


thetelegraph--2020-01-22--Soaring numbers of dementia patients admitted to hospital as emergencies, then stuck there for month

Soaring numbers of dementia patients admitted to hospital as emergencies, then stuck there for months

More than 1,000 dementia patients a day are being admitted to hospital via Accident & Emergency units , with some @ @ @ @ @ for months .
The number of cases admitted to hospital as emergencies has risen a @ @ @ @ @ with hundreds of pensioners left to endure stays of up to a year , official @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Society said the “ collapsing social care system ” meant vulnerable patients who @ @ @ @ @ home were instead being admitted to hospital in a crisis .
And the charity warned @ @ @ @ @ being “ dumped ” on wards for months , for want of care services to @ @ @ @ @ .
The NHS statistics show 379,004 emergency admissions for Alzheimer ’ s patients in 2017/18 @ @ @ @ @ compared with 2012/13 .
It means that almost half of those in England with a @ @ @ @ @ A & E in just one year .

More than 1,000 dementia patients a day are being admitted to hospital via Accident & Emergency units, with some ending up stuck on wards for months.
The number of cases admitted to hospital as emergencies has risen a third in five years, with hundreds of pensioners left to endure stays of up to a year, official figures show.
The Alzheimer’s Society said the “collapsing social care system” meant vulnerable patients who should have received help at home were instead being admitted to hospital in a crisis.
And the charity warned that tens of thousands were being “dumped” on wards for months, for want of care services to look after them once discharged.
The NHS statistics show 379,004 emergency admissions for Alzheimer’s patients in 2017/18, a rise of 100,000 compared with 2012/13.
It means that almost half of those in England with a dementia diagnosis have gone to A&E in just one year.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Olympic gold medalist spared jail over Extinction Rebellion protest as judge  commends his commitmen

Olympic gold medalist spared jail over Extinction Rebellion protest as judge  commends his commitment to cause

An Olympic gold medallist who helped disrupt the journeys of 500,000 commuters in an Extinction Rebellion protest was spared jail @ @ @ @ @ commitment to the climate change cause .
Canoeist Etienne Stott , 40 , was awarded @ @ @ @ @ slalom event with crewmate Tim Baillie at the 2012 London Olympics .
He denied breaching @ @ @ @ @ notice after blocking Waterloo Bridge during the demonstration with other climate activists on April 15 @ @ @ @ @ at City of London Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday to defend himself .
Body worn @ @ @ @ @ showed protesters chanting “ turn this system round ” while a police officer arrests Stott @ @ @ @ @

An Olympic gold medalist who helped disrupt the journeys of 500,000 commuters in an Extinction Rebellion protest was spared jail as a judge commended his commitment to the climate change cause.
Canoeist Etienne Stott, 40, was awarded an MBE after winning the slalom event with crewmate Tim Baillie at the 2012 London Olympics.
He denied breaching a section 14 public order notice after blocking Waterloo Bridge during the demonstration with other climate activists on April 15 last year.
Stott appeared at City of London Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to defend himself.
Body worn footage played to the court showed protesters chanting “turn this system round” while a police officer arrests Stott for refusing to move.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Police service asks fellow force to review its handling of 42-year-old gang rape case after victim a

Police service asks fellow force to review its handling of 42-year-old gang rape case after victim appeals to rugby players who saw attack

A police service has asked a fellow force to review its handling of a 42-year-old gang rape case as the victim appeals to rugby players who saw the attack .
Devon and Cornwall police force , who on Tuesday launched a public appeal for witnesses of the gang rape of a 17 year old girl in 1978 , have said that they asked a fellow force to look into their handling of the case in 1993 .
The woman , known only as Jane , initially reported the incident to the Devon and Cornwall police force in 1993 but no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s handling of the case at that time is now being reviewed by the Avon and Somerset Police force and an investigation is ongoing .
Jane reported the incident again to the Devon and Cornwall force and a new investigation was launched in 2015 .
She is now appealing for two key witnesses to come forward .
The victim was just 17 when she was subjected to multiple rapes by a 'seven or eight men ' who were all described as white , clean shaven , and are believed to have been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has never given up hope of getting justice for the 1978 attack where she was taken to a hotel in Plymouth , Devon , before being overpowered by her attackers .

A police service has asked a fellow force to review its handling of a 42-year-old gang rape case as the victim appeals to rugby players who saw the attack.
Devon and Cornwall police force, who on Tuesday launched a public appeal for witnesses of the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in 1978, have said that they asked a fellow force to look into their handling of the case in 1993.
The woman, known only as Jane, initially reported the incident to the Devon and Cornwall police force in 1993 but no suspects were found.
The force’s handling of the case at that time is now being reviewed by the Avon and Somerset Police force and an investigation is ongoing.
Jane reported the incident again to the Devon and Cornwall force and a new investigation was launched in 2015.
She is now appealing for two key witnesses to come forward. The victim was just 17 when she was subjected to multiple rapes by a 'seven or eight men' who were all described as white, clean shaven, and are believed to have been in their 20s.
The woman said she has never given up hope of getting justice for the 1978 attack where she was taken to a hotel in Plymouth, Devon, before being overpowered by her attackers.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Frank Lampard rues Chelsea's wastefulness in front of goal in Arsenal draw: 'When those chances come

Frank Lampard rues Chelsea's wastefulness in front of goal in Arsenal draw: 'When those chances come, we have to take them'

Frank Lampard has said his Chelsea players have thrown away 10 points this season through their lack of clinical finishing in front of goal as his team were once again frustrated at home .
Chelsea ’ s need for a striker in the January transfer window was underlined during their dramatic draw with 10-man Arsenal , when Lampard ’ s side dominated but once again failed to convert their superiority into a victory .
Lampard is desperate to add more firepower to his attack this month and the Chelsea head coach will now be worrying about the fitness of top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the tunnel at the end of the match .
“ We ’ re in fourth position , that ’ s seen as pretty good but we know there should be another ten points on the board at least based on performance , ” said Lampard .
“ All of us need to look at those finer details .
“ We know the story here at home .
Teams with 11 have defended like that against us and given us problems .
Fair play to Arsenal , with 10 it ’ s understandable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretty well .
“ But we have to look at ourselves and say that again it is a story of creating a lot but at this level , when those chances are coming , we need to take them more .

Frank Lampard has said his Chelsea players have thrown away 10 points this season through their lack of clinical finishing in front of goal as his team were once again frustrated at home.
Chelsea’s need for a striker in the January transfer window was underlined during their dramatic draw with 10-man Arsenal, when Lampard’s side dominated but once again failed to convert their superiority into a victory.
Lampard is desperate to add more firepower to his attack this month and the Chelsea head coach will now be worrying about the fitness of top scorer Tammy Abraham after the striker limped down the tunnel at the end of the match.
“We’re in fourth position, that’s seen as pretty good but we know there should be another ten points on the board at least based on performance,” said Lampard. “All of us need to look at those finer details.
“We know the story here at home. Teams with 11 have defended like that against us and given us problems. Fair play to Arsenal, with 10 it’s understandable and I thought they defended their box pretty well.
“But we have to look at ourselves and say that again it is a story of creating a lot but at this level, when those chances are coming, we need to take them more.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Saudi crown prince 'hacked Jeff Bezos's phone with WhatsApp message'

Jeff Bezos ’ s mobile phone was hacked with a WhatsApp message sent from a number belonging to Saudi Arabia ’ s crown prince , it has been claimed .
The Amazon boss and world ’ s richest man had intimate photos and messages stolen in 2018 after an infected video file was sent to his phone , according to The Guardian .
An analysis of Mr Bezos ’ s device reportedly found that the hack occurred during a seemingly innocuous WhatsApp conversation with Saudi heir Mohammed bin Salman .
The alleged exchange took place in May , several months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Saudi dissident who wrote articles frequently criticising Saudi Arabia in the Washington Post , the US newspaper owned by Mr Bezos .
Private messages revealing that Mr Bezos , who is worth around £90 billion , was having an affair with media personality Lauren Sanchez were first published in early 2019 by The National Enquirer .
The billionaire later alleged that the US tabloid ’ s parent company AMI had attempted to use intimate photos to blackmail Mr Bezos , who is now divorced , into dropping an investigation into how the @ @ @ @ @ @

Jeff Bezos’s mobile phone was hacked with a WhatsApp message sent from a number belonging to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, it has been claimed.
The Amazon boss and world’s richest man had intimate photos and messages stolen in 2018 after an infected video file was sent to his phone, according to The Guardian.
An analysis of Mr Bezos’s device reportedly found that the hack occurred during a seemingly innocuous WhatsApp conversation with Saudi heir Mohammed bin Salman.
The alleged exchange took place in May, several months before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi dissident who wrote articles frequently criticising Saudi Arabia in the Washington Post, the US newspaper owned by Mr Bezos.
Private messages revealing that Mr Bezos, who is worth around £90 billion, was having an affair with media personality Lauren Sanchez were first published in early 2019 by The National Enquirer.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Hector Bellerin scores late equaliser as 10-man Arsenal come from behind twice to draw with Chelsea

There are major changes to style , mindset and general team culture that Mikel Arteta must effect if he is to revive Arsenal as a great force in English football , but a single key takeaway on this compelling night felt like a start : one Shkodran Mustafi calamity is not the end of all hope .
Somehow they came back from it , a familiar trope that is almost always a preface to disaster , on this occasion a dreadful back pass from their German centre-back that led to a dreadful decision by David Luiz , that led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal were 28 minutes in , one goal behind , just ten men left on the pitch and had Mustafi offered to cancel his contractual agreement there and then , one suspects a few away supporters would have preferred to battle on with nine .
Yet from there a strange thing happened , and it did Arteta great credit that a steeliness hitherto absent in this Arsenal side surprised everyone , not least their opponents , who have now conceded 11 goals in the last 15 minutes of league games this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to that dramatic late Hector Bellerin equaliser on 87 minutes , during which the home side twice took the lead only to lose it on both occasions .
Questions for Frank Lampard , whose side were vulnerable once again and fell victim for the first Arsenal goal to a slip from N ’ Golo Kante that can haunt a manager for its sheer misfortune .
It allowed the game ’ s outstanding player , the 18-year-old Gabriel Martinelli , to run with the ball deep from his own half and , after Kante @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the composure of a born finisher .
The Brazilian had so nearly come off in the reorganisation that followed Luiz ’ s red card but as Arsenal rallied in the last 15 minutes of the first half , Arteta had Rob Holding put his coat back on as he recognised the changes in his team .
It demonstrated the new Arsenal manager ’ s belief in his side .
“ I was thinking about it [ Martinelli ’ s substitution ] but I didn ’ t want to send that message to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

There are major changes to style, mindset and general team culture that Mikel Arteta must effect if he is to revive Arsenal as a great force in English football, but a single key takeaway on this compelling night felt like a start: one Shkodran Mustafi calamity is not the end of all hope.
Somehow they came back from it, a familiar trope that is almost always a preface to disaster, on this occasion a dreadful back pass from their German centre-back that led to a dreadful decision by David Luiz, that led to a red card for the Brazilian. Arsenal were 28 minutes in, one goal behind, just ten men left on the pitch and had Mustafi offered to cancel his contractual agreement there and then, one suspects a few away supporters would have preferred to battle on with nine.
Yet from there a strange thing happened, and it did Arteta great credit that a steeliness hitherto absent in this Arsenal side surprised everyone, not least their opponents, who have now conceded 11 goals in the last 15 minutes of league games this season. There was plenty more before it came to that dramatic late Hector Bellerin equaliser on 87 minutes, during which the home side twice took the lead only to lose it on both occasions.
Questions for Frank Lampard, whose side were vulnerable once again and fell victim for the first Arsenal goal to a slip from N’Golo Kante that can haunt a manager for its sheer misfortune. It allowed the game’s outstanding player, the 18-year-old Gabriel Martinelli, to run with the ball deep from his own half and, after Kante slipped over, beat Kepa Arrizabalaga with the composure of a born finisher.
The Brazilian had so nearly come off in the reorganisation that followed Luiz’s red card but as Arsenal rallied in the last 15 minutes of the first half, Arteta had Rob Holding put his coat back on as he recognised the changes in his team. It demonstrated the new Arsenal manager’s belief in his side. “I was thinking about it [Martinelli’s substitution] but I didn’t want to send that message to the team,” Arteta said later.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Sergio Aguero comes off the bench to foil Dean Henderson's heroics and make Aymeric Laporte's return

Sergio Aguero comes off the bench to foil Dean Henderson's heroics and make Aymeric Laporte's return a night to remember

Dean Henderson did his best to keep Manchester City at bay but Sergio Aguero , their Peter Pan of a poacher , simply will not be denied at the moment .
The Argentina striker ’ s eighth goal in his past five games , and 21st of a typically prolific campaign from a typically brilliant pass by Kevin De Bruyne , was enough to see off a stubborn Sheffield United on a night when Pep Guardiola could also rejoice at the triumphant return of the superlative Aymeric Laporte .
Henderson ’ s heroics had , at least until Aguero entered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The former England under-21 goalkeeper , on loan from City ’ s bitter rivals Manchester United , saved a penalty from Gabriel Jesus during a first half when he also made excellent stops to deny Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Otamendi .
But then Aguero came on to replace the struggling Brazilian and , within six minutes of his introduction , he had found the net .
That nose for goal remains as strong as ever .
He has 252 goals now in eight and a half years at City .
Wayne Rooney scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United .
It puts into context just what a goal machine Aguero is .
32 in June , he is showing no signs of slowing down .
Star billing , though , probably went to Laporte , who was making his first appearance since damaging the cartilage and lateral meniscus in his right knee against Brighton on August 31 and slotted into the left side of City ’ s three-man defence like he had never been away .
A clean sheet was the least he deserved .
“ Incredible - we have missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Imagine the best teams in the world losing their best central defender ?

Dean Henderson did his best to keep Manchester City at bay but Sergio Aguero, their Peter Pan of a poacher, simply will not be denied at the moment. The Argentina striker’s eighth goal in his past five games, and 21st of a typically prolific campaign from a typically brilliant pass by Kevin De Bruyne, was enough to see off a stubborn Sheffield United on a night when Pep Guardiola could also rejoice at the triumphant return of the superlative Aymeric Laporte.
Henderson’s heroics had, at least until Aguero entered the fray, frustrated the champions. The former England under-21 goalkeeper, on loan from City’s bitter rivals Manchester United, saved a penalty from Gabriel Jesus during a first half when he also made excellent stops to deny Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Otamendi.
But then Aguero came on to replace the struggling Brazilian and, within six minutes of his introduction, he had found the net. That nose for goal remains as strong as ever. He has 252 goals now in eight and a half years at City. Wayne Rooney scored 253 over a 13-year period for Manchester United. It puts into context just what a goal machine Aguero is. 32 in June, he is showing no signs of slowing down.
Star billing, though, probably went to Laporte, who was making his first appearance since damaging the cartilage and lateral meniscus in his right knee against Brighton on August 31 and slotted into the left side of City’s three-man defence like he had never been away. A clean sheet was the least he deserved.
“Incredible - we have missed him a lot,” Guardiola said. “Imagine the best teams in the world losing their best central defender?


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Bournemouth score their first goals of decade as poor Brighton continue to spiral

You wait all year for one Wilson to score and then two come along at once .
Goals from Harry and Callum Wilson and an own goal from Pascal Gross , the first time Bournemouth have troubled the scorers in 2020 , provided beleaguered Eddie Howe will some well overdue good cheer .
A dismal run in which the Cherries have collected only four points from a possible 36 sent Howe ’ s side plummeting into the bottom three with a squad ravaged by injury .
But at 90 minutes , Howe punched the air and the crowd sang his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times during his time as manager , and a look of relief washed over his face .
“ I think there ’ s a lot of clubs up and down the country that I think wouldn ’ t have been given the time that they ’ ve given us , ” said Howe of his supporters .
“ It ’ s what you ’ re in it for – the highs and the lows .
We ’ re desperate to retain our Premier League status .
I love the league , I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important it is to the club to stay in it.
” Despite dominating possession for long spells , Brighton were largely toothless , particularly in the first half when two late goals swung the match in Bournemouth ’ s favour .

You wait all year for one Wilson to score and then two come along at once. Goals from Harry and Callum Wilson and an own goal from Pascal Gross, the first time Bournemouth have troubled the scorers in 2020, provided beleaguered Eddie Howe will some well overdue good cheer.
A dismal run in which the Cherries have collected only four points from a possible 36 sent Howe’s side plummeting into the bottom three with a squad ravaged by injury.
But at 90 minutes, Howe punched the air and the crowd sang his name, as they have so many times during his time as manager, and a look of relief washed over his face.
“I think there’s a lot of clubs up and down the country that I think wouldn’t have been given the time that they’ve given us,” said Howe of his supporters. “It’s what you’re in it for – the highs and the lows. We’re desperate to retain our Premier League status. I love the league, I love everything about it and I know how important it is to the club to stay in it.”
Despite dominating possession for long spells, Brighton were largely toothless, particularly in the first half when two late goals swung the match in Bournemouth’s favour.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Malaga on a budget: 9 affordable hotels in Spain's reborn cultural hotspot

This traditional Andalucian house in the centre of Malaga has been given a Moroccan makeover , creating a private , @ @ @ @ @ house rather than a hotel , it has been renovated and remodelled over the years @ @ @ @ @ still very much domestic .
Stained-glass windows frame the gallery above a small courtyard , @ @ @ @ @ the walls .
The eight attractive if basic rooms are set around the patio on @ @ @ @ @ have different décor in shades of turquoise , raspberry , rust , ochre or taupe @ @ @ @ @ throws .
One has a small terrace overlooking the patio and two have little balconies @ @ @ @ @ outside .

This traditional Andalucian house in the centre of Malaga has been given a Moroccan makeover, creating a private, intimate feel. A guest house rather than a hotel, it has been renovated and remodelled over the years, but the environment is still very much domestic. Stained-glass windows frame the gallery above a small courtyard, where climbing plants ramble up the walls. The eight attractive if basic rooms are set around the patio on the first floor. All have different décor in shades of turquoise, raspberry, rust, ochre or taupe with lots of cushions and throws. One has a small terrace overlooking the patio and two have little balconies that give onto the lane outside.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Crystal Palace humbled at home as Southampton's superb away form continues

Saturday ’ s valiant draw at Manchester City suggested that injury-ravaged Crystal Palace might be on the threshold of something more than their customary flirtation with the Championship followed by late-season salvation .
Instead , they were outfoxed and at times outplayed by a Southampton who have now won four consecutive Premier League away victories for the first time since 2014-15 and taken 16 points from the last 20 .
Lambent strikes from the outstanding Nathan Redmond and Stuart Armstrong won it , but their performance was a delight and once Cedric Soares hobbled off after 22 minutes , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more capable of thwarting Wilfried Zaha than a succession of full-time defenders .
Three points would have seen Palace musing on a first European place since the far-from-fondly remembered Intertoto campaign of 1998 .
Those thoughts can be set aside for the time being .
In contrast , Southampton find themselves in a comfort zone that seemed beyond them in the dark days of autumn when they took just one point from mid-September to the end of November .
`` A lot has changed since then , ” acknowledged Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhüttl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough , we ’ d lost our philosophy .
We ’ ve changed our approach completely : we ’ ve not played five at the back , but we ’ ve been tactically demanding .
Tonight , we made all the right decisions .
”

Saturday’s valiant draw at Manchester City suggested that injury-ravaged Crystal Palace might be on the threshold of something more than their customary flirtation with the Championship followed by late-season salvation. Instead, they were outfoxed and at times outplayed by a Southampton who have now won four consecutive Premier League away victories for the first time since 2014-15 and taken 16 points from the last 20.
Lambent strikes from the outstanding Nathan Redmond and Stuart Armstrong won it, but their performance was a delight and once Cedric Soares hobbled off after 22 minutes, in James Ward-Prowse they had a makeshift full-back more capable of thwarting Wilfried Zaha than a succession of full-time defenders.
Three points would have seen Palace musing on a first European place since the far-from-fondly remembered Intertoto campaign of 1998. Those thoughts can be set aside for the time being. In contrast, Southampton find themselves in a comfort zone that seemed beyond them in the dark days of autumn when they took just one point from mid-September to the end of November.
"A lot has changed since then,” acknowledged Southampton manager Ralph Hassenhüttl. “We weren’t brave enough, we’d lost our philosophy. We’ve changed our approach completely: we’ve not played five at the back, but we’ve been tactically demanding. Tonight, we made all the right decisions.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Maria Sharapova unsure what her future holds after Australian Open exit sees world ranking drop to 3

Maria Sharapova unsure what her future holds after Australian Open exit sees world ranking drop to 366

Maria Sharapova ’ s reserves of defiance have often seemed limitless .
But that tank may be running close to empty , judging by Tuesday ’ s straight-sets defeat by Donna Vekic .
The result will send her tumbling down the rankings ladder , to the lowly rung of No 366 in the world .
Retirement is not a word that Sharapova has had much truck with in the past .
But when she was asked if she planned to return to next year ’ s Australian Open , she admitted that she had no idea where her career was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me to tell what ’ s going to happen in 12 months ’ time , ” she said .
To be sure of harnessing Sharapova ’ s star power , Tennis Australia was obliged to hand her a wild card into the main draw .
How times have changed for a woman who used to start each event among the leading contenders .
She has not won a match since Cincinnati in August .
In the interview room , she was asked several times about her plans for the forthcoming weeks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response .
“ I can speak about my struggles and the things that I ’ ve gone through with my shoulder , ” she said , after her 6-3 , 6-4 defeat .
“ But it ’ s not really in my character to.
” Was she confident that she could sort out this long-term injury , which dates back all the way to a rotator-cuff tear in 2008 ?
“ I don ’ t have a crystal ball to tell you if I can or if I will , ” said Sharapova @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this vital joint .
“ But I would love to , yeah .
”

Maria Sharapova’s reserves of defiance have often seemed limitless. But that tank may be running close to empty, judging by Tuesday’s straight-sets defeat by Donna Vekic. The result will send her tumbling down the rankings ladder, to the lowly rung of No 366 in the world.
Retirement is not a word that Sharapova has had much truck with in the past. But when she was asked if she planned to return to next year’s Australian Open, she admitted that she had no idea where her career was going. “It’s tough for me to tell what’s going to happen in 12 months’ time,” she said.
To be sure of harnessing Sharapova’s star power, Tennis Australia was obliged to hand her a wild card into the main draw. How times have changed for a woman who used to start each event among the leading contenders. She has not won a match since Cincinnati in August.
In the interview room, she was asked several times about her plans for the forthcoming weeks and months. She could offer little in response. “I can speak about my struggles and the things that I’ve gone through with my shoulder,” she said, after her 6-3, 6-4 defeat. “But it’s not really in my character to.” Was she confident that she could sort out this long-term injury, which dates back all the way to a rotator-cuff tear in 2008? “I don’t have a crystal ball to tell you if I can or if I will,” said Sharapova, who has already undergone four operations on this vital joint. “But I would love to, yeah.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Jose Mourinho takes Danny Rose for a run as he tries to coax him back into first-team contention

Jose Mourinho is trying to coax Danny Rose back into first-team contention , and went for a jog with the Tottenham Hotspur left-back in the wake of the player ’ s most recent episode when he objected to being left out of first-team training on Friday .
Mourinho played down suggestions that there was “ tension ” between the pair following his decision not to include Rose in the final training session before the game against Watford on Saturday , meaning the player knew he would not be involved at Vicarage Road .
Rose had been nursing a back injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday night by his medical staff to be told the player could not train the following day .
Mourinho said it was “ a bit of surprise ” on Friday when the player said he wanted to train .
By then , Mourinho had already decided to use the teenager Japhet Tanganga instead and it was on a post-match warm-down on Sunday that Rose is understood to have outlined his unhappiness with the situation .
Asked about his relationship with the player , Mourinho said : “ I do n't know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I do n't have any problem with him.
” In Monday ’ s session , Mourinho said that Rose would run separately from the main group and embarked on a light jog alongside the player to allow them to speak privately .
Mourinho said that Rose will be available for Wednesday ’ s Premier League game against Norwich City in which Spurs are seeking their first league win since Boxing Day .

Jose Mourinho is trying to coax Danny Rose back into first-team contention, and went for a jog with the Tottenham Hotspur left-back in the wake of the player’s most recent episode when he objected to being left out of first-team training on Friday.
Mourinho played down suggestions that there was “tension” between the pair following his decision not to include Rose in the final training session before the game against Watford on Saturday, meaning the player knew he would not be involved at Vicarage Road. Rose had been nursing a back injury and Mourinho said he was called late on Thursday night by his medical staff to be told the player could not train the following day.
Mourinho said it was “a bit of surprise” on Friday when the player said he wanted to train. By then, Mourinho had already decided to use the teenager Japhet Tanganga instead and it was on a post-match warm-down on Sunday that Rose is understood to have outlined his unhappiness with the situation. Asked about his relationship with the player, Mourinho said: “I don't know what you mean by tension in the air, I don't have any problem with him.”
In Monday’s session, Mourinho said that Rose would run separately from the main group and embarked on a light jog alongside the player to allow them to speak privately. Mourinho said that Rose will be available for Wednesday’s Premier League game against Norwich City in which Spurs are seeking their first league win since Boxing Day.


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends treatment of Marcus Rashford... but striker could still miss rest of se

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends treatment of Marcus Rashford... but striker could still miss rest of season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford missing the rest of the season , as the Manchester United manager called on his embattled side to “ step up ” and stop the loss of their top goalscorer from derailing their season .
The United manager - who conceded Rashford ’ s absence had heightened the need for reinforcements this month - also launched a staunch defence of his handling of the England striker ’ s fitness .
Rashford is facing months out with a double stress fracture in his back that could yet jeopardise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
Solskjaer said Rashford would not require back surgery but that the player - who also has a piece of floating bone in his ankle that will require a small operation - would be given all the time he needed to make a full recovery .
Asked ahead of Wednesday night 's game against Burnley if it were possible that Rashford could miss the remainder of the campaign and possibly the Euros , the United manager said : “ Marcus is going to get as long as he needs to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk him when he has had an injury .
“ I have got the best medical staff in the country and I am sure when Marcus comes back he will be 100 per cent fit .
He wants to get back as quickly and safely as possible and we ’ ll give him that time .
When he feels ready and medically cleared , he ’ ll be back .
”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford missing the rest of the season, as the Manchester United manager called on his embattled side to “step up” and stop the loss of their top goalscorer from derailing their season.
The United manager - who conceded Rashford’s absence had heightened the need for reinforcements this month - also launched a staunch defence of his handling of the England striker’s fitness.
Rashford is facing months out with a double stress fracture in his back that could yet jeopardise his involvement in Euro 2020 with England this summer.
Solskjaer said Rashford would not require back surgery but that the player - who also has a piece of floating bone in his ankle that will require a small operation - would be given all the time he needed to make a full recovery.
Asked ahead of Wednesday night's game against Burnley if it were possible that Rashford could miss the remainder of the campaign and possibly the Euros, the United manager said: “Marcus is going to get as long as he needs to get fit. We are not going to risk him when he has had an injury.
“I have got the best medical staff in the country and I am sure when Marcus comes back he will be 100 per cent fit. He wants to get back as quickly and safely as possible and we’ll give him that time. When he feels ready and medically cleared, he’ll be back.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Aston Villa spark revival rally as Ezri Konsa lets fly to force injury-time winner and leapfrog Watf

Aston Villa spark revival rally as Ezri Konsa lets fly to force injury-time winner and leapfrog Watford

Five minutes into injury time , and Villa Park was shaking after a potentially huge moment in the Premier League survival scrap .
It was a shot from the right foot of defender Ezri Konsa , taking a fortuitous deflection off the leg of Tyrone Mings , which lifted Aston Villa out of the relegation zone and dragged Watford back into trouble on a night of unrelenting drama .
Villa ’ s players celebrated in front of the towering Holte End at the final whistle as if they had escaped relegation on the final day , and this was undoubtedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into life .
Without a recognised centre-forward in the squad for the fourth successive match , it was always going to require a surprise scorer and up stepped Konsa , a summer signing from Brentford , with the crucial contribution which left this famous old ground reverberating with noise .
The goal was awarded to Mings , who was on the turf as Konsa ’ s shot clipped his leg , and Villa ’ s head coach , Dean Smith , is now above the dreaded dotted line .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t know how big it is until the end of the season , ” said Smith .
“ We know there are big games to come and every game is tough .
It does give the players a lot of belief .
We ’ ve got to concentrate on catching the teams above us and the players need to make sure they remain focused .
”

Five minutes into injury time, and Villa Park was shaking after a potentially huge moment in the Premier League survival scrap. It was a shot from the right foot of defender Ezri Konsa, taking a fortuitous deflection off the leg of Tyrone Mings, which lifted Aston Villa out of the relegation zone and dragged Watford back into trouble on a night of unrelenting drama.
Villa’s players celebrated in front of the towering Holte End at the final whistle as if they had escaped relegation on the final day, and this was undoubtedly a result which could spark their season back into life.
Without a recognised centre-forward in the squad for the fourth successive match, it was always going to require a surprise scorer and up stepped Konsa, a summer signing from Brentford, with the crucial contribution which left this famous old ground reverberating with noise.
The goal was awarded to Mings, who was on the turf as Konsa’s shot clipped his leg, and Villa’s head coach, Dean Smith, is now above the dreaded dotted line.
“It was an important win for us and we won’t know how big it is until the end of the season,” said Smith. “We know there are big games to come and every game is tough. It does give the players a lot of belief. We’ve got to concentrate on catching the teams above us and the players need to make sure they remain focused.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-21--Newcastle snatch dramatic draw at Everton with two goals in added time

If Steve Bruce can get Newcastle playing before the 90th minute , he may have a chance to qualify for the Europa League .
Always honest , Bruce struggled to explain how his side left Goodison Park with a point beyond praising the spirit of his injury-stricken side .
If the injury-time winner against Chelsea last weekend was a classic smash and grab , securing a 2-2 draw with two 94th minute goal from Florian Lejeune was a heist akin to the Great Train Robbery .
Before Lejeune ’ s intervention it was an evening of trying to put into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although it may be no coincidence they suddenly threatened when their recognised striker was taken off .
Joelinton , whose first touch kept the linesman busy with his unnerving consistency to control the ball out of play , was subbed with 12 minutes remaining .
It seemed like a concession as the away fans grumbled , as if Bruce knew the evening had to be written off .
There was zero threat to Jordan Pickford as the fourth official announced four minutes additional time .
Newcastle were technically deficient in the opposition half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of someone who looked like he could be given the freedom of the M1 and still find his way into a cul-de-sac .

If Steve Bruce can get Newcastle playing before the 90th minute, he may have a chance to qualify for the Europa League.
Always honest, Bruce struggled to explain how his side left Goodison Park with a point beyond praising the spirit of his injury-stricken side. If the injury-time winner against Chelsea last weekend was a classic smash and grab, securing a 2-2 draw with two 94th minute goal from Florian Lejeune was a heist akin to the Great Train Robbery.
Before Lejeune’s intervention it was an evening of trying to put into words just how dreadful Newcastle were, although it may be no coincidence they suddenly threatened when their recognised striker was taken off.
Joelinton, whose first touch kept the linesman busy with his unnerving consistency to control the ball out of play, was subbed with 12 minutes remaining. It seemed like a concession as the away fans grumbled, as if Bruce knew the evening had to be written off.
There was zero threat to Jordan Pickford as the fourth official announced four minutes additional time. Newcastle were technically deficient in the opposition half and Miguel Almiron was giving the performance of someone who looked like he could be given the freedom of the M1 and still find his way into a cul-de-sac.