thetelegraph--2020-01-09--West Ham's loan offer for Gedson Fernandes being discussed by Benfica board with answer expected soo

West Ham's loan offer for Gedson Fernandes being discussed by Benfica board with answer expected soon

West Ham United are waiting to hear from Benfica if their bid to take Gedson Fernandes on loan for the next 18 months has been accepted .
West Ham ’ s offer is being discussed by the Benfica board and a decision should be made soon , with the Premier League club hopeful of striking a deal for the midfielder .
The offer does not include an obligation to buy but West Ham will pay a substantial loan fee and also cover Fernandes ’ wages which are believed to be reasonably high for a 21 year-old – it is his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portuguese league .
Asked about Fernandes , ahead of Friday 's Premier League fixture away to Sheffield United , West Ham manager David Moyes said : `` We wo n't be bringing in a bundle of players and obviously we 'd like to add to the squad if we can .
He 's one name which we 're talking about . ''
He added : `` He 's a young player with potential , probably more so for the future .
He 's got good pedigree and I 'd like to bring young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can look to build upon and get a nice strong young team .
`` But also , I have to be very wary that I need players who are ready for now and can feature in the first team as well . ''

West Ham United are waiting to hear from Benfica if their bid to take Gedson Fernandes on loan for the next 18 months has been accepted.
West Ham’s offer is being discussed by the Benfica board and a decision should be made soon, with the Premier League club hopeful of striking a deal for the midfielder.
The offer does not include an obligation to buy but West Ham will pay a substantial loan fee and also cover Fernandes’ wages which are believed to be reasonably high for a 21 year-old – it is his birthday on Thursday - playing in the Portuguese league.
Asked about Fernandes, ahead of Friday's Premier League fixture away to Sheffield United, West Ham manager David Moyes said: "We won't be bringing in a bundle of players and obviously we'd like to add to the squad if we can. He's one name which we're talking about."
He added: "He's a young player with potential, probably more so for the future. He's got good pedigree and I'd like to bring young players in for the future, who we can look to build upon and get a nice strong young team.
"But also, I have to be very wary that I need players who are ready for now and can feature in the first team as well."


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--'If you're told to leave, you must leave': mass evacuations as Australia's bushfires intensify

Australian authorities urged another mass evacuation across the heavily populated southeast on Thursday as a return of hot weather fanned huge bushfires threatening several towns and communities .
Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews urged communities to be on alert ahead of the extreme conditions .
`` If you receive instructions to leave , then you must leave , '' Andrews said in a televised briefing .
`` That is the only way to guarantee your safety . ''
Parts of Kangaroo Island , a wildlife-rich tourist spot off the southeast coast where Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deterred by the fires , were again evacuated on Thursday .
`` I urge everyone to heed warnings , follow advice , and to head to the east part of the island , which is deemed safe at this point , '' South Australia Fire Chief Mark Jones said in a separate briefing in Adelaide .
A third of the island has been destroyed .
Twenty-seven people have been killed this fire season , according to the federal government , as the monster fires have scorched through more than 10.3 million hectares ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an area the size of South Korea .
Thousands have been made homeless and thousands have had to evacuate repeatedly because of the volatility of the fires .

Australian authorities urged another mass evacuation across the heavily populated southeast on Thursday as a return of hot weather fanned huge bushfires threatening several towns and communities.
Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews urged communities to be on alert ahead of the extreme conditions.
"If you receive instructions to leave, then you must leave," Andrews said in a televised briefing. "That is the only way to guarantee your safety."
Parts of Kangaroo Island, a wildlife-rich tourist spot off the southeast coast where Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday made a plea for foreign tourists not to be deterred by the fires, were again evacuated on Thursday.
"I urge everyone to heed warnings, follow advice, and to head to the east part of the island, which is deemed safe at this point," South Australia Fire Chief Mark Jones said in a separate briefing in Adelaide.
A third of the island has been destroyed.
Twenty-seven people have been killed this fire season, according to the federal government, as the monster fires have scorched through more than 10.3 million hectares (25.5 million acres) of land, an area the size of South Korea.
Thousands have been made homeless and thousands have had to evacuate repeatedly because of the volatility of the fires.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Hague-Jolie initiative to stop rape in war may have 'harmed' victims, watchdog rules

A high profile initiative championed by Angelina Jolie and former foreign secretary William Hague to tackle sexual violence in war may have done more harm than good , a scathing report by the government ’ s aid spending watchdog has warned .
The UK received international plaudits when Mr Hague announced the introduction of the flagship programme to address rape as a weapon to war .
In 2014 , at the first global summit on sexual war crimes , Ms Jolie told thousands of people in a star-studded audience that the initiative aimed “ to shatter the culture of impunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exception ” .
Since then the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 's ( FCO ) coordinating team in London has spent roughly £34 million of UK aid money on the programme .
But now it appears that much of that has been wasted .
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact ( ICAI ) said in a report published on Thursday that the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative ( PSVI ) suffered from a lack of senior leadership , warm words rather than action and poor strategy .
It was given an amber-red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviews the aid watchdog has published to date .

A high profile initiative championed by Angelina Jolie and former foreign secretary William Hague to tackle sexual violence in war may have done more harm than good, a scathing report by the government’s aid spending watchdog has warned.
The UK received international plaudits when Mr Hague announced the introduction of the flagship programme to address rape as a weapon to war.
In 2014, at the first global summit on sexual war crimes, Ms Jolie told thousands of people in a star-studded audience that the initiative aimed “to shatter the culture of impunity and make justice the norm, not the exception”.
Since then the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) coordinating team in London has spent roughly £34 million of UK aid money on the programme. But now it appears that much of that has been wasted.
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) said in a report published on Thursday that the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) suffered from a lack of senior leadership, warm words rather than action and poor strategy.
It was given an amber-red rating in one of the most critical reviews the aid watchdog has published to date.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Beatings and restraint used against home intruder may have contributed to his death, inquest hears

The beatings and force of restraint used against a man after he broke into a house may have contributed to his death , a coroner has said .
Adrian Casey , 50 , pointed an imitation firearm at the mother of Daniel and Ian Ward whilst attempting to rob their home on Rosgill Drive , Leeds .
He was found with a fatal head injury and pronounced dead outside the house on New Year ’ s Day 2018 .
The hearing was told that Mr Casey , of Seacroft , Leeds , had demanded money but was restrained by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the inquest at Wakefield Coroner 's Court on Thursday , the hearing heard that the brothers were initially charged with murdering the drug fuelled robber .
The pair had the charges against them dropped when a post-mortem examination report was unable to attribute a single , definitive cause of death .
Mr Casey , who had taken a `` toxic level of amphetamine '' , may have died as a result of a blunt force head injury , through heart disease , a slowing down of the heart as a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restraint , or through a combination of these factors , the report said .
The inquest was told that , in a police interview conducted days after the incident , Ian Ward said he and his brother had repeatedly hit the intruder , but he denied murdering him .

The beatings and force of restraint used against a man after he broke into a house may have contributed to his death, a coroner has said.
Adrian Casey, 50, pointed an imitation firearm at the mother of Daniel and Ian Ward whilst attempting to rob their home on Rosgill Drive, Leeds. He was found with a fatal head injury and pronounced dead outside the house on New Year’s Day 2018.
The hearing was told that Mr Casey, of Seacroft, Leeds, had demanded money but was restrained by the two brothers who punched him repeatedly.
During the inquest at Wakefield Coroner's Court on Thursday, the hearing heard that the brothers were initially charged with murdering the drug fuelled robber. The pair had the charges against them dropped when a post-mortem examination report was unable to attribute a single, definitive cause of death.
Mr Casey, who had taken a "toxic level of amphetamine", may have died as a result of a blunt force head injury, through heart disease, a slowing down of the heart as a result of amphetamine use, as a result of restraint, or through a combination of these factors, the report said.
The inquest was told that, in a police interview conducted days after the incident, Ian Ward said he and his brother had repeatedly hit the intruder, but he denied murdering him.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--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--2020-01-09--Children’s Commissioner warns county lines gangs help fuel thousands more older children in care

Thousands of more children are in care , official statistics reveal , as the Children ’ s Commissioner warns that county lines and gangs are fuelling the rise .
The Local Government Association ( LGA ) has today published data on the number of children in care amid warnings that the system is at “ crisis point ” , with a further 3,000 children in care this year compared to 2018 .
The figures show that in 2019 there were 78,150 children in care , up from 75,370 the previous year .
Last year ’ s figure also marked a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care .
In 2009 , the figure was 60,900 - and that number has risen steadily since .
Experts said that the rise is being fuelled by increasing numbers of older children within the care system , amid warnings that dysfunctional backgrounds and a broken and underfunded system are leaving teenagers vulnerable to gang culture and county lines activity .
The age of children in care has been steadily increasing over the past five years , the LGA said .
Young people over 10 years old account for 63 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six times more likely than younger children to be living in residential or secure children ’ s homes , which is significantly more expensive than foster care .

Thousands of more children are in care, official statistics reveal, as the Children’s Commissioner warns that county lines and gangs are fuelling the rise.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has today published data on the number of children in care amid warnings that the system is at “crisis point”, with a further 3,000 children in care this year compared to 2018.
The figures show that in 2019 there were 78,150 children in care, up from 75,370 the previous year. Last year’s figure also marked a ten-year high on the number of children in care. In 2009, the figure was 60,900 - and that number has risen steadily since.
Experts said that the rise is being fuelled by increasing numbers of older children within the care system, amid warnings that dysfunctional backgrounds and a broken and underfunded system are leaving teenagers vulnerable to gang culture and county lines activity.
The age of children in care has been steadily increasing over the past five years, the LGA said. Young people over 10 years old account for 63 per cent of all in care, with teenagers being six times more likely than younger children to be living in residential or secure children’s homes, which is significantly more expensive than foster care.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Westminster Cathedral Choir row deepens as head of music quits over boarding school arrangements

Westminster Cathedral ’ s world famous choir has been embroiled in further drama after its head of music resigned following a row over choirboys being sent home at weekends The Telegraph reported in May that the Cathedral Choir School was accused of jeopardising Catholic heritage over proposed changes to school boarders ’ timetables .
Now the school ’ s Master of Music , Martin Baker , has quit his prestigious role within the Cathedral .
The departure of Mr Baker has sparked uproar within the music world , with notable alumni warning that the move spells “ disaster ” for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ musical world amid rumours he was “ forced out ” .
The row comes after David Heminway , Chair of Governors , said in a letter to parents last year that the school was finding it “ increasingly difficult ” to recruit choristers and that parents were also keen to see their children more frequently .
As a result a new timetable was imposed reducing full time boarding to allow children to return home at weekends .
However furious parents warned that such changes would strike “ a critical blow ” to Catholic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vincent Nichols , the leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales .

Westminster Cathedral’s world famous choir has been embroiled in further drama after its head of music resigned following a row over choirboys being sent home at weekends
The Telegraph reported in May that the Cathedral Choir School was accused of jeopardising Catholic heritage over proposed changes to school boarders’ timetables.
Now the school’s Master of Music, Martin Baker, has quit his prestigious role within the Cathedral. The departure of Mr Baker has sparked uproar within the music world, with notable alumni warning that the move spells “disaster” for the school’s future and the musical world amid rumours he was “forced out”.
The row comes after David Heminway, Chair of Governors, said in a letter to parents last year that the school was finding it “increasingly difficult” to recruit choristers and that parents were also keen to see their children more frequently.
As a result a new timetable was imposed reducing full time boarding to allow children to return home at weekends.
However furious parents warned that such changes would strike “a critical blow” to Catholic heritage in an open letter to Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Mikel Arteta targets box-to-box midfielder and defender in January window - but major signings unlik

Mikel Arteta targets box-to-box midfielder and defender in January window - but major signings unlikely

Mikel Arteta has said he is not expecting Arsenal to make any major investments in the January transfer window , although it is understood that the club remains keen to bolster their midfield and defence if possible .
The Daily Telegraph understands that Arsenal are hoping to add a box-to-box midfielder and a defender to the first-team squad , although their stretched finances mean they are more likely to pursue loan deals than permanent transfers .
Arsenal spent heavily in the summer market , despite once again failing to qualify for the Champions League , and the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money in the January window .
A long-term injury to Calum Chambers has limited Arteta ’ s options at centre-back , though .
Konstantinos Mavropanos is likely to leave on loan this month , while Arsenal will once again listen to offers for Shkodran Mustafi .
Asked if he is expecting any significant investment in the coming weeks , Arteta said : “ I 'm not expecting big things .
I 'm expecting big things from the players I have at the moment , the players that are recovering from injuries .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side , they 're there .
If we can find something to help us go through the season in a more balanced way in certain areas , and is helpful , we 'll look at the options .

Mikel Arteta has said he is not expecting Arsenal to make any major investments in the January transfer window, although it is understood that the club remains keen to bolster their midfield and defence if possible.
The Daily Telegraph understands that Arsenal are hoping to add a box-to-box midfielder and a defender to the first-team squad, although their stretched finances mean they are more likely to pursue loan deals than permanent transfers.
Arsenal spent heavily in the summer market, despite once again failing to qualify for the Champions League, and the club’s executives believe there is less value for money in the January window.
A long-term injury to Calum Chambers has limited Arteta’s options at centre-back, though. Konstantinos Mavropanos is likely to leave on loan this month, while Arsenal will once again listen to offers for Shkodran Mustafi.
Asked if he is expecting any significant investment in the coming weeks, Arteta said: “I'm not expecting big things. I'm expecting big things from the players I have at the moment, the players that are recovering from injuries.
“That's the biggest expectation from my side, they're there. If we can find something to help us go through the season in a more balanced way in certain areas, and is helpful, we'll look at the options.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Beef and potato stew recipe

Beef and potato stew recipe

Gizzi Erskine uses ox cheek , oxtail or featherblade because they cook into juicy , falling-apart meat and a delicious mouth-sticking braise .
• Olive or rapeseed oil or ghee , for frying • 10 small onions or shallots , peeled but left whole • Heat a frying pan and put in one tablespoon of your chosen fat .
Season the ox cheek pieces well with salt and pepper and brown them in batches .
Remove them from the pan once nicely caramelised and set aside .
• In a heavy-based casserole , heat another couple of tablespoons of fat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bay leaf , rosemary and thyme .
Allow to cook for five minutes over a higher heat than normal , until the onions start to soften and caramelise a little at the edges .
Next add the carrots and cook for a couple more minutes , stirring regularly .
• Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes .
Add the stock and the leeks , followed by the ox cheeks and their residual juices .
If necessary top up the casserole with water so that everything is just covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then simmer and cover .
• Cook gently for two-and-a-half hours .
Add the potatoes , stir gently , replace the lid and cook for a further 40 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and the meat gives way .
Check the seasoning and stir in the parsley .
• Turn off the heat and leave the stew to rest with the lid on for 10 minutes before serving with crusty bread and butter – or double up on potatoes and serve with creamy mash .
Recipes from Slow by Gizzi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Order your copy from books.telegraph.co.uk

Gizzi Erskine uses ox cheek, oxtail or featherblade because they cook into juicy, falling-apart meat and a delicious mouth-sticking braise.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 3 hours 45 minutes
SERVES
Four
INGREDIENTS
Olive or rapeseed oil or ghee, for frying
2 ox cheeks (roughly 900g), each cut into 6 pieces
10 small onions or shallots, peeled but left whole
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs of rosemary
A few sprigs of thyme
2 carrots, halved lengthways and cut into 6cm pieces
1 tbsp plain flour
500ml fresh beef stock
1 leek, cut into 4 long sections
400g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
A handful of parsley, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
Heat a frying pan and put in one tablespoon of your chosen fat. Season the ox cheek pieces well with salt and pepper and brown them in batches. Remove them from the pan once nicely caramelised and set aside. In a heavy-based casserole, heat another couple of tablespoons of fat and throw in the onions and the bay leaf, rosemary and thyme. Allow to cook for five minutes over a higher heat than normal, until the onions start to soften and caramelise a little at the edges. Next add the carrots and cook for a couple more minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the stock and the leeks, followed by the ox cheeks and their residual juices. If necessary top up the casserole with water so that everything is just covered with liquid. Bring to the boil, then simmer and cover. Cook gently for two-and-a-half hours. Add the potatoes, stir gently, replace the lid and cook for a further 40 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and the meat gives way. Check the seasoning and stir in the parsley. Turn off the heat and leave the stew to rest with the lid on for 10 minutes before serving with crusty bread and butter – or double up on potatoes and serve with creamy mash.
Recipes from Slow by Gizzi Erskine (HQ, £25). Order your copy from books.telegraph.co.uk


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Haggis sausage rolls recipe

Haggis sausage rolls recipe

It would n't be Burns Night without a haggis to address – and Rose Prince has a twist that may convert skeptics ( though traditionalists may prove harder to convince ) .
• To make the pastry , put the butter between two sheets of greaseproof paper and tap hard with a rolling pin to soften .
Put all the flour in a heap on the work surface and add the butter breaking it up into thumbnail sized pieces .
Add the water and whisky , then form into a dryish dough ; wrap the piece of dough in greaseproof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 minutes .
• Next , roll the pastry into a rectangle , about 20cm x 40cm .
Fold it into three , like a letter , tap it with a rolling pin , turn it 180 degrees , then roll out again to 20cm x 40cm .
Repeat the process , fold , tap with the rolling pin , wrap and refrigerate again for 30 minutes .
The pastry should by now have absorbed the dry and floury bits .
• Third stage : repeat the rolling , folding and tapping one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 minutes before using the pastry .
Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7 .
• Remove the haggis from the casing and lightly mash it to loosen the texture .
Roll the pastry on a floured worktop to make one large square , 30cm x 30cm and ½ cm thickness ( you will probably have too much pastry but it freezes well . )
Cut the pastry square in half to make 2 rectangles .
• Spoon half of the haggis down the length of each rectangle , positioned along the edge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of pastry .
Brush the still exposed pastry with egg wash and roll up the pastry so the haggis is snug inside it .
Brush the whole roll with egg wash and repeat with the other side .
• Place each roll on the baking sheet .
Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden .
Remove from the oven , slice and serve warm .

It wouldn't be Burns Night without a haggis to address – and Rose Prince has a twist that may convert skeptics (though traditionalists may prove harder to convince).
Prep time: 45 minutes, plus chilling time | Cooking time: 15-25 minutes
MAKES
Canapés for 12
INGREDIENTS
250g plain white flour
250g unsalted butter
100ml cold water
2 tbsp whisky
500g haggis, or 2 Macsween game haggis
1 egg, beaten with a pinch of salt
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Spy scandal rocks Taiwan ahead of weekend elections

Allegations in the Australian media that a Chinese spy was pressured to smear the Taiwanese ruling party with bribery charges has prompted accusations of meddling in the Taiwanese election .
The island of 23 million is already on high alert for any signs of Chinese interference in its presidential and legislative polls on Saturday , amid mounting fears of targeted disinformation campaigns to undermine Tsai Ing-wen , the incumbent president who Beijing deeply mistrusts .
China denies trying to do so .
In the latest allegations of dirty tricks , reported in The Age , Wang Liqiang , a self-confessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australia , was warned in December that he could be sent back to China and killed if he did not publicly recant his story .
In November , Mr Wang sparked an international furore by claiming that he had worked for a Beijing-directed operation to target independence and democracy movements in Hong Kong and Taiwan , and to promote Communist Party influence .
Beijing immediately dismissed his story and said he was a convicted criminal , and Taiwan ’ s main opposition party , the Kuomintang ( KMT ) , whom Wang said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the claims , as has Han Kuo-yu , its presidential candidate .

Allegations in the Australian media that a Chinese spy was pressured to smear the Taiwanese ruling party with bribery charges has prompted accusations of meddling in the Taiwanese election.
The island of 23 million is already on high alert for any signs of Chinese interference in its presidential and legislative polls on Saturday, amid mounting fears of targeted disinformation campaigns to undermine Tsai Ing-wen, the incumbent president who Beijing deeply mistrusts. China denies trying to do so.
In the latest allegations of dirty tricks, reported in The Age, Wang Liqiang, a self-confessed Chinese intelligence operative seeking to defect to Australia, was warned in December that he could be sent back to China and killed if he did not publicly recant his story.
In November, Mr Wang sparked an international furore by claiming that he had worked for a Beijing-directed operation to target independence and democracy movements in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and to promote Communist Party influence.
Beijing immediately dismissed his story and said he was a convicted criminal, and Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), whom Wang said Beijing was supporting, has strongly denounced the claims, as has Han Kuo-yu, its presidential candidate.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Why plastics may not always be the worst option for the planet

In the struggle to achieve a green life , plastics have become enemy number one .
Images of dead dolphins , their stomachs full of plastic bags , and turtles skewered by straws have raised public consciousness of the damage plastics cause in our eco-systems .
But a new report has warned that in the war on plastics , we are at risk of turning to alternatives that could be just as bad , if not worse , for the environment .
Plastic was invented during the Industrial Revolution , and in its early years was seen as a miracle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has revolutionised the way we live and is used in everything from medical equipment to make up .
`` Plastic is light and durable and has many incredible properties that others don ’ t have , '' says Dr Rachael Rothman , the associate director of the Plastics : Redefining Single-Use project at the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures .
But the fact it is cheap , hard-wearing and readily available is also what makes it a burden on the environment .
We have come to rely on plastic , using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The UK produces 5 million tons of plastic waste every year , with only 26 per cent of it recycled , according to the World Wildlife Fund .

In the struggle to achieve a green life, plastics have become enemy number one. Images of dead dolphins, their stomachs full of plastic bags, and turtles skewered by straws have raised public consciousness of the damage plastics cause in our eco-systems.
But a new report has warned that in the war on plastics, we are at risk of turning to alternatives that could be just as bad, if not worse, for the environment.
Is plastic bad?
Plastic was invented during the Industrial Revolution, and in its early years was seen as a miracle alternative to depleting and expensive natural materials.
It has revolutionised the way we live and is used in everything from medical equipment to make up.
"Plastic is light and durable and has many incredible properties that others don’t have," says Dr Rachael Rothman, the associate director of the Plastics: Redefining Single-Use project at the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures.
But the fact it is cheap, hard-wearing and readily available is also what makes it a burden on the environment.
We have come to rely on plastic, using it once and throwing it away. The UK produces 5 million tons of plastic waste every year, with only 26 per cent of it recycled, according to the World Wildlife Fund.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--UFC 246 Conor McGregor vs Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone: When is the fight, how can I watch and what is ou

UFC 246 Conor McGregor vs Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone: When is the fight, how can I watch and what is our prediction?

What is it ?
Conor McGregor headlines UFC 246 as he makes his eagerly anticipated return to the octagon against American Donald 'Cowboy ' Cerrone .
When is it ?
The official date is Saturday , January 18 but due to the time difference it could be the early hours of Sunday , January 18 before fight fans in the UK and Ireland see McGregor in action .
Where is it ?
The T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas strip .
What time will it start ?
There are 12 fights on the undercard so the main section of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , meaning an early alarm call if you want to watch live .
How can I watch the fight ?
BT Sport are broadcasting the event via their pay-per-view box office channel and it is expected to set UK viewers back £20 ( price to be confirmed ) .
The fight can be purchased by viewers who have a Sky , Virgin or BT TV subscription .
If that does not apply to you , there is the option to set up a BT Sport Box Office online to watch on mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Conor McGregor answered his critics with a blistering knockout of Donald Cerrone - brushing aside 'The Cowboy' in under 40 seconds at UFC 246.
In only his second bout since 2016 - a gap filled by outside-the-cage troubles - the Irishman returned to the Octagon with a bang.
The former two-division champion busted the nose of Cerrone in the fight's first skirmish before finishing him in a first-round TKO.
McGregor had not won since November 2016 when he stopped Eddie Alvarez, the lightweight, to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold two championship belts at the same time. McGregor then fought only his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather in 2017 before losing a one-sided UFC bout to lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
But last night he leapt on top of the cage wall to celebrate with the thousands of fans in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--48 hours in . . . Los Angeles, an insider guide to the City of Angels

Los Angeles has long been looked down on by its East Coast counterparts , but now that the rest of @ @ @ @ @ California ’ s green juice and wellness obsession , the city is having something of @ @ @ @ @ deemed a cultural wasteland , LA is bursting with new art galleries and museums , @ @ @ @ @ some of the most talked about restaurants in America .
The sprawling urban metropolis is @ @ @ @ @ cities within a city , the most famous ones being Beverly Hills , West Hollywood @ @ @ @ @ of them has their own distinctive personality , from the upmarket bars and boutiques on @ @ @ @ @ scene of Venice and Santa Monica .
The lack of public transport can be an @ @ @ @ @ system is currently undergoing major expansion – but it ’ s easier than you might @ @ @ @ @ different neighbourhoods ( as long as you avoid that infamous rush hour traffic ) .
@ @ @ @ @ of sunshine a year and you ’ re onto a winner .

Los Angeles has long been looked down on by its East Coast counterparts, but now that the rest of world has caught up with California’s green juice and wellness obsession, the city is having something of a moment. No longer deemed a cultural wasteland, LA is bursting with new art galleries and museums, a flourishing fashion scene and some of the most talked about restaurants in America.
The sprawling urban metropolis is made up of several different cities within a city, the most famous ones being Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Santa Monica. Each of them has their own distinctive personality, from the upmarket bars and boutiques on Rodeo Drive to the beach scene of Venice and Santa Monica.
The lack of public transport can be an issue – though the Metro system is currently undergoing major expansion – but it’s easier than you might think to navigate between the different neighbourhoods (as long as you avoid that infamous rush hour traffic). Add in almost 300 days of sunshine a year and you’re onto a winner. Here's how to spend a weekend in the city.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fell out of love with the Royal family

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's announcement that they will be `` stepping back '' from the Royal family @ @ @ @ @ Buckingham Palace have responded describing the move as `` deeply disappointing '' and the Queen @ @ @ @ @ been consulted .
The split has been a long-time coming though as Prince Harry and @ @ @ @ @ from `` The Firm '' .
Watch the video to find out exactly how the @ @ @ @ @ fell out of love with the Royal family .

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's announcement that they will be "stepping back" from the Royal family came as a shock. Buckingham Palace have responded describing the move as "deeply disappointing" and the Queen is said not to have been consulted.
The split has been a long-time coming though as Prince Harry and Meghan have increasingly distanced themselves from "The Firm".
Watch the video to find out exactly how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex fell out of love with the Royal family.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--US 2020: Iran stand-off helps Trump on impeachment

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This month the US Senate is set to hold a trial to decide whether to remove Donald Trump from office , a spectacle only two other US presidents have endured .
It is a moment of history and ignominy .
And yet that is not the big story in Washington .
Instead it is the heated stand-off with Iran , laced with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that dominates the headlines .
Most leading Democrats have steered clear of suggesting Mr Trump ’ s decision to take out Iran commander Qassim Soleimani was in any way linked to his domestic woes .
( Though not all – Democratic senator and presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren lent in during an interview by saying people were “ reasonably ” asking about the timing ) .
Yet it is now becoming clear that the escalating tensions with Iran are influencing the discussion about impeachment .
And the beneficiary , it would seem , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used their majority in the House of Representatives to impeach the president in December , were always facing an uphill task to convince the Republican-held Senate to remove him .

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This month the US Senate is set to hold a trial to decide whether to remove Donald Trump from office, a spectacle only two other US presidents have endured. It is a moment of history and ignominy.
And yet that is not the big story in Washington. Instead it is the heated stand-off with Iran, laced with threats of retaliation and dire warnings, that dominates the headlines.
Most leading Democrats have steered clear of suggesting Mr Trump’s decision to take out Iran commander Qassim Soleimani was in any way linked to his domestic woes.
(Though not all – Democratic senator and presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren lent in during an interview by saying people were “reasonably” asking about the timing).
Yet it is now becoming clear that the escalating tensions with Iran are influencing the discussion about impeachment. And the beneficiary, it would seem, is Mr Trump.
The Democrats, who used their majority in the House of Representatives to impeach the president in December, were always facing an uphill task to convince the Republican-held Senate to remove him.


thetelegraph--2020-01-09--Latest snow reports: the Alps celebrate a sunny start to the new decade as Canadian resorts welcome

Latest snow reports: the Alps celebrate a sunny start to the new decade as Canadian resorts welcome much-needed snow

It has been the second successive largely sunny week in much of Europe with temperatures hovering around freezing .
For most skiers that were in the mountains over New Year , it has been one of the best starts to the season in years with everything open and the slopes in great condition .
The only hiccups ( there always has to be some ) is it has been a little too warm at times and lower resorts have seen rain rather than snow at times in places .
The heaviest snowfall in Europe this week has been in Norway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been snowing on east and west coasts with up to 5 feet more in the last seven days over in the West , greatly improving conditions at resorts like Whistler .
For the forecast in a specific resort , check our full snow reports and weather alerts sponsored by Inghams .
Skiers in France have been reporting fabulous conditions over the past fortnight with generally clear , sunny conditions and good snow depths , particularly up on higher slopes .
Most of the country ’ s resorts now have snow at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres , so the lack of much fresh is not a big problem .
That said a front moving through on Friday may lead to 5-15cm of fresh snow before a return to sunny skies .
Of the best-known resorts , Montgenevre has the deepest base ( 225-275cm ) with Alpe d ’ Huez posting an equally healthy 115-245cm and Flaine 76-230cm .
All have almost all of their runs open and lifts operating .

Two big milestones were reached on either side of the Atlantic this week. Snowfall on higher slopes in the Alps finally took the deepest snowpack in Europe – passing the 4-metre mark in Tignes. While over in California, Mammoth Mountain passed the 8-metre base depth mark on its upper slopes this week, the deepest reported anywhere in the world for several years.
The news is reassuring for the last remaining weeks of the season. Skiers who aim for resorts with terrain above 2,000m in Europe should be able to see out the rest of winter with fine conditions. In western North America, a growing number of resorts plan to keep lifts turning until late spring, even summer.
It has been a week of mixed fortunes in Europe though, much of it dependent on ski area altitude. Fresh snowfall arrived in the Alps as forecast at the weekend but it was rain at times on lower slopes, causing an increasing number of lower-lying areas to announce early closures.
There are similar issues, but less fresh snowfall, in the Pyrenees, and Scottish centres still have just a few runs open for the Easter holidays. Scandinavia continues to look good for April skiing however, with temperatures still quite cool and fresh snow falling at these northerly latitudes.
Use our tool below to find the latest conditions in your favourite resort and read the full forecast below.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Cod and chorizo pie with saffron mash recipe

This cod and chorizo pie is rich , hearty and topped with a delicious saffron mash .
Put the potatoes on to boil while you 're working on the filling to save time .
Six to eight • Put the cod into a sauté pan and cover with the milk and wine or vermouth .
Add the bay leaves , peppercorns and sliced onion and bring to a gentle simmer .
Cover with a lid , lower the heat and poach the fish for two minutes .
Turn the heat off and leave the pan for another five minutes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the olive oil in a frying pan and cook the tomatoes over a medium heat until soft and falling apart , about 10 minutes .
The mixture should be moist but not wet .
Season and set aside .
• Heat the butter in another pan and sauté the chopped onion until soft , about eight minutes , then add the garlic and chorizo and cook for another two minutes .
Stir in the flour and cook for a minute .
Remove from the heat .
• Remove the fish from the milk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the liquid gradually to the chorizo , stirring well to ensure that the mixture is smooth .
Put the pan back over the heat and bring to the boil , stirring all the time .
The sauce should thicken .
Stir in the parsley and cream , bring to the boil and check the seasoning .
Leave to cool .
• To make the mash topping , gently heat the milk with the saffron then leave to infuse .
• Boil the potatoes until tender ( about 20 minutes ) , drain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well with the infused milk , some salt , pepper and the butter , then gradually add the olive oil , beating with a wooden spoon as you go .
• Assemble the pie , putting half the sauce in the base of a deep round pie dish , then the fish , then the tomatoes , then the rest of the sauce .
Top with the mash .
• Bake for 20 minutes , or until the top is slightly golden and you can see that the filling is bubbling up round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a dressed green salad .

This cod and chorizo pie is rich, hearty and topped with a delicious saffron mash. Put the potatoes on to boil while you're working on the filling to save time.
Timings
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Serves
Six to eight
Ingredients
750g thick cod fillets, skin removed, pin-boned
550ml full fat milk
100ml dry white wine or vermouth
4 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
½ small onion, thickly sliced, plus 1 roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
400g cherry tomatoes, halved
50g butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed to a purée
200g chorizo, skin removed, chopped
40g flour
Small bunch parsley (leaves only), chopped
50ml double cream
For the mash:
100ml milk
Generous pinch of saffron
900g floury potatoes (I like Maris Piper), peeled and halved
25g butter
7 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Method


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Tottenham only have themselves to blame for another predictable Harry Kane injury

Depressingly enough , we 've been here before .
Yet again , Tottenham have run their star striker into the ground .
The ruptured tendon in Harry Kane 's hamstring that will require surgery will naturally be a source of great frustration to the fans who watched in concern as Kane was named in the starting lineup of all of Tottenham 's games over the busy — and injury-laden — Christmas schedule .
He completed the first three games , before doing serious damage to his left leg 15 minutes from time in the fourth of those matches — the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which , surprisingly enough , Tottenham 's best players looked knackered .
Kane just is n't given enough rest .
Year after year after year , he starts and finishes just about every game and every season he gets a serious injury that feels like it could have been avoided .
Before the ill-fated Southampton game , Kane had started and completed all but two of his side 's previous 20 Premier League games this season , having missed the trip to Everton through illness and been substituted with five minutes to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in September ( even though Spurs scored all of their goals and wrapped the game up before half-time , and faced a trip to Olympiakos just three days later ) , while he also played every meaningful minute in the Champions League group stage , missing only the dead rubber at Bayern Munich once Tottenham 's place in the last 16 was secure .

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thetelegraph--2020-01-10--'They can pay back taxpayers for Frogmore Cottage'- Telegraph readers on Harry and Meghan

On Wednesday , The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced via a personal statement that they were stepping back from their roles as senior royals after `` many months of reflection and internal discussions '' .
The couple also launched a new website , using their royal titles , that set out in detail their intentions to become “ financially independent ” .
Telegraph readers shared how they felt about the shock step-down .
Some praised Harry and Meghan for going their own way , while others criticised the handling of the announcement , specifically in relation to the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and “ disappointed ” .
Some also called for Frogmore Cottage , where the couple plan to remain with the Queen ’ s approval , to be returned as well as the millions spent on their wedding .
Read on for Telegraph readers on Harry and Meghan ’ s decision to take a step back from their role as senior royals and tell us what you think in the comments section below .
'If you want the beauty , you ca n't shirk the duty' '' It 's a little like Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their concept of a working royal role .
Choose your own flexible hours , collect comprehensive benefits , work a short week from home , and meanwhile the state will provide child care , housing benefit , travel expenses and social security - which in their case means Frogmore Cottage , transatlantic flights and dedicated personal protection detail courtesy of the Metropolitan Police .

On Wednesday, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced via a personal statement that they were stepping back from their roles as senior royals after "many months of reflection and internal discussions". The couple also launched a new website, using their royal titles, that set out in detail their intentions to become “financially independent”.
Telegraph readers shared how they felt about the shock step-down. Some praised Harry and Meghan for going their own way, while others criticised the handling of the announcement, specifically in relation to the Queen who was said to be “hurt” and “disappointed”. Some also called for Frogmore Cottage, where the couple plan to remain with the Queen’s approval, to be returned as well as the millions spent on their wedding.
Read on for Telegraph readers on Harry and Meghan’s decision to take a step back from their role as senior royals and tell us what you think in the comments section below.
'If you want the beauty, you can't shirk the duty'
@Isla Stuart
"It's a little like Harry and Meghan have applied the Labour manifesto to their concept of a working royal role. Choose your own flexible hours, collect comprehensive benefits, work a short week from home, and meanwhile the state will provide child care, housing benefit, travel expenses and social security - which in their case means Frogmore Cottage, transatlantic flights and dedicated personal protection detail courtesy of the Metropolitan Police.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Suffolk, an insider guide to Constable's picture-perfect muse

Within easy reach of both London and the Midlands , Suffolk is the smallest and gentlest of the East Anglian @ @ @ @ @ is perhaps its coast , which is home to two of Britain ’ s most @ @ @ @ @ and Southwold – with the Minsmere RSPB Reserve and ancient settlement of Dunwich at the @ @ @ @ @ of marsh , heath and woodland .
People also come to Suffolk to visit ‘ @ @ @ @ @ string of bucolic villages straddling the Essex border that were famously painted by the English @ @ @ @ @ further inland , the old wool towns of Lavenham and Bury St Edmunds are handsome @ @ @ @ @ break .
Even Ipswich has a spruced-up waterfront district and interesting attractions .
All in @ @ @ @ @ easily accessible and diverse region for a weekend break – or longer .

Afterwards, take a stroll down through the marshes towards the town’s ‘harbour’ – basically the mouth of the Blyth river – where you can take one of Suffolk’s famous foot ferries across to the seaside village of Walberswick, where there’s another sandy beach and a good lunch option in the excellent Anchor in Walberswick. From Walberswick, it’s easy to reach Dunwich by way of the coast path, from where you can walk to the lagoons and marshes of the RSPB reserve at Minsmere, watching the birds and perhaps spying the odd otter amongst the reeds. Enjoy fish and chips at the Flora Tea Rooms just behind the beach, or dinner at the excellent Ship Inn, right in the centre of the village. Find more of the best things to do in the area in our guide.
The next town south, Aldeburgh is one of the twin jewels of the Suffolk Coast, home not only to a lively high street full of swish shops and restaurants – ‘Islington on Sea’ some call it – but also a beach lined with shacks selling fresh fish. Enjoy a walk along the seafront, followed by an ice cream at Ives or a cup of tea at the Two Magpies Bakery. Then, stroll up the beach to inspect Maggie Hambling’s scallop shell monument to Benjamin Britten, or best of all visit the composer’s former home – The Red House – on the edge of town, where there is a museum chock-full of Britten-related artefacts, and a wonderful collection of 20th-century British art. Stay over at the town’s latest place to stay, The Suffolk, on the high street, which boasts boutique rooms and an excellent restaurant. Find more of the best restaurants in the area in our guide.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--A storybook city with oodles of charm and striking landscapes at its feet – an expert guide to Torsh

A storybook city with oodles of charm and striking landscapes at its feet – an expert guide to Torshavn

There ’ s something a little bit magical about the Faroese capital Torshavn , named after Thor , the Norse god of thunder .
A far-flung Nordic city that ’ s steeped in history , tiny wind-whipped Torshavn ( population 21,000 ) looks set to feature on more cruise itineraries in coming years thanks to a port expansion project .
Torshavn ’ s cruise port lies at the southern edge of the compact city centre , which is less than a 10-minute walk away .
Few , if any , cruise lines use Torshavn as an embarkation port , due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s typically visited on sailings around the Nordic countries .
Can I walk to any places of interest ?
From the cruise port you can stroll to almost any site of interest within the capital .
Tinganes ( the site of Faroese parliament ) , and Skansin ( a 16th-century fort ) are both a short walk away , as are numerous cafes , restaurants and shops .
It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city ’ s limits .
Toy-sized Torshavn , situated on the isle of Streymoy , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public transport is largely pointless .
Those who want to visit the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands , or the Nordic House – both of which are located near the city limits – and aren ’ t feeling up to the 30-minute walk , could take a taxi or the free city bus .
For adventures further afield , car hire is the best option : although the public transport network of buses , ferries and even helicopters is vast , services are often infrequent , and taking taxis everywhere will prove @ @ @ @

Why go?
There’s something a little bit magical about the Faroese capital Torshavn, named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder. A far-flung Nordic city that’s steeped in history, tiny wind-whipped Torshavn (population 21,000) looks set to feature on more cruise itineraries in coming years thanks to a port expansion project.
Cruise port location
Torshavn’s cruise port lies at the southern edge of the compact city centre, which is less than a 10-minute walk away. Few, if any, cruise lines use Torshavn as an embarkation port, due to its isolation. Instead, it’s typically visited on sailings around the Nordic countries.
Can I walk to any places of interest?
From the cruise port you can stroll to almost any site of interest within the capital. Tinganes (the site of Faroese parliament), and Skansin (a 16th-century fort) are both a short walk away, as are numerous cafes, restaurants and shops. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city’s limits.
Getting around
Toy-sized Torshavn, situated on the isle of Streymoy, is so easily explored on foot that using public transport is largely pointless. Those who want to visit the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands, or the Nordic House – both of which are located near the city limits – and aren’t feeling up to the 30-minute walk, could take a taxi or the free city bus. For adventures further afield, car hire is the best option: although the public transport network of buses, ferries and even helicopters is vast, services are often infrequent, and taking taxis everywhere will prove an expensive endeavour.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in. . . Perth, an insider guide to Western Australia's cool capital

Some might say Perth ’ s a late bloomer ; others may suggest that she ’ s simply been biding her time .
For locals , the secret is most definitely out .
Direct flights to Perth from London threw quite the spotlight on the Western capital , revealing a metropolis that basks in more sunlight hours than any other major Australian city , has the beaches to match , and is no slouch after dark .
What ’ s more , Perth has its own island playground 12 miles ( 19km ) off the coast , it lays claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world and is ringed with wineries .
Perth ’ s new affordability also adds to the allure : a flood of hotel and restaurant openings has driven prices down to the most competitive they ’ ve ever been .
Liveability has been simultaneously amped .
The swish Elizabeth Quay waterfront – where The Ritz will open in late 2019 – provides a revitalised platform to the Swan River , while Yagan Square joins the inner city ’ s ying and yang sides the for the first time in a century : hello free-flowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on the cards for 2020 , when the new Western Australian museum will complete the Perth Cultural Centre .

Some might say Perth’s a late bloomer; others may suggest that she’s simply been biding her time. For locals, the secret is most definitely out.
Direct flights to Perth from London have thrown quite the spotlight on the Western capital, revealing a metropolis that basks in more sunlight hours than any other major Australian city, has the beaches to match, and is no slouch after dark. What’s more, Perth has its own island playground 12 miles (19km) off the coast, it lays claim to one of the largest inner-city parks in the world and is ringed with wineries.
Perth’s new accessibility adds to the allure: a flood of hotel and restaurant openings means more pillows for more heads, and higher standards to boot. Liveability has been simultaneously amped. The swish Elizabeth Quay waterfront provides a revitalised platform to the Swan River, while Yagan Square joins the inner city’s ying and yang sides the for the first time in a century: hello free-flowing foot traffic. Another big ticket arrival, the $400M (£227M) Western Australian museum, Boola Bardip opened late 2020, completing the bustling Perth Cultural Centre.
For further Perth inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife, beaches and things to do. If you're planning a longer trip, see our ultimate itinerary for a two-week holiday in Western Australia.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--UK biotech boom continues with Exscientia's €240m pharma giant deal

A biotech company spun out from Dundee University has signed a €240m ( £204m ) tie-up with Bayer , in the latest of a string of partnerships it has entered into with pharma giants .
Exscientia said Germany-based Bayer would use its technology , an AI-system which helps find blockbuster pharma drugs , to focus on discovering cardiovascular disease and oncology medicines .
Exscientia 's system automatically analyses patients ' genetic data and finds molecules that could be used in new medication .
It will be working on three projects and will receive the €240m based on research payments and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Exscientia said it may also receive sales royalties .
Research and development head Joerg Moeller said the partnership is expected to enable it to make `` more precise identification of suitable drug targets '' .
The company is already working with major names in the pharmaceutical industry , including Evotec , Sanofi , Rocher and GlaxoSmithKline .
It was last year understood to be considering an initial public offering , having batted away a number of takeover approaches from major drug companies .
At the time , sources suggested it would be ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential to land a valuation of as much as £1bn .
The latest partnership would likely push its valuation higher , although it is not clear whether a float is still on the table .

A biotech company spun out from Dundee University has signed a €240m (£204m) tie-up with Bayer, in the latest of a string of partnerships it has entered into with pharma giants.
Exscientia said Germany-based Bayer would use its technology, an AI-system which helps find blockbuster pharma drugs, to focus on discovering cardiovascular disease and oncology medicines.
Exscientia's system automatically analyses patients' genetic data and finds molecules that could be used in new medication.
It will be working on three projects and will receive the €240m based on research payments and clinical milestones.
Under the deal, Exscientia said it may also receive sales royalties. Research and development head Joerg Moeller said the partnership is expected to enable it to make "more precise identification of suitable drug targets".
The company is already working with major names in the pharmaceutical industry, including Evotec, Sanofi, Rocher and GlaxoSmithKline.
It was last year understood to be considering an initial public offering, having batted away a number of takeover approaches from major drug companies. At the time, sources suggested it would be ready to float by this May, with the potential to land a valuation of as much as £1bn.
The latest partnership would likely push its valuation higher, although it is not clear whether a float is still on the table.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--I never thought Mikel Arteta could be a top manager - but he is already making a mark at Arsenal

I must admit my scepticism when Mikel Arteta was touted for big Premier League jobs over the past few years .
It struck me as odd so many were championing him as a future coach of a club like Arsenal given his limited experience .
Reading and hearing about this dynamic , inspirational character from Arsene Wenger ’ s dressing room made me wonder if that said more about the lack of personality at the Emirates during that era than Arteta ’ s qualities .
I do not say this to be disrespectful or unnecessarily negative , just to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a footballer .
I did not know Arteta other than as an opponent , but if you had told me during our battles in Merseyside derbies when Arteta was an Everton player that he be would be managing Arsenal at the age of 37 I would have thought you were joking .
I just did not see it .
When we lined up against that Everton side , we never felt Arteta was their leader .
You would see characters such as Phil Jagielka , Tim Cahill , Tim Howard and Phil Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vocal and influential on the training ground .
Arteta , in my mind , was a tidy , technically gifted creative midfielder at Goodison Park , getting the most from his ability and performing at the level he should be .
When he moved to Arsenal , I thought it was more to do with him becoming available for a reasonable fee than a grand transfer gesture .

Arteta has already improved players in a way that never seemed likely under Unai Emery
Credit : ARSENAL FC


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Norfolk, an insider guide to England's windswept east

Norfolk 's vast sandy beaches are its chief draw for visitors : even on the busiest summer day there is always space for games , kite-flying or a family picnic in the dunes .
Boating , crabbing , digging for cockles and wading in creeks provides hours of entertainment for all .
But there 's much more to Norfolk 's coast than its beaches .
It ’ s also a wild landscape of dense pine forest and large expanses of salt marsh , which flush purple with sea-lavender in August .
Bird life is astonishingly rich , and wild flowers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Inland , the undulating countryside and sleepy flint-built villages are perfect for gentle cycling , walking , or touring by car .
Grand stately homes make enjoyable days out , and almost every village has a sublimely beautiful medieval church at its centre .
Lively Georgian towns such as Burnham Market and Holt offer quirky shopping – and , wherever you are , you ’ re never far from an atmospheric pamment-floored pub serving local ales , or an excellent delicatessen selling the region ’ s specialities .
Look out for pungent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honey .

Norfolk's vast sandy beaches are its chief draw for visitors: even on the busiest summer day there is always space for games, kite-flying or a family picnic in the dunes. Boating, crabbing, digging for cockles and wading in creeks provides hours of entertainment for all.
But there's much more to Norfolk's coast than its beaches. It’s also a wild landscape of dense pine forest and large expanses of salt marsh, which flush purple with sea-lavender in August. Bird life is astonishingly rich, and wild flowers include yellow-horned poppies and lilac-flowering sea pea.
Inland, the undulating countryside and sleepy flint-built villages are perfect for gentle cycling, walking, or touring by car. Grand stately homes make enjoyable days out, and almost every village has a sublimely beautiful medieval church at its centre. Lively Georgian towns such as Burnham Market and Holt offer quirky shopping – and, wherever you are, you’re never far from an atmospheric pamment-floored pub serving local ales, or an excellent delicatessen selling the region’s specialities. Look out for pungent cheeses, smoked fish and salt-marsh flavoured honey.
For further Norfolk inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife, things to do and beaches.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--The best free things to do in Malta, from beautiful gardens to panoramic views

With glorious coastline , free-access beaches , a cornucopia of churches , and historic sights all over the landscape , there is loads to do in Malta without shrinking your wallet .
From cliffs to castles , the baroque to the avant-garde , there ’ s a treasure trove of tourism to discover without a ticket .
This miniature nation is full of tiny towns , many surrounded by towering bastion walls , thick with limestone palazzi and hidden nooks and corners .
It ’ s ripe for a bit of constructive loafing and there ’ s almost always a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a navigational hand .
The main entrance to Malta ’ s fortified capital since it was built in 1570 , City Gate has gone from drawbridge ( closed each night to protect the populace ) to 21st-century open entranceway designed by Italian star-architect Renzo Piano ( of London Shard fame ) .
Cross the deep ditch and enter through the impressive bastion walls .
Climb the steps on either side for views from the top of the fortifications ( and access to Hastings Gardens and Castille Square ) or head straight on past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 , and into the heart of Valletta .
• The best hotels in Malta Spend an afternoon at the Upper Barrakka Gardens These arcaded public gardens , built by the Knights of Malta and embellished by the British , sit perched on top of Valletta 's towering bastion walls and boast a spectacular panorama of the Grand Harbour .
Across the water is Malta ’ s oldest fortress and the historic Three Cities .
Explore the monuments and sculptures , cool off by the fountain or grab a coffee at the little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here at noon , you ’ ll be treated to British martial music , a little bit of loudspeaker history and the firing of the cannons on the Saluting Battery .

St Paul is a patron saint of Malta and a bit of a Maltese hero. According to the bible, he was shipwrecked here in 60AD, and this is one of several churches dedicated to him and this story. Inside is the colourful wooden festa statue of St Paul that is paraded through the streets each February 10 (his feast day) and a couple of slightly gruesome saintly relics: ‘St Paul’s wrist-bone’ and a piece of the marble column on which he is said to have been beheaded in Rome. Around the sides of the church are intriguing little chapels each belonging to a different confraternity or guild.
Address: 74 St Paul Street (tourist entrance at the side in St Lucy Street), Valletta


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Valletta, an insider guide to Malta's master of reinvention

Europe ’ s tiniest capital , surrounded by sea and 16th-century bastion walls , has an enduring charm all of @ @ @ @ @ World Heritage site steeped in history , Valletta is in the midst of a 21st-century @ @ @ @ @ from its year as 2018 European Capital of Culture with more hotels , restaurants and @ @ @ @ @ – and there are still more to come .
Valletta has an extraordinary density of @ @ @ @ @ from 5,000-year-old 'Fat Lady ' statues , to the ornate Baroque legacy of the Knights @ @ @ @ @ Bastion-top gardens to boat trips on the Grand Harbour .
And it isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ s also the City Gate redevelopment , designed by star architect Renzo Piano of London @ @ @ @ @ bars spill out onto the city ’ s limestone alleys , concerts frequently grace its @ @ @ @ @ restaurant scene serves the best bites in Malta .
And of course , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ to the beach ...

The Maltese capital, surrounded by sea and 16th-century bastion walls, has an enduring charm all of its own. A Unesco World Heritage site steeped in history, Valletta has recently undergone a 21st-century revitalisation with lots of new boutique hotels, restaurants and restoration and renovation of historic sites and museums.
Valletta has an extraordinary density of sights and activities from 5,000-year-old 'Fat Lady' statues, to the ornate Baroque legacy of the Knights of St John; from Bastion-top gardens to boat trips on the Grand Harbour. And it isn’t all ancient. There’s also the City Gate redevelopment, designed by star architect Renzo Piano (of London's Shard fame) including an ultra-modern parliament building and an open-air theatre inside the bombed-out shell of the Neoclassical opera house.
Buzzing bars spill out onto the city’s limestone alleys, concerts frequently grace its copious churches, and the restaurant scene serves up everything from scrumptious traditional snacks to Michelin starred menus. And of course, it’s only a short ride to the beach.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--SoftBank eyes investment in Indonesia's new smart city capital

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has signalled his intent to plough investment into Indonesia as the island nation draws up plans to build a new , $ 34bn ( £26bn ) capital city in Borneo .
The Japanese billionaire and SoftBank chief executive , who met with Indonesian president Joko Widodo on Friday , played up his plans to invest in Indonesia as the country grapples with issues hounding current capital Jakarta , a mega-city of 10m people that is at risk of sinking .
Located in Java , the most populous of Indonesia ’ s 18,000 islands , Jakarta has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , leading to the worst flood in a decade .
The Indonesian government has eyed up Borneo , the world ’ s third largest island , as a destination for a brand new capital , which is being planned as a smart city , to house electric vehicles and modern institutions .
“ We don ’ t discuss the specific numbers yet , but new smart city , newest technology , clean city with a lot of AI , that ’ s what I ’ m interested in supporting , ” Mr Son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A number of investors have expressed interest in supporting the project , particularly from Hong Kong and mainland China .

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has signalled his intent to plough investment into Indonesia as the island nation draws up plans to build a new $34bn (£26bn) capital city in Borneo.
The Japanese billionaire and SoftBank chief executive, who met with Indonesian president Joko Widodo on Friday, played up his plans to invest in Indonesia as the country grapples with issues hounding current capital Jakarta, a mega-city of 10 million people that is at risk of sinking.
Located in Java, the most populous of Indonesia’s 18,000 islands, Jakarta has suffered torrential downpours since New Years Eve, leading to the worst flood in a decade.
The Indonesian government has eyed up Borneo, the world’s third largest island, as a destination for a brand new capital, which is being planned as a smart city, to house electric vehicles and modern institutions.
“We don’t discuss the specific numbers yet, but new smart city, newest technology, clean city with a lot of AI, that’s what I’m interested in supporting,” Mr Son said in comments reported by local media.
A number of investors have expressed interest in supporting the project, particularly from Hong Kong and mainland China.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours on . . . the Amalfi Coast, an insider guide to the most seductive place in Italy

The Sorrentine peninsula pushes out into the Tyrrhenian sea like a gnarled finger , its southern shores blessed by some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world .
Linking the towns is the SS163 , the legendary Amalfi Coast Drive , a 16 km twisting , turning two-lane road that weaves and dips torturously in and out and up and down gorges , clinging to the cliff face from Positano to Amalfi .
The background is lemon and olives groves , picture-perfect whitewashed villages and the ever-present shimmering blue sea .
This itinerary focuses on the principal stretch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road continues no-less dramatically all the way to Vietri-sul-Mare and tends to attract fewer crowds in this eastern stretch .
A word of warning ; the road is notoriously difficult to navigate , mainly for the sheer volume of traffic .
In high season ( May to September ) , you are likely to find yourself at best crawling along at a snail ’ s pace , bumper-to-bumper behind scores of tourist buses .
So either move around by sea or avoid these months ; April and October are good times to visit @

The Sorrentine peninsula pushes out into the Tyrrhenian sea like a gnarled finger, its southern shores blessed by some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Linking the towns is the SS163, the legendary Amalfi Coast Drive, a 16 km twisting, turning two-lane road that weaves and dips torturously in and out and up and down gorges, clinging to the cliff face from Positano to Amalfi. The background is lemon and olives groves, picture-perfect whitewashed villages and the ever-present shimmering blue sea.
This itinerary focuses on the principal stretch of the SS163, but the corniche road continues no-less dramatically all the way to Vietri-sul-Mare and tends to attract fewer crowds in this eastern stretch. A word of warning; the road is notoriously difficult to navigate, mainly for the sheer volume of traffic. In high season (May to September), you are likely to find yourself at best crawling along at a snail’s pace, bumper-to-bumper behind scores of tourist buses. So either move around by sea or avoid these months; April and October are good times to visit.
Explore our interactive map below for all the local highlights, and scroll down for our suggested day-by-day summary of the best things to see and do.
For further Amalfi Coast inspiration, see our guides to the city's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Avalanche reports: what is the risk in the French Alps this week?

Staying safe when skiing or snowboarding in the mountains is crucial – an important part of that is being aware of the risk of avalanche where you are , being prepared when heading off piste , and knowing what to do should an avalanche happen .
The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard has teamed up with Henry Schneiwind from Henry ’ s Avalanche Talk ( HAT ) , to provide up-to-date avalanche safety reports from the Savoie region of the French Alps , which includes popular resorts such as Courchevel , Méribel , Val Thorens and Les Menuires in the Trois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tignes , La Plagne , Les Arcs , La Rosière and La Tania .
Henry Schneiwind : It looks like another week of blue skies and mild daytime temperatures ahead for the Northern French Alps .
A few lucky areas near the French/Italian border may get a centimeter of fresh snow on Friday , but that ’ s about all .
Despite no recent snowfall , off-piste snow depths are still good above 1,500m , and the snow on-piste is in excellent condition , thanks to great work by the piste services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of finding untracked snow if you really know the area well .
If not , now could be a good time to use the expertise of an off-piste guide , who really knows where to find the best snow .
What is the current avalanche risk in the Northern French Alps/Savoie ?
The avalanche risk is currently at a low 1 out of 5 , and will probably hover between this and a 2 out of 5 over the next week , with no significant ( if any ) snowfall expected .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real risk to off-piste skiers and snowboarders comes from the occasional release of glide cracks .
Don ’ t be too fearful of them as you won ’ t trigger them , but don ’ t hang around underneath them either .
As mentioned previously though , with sustained cold temperatures around 2,000m or so , the snow is beginning to turn into faceted grains ( sugar snow ) .
After the next significant snowfall ( 10 cm or more ) this ‘ sugar snow ’ will become a weak layer .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snowboarders ?
The main risk to the off-piste skier at the moment is of losing control and sustaining a sliding accident on steep , hard icy snow .
There is currently minimal avalanche danger ( which isn ’ t to say ‘ none ’ ) .
Where is most at risk at the moment ?
The highest risk to skiers and snowboarders is , as always , be on steep slopes exposed to terrain traps .
This is particularly the case now , as there ’ s a lot of hardened or crusted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rocks .
Stay in control when traversing , or skiing to avoid going for a long slide .
Keep an eye on glide cracks .
While these are not a sign of snowpack instability ( despite their ominous appearance ) , you certainly wouldn ’ t want to hang around under them for long , or tour up underneath them .
What is the likely avalanche activity this week ?
With little or no snow forecast , we do not see any changes to the current situation .
How does the forecast look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry and cold at night .
Some weather models point to fresh snowfall ( 20cm ) around January 16 , 17 and 18 , but not all do and they all differ on exactly when this might arise .
A few cloud patches catching the middle mountain , leaving long periods of sun at low altitude , a sunny day at high altitude .
Sunny day , a few patches of low clouds over the plains .
Changing sky without rain , the weather should remain dry , while the temperatures are stationary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of steep icy slopes at the moment .
Stay in control and avoid going for a long slide on these , especially when terrain traps are below you ( e.g .
rocks and cliffs ) .

Staying safe when skiing or snowboarding in the mountains is crucial – an important part of that is being aware of the risk of avalanche where you are, being prepared when heading off piste, and knowing what to do should an avalanche happen.
The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard has teamed up with Henry Schneiwind from Henry’s Avalanche Talk (HAT), to provide up-to-date avalanche safety reports from the Savoie region of the French Alps, which includes popular resorts such as Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires in the Trois Vallées as well as Val d'Isère, Tignes, La Plagne, Les Arcs, La Rosière and La Tania.
Henry Schneiwind: It’s been an epic week of off-piste skiing, with arguably the best snow conditions of the whole season. Following some rain at resort level on Thursday, we just had another night of fresh snowfall so we wake on Friday with avalanche danger rating 4 out of 5 again.
What is the current avalanche risk in the Northern French Alps/Savoie?
As we write, the avalanche risk is 4 out of 5 – high. As we predicted last week, avalanche activity has been both spontaneous and skier triggered. This will continue to be true with each fresh snowfall. For any specific points about snow stability, you need to check the daily avalanche bulletins, particularly when any fresh snow comes.
What does this mean for off-piste skiers and snowboarders?
With more fresh snowfall due next week, at least above 1,800m, we’re hoping for more great off-piste skiing conditions next week. After any substantial fresh snowfall we’ll, as always, be choosing low slope angles, less than 30° (the steepest part of a red run) to start with, and keeping a wary eye out for any signs of recent avalanche activity.
Sadly (but predictably) sunny days after fresh snowfall this week have seen a ‘powder frenzy’ with the off-piste being rapidly tracked out with little/no regard for safety. There have been many skier-triggered avalanches this week, most of them thankfully without serious consequences. There was, however, a serious avalanche accident in the Chardonnet couloir in Tignes on Tuesday. This was on a sunny day following 20cm of fresh snowfall. Two off-piste skiers were caught by an avalanche that they triggered on a second lap of the same route they’d taken 20 minutes previously. One of them was flown to hospital in an unconscious state after being buried for 10 minutes.
The week ahead promises to be very similar, and will be another tricky one as far as avalanche danger goes. Temperatures will be yo-yoing again, with significant snowfall expected (sometimes rain) accompanied by wind.
With all the recent snowfall, and more expected next week, we’ll continue to see increased avalanche activity. Any rainfall will make the snowpack heavier and lead to potentially very large natural avalanches occurring. There are large snow accumulations on leeward slopes. These areas could easily be triggered by the weight of skiers passing by.
Where is most at risk at the moment?
Steep slopes with terrain traps beneath them are always going to be particularly at risk.
As we reported last week, if we receive 75cm to a metre of new snow this can produce some very large avalanches, due to the increasing weight of snow. The best way for you to keep track of snow stability is to look out for evidence of avalanche activity.
How does the forecast look for the coming week?
Looks like the weather will start to settle a bit from Tuesday or Wednesday next week. We have been in very unsettled weather, which has produced fantastic snow conditions, but a more stable period with more sun now beckons.
Friday 6 March
Many clouds, gradually return to dry conditions almost everywhere.
Saturday 7 March
In the morning it will be cloudy with fog stuck to the slopes of mid-mountain. In the afternoon there will be sunny spells.
Sunday 8 March
Sunny almost everywhere, before the arrival of thicker altitude clouds at the end of the day.
Monday 9 March
Grey and cool weather, slightly rainy.
Tuesday 10 March
Expect many clouds. Chances of rain and snow are uncertain.
Wednesday 11 March
Sunny and mild.
Thursday 12 March
Fairly generous sunshine with cloudy periods in the afternoon and light rain at night.
Tip of the week
This week’s tip is the same as last week. Avalanche expert, Alain Duclos, from data-avalanche.org says: “The best clue about avalanche danger is avalanches!” …. or ‘recent avalanche activity’ as we call it at HAT.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Lyon, an insider guide to France's foodie, festival-loving city

That Lyon is a sterling choice for bon vivants becomes evident within seconds of tucking into coq au vin in @ @ @ @ @ fine art in a Renaissance abbey , or getting deliciously lost in a traboule ( @ @ @ @ @ 19th-century silk weavers .
It 's a enthralling , richly storied city .
Street-smart Romans @ @ @ @ @ s extraordinary topography , founding Lugdunum ( Lyon 's predecessor ) in 43BC on the @ @ @ @ @ And to this day , this basilica-crowned hill above Lyon ’ s quaint Unesco-listed Old @ @ @ @ @ is the perfect perch for clocking the mighty Rhône and Saône Rivers that wend their @ @ @ @ @ centre .
The city 's quays , landscaped with peaceful water gardens and floating bars @ @ @ @ @ – while culture lovers can explore a bounty of museums .
Then there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ’ s finest , thanks to the unfaltering creativity of Lyonnais chefs , both past @ @ @

A gastronomic delight with real cultural clout
That Lyon is a sterling choice for bon vivants becomes evident within seconds of tucking into coq au vin in a jam-packed bistro, admiring fine art in a Renaissance abbey, or getting deliciously lost in a traboule (secret passageway) used by 19th-century silk weavers. It's a enthralling, richly storied city.
Street-smart Romans first spotted the city’s extraordinary topography, founding Lugdunum (Lyon's predecessor) in 43BC on the sunny slopes of Fourvière. And to this day, this basilica-crowned hill above Lyon’s quaint Unesco-listed Old Town (Vieux Lyon) is the perfect perch for clocking the mighty Rhône and Saône Rivers that wend their way so gracefully though the centre.
The city's quays, landscaped with peaceful water gardens and floating bars, buzz night and day – while culture lovers can explore a bounty of museums. Then there’s the gastronomy: among France’s finest, thanks to the unfaltering creativity of Lyonnais chefs, both past and present.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . the Algarve, an insider guide to Portugal's glorious south

For deserted beaches , come outside the school holidays .
The best months are May , June or October , when the sun is hot and visitors few .
High summer – July and August – can mean crowded facilities in the central Algarve , but head inland to find a quiet rural paradise that has changed little over the centuries .
In December and January , although it ’ s colder at night , there ’ s often warm sunshine in the middle of the day – and , of course , much lower hotel rates .
Although swimming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is a wonderful time to have the Algarve to yourself .
However , if your visit is going to revolve around eating out and sightseeing , bear in mind that in winter many restaurants close – as do certain tourist attractions , such as water parks and zoos .
Some airlines cut their flight timetables in winter , which results in higher prices for the flights that do run , so book well in advance for the cheaper fares .
The most likely times to encounter heavy rain are late October and @ @

The Portuguese tourist board could make a poster of the seasons in flowers: with the pink almond blossom in February, the blue-blossomed jacaranda tree lining the streets in May, the shocking pink bougainvillea in July, and the flaming red poinsettia tree in December – all framed against a blue sky. In short, weather-wise the Algarve is pretty safe most of the year.
For deserted beaches, come outside the school holidays. The best months are May, June or October, when the sun is hot and visitors few.
High summer – July and August – can mean crowded facilities in the central Algarve, but head inland to find a quiet rural paradise that has changed little over the centuries.
In December and January, although it’s colder at night, there’s often warm sunshine in the middle of the day – and, of course, much lower hotel rates. Although swimming is only for the truly hardy, it is a wonderful time to have the Algarve to yourself.
However, if your visit is going to revolve around eating out and sightseeing, bear in mind that in winter many restaurants close – as do certain tourist attractions, such as water parks and zoos. Some airlines cut their flight timetables in winter, which results in higher prices for the flights that do run, so book well in advance for the cheaper fares. The most likely times to encounter heavy rain are late October and November.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Normandy, an insider guide to the home of Camembert, cider and Calvados

Then drive 20 miles towards Mont-Saint-Michel as early as you can to avoid the crowds .
It is a truly @ @ @ @ @ from its good looks , this small granite rock island is much worth a visit @ @ @ @ @ Climb up to the eighth-century abbey and its peaceful cloister , then follow the ramparts @ @ @ @ @ From here , head north along the sea towards Granville , following the coastal road @ @ @ @ @ of Saint-Jean-le-Thomas .
The view on the Mont-Saint-Michel bay is just splendid : it ’ @ @ @ @ @ France statesman Edouard Herriot nicknamed this the prettiest kilometre in France .
Treat yourself with @ @ @ @ @ Promenade ( Avenue du Casino , 50610 ; 00 33 2 33 90 80 20 @ @ @ @ @ The menu du marché ( market menu ) is always excellent and showcases fresh and @ @ @ @ @ pan-fried solettes ( small sole fish ) with mashed potatoes , basil and grilled asparagus @

Then drive 20 miles towards Mont-Saint-Michel as early as you can to avoid the crowds. It is a truly impressive sight – but apart from its good looks, this small granite rock island is much worth a visit for its rich history. Climb up to the eighth-century abbey and its peaceful cloister, then follow the ramparts on your way down.
From here, head north along the sea towards Granville, following the coastal road. Stop on the cliffs of Saint-Jean-le-Thomas. The view on the Mont-Saint-Michel bay is just splendid: it’s not surprising early 20th-century France statesman Edouard Herriot nicknamed this the prettiest kilometre in France.
Treat yourself with a gastronomic lunch at La Promenade (Avenue du Casino, 50610; 00 33 2 33 90 80 20) on Jullouville beach. The menu du marché (market menu) is always excellent and showcases fresh and locally sourced products – perhaps pan-fried solettes (small sole fish) with mashed potatoes, basil and grilled asparagus.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Baked eggs with mushrooms, cream and gruyère recipe

This could n't be easier , and delivers a comforting combination of sautéed mushrooms and soft-yolked eggs in a creamy , cheesy base .
A dish to sink into and devour with chunks of crusty bread .
• Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan , then briskly sauté the mushrooms until they get a good colour .
Season to taste .
You need to cook them until they have thrown out all their moisture ( and it has evaporated ) , otherwise you will end up with a very watery dish .
• Add the thyme and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Spoon the mushrooms into a small ovenproof dish and make four little holes into which you can drop the eggs .
Break an egg into each hollow , spoon on the cream and scatter on the gruyère .
It ’ s important that none of the eggs touch the side of the dish , otherwise they will cook faster than those in the middle .
• Bake for 12 minutes , or until the eggs are set ( but the yolks are still soft ) .
Serve immediately with bread .
*Diana @ @ @ @ @ @ @

This couldn't be easier, and delivers a comforting combination of sautéed mushrooms and soft-yolked eggs in a creamy, cheesy base.
A dish to sink into and devour with chunks of crusty bread.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes
SERVES
Two
INGREDIENTS
15g unsalted butter
1 tsp olive oil
500g mushrooms, sliced
a few leaves of thyme
1 small garlic clove, grated to a purée
4 large eggs
3 tbsp double cream
15g gruyère, finely grated
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 210C/200C Fan*/Gas 6½. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan, then briskly sauté the mushrooms until they get a good colour. Season to taste. You need to cook them until they have thrown out all their moisture (and it has evaporated), otherwise you will end up with a very watery dish. Add the thyme and garlic and cook for another minute. Spoon the mushrooms into a small ovenproof dish and make four little holes into which you can drop the eggs. Break an egg into each hollow, spoon on the cream and scatter on the gruyère. It’s important that none of the eggs touch the side of the dish, otherwise they will cook faster than those in the middle. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the eggs are set (but the yolks are still soft). Serve immediately with bread.
*Diana's conversions may differ from the standard


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Milan, an insider guide to Italy's most fashionable city

A masterclass in the art of stylish living Lying at the foot of the Alps , Milan is Italy ’ @ @ @ @ @ driver , home to the country 's Stock Exchange .
It is also Italy ’ @ @ @ @ @ with a modern central district dominated by skyscrapers and a pretty historical quarter lined with @ @ @ @ @ each harbouring wonderful hidden courtyards .
Leader of Italy ’ s fashion and design industry @ @ @ @ @ snazzy boutiques , haute couture stores , and furniture workshops producing the latest in Italian @ @ @ @ @ also a historic city – home to the magnificent Duomo and scores of wonderful art @ @ @ @ @ .
Its dining and nightlife scenes rank among the country ’ s most vibrant .
@ @ @ @ @ s famous Navigli canals – said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci , @ @ @ @ @ home for a number of years .
The workday over , Milanesi congregate in the @ @ @ @ @ drinks and snacks – before heading home for their evening meal .

A masterclass in the art of stylish living
Lying at the foot of the Alps, Milan is Italy’s financial hub and economic driver, home to the country's Stock Exchange. It is also Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, with a modern central district dominated by skyscrapers and a pretty historical quarter lined with palazzi (palaces) – each harbouring wonderful hidden courtyards.
Leader of Italy’s fashion and design industry, Milan is replete with snazzy boutiques, haute couture stores, and furniture workshops producing the latest in Italian design. It’s also a historic city – home to the magnificent Duomo and scores of wonderful art galleries, museums and churches.
Its dining and nightlife scenes rank among the country’s most vibrant. Bars line the city’s famous Navigli canals – said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci, who called the city his home for a number of years. The workday over, Milanesi congregate in the lively Navigli for aperitivo – drinks and snacks – before heading home for their evening meal.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--48 hours in . . . Pembrokeshire, an insider guide to the wild Welsh coast

If you think Wales is all drizzle and sheep-grazed hills , you need to go further west .
In Cardigan @ @ @ @ @ , Pembrokeshire is an instant heart-stealer .
Here , purple-grained cliffs fall abruptly to golden @ @ @ @ @ rock stacks lashed by the Irish Sea .
There are mood-lifting views as you ramble @ @ @ @ @ stiles and across gorse-clad headlands on the 186-mile coastal path ; and enthralling wildlife on @ @ @ @ @ , porpoises and grey seals are often spotted .
North of cathedral-topped St Davids , @ @ @ @ @ saint was born 1,500 years ago , single-track lanes twist to off-the-radar coves and whitewashed @ @ @ @ @ and just-caught fish on the menu .
Adventure , you say ?
You ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ around the rugged coastline , surfing on the broad sands of Freshwater or Newgale , @ @ @ @ @ moors of the Preseli Hills in search of ancient hill forts and standing stones .

If you think Wales is all drizzle and sheep-grazed hills, you need to go further west. In Cardigan Bay’s southwestern crook, Pembrokeshire is an instant heart-stealer. Here, purple-grained cliffs fall abruptly to golden bays, caves, and rock stacks lashed by the Irish Sea. There are mood-lifting views as you ramble through kissing gates, over stiles and across gorse-clad headlands on the 186-mile coastal path; and enthralling wildlife on islands where puffins, dolphins, porpoises and grey seals are often spotted.
North of cathedral-topped St Davids, where Wales’s patron saint was born 1,500 years ago, single-track lanes twist to off-the-radar coves and whitewashed taverns with vast sea views and just-caught fish on the menu. Adventure, you say? You’ll find it kayaking or coasteering around the rugged coastline, surfing on the broad sands of Freshwater or Newgale, or striding into the heather-brushed moors of the Preseli Hills in search of ancient hill forts and standing stones.
To help you plan the perfect holiday in Pembrokeshire our expert shares their top itineraries for a weekend or week-long stay, including where to stay, what to do and how to get there. For further Pembrokeshire inspiration, see our guides to the region's best hotels, restaurants, nightlife, things to do and beaches.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Man appears at Old Bailey charged with murder of Omani student stabbed to death for expensive watch

Badir Rahim Alnazi , 23 , appeared at Westminster Magistrates ' Court this morning charged with the murder of 20-year-old @ @ @ @ @ He was attacked near the luxury department store in Knightsbridge in December .
The court @ @ @ @ @ King 's College politics and economics student after attempting to rob him of a watch @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Alnazi , of Beaconsfield Road , Brent , north-west London , is also @ @ @ @ @ possession of a blade in relation to the incident on December 5 .
He spoke @ @ @ @ @ and address and gave his nationality as Kuwaiti .

Badir Rahim Alnazi, 23, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning charged with the murder of 20-year-old Mohamed Abdullah Al Araimi.
He was attacked near the luxury department store in Knightsbridge in December.
The court heard Alnazi allegedly killed the King's College politics and economics student after attempting to rob him of a watch "worth up to £120,000".
Alnazi, of Beaconsfield Road, Brent, north-west London, is also charged with attempted robbery and possession of a blade in relation to the incident on December 5.
He spoke only to state his name and address and gave his nationality as Kuwaiti.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--CES 2020: The weirdest gadgets from the world’s biggest tech show

LuluPet ’ s AI Smart Cat Litter Box , which is an honouree in CES 2020 ’ s innovation award , is touted to have built-in stool and urine image recognition and `` excretory behavioral algorithms '' .
Which is not a phrase you might have ever expected to read .
And it seems , this year , CES just ca n't get enough of kittens .
Yukai Engineering unveiled the prototype for its headless robotic kitten at the event , something which may sound unbelievably creepy but , oddly enough , will be marketed to seniors in nursing homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a larger version was released , but , according to the company , people wanted to be able to take their devices out and about .
The Petit Qoobo is small enough to fit in a bag .
What 's the appeal , you may ask ?
Apparently its `` comforting communication warms your heart the way animals do '' .
Televisions are not usually the strangest thing to see on the CES floor , but how about one that can automatically spin around to display vertically ?
Samsung ’ s Sero TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow viewers to cast vertical video such as Instagram and TikTok from their phones to the biggest screen in the house .
In theory , a telly that ’ s moving with the times… but hopefully one that isn ’ t going to fall off .

LuluPet’s AI Smart Cat Litter Box, which is an honouree in CES 2020’s innovation award, is touted to have built-in stool and urine image recognition and "excretory behavioral algorithms". Which is not a phrase you might have ever expected to read.
The headless kitten
And it seems, this year, CES just can't get enough of kittens. Yukai Engineering unveiled the prototype for its headless robotic kitten at the event, something which may sound unbelievably creepy but, oddly enough, will be marketed to seniors in nursing homes. It comes a few years after a larger version was released, but, according to the company, people wanted to be able to take their devices out and about. The Petit Qoobo is small enough to fit in a bag.
What's the appeal, you may ask? Apparently its "comforting communication warms your heart the way animals do".
Samsung rotating TV
Televisions are not usually the strangest thing to see on the CES floor, but how about one that can automatically spin around to display vertically?
Samsung’s Sero TV is already available in Korea, designed to allow viewers to cast vertical video such as Instagram and TikTok from their phones to the biggest screen in the house. In theory, a telly that’s moving with the times… but hopefully one that isn’t going to fall off.