thetelegraph--2020-01-10--The 10 best new technologies coming out of CES 2020, including robots and wearable devices

It is seen as the tech industry event of the year , and a window into the inventions that will @ @ @ @ @ years ahead .
But the start of the CES conference in Las Vegas was dominated @ @ @ @ @ toilet paper , a row over the appearance of Donald Trump ’ s daughter Ivanka @ @ @ @ @ reported attendee numbers .
The Consumer Technology Association ( CTA ) , the trade body @ @ @ @ @ said it expected more than 170,000 attendees and 4,400 exhibitors , a decline from the @ @ @ @ @ quoted last year .

It is seen as the tech industry event of the year, and a window into the inventions that will change our lives in the years ahead.
But the start of the CES conference in Las Vegas was dominated by a robot that ferries toilet paper, a row over the appearance of Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, and a decline in reported attendee numbers.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the trade body that runs the show, said it expected more than 170,000 attendees and 4,400 exhibitors, a decline from the 180,000 and 4,500 it had quoted last year.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Crossrail to open in summer 2021 after long delay

The heavily delayed Crossrail is now expected to open in summer 2021 , according to the project 's chief executive.The @ @ @ @ @ to Essex via central London , was originally expected to open in December 2018 but @ @ @ @ @ back .
Earlier this week , the outgoing commissioner of Transport for London said it @ @ @ @ @ autumn 2021 .
But on Friday , Crossrail Ltd confirmed it plans to open the @ @ @ @ @ Abbey Wood in summer 2021 .
It is hoped that full services across the Elizabeth @ @ @ @ @ in the west to Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east will then commence by @ @ @ @ @ chief executive at Crossrail Ltd , said : `` We have a comprehensive plan to @ @ @ @ @ the milestones we must hit during 2020 , including the testing of the signalling and @ @ @ @ @ , but there are no shortcuts to delivery of this hugely complex railway .

The heavily delayed Crossrail is now expected to open in summer 2021, according to the project's chief executive.The troubled railway, from Berkshire to Essex via central London, was originally expected to open in December 2018 but repeated delays have pushed it back.
Earlier this week, the outgoing commissioner of Transport for London said it is expected to open in autumn 2021.
But on Friday, Crossrail Ltd confirmed it plans to open the central section between Paddington and Abbey Wood in summer 2021.
It is hoped that full services across the Elizabeth Line from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east will then commence by mid-2022.
Mark Wild, chief executive at Crossrail Ltd, said: "We have a comprehensive plan to complete the Elizabeth Line and the milestones we must hit during 2020, including the testing of the signalling and train systems and safety assurance, but there are no shortcuts to delivery of this hugely complex railway.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Braised pig’s cheeks recipe

Braised pig’s cheeks recipe

This recipe is based on Marco Pierre White ’ s famous pig ’ s head ( but with just the cheeks ) .
Simply get some Villeroy & Boch tableware , invite some friends round – and if they dare ask for salt or pepper , kick them out .
• 8 well-trimmed pig ’ s cheeks ( you can ask the butcher to do this ) , lightly dusted with flour • A small knob of ginger ( the size of the end of your thumb ) , grated • In a frying pan , brown the pig ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When brown , put them in a casserole .
• Don ’ t clean the frying pan – add the vegetables , garlic , ginger and spices , and cook until the vegetables are just starting to brown .
• Add the blitzed cherry tomatoes to deglaze the pan ( scrape up any stuck bits with a wooden spoon ) and continue to cook until almost dry .
Add the wine vinegar and honey and boil for one minute , then add the chicken stock to combine .
• Transfer the stock mixture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves and rosemary .
Top up the liquid with water to ensure it covers the meat in the pan .
• Put the casserole lid on and cook the pig ’ s cheeks in the oven for three to four hours .
Check the meat after three hours by taking a piece out and prodding it with a fork .
It should look like it is ready to fall apart .
If not , put the casserole back into the oven and check it again in 30 minutes .
• When the meat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow it to cool .
When cool enough to handle , sieve the juices into a pan and boil to reduce them by half ( keep the pig ’ s cheeks in the covered casserole ) .
• When the liquid is reduced and starting to thicken , add the pig ’ s cheeks and gently warm them through in the juices .
• Serve two pig ’ s cheeks per person then swirl the butter into the simmering sauce .
Add a few drops of lime juice to taste , adjust the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Serve with green vegetables and mashed potato or couscous .

This recipe is based on Marco Pierre White’s famous pig’s head (but with just the cheeks). Simply get some Villeroy & Boch tableware, invite some friends round – and if they dare ask for salt or pepper, kick them out.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 4 hours 30 minutes
SERVES
Four
INGREDIENTS
8 well-trimmed pig’s cheeks (you can ask the butcher to do this), lightly dusted with flour
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stick of celery, diced
1 large garlic clove, crushed
A small knob of ginger (the size of the end of your thumb), grated
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
200g cherry tomatoes, blitzed to a purée
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
500ml chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 sprig of rosemary
20g butter
Lime juice to season
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Chunky cod fish cake recipe

Chunky cod fish cake recipe

Cod baked until tender is gently flaked and mixed with potato that is cooked in its skin first to produce a light mash .
Add to that a fresh grating of nutmeg and some finely sliced spring onion , and you have a fish-cake mixture that remains chunky and fresh .
• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4 .
Scrub the potatoes and bake them on a tray for about one hour or until cooked through , then remove and allow them to cool enough to handle .
• Set the cod on a greased baking sheet and bake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10-15 minutes , so that it is only just cooked ( remember the fish will be cooked again ) .
Allow to cool .
• Turn the temperature down to 100C/80C fan/lowest gas mark .
• Cut the potatoes in half and remove the flesh with a spoon into a large bowl .
• Flake the fish into the bowl and add the beaten egg , some salt and pepper , the parsley , a couple of grates of nutmeg and the salad onions .
Mix together using your hands to thoroughly distribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will fit in the fridge with greaseproof paper , and have some flour for dusting your hands .
• The mixture should make eight to 10 fish cakes depending what size you ’ d like them – form portions of the mixture into cakes with floured hands and set them on the lined tray .
• Leave the cakes to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes .
• Before you cook the fish cakes , set a wire rack over a baking sheet .
• Heat the oil in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Keep the pan at a medium temperature and dust the fish cakes with a little flour .
Pan fry in batches , allowing a bit of space around them , so that they brown and cook evenly .
• Cook for about five minutes on each side , or until the cakes are golden brown – at this point , transfer them to the wire rack and place them in the oven to keep warm .
• Continue to fry the rest of the fish cakes .
• When the fish cakes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , check that they have reached 65C internally with a digital thermometer probe .
• Dress the watercress with the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar , adding a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon .
Serve with the fish cakes .

Cod baked until tender is gently flaked and mixed with potato that is cooked in its skin first to produce a light mash. Add to that a fresh grating of nutmeg and some finely sliced spring onion, and you have a fish-cake mixture that remains chunky and fresh.
Serve with dressed watercress or a salad.
Timings
Prep time: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling time
Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Makes
Eight to 10
Ingredients
400g white potatoes
450g cod fillet
1 egg, beaten
50g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Nutmeg, for grating
4 salad onions, finely sliced
Flour, for dusting
2 tbsp olive oil, for frying
1 bag of watercress
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Squeeze of lemon
Method


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could block Ashley Young switch to Inter Milan due to Manchester United injurie

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could block Ashley Young switch to Inter Milan due to Manchester United injuries

Ashley Young ’ s proposed move to Inter Milan could be put on hold due to Manchester United ’ s injuries , according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Solskjaer has been given a big boost with the manager declaring Harry Maguire has a chance of featuring against Norwich City on Saturday , despite suffering a muscle tear at the top of his hip .
Two other defenders , Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah , are due to play for the reserves against Newcastle at Leigh Sports Village as they near first-team returns after long lay-offs but Solskjaer says United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s desire to move to Italy this month .
Young , the club captain , has rejected the offer of a new contract as he sets his sights on a transfer to Inter , where Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez are now playing after leaving Old Trafford in the summer .
But Solskjaer could yet block a transfer this month , even though he expects Young to remain professional .
“ He ’ s one of our players , our captain , there ’ s loads of speculation , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been very professional and focused so I don ’ t think that ’ s going to change .
“ That ’ s a discussion me and Ash will have if it comes up , we haven ’ t got too many players fit and ready so we need the ones we have .

Ashley Young’s proposed move to Inter Milan could be put on hold due to Manchester United’s injuries, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Solskjaer has been given a big boost with the manager declaring Harry Maguire has a chance of featuring against Norwich City on Saturday, despite suffering a muscle tear at the top of his hip.
Two other defenders, Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, are due to play for the reserves against Newcastle at Leigh Sports Village as they near first-team returns after long lay-offs but Solskjaer says United’s other fitness concerns could complicate Young’s desire to move to Italy this month.
Young, the club captain, has rejected the offer of a new contract as he sets his sights on a transfer to Inter, where Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez are now playing after leaving Old Trafford in the summer.
But Solskjaer could yet block a transfer this month, even though he expects Young to remain professional.
“He’s one of our players, our captain, there’s loads of speculation, we’ve just got to handle it and Ashley’s been very professional and focused so I don’t think that’s going to change.
“That’s a discussion me and Ash will have if it comes up, we haven’t got too many players fit and ready so we need the ones we have.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Fennel and celeriac gratin recipe

Fennel and celeriac gratin recipe

Celeriac is a starchier but lighter alternative to potato – so my gratin isn ’ t as heavy as a @ @ @ @ @ celery-like flavour works well when cut through with the aniseed taste of fennel .
four @ @ @ @ @ side dish • Melt the butter in a pan then cook the onions and garlic @ @ @ @ @ .
Allow to cool a little .
• Place the fennel and celeriac in a @ @ @ @ @ , thyme and cumin , and season well .
• Add the cream and cheeses @ @ @ @ @ finish ) , and mix well , making sure that all the vegetables are coated @ @ @ @ @ into an ovenproof dish ( a 26cm x 32cm gratin dish works well ) and @ @ @ @ @ .
Finish with a final layer of grated cheese .
• Bake for 45 minutes @ @ @ @ @ veg is tender .

Celeriac is a starchier but lighter alternative to potato – so my gratin isn’t as heavy as a full-on dauphinois. The slightly celery-like flavour works well when cut through with the aniseed taste of fennel.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour
SERVES
four, or more as a side dish
INGREDIENTS
25g butter
1 white onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
1 celeriac, peeled and thinly sliced
½ tsp finely chopped thyme leaves
½ tsp cumin seeds, toasted and chopped
600ml double cream
100g gruyère, grated
100g parmesan, grated
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Australian bushfires force 240,000 people to flee as heat and winds fan flames

Australian authorities urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes on Friday and prepared military backup @ @ @ @ @ winds fanned bushfires across the east coast .
Temperatures were expected to shoot well above @ @ @ @ @ parts of the country , accompanied by high winds , threatening to fuel fires that @ @ @ @ @ people homeless .
In the country 's alpine region on the border of Victoria and @ @ @ @ @ fires were poised to merge and create a blaze almost 600,000 hectares in size .
@ @ @ @ @ out , you should get out , you should n't be in the remote and @ @ @ @ @ , '' Andrew Crisp , emergency management commissioner for the state of Victoria , told @ @ @ @ @ Emergency alert text messages were sent to 240,000 people in Victoria alone , telling them @ @ @ @ @ .
People in high-risk regions in New South Wales and South Australia were also urged @ @ @ @ @ but authorities had not provided numbers .

Australian authorities urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes on Friday and prepared military backup as soaring temperatures and erratic winds fanned bushfires across the east coast.
Temperatures were expected to shoot well above 40 degrees Celsius in several parts of the country, accompanied by high winds, threatening to fuel fires that have already left thousands of people homeless.
In the country's alpine region on the border of Victoria and New South Wales, two fires were poised to merge and create a blaze almost 600,000 hectares in size.
"If you can get out, you should get out, you shouldn't be in the remote and forested parts of our State," Andrew Crisp, emergency management commissioner for the state of Victoria, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Emergency alert text messages were sent to 240,000 people in Victoria alone, telling them to leave, Crisp said. People in high-risk regions in New South Wales and South Australia were also urged to think about leaving, but authorities had not provided numbers.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Fennel sausage, tomato and lentil stew recipe

Lentils are another great thing I always add to the shopping list , but the key to the one-pot stew featured here is to buy really good sausages – the flavour is enriched by their fattiness .
• 2 tbsp olive oil , plus more for drizzling • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and brown the sausages all over – they don ’ t need to cook through at this stage , just take on some colour .
• Remove the sausages from the pan and leave to one side .
• Add another tablespoon of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chopped onion and fennel along with the chilli flakes and fennel seeds .
Season with salt and cook until soft but not coloured , about 10 minutes .
Add the tinned tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes .
• Meanwhile , cover the lentils with cold water in a pan and add the vegetables – the half-onion , carrot , celery and garlic – plus the thyme .
• Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils start to soften .
• Drain the lentils ( discarding the vegetables @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to the tomato mixture .
Nestle the sausages in the stew and cook for 20 minutes until the lentils and sausages are cooked , with a thick sauce .
• Finish with a good glug of olive oil and a handful of flat-leaf parsley .

Lentils are another great thing I always add to the shopping list, but the key to the one-pot stew featured here is to buy really good sausages – the flavour is enriched by their fattiness.
Timings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves
Four
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 fennel sausages
1 medium onion, finely chopped, plus ½ small onion, peeled
1 fennel bulb, finely chopped
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
Pinch of fennel seeds
2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
200g lentils, rinsed
1 carrot, halved
1 stick of celery, halved
3 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 sprig of thyme
Chopped parsley, to serve
Method


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Where to celebrate Chinese New Year 2020 – the best events in London, across the UK and beyond

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

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


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Chicken noodle soup recipe

Chicken noodle soup recipe

There is plenty of room for adaptation in this dish ( if you don ’ t fancy a noodle broth @ @ @ @ @ with some broccoli and a sprinkle of parmesan ) and you can spice as liberally @ @ @ @ @ you have to be generous with the serving of meat .
Enough for two large @ @ @ @ @ stock in a large pan and add the garlic , ginger and chilli flakes , @ @ @ @ @ minutes to infuse .
• Shred the cooked chicken into strips and this , along @ @ @ @ @ the stock .
• Simmer for four minutes then add the broccoli , pak choi @ @ @ @ @ simmer for a further four minutes .
• Finish with the sesame oil , adding @ @ @ @ @ soy sauce , and throw in the fresh herbs .
Check the seasoning and serve @ @

There is plenty of room for adaptation in this dish (if you don’t fancy a noodle broth, skip this and replace with some broccoli and a sprinkle of parmesan) and you can spice as liberally as you like, but you have to be generous with the serving of meat.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes
MAKES
Enough for two large bowls
INGREDIENTS
600ml chicken stock
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 small tsp thinly sliced root ginger
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
300g cooked chicken
100g dried fine egg noodles
2 spears Tenderstem broccoli, sliced
1 head of pak choi, leaves separated and loosely torn
2 spring onions, sliced
Sesame oil, to taste
4 tsp soy sauce
Handful of chopped mint and coriander
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Classic porcini risotto recipe

Classic porcini risotto recipe

For me , porcini is one of the best risottos of all time .
Any dried porcini works well ; they ’ re not cheap , but you don ’ t need a whole load of them .
Any leftovers from this can be allowed to set , then you can roll portions of the risotto into small balls , coat them in breadcrumbs and fry to make arancini .
Four to six • Place the mushrooms in a bowl and pour over 450ml hot water to cover them .
Leave to soak for 10 minutes to rehydrate them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mushrooms with a slotted spoon ( the mushrooms will have grit in them so this gets left behind ) and chop them roughly .
Strain the mushroom water through a fine sieve or coffee filter into a saucepan and keep hot .
• Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic until soft and transparent .
• Add one teaspoon of the butter then add the rice and toast it , stirring , for three minutes .
• Pour in the wine and heat until the liquid disappears , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chopped porcini .
• Make sure the mushroom liquor is hot before you start to add it to the rice .
If it tastes too strong you can let it cool down with a splash of water .
Add the liquid a spoonful at a time , waiting for it to disappear before adding the next lot .
The risotto should take around 17 to 20 minutes to cook .
• The rice will lose its whiteness but should retain a slight bite when eaten .
• To finish the risotto , remove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the butter along with the parmesan and parsley , mixing with a wooden spoon so that it forms a creamy risotto .
Serve immediately .

For me, porcini is one of the best risottos of all time. Any dried porcini works well; they’re not cheap, but you don’t need a whole load of them.
Any leftovers from this can be allowed to set, then you can roll portions of the risotto into small balls, coat them in breadcrumbs and fry to make arancini.
Timings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves
Four to six
Ingredients
50g dried porcini mushrooms
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
150g cold butter, diced
300g risotto rice
100ml white wine
100g freshly grated Parmesan
20g chopped parsley
Method


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Head-clearing chicken broth with lime, ginger and herbs recipe

I know a litre of soup ( which is what you ’ ll end up with ) seems like a lot for two people but I can drink massive bowls of this stuff .
Lemongrass , garlic and ginger flavour the broth , and fresh herbs give it a vibrancy in taste as well as colour .
Just right to stave off coughs and colds .
You can almost feel it doing you good as you eat it .
• 1 chicken carcass ( I always used a cooked carcass for this , but you can use an uncooked one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prefer ) • juice of 1 lime ( you need a good juicy one ) • 1 red chilli , very finely sliced ( I leave the seeds in ) • To make the stock , put everything into a large saucepan and cover with water .
Bring up to just below the boil then turn the heat down and cook gently for about 2 hours , topping up the water when needed .
• Strain the stock and taste it .
If you think you ’ d like a stronger flavour then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to end up with about 1.2 litres of stock .
• To make the soup , add the lemongrass , ginger and garlic to the stock and bring to the boil .
Turn the heat down and cook for about 6 minutes , then remove the lemongrass .
• Add the chicken , spinach , lime juice , fish sauce and sugar .
Heat through for a minute , then stir in the herbs and the chilli .
• You ’ ll need a tissue when eating – this soup is a @ @ @ @

I know a litre of soup (which is what you’ll end up with) seems like a lot for two people but I can drink massive bowls of this stuff.
Lemongrass, garlic and ginger flavour the broth, and fresh herbs give it a vibrancy in taste as well as colour. Just right to stave off coughs and colds. You can almost feel it doing you good as you eat it.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 2 hours 15 minutes
SERVES
Two
INGREDIENTS
For the stock:
1 chicken carcass (I always used a cooked carcass for this, but you can use an uncooked one, or raw chicken wings if you prefer)
1.5cm cube ginger, peeled and sliced
1 lemongrass stalk, well bruised
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 onion, halved
handful of coriander stalks
8 peppercorns
1 stick of celery, halved
For the soup:
1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
1.5cm cube ginger, peeled and very finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
75-100g leftover chicken, torn into small pieces
50g baby spinach leaves, torn
juice of 1 lime (you need a good juicy one)
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp soft light brown sugar
15g fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
10g fresh mint leaves, torn
1 red chilli, very finely sliced (I leave the seeds in)
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Sunderland are 'in a mess' even as green shoots of hope emerge for the first time under Phil Parkins

Sunderland are 'in a mess' even as green shoots of hope emerge for the first time under Phil Parkinson

Sunderland are in turmoil , a club where the manager has been widely derided and a once-popular owner is now despised , forced to sell up against his wishes to quell an angry but organised mob .
There is bitterness and acrimony everywhere .
This is what happens when a club that spent a decade in the Premier League tumbles into League One and keeps on sinking , thrashing around in the third tier like a fish plucked from water .
Yet , out of the chaos has emerged a team that , for the first time under Phil Parkinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of Saturday ’ s home game against league leaders Wycombe Wanderers .
The Black Cats are unbeaten in five and have moved to within one point of the play-off places with a game in hand .
The protests calling for Parkinson ’ s sacking have died down and , with owner Stewart Donald confirming he is actively looking for a buyer , the same fanzines and podcasters that launched a social media campaign urging him to go have released a statement asking him to do so at a “ fair price.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have urged fans to back the team .
It would be a mistake to argue the problems have gone away , but as ever in football , results have lifted the mood .

Sunderland are in turmoil, a club where the manager has been widely derided and a once-popular owner is now despised, forced to sell up against his wishes to quell an angry but organised mob. There is bitterness and acrimony everywhere.
This is what happens when a club that spent a decade in the Premier League tumbles into League One and keeps on sinking, thrashing around in the third tier like a fish plucked from water.
Yet, out of the chaos has emerged a team that, for the first time under Phil Parkinson, is back in the promotion hunt ahead of Saturday’s home game against league leaders Wycombe Wanderers.
The Black Cats are unbeaten in five and have moved to within one point of the play-off places with a game in hand. The protests calling for Parkinson’s sacking have died down and, with owner Stewart Donald confirming he is actively looking for a buyer, the same fanzines and podcasters that launched a social media campaign urging him to go have released a statement asking him to do so at a “fair price.”
Perhaps more importantly, though, they have urged fans to back the team. It would be a mistake to argue the problems have gone away, but as ever in football, results have lifted the mood.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Everton Women switch Merseyside derby to Goodison Park

Everton ’ s Goodison Park will host its first-ever Women 's Super League Merseyside derby next month .
Fifth-placed Everton , currently level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United but with a game in hand , defeated their local rivals 1-0 in front of a a derby record crowd of 23,500 at Anfield in November .
The reverse fixture on Sunday Feb 9 will take place on the same day as the North London derby at Arsenal ’ s Borehamwood and Manchester United ’ s home game against Chelsea , both potential title race deciders .
The previous North London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when 38,262 attended the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November , breaking the previous WSL record attendance of 31,213 for Manchester City 's meeting with Manchester United at the Etihad on the opening weekend .
Everton manager Willie Kirk said : “ We ’ re delighted we have the opportunity to play at Goodison Park .
Big games like Merseyside derbies are the ones you want to be involved in as a player and manager and we have the opportunity to play this historic fixture on the biggest stage .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great support and that was on show when we went to Anfield earlier this season .
Now the reverse fixture is at Goodison , we have a chance to introduce our women ’ s team to even more Blues .
”

Everton’s Goodison Park will host its first-ever Women's Super League Merseyside derby next month.
Fifth-placed Everton, currently level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United but with a game in hand, defeated their local rivals 1-0 in front of a a derby record crowd of 23,500 at Anfield in November.
The reverse fixture on Sunday Feb 9 will take place on the same day as the North London derby at Arsenal’s Borehamwood and Manchester United’s home game against Chelsea, both potential title race deciders. The previous North London derby broke the league's attendance record when 38,262 attended the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November, breaking the previous WSL record attendance of 31,213 for Manchester City's meeting with Manchester United at the Etihad on the opening weekend.
Everton manager Willie Kirk said: “We’re delighted we have the opportunity to play at Goodison Park. Big games like Merseyside derbies are the ones you want to be involved in as a player and manager and we have the opportunity to play this historic fixture on the biggest stage.
“Everton is a club renowned for its great support and that was on show when we went to Anfield earlier this season. Now the reverse fixture is at Goodison, we have a chance to introduce our women’s team to even more Blues.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Iran says it is 'certain' missile did not down Ukrainian plane and calls on West to share data

Iran has said it is “ certain ” that a Ukrainian airliner which crashed outside Tehran this week was not @ @ @ @ @ calling on the US and others to hand over information proving otherwise .
Ali Abedzadeh @ @ @ @ @ national ’ s aviation department , said in a press conference on Friday that assessments @ @ @ @ @ Iranian defence system brought down Ukranian Airlines Flight 752 , killing all 176 people onboard @ @ @ @ @ US , UK and Canada on Thursday said all evidence pointed to a catastrophic error @ @ @ @ @ batteries downing the aircraft .
Dismissing allegations against Iran , Mr Abedzadeh said that `` @ @ @ @ @ data is extracted ... is not an expert opinion . ''

Iran has said it is “certain” that a Ukrainian airliner which crashed outside Tehran this week was not hit by a missile, calling on the US and others to hand over information proving otherwise.
Ali Abedzadeh, head of Iran's national ’s aviation department, said in a press conference on Friday that assessments by Western intelligence that an Iranian defence system brought down Ukranian Airlines Flight 752, killing all 176 people onboard, were wrong.
The US, UK and Canada on Thursday said all evidence pointed to a catastrophic error by Tehran's air defence batteries downing the aircraft.
Dismissing allegations against Iran, Mr Abedzadeh said that "any remarks made before the data is extracted ... is not an expert opinion."


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Kaiserschmarrn (torn Viennese pancakes) with rhubarb recipe

Traditionally served with plum compote , but at this time of year tart rhubarb is the perfect companion to the sweet pancake .
Four to six • Cut the rhubarb into 3cm lengths and place in an ovenproof dish .
Scatter the sugar on top and turn it all over with your hands , then add 5 tbsp water .
Split the vanilla pod down the middle and scrape out the seeds .
Add these to the dish along with the pod .
Cover tightly with foil , then bake for 30 minutes or so ( it depends on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cool completely .
• Meanwhile , put the dried cherries into a pan and add the alcohol .
Bring to just under the boil , pull the pan off the heat and leave the cherries to soak up the booze for about 30 minutes .
• Turn up the oven to 210C/200C fan*/Gas 6½ .
• Sift the flour into a bowl and add a pinch of salt .
Make a well in the centre and drop in the egg yolks , sugar , vanilla extract and zest .
Stir with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the yolk mixture , adding the milk little by little at the same time .
You should end up with a smooth , thick batter .
Whisk the egg whites to the firm-peak stage then fold into the batter with a very large metal spoon .
• Melt the butter in a large , ovenproof pan measuring 30cm across .
Pour in the batter and , once you see it setting round the edges , sprinkle the cherries and alcohol over the top .
When the bottom of the pancake is cooked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cook for about 7 minutes .
• Cut into pieces and put them into a gratin dish .
Put this back in the oven for about 6 minutes .
Dust the icing sugar all over the top .
Serve with the rhubarb and some thick cream .
* Diana ’ s conversions may differ slightly from the standard

Traditionally served with plum compote, but at this time of year tart rhubarb is the perfect companion to the sweet pancake.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 50 minutes
SERVES
Four to six
INGREDIENTS
For the rhubarb
700g pink rhubarb
125g caster sugar
1 vanilla pod
For the pancake
100g dried sour cherries (raisins are traditional)
75ml rum or kirsch
250g plain flour
5 large eggs, separated
3 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
350ml full-fat milk
50g unsalted butter
Icing sugar, for dusting
Thick cream, for serving
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180C/170C fan*/Gas 5. Cut the rhubarb into 3cm lengths and place in an ovenproof dish. Scatter the sugar on top and turn it all over with your hands, then add 5 tbsp water. Split the vanilla pod down the middle and scrape out the seeds. Add these to the dish along with the pod. Cover tightly with foil, then bake for 30 minutes or so (it depends on the thickness of the stalks). Leave to cool completely. Meanwhile, put the dried cherries into a pan and add the alcohol. Bring to just under the boil, pull the pan off the heat and leave the cherries to soak up the booze for about 30 minutes. Turn up the oven to 210C/200C fan*/Gas 6½. Sift the flour into a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre and drop in the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract and zest. Stir with a wooden spoon, gradually incorporating the flour into the yolk mixture, adding the milk little by little at the same time. You should end up with a smooth, thick batter. Whisk the egg whites to the firm-peak stage then fold into the batter with a very large metal spoon. Melt the butter in a large, ovenproof pan measuring 30cm across. Pour in the batter and, once you see it setting round the edges, sprinkle the cherries and alcohol over the top. When the bottom of the pancake is cooked and golden put it into the oven and cook for about 7 minutes. Cut into pieces and put them into a gratin dish. Put this back in the oven for about 6 minutes. Dust the icing sugar all over the top. Serve with the rhubarb and some thick cream.
* Diana’s conversions may differ slightly from the standard


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--10 of the best family ski holidays for this winter

When it comes to family ski holidays there ’ s plenty to think about .
If tied into a school holiday week and travelling early or late in the season , picking a high , snow-sure resort makes perfect sense , while for a peak-time February half-term break a good-value , family-sized self-catering apartment can help reduce costs .
Chalet-based holidays can offer more privacy and flexibility for family groups than hotels which is why French resorts , which are strong on this type of accommodation , tend to be particularly popular with families .
As well as in-chalet chefs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , operators can also offer onsite nannies and babysitting .
Age and ability of offspring are also key factors .
Resorts offering convenient nursery slopes and plenty of easy green slopes are an obvious choice with nervous beginners in tow , while big areas with challenging runs , terrain parks and off-piste options will give children who are older or just more confident plenty to do .
Crèche facilities and kids clubs with supervised lunches can work well for parents who want to enjoy some independent time on the slopes , and large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pools are a good bet for sociable families .
Below we single out 10 great holidays to suit all budgets , skiing or snowboarding abilities and child-care requirements , offered by the best of the family ski specialist tour operators in a range of resorts that fit the bill .
Unless otherwise stated , prices are based on a family of four ( two adults and two children aged under twelve years ) including flights , transfers and chalet board .
Accommodation is in shared or adjoining family rooms .
Prices quoted are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
Small , modern and with easy access to the large Paradiski area shared by La Plagne and Les Arcs , Les Coches is a convenient base on the La Plagne side with plenty of piste-side , family-friendly chalets .
The Family Ski Company offers three exceptionally convenient ski-in/ski-out options that can accommodate one to four families , and provides child-care for children aged three months to 12 years .
Sheltered wooded slopes and open runs combined with a children ’ s ski school garden make this a particularly good bet for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £2,354/£6,896 with The Family Ski Company including transfers .
Child-care from £399 per week .
Excludes flights .
Among the easiest resorts to drive to from the UK and with a broad choice of self-catering apartments , Chamonix is a top choice for families looking for value .
This bustling base at the foot of Mont Blanc also has good train connections .
The four-star Residence La Ginabelle , with 64 apartments and a swimming pool , close to the resort centre , suits all ages including older teens wanting to be close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Erna Low based on four sharing a one-bedroom apartment , including a return flexiplus Eurotunnel crossing .
Best for in-chalet child-care for young children The large choice of reasonably priced , chalet- and apartment-based accommodation makes La Plagne a family favourite .
Ski Famille offers Chalet Nicole , sleeping up to 30 , in Plagne 1800 , one of the best of the resort ’ s 11 separate base villages to stay for easy access to ski school and the vast Paradiski area that also includes Les Arcs .
Child-care for children aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onsite .
From : £2,564/£7,196 with Ski Famille .
Child-care from £299 per week .
The high , purpose-built resort of Tignes offers plenty of plus points for families including reliable snow and a big ski area for all abilities , shared with Val d ’ Isère .
Young beginners and improvers can have fun in the Gliss ’ Park , with its mini boardercross course and parallel slalom course .
Exclusive to ski operator Mark Warner is 52-room Chalet Hotel L ’ Ecrin with pool and spa in Tignes Val Claret at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the five main lifts .
It has child-care and clubs for children aged one to 12 years From : £2,596/£6,996 with Mark Warner .
Child-care from £225 per week .
Best for snow sure , sunny pistes for all abilities With a season that runs from November to early May and long hours of sunshine , Cervinia ’ s 160km of long , gentle pistes are well-suited to children who are building confidence .
Pick of the family-friendly hotels is four-star Petit Palais at the end of the long Ventina red run with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Older children can hang out at the Indian terrain park , one of the best in Italy , and the more confident can also explore the linked slopes of neighbouring Zermatt .
Best for comprehensive childcare for under-12s The authentically Tirolean town of St Anton has plenty of character and young children are well catered for at the dedicated family ski area in the Nasserein sector .
Close by is Chalet Hotel Pepi Gabl , offered by family specialist Esprit Ski , sleeping up to 90 guests , and providing child-care and clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The onsite nursery provides an evening clubs where children are looked after while parents eat , plus supervised lunches and well-equipped play areas .
From £2,966/£8,232 with Esprit Ski .
Half-day child-care from £290 per week .
Best for family fun on and off the slopes Part of the huge Trois Vallées ski area , Courchevel has a reputation for high prices , but chalet-hotel accommodation in the lower villages offers families good value for money .
Ski Total offers Chalet Cascades in Courchevel Moriond , sleeping up to 78 guests , near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slopes , the Aquamotion centre below Moriond village has indoor and outdoor pools , a three-lane waterslide and climbing wall , while the higher village of Courchevel 1850 has an indoor skating rink .
Located at the end of the Tarentaise valley and sharing a large ski area with Tignes , Val d ’ Isère has a loyal following of returning families prepared to fork out for the resort ’ s relatively high prices in return for snow-sure slopes , good restaurants and high standards of accommodation .
New for 2019/20 are VIP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping from four to 10 people , close to the lifts and well-suited to families with children from babies to teens .
Private nanny child-care available .
From : £5,206/£12,776 with VIP Ski .
Nanny service from £475 per week .
Arc 1600 , in the sprawling , largely purpose-built resort of Les Arcs , was the first of its four mountain villages , and is one of the most compact and best-suited to families .
It also has a good selection of bars and restaurants .
Club Med ’ s 433-room Les @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and snowboarding lessons for children in its all-inclusive price .
Family diversions include an ice grotto , fun ski slope for kids and floodlit toboggan run .
From £8,270/£13,443 full-board with Club Med , including lift pass , lesson , child-care , drinks and evening entertainment .
Best for family hotel with sports facilities In the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn peak , Zermatt is car-free and has snow-sure slopes to boot , along with excellent nursery areas and a wide range of pistes to suit all abilities , linked to Cervinia in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers spacious family suites at the four-star Hotel Alex , with indoor tennis and squash courts , plus spa .
The company offers complimentary ski guiding , plus creches and kids clubs for children aged from four months to 17 years .
From £5,945/£13,075 with Powder Byrne .
Child-care from £250 per week .

With the Easter break starting this coming weekend, now is the time for skiers, in particular families, who have a holiday booked abroad to ensure they are familiar with all the last remaining Covid procedures for travel and in ski resorts.
While the UK government has scrapped all Covid travel restrictions for returning travellers, the rules remain, and continue to shift, in Europe and further afield. And not always in the right direction.
The good news is the majority of ski destinations have significantly eased requirements at the border and Covid passports have been largely scrapped, but the red tape is different in each destination and varies greatly if you have children in tow.
To avoid getting caught out by this, here is our country-by-country checklist of the Covid regulation requirements needed for your ski trip this Easter.
France
Entry requirements
A week before travel
▢ Ensure all over-16s have received final vaccine dose
72 hours before travel
▢ Unvaccinated 12-17 year olds must take a PCR test, or;
48 hours before travel
▢ Unvaccinated 12-17 year olds must take a lateral flow test
▢ All over-12s must complete ‘sworn statement’
▢ Download documents to prove full vaccination, booster or recovery
The rules in detail
Children under 12 years are exempt from all regulations. To holiday in France, anyone aged 12 years or over must be double-jabbed or show proof of recovery within 180 days of a positive PCR test. If you received your second dose more than 270 days (nine months) ago, you will also need to show evidence of a booster, received at least 14 days previously. Final vaccine doses must be administered seven days before travel. Unvaccinated adults are permitted under specific circumstances, but must quarantine on arrival. Unvaccinated children 12-17 can travel without isolating if accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult, but must test before travel. All travellers over 12 must complete a ‘sworn statement’ that they are not suffering from any Covid symptoms and have not been in contact with confirmed Covid cases in the preceding fortnight.
Covid passports
On March 14, France scrapped its health passport scheme, making life much easier in the nation's ski resorts.
In-resort rules for skiers
Masks
Despite France easing its rules on mask wearing in most settings, high grade FFP2-type masks are advised for everyone over the age of six in indoor lift queues and on enclosed lifts, such as gondolas, but not required while skiing or on open-air chairlifts or drag lifts, or in shops, restaurants or hotels.
Après ski
Nightclubs and bars have reopened and table service is no longer mandatory. Après ski is back in full swing.
Austria
Entry requirements
72 hours before travel
▢ Unvaccinated over-12s must take a Covid PCR test, or;
48 hours before travel
▢ Unvaccinated over-12s must take antigen test 48 hours before
▢ Download documents to prove full vaccination (including booster 180 days after second dose) or recovery
The rules in detail
All travellers must show either proof of full vaccination, recovery from Covid in the past 180 days or a negative test to enter Austria – referred to as 3G status. If showing proof of vaccination, you must demonstrate that you received your second dose or a booster no more than 270 days before arrival. A medical certificate including the date of recovery is needed if proving recovery. PCR test results are valid for 72 hours, antigen test results are valid for 48 hours. Travellers entering Austria with 3G proof do not need to fill in a pre-travel clearance form.Under 12s are exempt from all entry restrictions, all other children must follow the 3G rule (vaccinated, recovered or tested) to enter Austria.
Covid passports
On March 5 Austria lifted scrapped its health pass scheme, meaning you no longer need to provide proof of your Covid status to hit the slopes.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--How the world's most superlative ski resort delivers on its promises

The largest , the fastest , the longest , the flashiest… ski resorts tend to go big on superlatives , and Val Thorens goes bigger than most .
It 's just been selected as the world 's best ski resort for the sixth time at the World Ski Awards , and there are plenty of impressive vital statistics that help explain this ongoing success .
The highest ski resort in Europe , lying near the head of the Belleville Valley at 2,300m , it has lorded it over the rest of the Alps since it was conjured into being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resort ’ s skiable terrain is above 2,000m and as a result it has a long season – mid-November until early May .
As part of Les Trois Vallées , the world ’ s largest ski area , Val Thorens claims access to 600km of ski runs , 120km of cross- country skiing , 2,100 snow cannons and lots and lots of ski instructors .
You ’ re bored already , but I should also let you know that there are 183 lifts , 135 blue runs , 119 reds and 33 blacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 Michelin stars shared by 11 restaurants .
Anyway , like me , you ’ re probably not a ski masochist .
You won ’ t scrape up all those lifts , or careen down all those runs ; you may not even indulge in every one of those star-rated menus ( although I quite fancy a go ) .
But it was as I stood at another statistically potent position ( the region ’ s highest lift-accessed point , at 3,230m , just below the Pointe du Bouchet ) that I realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .

The largest, the fastest, the longest, the flashiest… ski resorts tend to go big on superlatives, and Val Thorens goes bigger than most.
It's just been selected as the world's best ski resort for the sixth time at the World Ski Awards, and there are plenty of impressive vital statistics that help explain this ongoing success. The highest ski resort in Europe, lying near the head of the Belleville Valley at 2,300m, it has lorded it over the rest of the Alps since it was conjured into being in the early Seventies. Almost all the resort’s skiable terrain is above 2,000m and as a result it has a long season – mid-November until early May.
As part of Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, Val Thorens claims access to 600km of ski runs, 120km of cross- country skiing, 2,100 snow cannons and lots and lots of ski instructors. You’re bored already, but I should also let you know that there are 183 lifts, 135 blue runs, 119 reds and 33 blacks across Les Trois Vallées as well as 19 Michelin stars shared by 11 restaurants.
Anyway, like me, you’re probably not a ski masochist. You won’t scrape up all those lifts, or careen down all those runs; you may not even indulge in every one of those star-rated menus (although I quite fancy a go). But it was as I stood at another statistically potent position (the region’s highest lift-accessed point, at 3,230m, just below the Pointe du Bouchet) that I realised just how unenlightening that numbers game really is.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Woman posed as teenage boy to sexually assault up to 50 girls after grooming them online

A woman who posed as a teenage boy to groom then sexually assault underage girls is due to be sentenced later today .
Gemma Watts , 21 , used Snapchat and Instagram to lure her young victims , duping them into thinking they were in a relationship with a boy their own age .
Disguising herself and claiming she was a 16-year-old boy , she travelled the country sexually assaulting girls as young as 14 .
Watts , who lived with her mother in North London , has admitted attacks on four youngsters , but police fear she may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her victims , including their parents , believed that Gemma was a 16-year-old boy who was in a relationship with the young girls , only finding the truth when they were told by police .
Using social media apps including Instagram , Snapchat and Whatsapp , Ms Watts set up `` very believable '' fake profiles where she would groom underage girls before travelling all over the country by train to sexually assault them .
She disguised herself by tying her hair into a bun underneath a baseball cap while wearing baggy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her victims and their parents while visiting their family homes .

A woman who posed as a teenage boy to groom then sexually assault underage girls has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Gemma Watts, 21, used Snapchat and Instagram to lure her young victims, duping them into thinking they were in a relationship with a boy their own age.
Disguising herself and claiming she was a 16-year-old boy, she travelled the country sexually assaulting girls as young as 13, pretending to be ‘Jake Waton.’
Watts, who lived with her mother in North London, has admitted attacks on four youngsters, but police fear she may have assaulted as many as 50.
All of her victims, including their parents, believed that Gemma was a 16-year-old boy who was in a relationship with the young girls, only finding the truth when they were told by police.
Using social media apps including Instagram, Snapchat and Whatsapp, Watts set up "very believable" fake profiles where she would groom underage girls with messages and intimate pictures, before travelling all over the country by train to sexually assault them.
The sexual predator travelled from her home in Enfield to visit her victims at their homes all over the country, ranging from Hampshire and Plymouth to Surrey and the West Midlands.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Fennel, orange, black olive and red onion salad recipe

Blood orange is best for this salad , bringing the valuable tang and acidity for this savoury accompaniment , but @ @ @ @ @ would be charming .
• 4 oranges ( blood oranges are best ) , peeled @ @ @ @ @ • ½ radicchio or 1 treviso lettuce ( rocket or watercress are good too ) @ @ @ @ @ • 1 small fennel bulb , trimmed of any tough stalks and thinly sliced • @ @ @ @ @ slices , removing any pips .
Do this in a bowl so you can collect @ @ @ @ @ for the dressing .
Arrange the oranges and salad leaves on a large serving plate @ @ @ @ @ fennel , olives and chopped parsley .
• Mix the vinegar with the olive oil @ @ @ @ @ orange juice , adding salt and pepper to taste .
Dress the salad , turning @ @ @ @ @ few times to combine before serving .

Blood orange is best for this salad, bringing the valuable tang and acidity for this savoury accompaniment, but clementines, or grapefruit, would be charming.
Prep time: 10 minutes
SERVES
Four
INGREDIENTS
4 oranges (blood oranges are best), peeled and any white pith removed
½ radicchio or 1 treviso lettuce (rocket or watercress are good too), washed, leaves separated
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed of any tough stalks and thinly sliced
50g black or kalamata olives, pitted
1 small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped
2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Large pinch of dried oregano
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Slow-cooked beef shin with fennel and gremolata recipe

This dish delivers a surge of citrus for your winter dinner .
By all means switch around the source ; mix and match , taking into account that a navel orange will dwarf a tangerine , so be conscious of this .
• 1 large orange , 3 wide strips of peel removed with a peeler , the rest zested • 1 small bunch of flat-leaf parsley , leaves finely chopped and ¼ of the stalks reserved • 3 large fennel bulbs , trimmed of any tough stalks , 1 finely diced , 2 cut into thick wedges ( save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • 4 tomatoes , skinned ( or use tinned whole ones ) , roughly chopped • Toast the fennel seeds in a dry frying pan over a moderate heat until fragrant , then grind .
In a large bowl , mix together the beef , ground fennel seeds , orange-peel strips , bay leaves , parsley stalks , chilli flakes , half a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and one teaspoon of salt .
Cover and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours .
Overnight is ideal .
• Heat two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a medium heat and cook the onion , diced fennel , rosemary and three quarters of the garlic for 10 minutes , until soft , then add the tomatoes and cook for five minutes until rich and thick .
Meanwhile , lift the beef out of its marinade and fry in the remaining oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan until nicely brown all over , then add to the softened vegetables with some salt and pepper .
Add the water or stock , stir well and bring to the boil .
Give the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ froth from the surface then reduce the heat to low and cover to simmer very gently for about two hours , or until meat is meltingly tender .
Check from time to time to ensure the meat doesn ’ t catch , and to skim off any excess fat with a spoon .
Remove from the heat and check the seasoning .
• While the beef is simmering , cook the fennel wedges in well- salted , boiling water until absolutely tender , about 15-20 minutes .
Drain and add them to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gremolata , mix together the chopped parsley , orange zest , remaining garlic and any fennel fronds in a small bowl .
• Serve the beef stew topped with the gremolata .
Some boiled or mashed potatoes or soft polenta would be a good match .

This dish delivers a surge of citrus for your winter dinner. By all means switch around the source; mix and match, taking into account that a navel orange will dwarf a tangerine, so be conscious of this.
Prep time: 10 minutes, plus overnight chilling | Cooking time: 2 hours 20 minutes
SERVES
Four
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp fennel seeds
600g beef shin, cut into approx 2cm dice
1 large orange, 3 wide strips of peel removed with a peeler, the rest zested
2 bay leaves
1 small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped and ¼ of the stalks reserved
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, finely diced
3 large fennel bulbs, trimmed of any tough stalks, 1 finely diced, 2 cut into thick wedges (save any feathery fronds for the gremolata)
1 sprig of rosemary, finely chopped (about 1 tbsp)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, skinned (or use tinned whole ones), roughly chopped
350ml water or beef or chicken stock
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Duke of York's private secretary reaches legal settlement to end employment in Royal Household after

Duke of York's private secretary reaches legal settlement to end employment in Royal Household after 15 years

The Duke of York 's private secretary , Amanda Thirsk , has reportedly reached a legal settlement to end her @ @ @ @ @ after 15 years .
Ms Thirsk agreed the terms of her departure with the Palace @ @ @ @ @ a payment worth tens of thousands of pounds , according to Sky News .
She @ @ @ @ @ a separate contract which will see her continue as chief executive of Pitch @ Palace @ @ @ @ @ , the privately owned international arm of Prince Andrew 's project to back entrepreneurs .
@ @ @ @ @ two months after the Duke 's disastrous Newsnight interview on the BBC about his relationship @ @ @ @ @ .
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said they would never comment on an individual ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a former banker , has worked at the palace for the Duke since 2004 and @ @ @ @ @ 2012 .

The Duke of York's private secretary, Amanda Thirsk, has reportedly reached a legal settlement to end her employment in the Royal Household after 15 years.
Ms Thirsk agreed the terms of her departure with the Palace on Thursday, which included a payment worth tens of thousands of pounds, according to Sky News.
She is understood to be signing a separate contract which will see her continue as chief executive of Pitch@Palace Global Limited (PAGL), the privately owned international arm of Prince Andrew's project to back entrepreneurs.
Her exit comes less than two months after the Duke's disastrous Newsnight interview on the BBC about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said they would never comment on an individual’s departure.
Ms Thirsk, a former banker, has worked at the palace for the Duke since 2004 and became his private secretary in 2012.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Orange and walnut cake with cinnamon, cardamom and ginger recipe

Citrus brings a jubilant burst of winter sunshine , just in time to pep up our flagging post-Christmas taste buds and inject some much-needed vitamin C when we ’ re feeling the January blues .
• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4 .
Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin .
• Mix the breadcrumbs , 175g of the sugar , the ground walnuts and the baking powder together in a mixing bowl .
• Mix the oil , eggs and orange zest together , whisking well .
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the prepared tin and bake for about 45-50 minutes , until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean .
• Meanwhile , make the syrup .
Put the orange and lemon juice in a small saucepan with the remaining sugar , cinnamon , cardamom and ginger .
Bring the pan to the boil , then simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the liquid has turned to a syrup , about three minutes .
• When the cake is cooked , remove it from the oven and pierce the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skewer or toothpick .
Pour the warm syrup over the cake , discarding the spices , and leave in the tin for at least 30 minutes before removing to serve , with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt alongside .

Citrus brings a jubilant burst of winter sunshine, just in time to pep up our flagging post-Christmas taste buds and inject some much-needed vitamin C when we’re feeling the January blues.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 45-50 minutes
MAKES
One 20cm cake
INGREDIENTS
Butter, for greasing
50g white breadcrumbs
250g caster sugar
100g walnuts, blitzed in a food processor until ground
1½ tsp baking powder
200ml sunflower oil
4 eggs
Zest and juice of 1 large orange
Juice of ½ lemon
1 cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods, bashed
1 strip of fresh ginger, unpeeled
Crème fraîche or Greek yogurt, to serve
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--UK’s rarest cars: 1969 Volvo 164, one of only two left on British roads

It is rare to find a car that has been owned by the same family all its life .
This lovely old Volvo ’ s owner Mark Yeulett says , “ I was aged four when my grandfather bought the 164 new in 1969 .
It was a retirement present to himself , and he loved it.
” Yeulett junior inherited the Volvo 20 years later , and today he says it frequently provokes the reaction : “ ‘ Wow , what a car !
’ although I doubt whether many people recognise the actual model.
” Yet this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Undoubtedly the best Volvo to date ” and by Road & Track as “ quite exceptional ” .
When the 164 made its bow in October 1968 , the sales copy lauded “ new in-line six ” , “ the elegant and comfortable interior ” plus “ a variety of other properties that place this model securely among the big names in what is for Volvo a new price class ” .
In other words , this was the Swedes ’ answer to the Mercedes-Benz W114 , and it was essentially the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by four inches , a more comfortable interior and the B30 3.0-litre engine – the company ’ s first six-cylinder unit in 10 years .

It is rare to find a car that has been owned by the same family all its life. This lovely old Volvo’s owner Mark Yeulett says, “I was aged four when my grandfather bought the 164 new in 1969. It was a retirement present to himself, and he loved it.”
Yeulett junior inherited the Volvo 20 years later, and today he says it frequently provokes the reaction: “‘Wow, what a car!’ although I doubt whether many people recognise the actual model.”
Yet this was the vehicle once described by Motor as “Undoubtedly the best Volvo to date” and by Road & Track as “quite exceptional”.
When the 164 made its bow in October 1968, the sales copy lauded “new in-line six”, “the elegant and comfortable interior” plus “a variety of other properties that place this model securely among the big names in what is for Volvo a new price class”.
In other words, this was the Swedes’ answer to the Mercedes-Benz W114, and it was essentially the 144 of 1966 with a wheelbase extended by four inches, a more comfortable interior and the B30 3.0-litre engine – the company’s first six-cylinder unit in 10 years.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Rob McCracken convinced home support can spur British amateur boxers to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Inspiration from home support could play a major part in spurring on the 13 Great Britain amateur boxers at the Tokyo Olympic Qualifying event to be held in London from March 14 to 24 , envisaged Rob McCracken , the performance director of GB Boxing .
McCracken , who oversaw the winning of eight medals for GB at the last two Olympic Games in London and Rio , believes GB boxers will be able to use the muscle memory of London 2012 as around 450 men and women from 50-plus countries compete at the Olympic qualifying event at the Copper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' time , with 77 Olympic places at stake .
The competition will feature eight men ’ s weight categories and five for women .
Fifty qualification places are available for the men ; 27 for women .
McCracken 's watch has seen a decade of unprecedented success as men and women from Great Britain have won 63 medals at 19 major championships , the coach having also guided Anthony Joshua ’ s rise to become the current IBF , WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion .
Assessing of the current crop at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCracken said : “ Our boxers had a very good year in 2019 , when the men and women won 16 medals at four major competitions , so they are coming into 2020 in a good run of form .

Inspiration from home support could play a major part in spurring on the 13 Great Britain amateur boxers at the Tokyo Olympic Qualifying event to be held in London from March 14 to 24, envisaged Rob McCracken, the performance director of GB Boxing.
McCracken, who oversaw the winning of eight medals for GB at the last two Olympic Games in London and Rio, believes GB boxers will be able to use the muscle memory of London 2012 as around 450 men and women from 50-plus countries compete at the Olympic qualifying event at the Copper Box in East London in two months' time, with 77 Olympic places at stake.
The competition will feature eight men’s weight categories and five for women. Fifty qualification places are available for the men; 27 for women.
McCracken's watch has seen a decade of unprecedented success as men and women from Great Britain have won 63 medals at 19 major championships, the coach having also guided Anthony Joshua’s rise to become the current IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion.
Assessing of the current crop at the Road to Tokyo event launch, McCracken said: “Our boxers had a very good year in 2019, when the men and women won 16 medals at four major competitions, so they are coming into 2020 in a good run of form.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Hong Kong tourists take four-day election tours to observe Taiwan's democratic polls

Joanna has often visited Taiwan , an easy one-hour flight from her home in Hong Kong .
She is a @ @ @ @ @ s dramatic landscapes and the friendly demeanor of the Taiwanese .
But this week , @ @ @ @ @ different reason - to witness democracy at work .
She is on a four-day tour @ @ @ @ @ ’ s election culture ahead of presidential and legislative polls on Saturday .
Unusually for @ @ @ @ @ election-themed tour organised by Hong Kong travel agency GLO Travel is taking a group of @ @ @ @ @ government officials and academics .
In the evenings , they are joining fervent Taiwanese crowds @ @ @ @ @ .
To vote directly for leader is a luxury that Joanna and other Hong Kong @ @ @ @ @ demanding democratic elections in their city head towards an eighth month with little sign of @ @ @

Unusually for a tourist itinerary, the election-themed tour organised by Hong Kong travel agency GLO Travel is taking a group of 30 people to seminars with government officials and academics. In the evenings, they are joining fervent Taiwanese crowds at the final campaign rallies.
To vote directly for leader is a luxury that Joanna and other Hong Kong people long for as protests demanding democratic elections in their city head towards an eighth month with little sign of dying down.
“In Hong Kong, we can’t vote for our chief executive, but here in Taiwan, you can cast your vote for president, so of course we are quite envious,” Joanna, who declined to give her last name, said outside a cafe in downtown Taipei.
She hopes Tsai Ing-wen, the incumbent president, wins over Han Kuo-yu, her main opponent, because of Ms Tsai’s refusal to cave to pressure from Beijing, which seeks to annex Taiwan and threatens it with force. Han and his party, the Kuomintang (KMT), advocate closer trade ties with China.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--American Horror Story star Harry Hains dead at 27

The Australian actor Harry Hains has died at the age of 27 .
Hains , who appeared in television series @ @ @ @ @ OA , had suffered from mental health issues .
His mother , the former Neighbours @ @ @ @ @ the news via an Instagram post .
“ He was 27 and had the world @ @ @ @ @ she wrote .
“ But sadly he struggled with mental illness and addiction .
“ @ @ @ @ @ too short a time ...
I will miss you , Harry , every day of @ @ @ @ @ born in Melbourne but moved to New York and subsequently Los Angeles as his career @ @ @ @ @ post showed him and a friend celebrating the New Year .

The Australian actor Harry Hains has died at the age of 27. Hains, who appeared in television series American Horror Story and The OA, had suffered from mental health issues.
His mother, the former Neighbours actress Jane Badler, confirmed the news via an Instagram post.
“He was 27 and had the world at his feet,” she wrote. “But sadly he struggled with mental illness and addiction.
“A brilliant spark shone bright too short a time... I will miss you, Harry, every day of my life.”
Hains was born in Melbourne but moved to New York and subsequently Los Angeles as his career developed.
His final Instagram post showed him and a friend celebrating the New Year.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--The best films to watch at the cinema this week – and what to avoid

The highlight of this week ’ s films is 1917 , Sam Mendes ’ s awards-hunting First World War epic @ @ @ @ @ made it the talk of the town .
Uncut Gems has produced an equally great @ @ @ @ @ by Adam Sandler in this gambling thriller .
Seberg features Kristen Stewart as the actress @ @ @ @ @ contend with individual and institutional stalkers alike .
Finally , Jojo Rabbit is Taika Waititi @ @ @ @ @ a coming-of-age comedy to edgy satire of Nazi Germany .

There's nothing quite like watching your favourite new films on the big screen with a bucket of popcorn in hand - and there are a whole host of blockbusters set to be released before the end of 2021.
Among the new releases is the long and eagerly anticipated No Time To Die - the latest James Bond installment which sees Daniel Craig in his franchise swansong.
Cinemas will also play host to science fiction action comedy Free Guy, starring Ryan Reynolds - as well as Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.
So whether horror, romance or comedy is your thing, our critics have picked this year's must-see films to watch at your local cinema in the coming weeks.
Best new movie releases to watch in 2021
No Time To Die


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--The best Yorkshire pudding recipe to make with a roast

A good Yorkshire pudding is a thing of beauty , whether you choose to make puffy individual puddings or go the traditional route and make one big one , which will be crisp around the edges but have more of the gorgeously custardy , squidgy middle .
Although they are the classic shape these days , the round puddings were originally called 'Yorkshire puffs ' and came about as a way of saving oven space : cooks simply dolloped spoonfuls of the batter around the roasting meat , directly into the hot fat .
Quite why the batter pudding is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the prefix 'Yorkshire ' appears in the first written recipe of it , by Hannah Glasse in 1747 , in her book , The Art of Cookery Plain and Simple .
She seasoned the batter with ginger and grated nutmeg and cooked it below a joint of 'beef , mutton or a loin of veal ' .
Whatever your preferred serving method , Yorkshire puddings can go wrong quite easily , so follow this foolproof guide .
• Sift the flour into a bowl and make a well in the middle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pinch of salt ( pepper too if you like , or even a dollop of wholegrain mustard ) and a splash of the milk .
Whisk the egg , gradually incorporating the flour , to make a smooth cream .
Whisk in the rest of the milk .
• If you have time , cover and let the mixture rest for an hour on the countertop or up to overnight in the fridge .
• Put the dripping or oil in one large tin or divide it between a tray for 12 muffins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten minutes or so to get really hot .
• Pour the batter into the tin ( or tins ) and return to the middle of the oven .
Bake for 25 minutes , until very well risen and golden .

Most of us enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast most weekends - and what better accompaniment is there than a crispy yet fluffy Yorkshire pudding?
A good Yorkshire pudding is a thing of beauty, whether you choose to make puffy individual puddings or go the traditional route and make one big one, which will be crisp around the edges but have more of the gorgeously custardy, squidgy middle.
Although they are the classic shape these days, the round puddings were originally called 'Yorkshire puffs' and came about as a way of saving oven space: cooks simply dolloped spoonfuls of the batter around the roasting meat, directly into the hot fat.
Quite why the batter pudding is associated with Yorkshire isn't clear, but the prefix 'Yorkshire' appears in the first written recipe of it, by Hannah Glasse in 1747, in her book, The Art of Cookery Plain and Simple. She seasoned the batter with ginger and grated nutmeg and cooked it below a joint of 'beef, mutton or a loin of veal'.
Whatever your preferred serving method, Yorkshire puddings can go wrong quite easily, so follow this foolproof guide.
How to make the best Yorkshire puddings
Timings
Prep time: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour resting time


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--What next for Tom Brady? The future is uncertain after New England Patriots crash out of NFL play-of

What next for Tom Brady? The future is uncertain after New England Patriots crash out of NFL play-offs

For the first time in a decade , Tom Brady is going to be watching the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs from his sofa .
Until their defeat by the Tennessee Titans last weekend , the New England Patriots had made it at least that far in every season since 2009 .
It was a defeat that felt like the end of an era , but the Patriots have seen the chapter closed on their league-dominating dynasty many times before , and every time the scribes have been forced to reopen the book .
Brady is now 42 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twilight years of his career .
He is also an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season , meaning a move away from the Patriots is a very real possibility .
Where will he be when the 2020 season kicks off in September ?
Here are his options , and the likelihood of each… Tom Brady is a winner .
He won ’ t come back for the 2020 season unless he believes he has a chance of winning a Super Bowl , and of all his available options the Patriots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that opportunity – by far .
Yes , New England ’ s offense was feeble this season , but look at the weapons Brady had around him : a Julian Edelman held together with sellotape and a bunch of rookies and nobodies .
Can you even name the Patriots ’ starting tight end ?
Bill Belichick won ’ t go into next season with such a weak group of skill position players and , if Brady returns , the Patriots will do everything they can to get the best from what could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option in his contract to return to New England next season .
He could probably earn more money elsewhere , but it ’ s never been about the cash for TB12 ( it helps when your wife is a supermodel , of course ) .
It ’ s the boring answer , but Brady ’ s ambition coupled with his legendary status with the Patriots , and owner Robert Kraft ’ s love for his favourite son , means it ’ s hard to see him playing in anything but navy blue in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already said retirement is “ pretty unlikely ” , and added that he – somehow – has “ more to prove ” in the NFL , despite the fact he sleeps with six Lombardi trophies in bed with him every night .
He won ’ t want to go out on that defeat to the Titans , and he certainly won ’ t want his last ever throw to have been a pick six , so the smart money is on taking Brady at his word that he will probably be back next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more likely option than a move , though…

For the first time in a decade, Tom Brady is going to be watching the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs from his sofa.
Until their defeat by the Tennessee Titans last weekend, the New England Patriots had made it at least that far in every season since 2009. It was a defeat that felt like the end of an era, but the Patriots have seen the chapter closed on their league-dominating dynasty many times before, and every time the scribes have been forced to reopen the book.
Brady is now 42, meaning that he is undoubtedly in the twilight years of his career. He is also an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, meaning a move away from the Patriots is a very real possibility.
Where will he be when the 2020 season kicks off in September? Here are his options, and the likelihood of each…
A return to the Patriots
Tom Brady is a winner. He won’t come back for the 2020 season unless he believes he has a chance of winning a Super Bowl, and of all his available options the Patriots are the most likely to give him that opportunity – by far.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--New video shows missile 'striking jet' in Iran before it crashes

New footage has emerged that appears to show the moment a missile strikes a Ukrainian passenger plane flying over Iran @ @ @ @ @ the ground .
Boris Johnson said Iran shot down the Ukrainian passenger plane in Tehran @ @ @ @ @ downing was most likely an accident .
US satellites reportedly picked up two surface-to-air missiles @ @ @ @ @ accident and US officials suspect there are missile fragments near the crash site where all @ @ @ @

New footage has emerged that appears to show the moment a missile strikes a Ukrainian passenger plane flying over Iran, before it crashes to the ground.
Boris Johnson said Iran shot down the Ukrainian passenger plane in Tehran and intelligence agencies concluded the downing was most likely an accident.
US satellites reportedly picked up two surface-to-air missiles being launched shortly before the accident and US officials suspect there are missile fragments near the crash site where all 176 passenger died.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Jack Grealish wouldn't look out of place in a Manchester City shirt - why he's key to Aston Villa

This preparation combines well with his high-level reading of the game - Grealish passes when he needs to and dribbles @ @ @ @ @ 1-1 draw with Leicester on Wednesday night he was part of a Villa team sat @ @ @ @ @ a 1-0 lead , shifting from side to side and blocking space while their visitors @ @ @ @ @ at a time .
An interception near the Villa box afforded Grealish a rare moment @ @ @ @ @ than dart forward and try to spring a counter , he wisely carried the ball @ @ @ @ @ a defender out then shifted his balance to accelerate past , winning a free-kick and @ @ @ @ @ shift in the trenches .
Grealish is the most fouled player in the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ with his 88 free-kicks won 20 more than Wilf Zaha in second place , from @ @ @ @ @ ’ s in the final third where he really excites though as his six goals @ @ @ @ @ show .

Having played as a 10 or a left winger in his early days, Jack Grealish has established himself as an eight in the heart of Villa’s midfield, making driving runs to break lines and carry his team up the pitch. Strong, creative and fantastic on the ball, one of his absolute best attributes is decision making, aided by meticulous research of opposition, as he recently explained to The Athletic:
“I know in advance the player I’m coming up against in the next game, whether they will be strong, fast, easy to get at, technically good or bad… If I’m up against a fast, strong player, I change my game. I move it quicker and play one-twos to get around him.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Shane Warne's baggy green Test cap auction raises $1 million for Australian bushfire charities

Shane Warne has raised A $ 1 million for charities helping victims of Australia 's catastrophic bushfires after auctioning off his baggy green Test cap .
The former spin bowler , 50 , announced on Monday that he would donate his cap to an auction to raise funds for those affected by the fires that have scorched huge areas of Australia , killing 27 people and destroying more than 2,000 homes .
The cap was bought by CommBank CEO Matt Comyn in Sydney and was snapped up with only a minute of the auction remaining .
The amount - A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund .
The baggy green is an iconic symbol of Australian Test cricket and players often wear the same cap for every Test in which they appear for their country .
However , Warne , one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game , was known to prefer wearing alternative headwear out on the field - a floppy white hat .
Indeed , Warne has previously taken aim at what he says was Steve Waugh 's `` ridiculous '' devotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ridiculous thing Steve Waugh brought in , '' Warne said , back in 2013 .
`` It was just silly .

Shane Warne has raised A$1 million for charities helping victims of Australia's catastrophic bushfires after auctioning off his baggy green Test cap.
The former spin bowler, 50, announced on Monday that he would donate his cap to an auction to raise funds for those affected by the fires that have scorched huge areas of Australia, killing 27 people and destroying more than 2,000 homes.
The cap was bought by CommBank CEO Matt Comyn in Sydney and was snapped up with only a minute of the auction remaining. The amount - A$1,007,500 (£691,437) - will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.
The baggy green is an iconic symbol of Australian Test cricket and players often wear the same cap for every Test in which they appear for their country.
However, Warne, one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game, was known to prefer wearing alternative headwear out on the field - a floppy white hat.
Indeed, Warne has previously taken aim at what he says was Steve Waugh's "ridiculous" devotion to the cap.
"We had this ridiculous thing Steve Waugh brought in," Warne said, back in 2013. "It was just silly.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Friday morning news briefing: Royal family crisis meetings

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Backlash over Sussexes ' plan to split from the Firm The Queen is taking control .
Her Majesty has intervened in the row over the future role of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , requesting a series of family crisis meetings .
Supported by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge , the Queen directed all four household teams `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find `` workable solutions '' to the couple 's desire to break free of the Firm .
We understand the process is expected to take `` days rather than weeks '' .
It comes as Meghan last night flew back to Canada to be reunited with son Archie amid a backlash over the plan to `` step back '' .
Victoria Ward reports that the couple 's decision has left senior members of the Royal family reeling .
Meanwhile , Robert Mendick examines the substantial flaws in Harry and Meghan 's breakaway bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple are likely to use their `` Oprah connection '' and an army of A-list friends to earn money .
Camilla Tominey writes in this analysis that giving the couple what they wanted just left them wanting more .
Bryony Gordon recalls what Meghan said to her when she asked : `` Why do n't you just chuck it all in ? ''
And Matt uses the royal crisis as his inspiration for today 's cartoon .

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Backlash over Sussexes' plan to split from the Firm
The Queen is taking control. Her Majesty has intervened in the row over the future role of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, requesting a series of family crisis meetings. Supported by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge, the Queen directed all four household teams "to work together at pace" to find "workable solutions" to the couple's desire to break free of the Firm. We understand the process is expected to take "days rather than weeks". It comes as Meghan last night flew back to Canada to be reunited with son Archie amid a backlash over the plan to "step back". Victoria Ward reports that the couple's decision has left senior members of the Royal family reeling. Meanwhile, Robert Mendick examines the substantial flaws in Harry and Meghan's breakaway bid. And Bill Gardner reveals how the couple are likely to use their "Oprah connection" and an army of A-list friends to earn money.
Camilla Tominey writes in this analysis that giving the couple what they wanted just left them wanting more. Bryony Gordon recalls what Meghan said to her when she asked: "Why don't you just chuck it all in?" And Matt uses the royal crisis as his inspiration for today's cartoon.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--What’s on TV tonight: Deadwater Fell, Chris Packham: Forever Punk, and more

Professional wanderer Julia Bradbury goes island-hopping in her new series , taking in a portion of her mother ’ s homeland .
She visits Crete ’ s rugged interior tonight , samples artisan cheese and tastes the local firewater , raki .
VP This charming period drama returns for a fifth series of clerical crime-busting in 1950s Cambridgeshire .
Veering deep into Morse territory , motorbiking priest Will Davenport ( Tom Brittney ) teams up with cop Geordie Keating ( Robson Green ) to investigate the murder of a college student .
VP Physically frail but still as sharp as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spirited interview to the BBC ’ s Will Gompertz at the King ’ s Theatre in Glasgow , where Connolly used to perform .
It ’ s all interspersed with clips from his heyday .
VP The first time Chris Packham played an album by The Damned in 1977 , his mother marched in and scraped the stylus across the record to ruin it .
It wasn ’ t her cup of tea , but for Packham it was the start of a love affair with punk music .
Rather poignantly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that as a lonely and depressed teenager , discovering punk may have saved his life .
This charming piece follows the presenter as he shares memorabilia , reminisces with his sister , Jenny , and meets fellow punk aficionados .
VP

Wednesday 16 August
Colosseum
BBC Four, 9pm & 9.50pm
All roads lead to Rome as BBC Four celebrates a series devoted to one of the most famous architectural remnants of the ancient world. If eight episodes (boxsetted on iPlayer and previously shown on Sky History) seems too much to devote to a single building, even one as spectacular as the largest amphitheatre of its age, it’s really not. As one contributor says, the Colosseum “is the Roman Empire distilled to its essence… a symbol of conquest, dominance and imperial power”. As such, it enables the producers to dig deep into Roman culture’s wider obsession with violence, and to straddle the whole of the Roman empire at its height, exploring politics, society and power at the time of Vespasian, Domitian and Trajan.
Tonight’s double bill looks first at Roman society’s obsession with gladiators (via an enduringly famous contest between fan favourite Verus and the barbarian Priscus), before tracking back to the building’s construction through the eyes of its master Haterius. For context there’s a repeat of Meet the Romans with Mary Beard, 8pm, beforehand; plus a rerun of the enduringly wonderful I, Claudius, from 10.50pm, preceded by Sir Derek Jacobi Remembers… at 10.35pm. GO
At Home with the Furys
Netflix
Another celebrity-family reality series, this one is focused on Morecambe-based boxer Tyson Fury. With the former heavyweight champion struggling with retirement, his wife Paris, their six children and his Love Island-stars brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Molly-Mae, are among those drawn into the chaos.
The Chosen One
Netflix
Adapted from Mark Millar’s comic American Jesus, a series blending superhero and Second Coming tropes. In Baja, California, 12-year-old Jodie (Bobby Luhnow) finds that he has Jesus-like powers after surviving a freak accident. He can turn water into wine and make the disabled walk – but can he help mankind defeat the antichrist?
Celebrity MasterChef
BBC One, 9pm
In the penultimate heats week, John Torode and Gregg Wallace welcome five more celebrities to the MasterChef kitchen. Putting their taste buds to the test are singers Jamelia and Sam Fox, drag artist Cheryl Hole, American rapper Locksmith and opera singer Wynne Evans.
Kate Garraway’s Life Stories
ITV1, 9pm
Concluding another short but headline-dominating run, Garraway interviews Iranian-British actor, comedian and writer Omid Djalili. During an enlightening chat she hears how his career flourished – from the Edinburgh Fringe and Hollywood films to the theatres of the West End – despite an unpromising start in life that saw him take his A-levels six times and get turned down by 16 drama schools.
The 1970s Supermarket
Channel 5, 9pm
A surprisingly engaging three-parter exploring how a revolution in how people shopped, cooked and ate transformed the British way of life in the Seventies. The entertainment factor gets ramped up through a recreation of trolley-must-haves from the past (Fray Bentos pies, Findus crispy pancakes), ready to be enjoyed (or not) by modern consumers.
Annika
Alibi, 9pm
A trip to Edinburgh beckons for DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker) and her Glasgow-based Marine Homicide Unit when a recently released prisoner is found dead in a cage in the Firth of Forth. A link to Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley holds the key to the investigation but only after Annika shares with Michael (Jamie Sives) something she’s been hiding for years.
The Godfather (1972) ★★★★★
Film4, 9pm
Endlessly quoted and copied, the first instalment of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic mob trilogy is an all-time high watermark of American cinema. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino play American-Italian mafia boss Don Vito and his son and reluctant heir, Michael Corleone, caught up in the struggle for power. The Godfather: Part II follows on Thursday at 9pm, with Part III on Friday at the same time.
Central Intelligence (2016) ★★★
ITV4, 10pm
This meat-and-potatoes buddy comedy about two estranged schoolmates who’ve ended up in jobs against their youthful type drifts into formulaic chaos. Nevertheless, there’s no denying how well the leads take to their task: Dwayne Johnson’s secret agent is ripely self-parodic, while Kevin Hart (as an accountant) makes for a surprisingly good straight man. Amy Ryan and Jason Bateman co-star.
King of New York (1990) ★★★★
Sky Cinema Greats, 10.20pm
Abel Ferrara’s neo-noir gangster film is a stone-cold classic. Ruthless mob boss Frank White (Christopher Walken) is released from prison after a long stint inside and looks to regain control of New York City by taking out rival gangs. When fellow leaders start turning up dead, however, a group of policemen headed by David Caruso’s DI Dennis decide to take the law into their own hands to bring him down.
Thursday 17 August


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Boris Johnson says Iran shot down Ukrainian plane, possibly by accident

Boris Johnson has said that Iran shot down the Ukrainian passenger plane in Tehran after Western intelligence agencies concluded that the downing of the jet was most likely an accident .
US satellites reportedly picked up two surface-to-air missiles being launched shortly before the accident and US officials suspect there are missile fragments near the crash site where all 176 passenger died .
Mr Johnson said : “ There is now a body of information that the flight was shot down by an Iranian Surface to Air Missile .
This may well have been unintentional . ''
His comments came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister of Canada , which had 63 nationals on board , said `` multiple intelligence sources '' pointed to a missile strike that appeared to be accidental .
British and Canadian officials said they believed the US assessment was credible , with one UK source telling The Daily Telegraph “ specific details ” had been shared with Britain backing up the claim .
However , the head of Iran 's Civil Aviation Organisation pushed back , calling the allegation “ illogical ” and asking why the plane had turned back towards the airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missile .

Boris Johnson has said that Iran shot down the Ukrainian passenger plane in Tehran after Western intelligence agencies concluded that the downing of the jet was most likely an accident.
US satellites reportedly picked up two surface-to-air missiles being launched shortly before the accident and US officials suspect there are missile fragments near the crash site where all 176 passenger died.
Mr Johnson said: “There is now a body of information that the flight was shot down by an Iranian Surface to Air Missile. This may well have been unintentional."
His comments came shortly after Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, which had 63 nationals on board, said "multiple intelligence sources" pointed to a missile strike that appeared to be accidental.
British and Canadian officials said they believed the US assessment was credible, with one UK source telling The Daily Telegraph “specific details” had been shared with Britain backing up the claim.
However, the head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation pushed back, calling the allegation “illogical” and asking why the plane had turned back towards the airport if it had been hit by a missile.


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Exclusive interview: Boxer Caroline Dubois on posing as a boy called 'Colin' and her dreams of turni

Exclusive interview: Boxer Caroline Dubois on posing as a boy called 'Colin' and her dreams of turning pro

Even the shutter speed of the camera - operating at one four-hundredths of a second - struggled to keep up with the tempo at which Caroline Dubois hit the pads .
Above the ring , a giant photo of Nicola Adams kissing her gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics beamed down on her , one of many bordering the perimeter of the England Boxing gym .
When the Greenwich teenager turns 19 on Saturday , the 60kg lightweight will officially enter the senior ranks after sweeping up every accolade as a junior : Youth Olympic champion , World Youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some have already tipped her to eclipse the now retired Adams ' success .
Many in boxing circles are already acquainted with her blockbuster-like story , of how she posed as a boy named Colin when she first set foot in Repton Amateur Boxing Club , a couple of miles from where she was raised in a single-parent family playing with her 11 siblings .
The disguise was hatched by her Grenadian father , Dave , who deemed the East End club adequate for his eight-year-old daughter given that her elder brother - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - also fought there .
“ There weren ’ t many clubs at that time that even allowed girls , ” Dubois told Telegraph Sport in her first in-depth interview with a national paper .
“ There were all-girl clubs , but they weren ’ t proper good clubs .
My dad said to me , ‘ If you want to box , you might as well do it properly.
’ He wanted to take me down to the toughest club , Repton ABC , just to see how I went .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plan beforehand .
Going over in his head what we were going to do .
”

Even the shutter speed of the camera - operating at one four-hundredths of a second - struggled to keep up with the tempo at which Caroline Dubois hit the pads. Above the ring, a giant photo of Nicola Adams kissing her gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics beamed down on her, one of many bordering the perimeter of the England Boxing gym.
When the Greenwich teenager turns 19 on Saturday, the 60kg lightweight will officially enter the senior ranks after sweeping up every accolade as a junior: Youth Olympic champion, World Youth champion and four-time European Youth champion. Some have already tipped her to eclipse the now retired Adams' success.
Many in boxing circles are already acquainted with her blockbuster-like story, of how she posed as a boy named Colin when she first set foot in Repton Amateur Boxing Club, a couple of miles from where she was raised in a single-parent family playing with her 11 siblings.
The disguise was hatched by her Grenadian father, Dave, who deemed the East End club adequate for his eight-year-old daughter given that her elder brother - the undefeated heavyweight British fighter Daniel Dubois - also fought there.
“There weren’t many clubs at that time that even allowed girls,” Dubois told Telegraph Sport in her first in-depth interview with a national paper. “There were all-girl clubs, but they weren’t proper good clubs. My dad said to me, ‘If you want to box, you might as well do it properly.’ He wanted to take me down to the toughest club, Repton ABC, just to see how I went. I think he must have been thinking of the plan beforehand. Going over in his head what we were going to do.”


thetelegraph--2020-01-10--Leonardo DiCaprio 'saves man who fell overboard in the Caribbean' in billion to one rescue

Leonardo DiCaprio saved a man who fell overboard in the Caribbean in a `` billion to one rescue '' after @ @ @ @ @ search for the missing person .
The Oscar-winning actor was holidaying near the island of @ @ @ @ @ emergency call went out seeking help to locate the man , The Sun reported .
@ @ @ @ @ the inebriated 24-year-old French crewman had fallen from a Club Med yacht near St Martin @ @ @ @ @ man had been treading water for 11 hours when he was rescued by DiCaprio 's @ @ @ @ @ around 28 miles from St Martin .
“ Leonardo played a blinding role in his @ @ @ @ @ '' a source told The Sun .
`` [ DiCaprio 's crew ] were the @ @ @ @ @ only chance of survival , despite being hours away .

Leonardo DiCaprio saved a man who fell overboard in the Caribbean in a "billion to one rescue" after using his luxury boat to search for the missing person.
The Oscar-winning actor was holidaying near the island of St Bart's when an emergency call went out seeking help to locate the man, The Sun reported.
According to the newspaper, the inebriated 24-year-old French crewman had fallen from a Club Med yacht near St Martin on December 30.
The man had been treading water for 11 hours when he was rescued by DiCaprio's vessel near Saba island, around 28 miles from St Martin.
“Leonardo played a blinding role in his own real-life Hollywood movie," a source told The Sun. "[DiCaprio's crew] were the only responders, and his only chance of survival, despite being hours away.