Richard Lewis

The cursed children of Bhopal

She has no proof. She cannot know for sure. But when Niello Far's daughter was born deaf, she immediately suspected what might have been the cause. "Everybody believes it was the gas. Others have told me it is because of the...

Marjorie Thomas: Contralto who sang under Sargent, Barbirolli and Beecham

The name of Marjorie Thomas is inextricably linked musically with that of the conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent, who is said to have regarded her as his favourite contralto. The number of occasions they appeared together –...

English credibility in tatters

English rugby league is having to ask itself some fundamental questions in the wake of this ignominious World Cup exit. However brave a face you put on it, a dreadful first-half performance in their semi-final on Saturday,...

Rugby league World Cup 2008: England in denial over Super League's trade deficit

Australia coach offers a ruthless assessment of debacle down under England's players look dejected after a New Zealand try in their World Cup semi-final. Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images It took Ricky Stuart, the coach...

Sportsweek: David Hayes win, 16 Nov 08 [Sportsweek]

After David Haye's stunning win against Monty Barrett at the 02 Arena, the man himself joins Frank Bruno and potential next opponent Vitali Klitchko to discuss the fight with Garry. Darren Gough has some harsh words for...

Smith safe after cup failure

Tony Smith's future as Britain's national coach will not be affected by England's World Cup failure. England were on Saturday night packing their bags and preparing to return home with their tails between their legs after going...

Australia v Fiji as it happened

Text 81111 (with "RUGBYL" as the first word) or use 606 (Not all contributions can be used) 1100: That's your lot from me. 54 min: Waisele Sukanaveita is close to the first try of the night for Fiji but he is held up on the...

NRL going in wrong direction: Lewis

THE boss of British rugby league has followed up England's elimination from the World Cup by saying he is concerned the Australian game is going in the wrong direction for fans. Rugby Football League executive chairman Richard...

Tony Smith 'safe' after England's shambolic failure in World Cup

By Hamish Patrick, at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Defeated: England crash out as New Zealand march on to the final Photo: Reuters There are no plans at this stage to remove Tony Smith as head coach but fundamental questions of...

Me & My Girl (BLOC production)

Me and My Girl ‘the happiest show in town’ is Bristol Light Opera Company’s 75th anniversary production. It all began back in 1934 with Cox & Box/ The Pirates of Penzance and in the early years stayed true to their company...

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