I’ve never forgotten the moment I first said “S’il vous plaît” instead of “Please” - but how many children will have that pleasure now most do not study a language GCSE?... more
Nick Easter believes Harlequins should rest some of their players in their Heineken Cup match with Cardiff Blues despite facing the prospect of an embarrassing European whitewash... more
Brendan Venter has backed Steve Borthwick to continue as England captain after the lock led Saracens to a 28-9 drubbing of Toulon in the Amlin Challenge Cup... more
The already high stakes in the battle between the former partners in the £3 billion redevelopment of the Chelsea Barracks site are set to get even higher
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Ugo Monye returns to action with a battle cry for Harlequins as they prepare to face Toulouse in a Heineken Cup match they cannot afford to lose... more
After a disappointing start to the Guinness Premiership it is perhaps the perfect time to welcome back with open arms the Heineken Cup, the sport's equivalent of the Champions League... more
The art-nouveau graphics of Le Bouchon Breton's menu may lend it the air of a parody or a chain, but the contents are a faithful summary of brasserie classics... more
American tourists are becoming a rare sight on our streets because of the weak dollar but Europeans are still heading to England's capital in their droves... more
Service may be a bit hit and miss at Le Café Anglais, but it has the most interesting and original combinations of food Mark Bolland has seen in ages.... more
The service might resemble queues at Heathrow Airport, but there's nothing wrong with the food at Comptoir Gascon, a deli-bistro proud to serve foie gras.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows