Administrator Olga Pudova as the mechanical doll Olympia (Image: Camilla Greenwell) The Tales of Hoffmann began life around 1800 as a series of short stories by the German fantasist E.T.A. Hoffmann. Some of these were turned into a play, which the German-born French composer Jacques Offenbach turned into an opera which received its premiere in February … Read more
Rhian Lois as Adina in the ENO’s Elixir of Love (Image: Marc Brenner) Donizetti’s Elisir d’Amore is in many ways the most genuinely funny of all comic operas but changing its setting from rural Italy to Second World War England loses some of its charm. In the original, Nemorino is a guileless yokel, besotted with … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eagle lovers around the world who were crushed by the live-streamed collapse of a nest housing two birds and their chick will get another viewing opportunity when a new eagle camera goes live on Thursday. The new camera, operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, is in a different location and … Read more
Would you move to this country? (Image: Getty) Moving abroad always seems enticing, I mean who doesn’t want a change of scenery and a shot at an adventure? But the sheer thought of packing your life away and spending all of that money is enough to put most of us off. Unless – you were … Read more
Four disabiilty benefits are increasing (Image: Getty) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that claimants of four specific benefits could be entitled to an additional £749 per payment period. The annual uprating for disability benefits – such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), , and Carer’s Allowance – will … Read more
The journey was marked by dramatic volcanic landscapes and magnificent waterfalls A peaceful scene greets passengers leaving Reykjavik for a Scandinavian-themed cruise aboard Viking’s new Saturn cruise ship. PHOTO BY PAT LEE/POSTMEDIA Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this … Read more
UK households dealt huge blow as 3 key benefits will not be increased next year. (Image: Getty) Three key will not be increased next year, which will come as a blow to millions of households. The move comes despite plans to raise a majority of Department for Work and Pensions () benefits in line with … Read more
Over 55s warned they could face a tax ‘shock’ on their retirement income. (Image: Getty) New research warns that over 55s may face a potential “shock” in , as thousands remain unaware that their income will be taxed. A survey by Shawbrook Bank revealed that nearly one in three near-retirees (30%) are unaware of the … Read more
Mr. Putin must be quite pleased with himself. (Image: VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Kyiv is like a frying pan, sizzling and hissing with apprehension and uncertainty, as Putin keeps turning up the heat on the stove. Wednesday, November 20th, should have been a belated final day of Indian Summer, or what Ukrainians calls Babine … Read more
Rachel Reeves is about to make the economy even worse (Image: PA) The jump in in October was not a big surprise after the 10% increase in household fuel bills, but the crisis will worsen before it gets better. Most commenters expect the measures in the October Budget to add to inflation next year, as … Read more
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