"It takes great courage for them to let go," said Brosnan. "I thought it was coming for some time I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael. I hope that (Amazon) handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect. ""That we moved the needle, that we brought it back to life. It had been dormant (for) six years and GoldenEye was such a success that it continued and went from strength to strength ...

HOTELS and inns in Somerset make a new list of the 100 best places to stay in the UK. The Times newspaper has revealed the list for 2025 after a “team of experienced reviewers stay at hundreds of properties across the UK and we cherry-pick the best for our annual survey”. “Whittling down our long list is always tough but this year the standard was so high it was even harder to choose the final 100,” the paper said. “It caused some headaches for us but means that you can look forward to some fabulous breaks in 2025. New Park Manor, at Brockenhurst in the New Forest, pictured below, ranks at number 54 in the list.

Two Cotswolds hotels have taken the top spots in the latest 100 Best Places to Stay from across the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times. While THE PIG in the Cotswolds has been named 'best countryside hotel' in the new guide. The guide focuses on comfort, service and value, as well as personality and warmth when deciding on the rankings. 'And with international destinations easier than ever before to reach, UK hotels have their work cut out to compete on all levels. There are also winners in 13 different categories; affordable, beach, blow-the-budget, boutique, city, countryside, disruptor, family-friendly, foodie, one-to-watch, pub stay, romantic, and sports.

The 2025 Formula 1 season is almost upon us and it gets under way with the Australian Grand Prix from 14-16 March. Red Bull's Max Verstappen is targeting a fifth consecutive drivers' title, while McLaren's Lando Norris is hoping to go one better after finishing second to the Dutchman in 2024. However, the main talking point before Melbourne is Lewis Hamilton getting set for his Ferrari debut. His former team, Mercedes, have replaced him with 18-year-old Italian rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who is set to become the third-youngest driver in F1 history this weekend. Meanwhile, there is sure to be plenty of home support in Albert Park for Australian Oscar Piastri, who won two races for McLaren last season.

The tv personality turned farmer was forthright in his dislike of the US Vice-PresidentJeremy Clarkson has hit out at US Vice-President JD Vance over his “despicable” behaviour in his encounter with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said: “In those heady early days, I liked the cut of Trump’s jib. “Some have called this scene 'an uncomfortable watch'. It was despicable.” The Clarkson’s Farm star took the opportunity to describe his true feelings for the former marine. Vance is a bearded God-botherer who pretty much thinks that women who’ve been raped should be forced to have the resultant child.

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest in Northumberland was revealed as the guide’s overall UK winner for the category. We rate places on efficiency of course but also on whether their teams have personality and engage authentically with guests.”You can see The Times and The Sunday Times' Best Places to Stay guide online. What did The Times say about The Kirkstyle Inn? Wild moorland, deep quiet, venison to die for: they’re all here.”Enjoyed any meals at The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest? (Image: Tripadvisor) On Tripadvisor, visitors have hailed The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest’s tasting menu as “fantastic” while the wine pairings are said to be “delicious”.

The Manchester hotel loved by celebrities named one of the best places to stay in the UKThe Stock Exchange Hotel - co-owned by Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs - featured in The Time's list of the best places to stay in the UK for 2025The Stock Exchange Hotel has been named one of the best places to stay by The Times (Image: Carl Sukonik )One of Manchester’s most luxurious hotels has been named among the best places to stay in the UK for 2025 by The Times. The Stock Exchange Hotel featured on the list of 100 properties alongside the likes of Cumbria’s Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, The Pig in the Cotswolds and Belgravia’s The Goring Hotel. The Manchester hotel loved by celebrities named one of the best places to stay in the UK (Image: Stock Exchange Hotel )‌Housed in the former stock exchange building, The grade-II listed property was built between 1904 and 1906 and features “a tasteful flurry of marble pillars, gleaming brass fixtures and charming service” which left reviewers impressed. The Stock Exchange Hotel’s “impressive dome-roofed restaurant Tender” received a mention by The Times, which is led by Michelin-starred Niall Keating and housed in the original trading floor. Article continues belowThe Stock Exchange Hotel was the only Manchester location to make the list, although two Lancashire-based hotels also made the cut; Northcote in the Ribble Valley and Moor Hall in Aughton.

The Times and The Sunday Times have announced its list of the 100 best places to stay in the UK. Experienced reviewers were sent to hundreds of properties to take into consideration facilities, value for money, excellence in design and dining and service. The guide is split into 10 regions and Meadowsweet in Holt has been named the best place to stay in the east of England. Greg Anderson the chef-owner of Meadowsweet in Holt (Image: Lewis King Photography) Meadowsweet, owned by Greg Anderson and Rebecca Williams, can be found on the main road in Holt but is only noticeable by the small plaque at the front door of the Georgian house. "And with international destinations easier than ever before to reach, UK hotels have their work cut out to compete on all levels.

THE SUNManchester United have an option to extend Kobbie Mainoo's contract by 12 months. Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed Erik ten Hag wanted to be in charge of the club "for the next 10 years" before he was sacked. Liverpool might still pocket a transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season. Image: Scott McTominay could still feature in Scotland's Nations League relegation play-off with Greece, Antonio Conte has suggestedHearts are braced for summer interest in James Penrice from south of the border. SCOTTISH SUNLennon Miller could clinch a summer move to Union Saint-Gilloise and set up a huge switch to Brighton.

The BBC pays senior managers who are from diverse backgrounds more than those who are not, it has emerged. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), ethnic minority, disabled and female senior managers earn larger salaries than those not from those backgrounds, according to statistics released in the corporation’s annual report. Figures in the BBC’s 2023/24 annual report show that senior managers who are LGBT earn salaries 15.6 per cent larger than those who are not. Senior managers from black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds (Bame) earn a median average 12.6 per cent more than those who are white. Disabled senior managers earn 8.4 per cent more than those who are not disabled and women in top roles earn 5.7 per cent more than men.

The United Kingdom has provided Ukraine with advice on negotiating with the United States ahead of this week's meeting between Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia. The Times writes that Starmer is also working to convince Trump to restore intelligence sharing with Ukraine after its unexpected suspension last week. On Sunday, 9 March, Trump stated that his administration was "just about" done with the pause in intelligence sharing. Over the weekend, Starmer spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the need to resume intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The talks in Saudi Arabia follow Trump’s remark on Sunday that Ukraine might "not survive" even with US support.

A well-known Peak District Hotel has been crowned as the top place to stay in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times. The two papers have revealed their guide to the top 100 Best Places to Stay and the Cavendish Hotel, at Baslow, has taken top spot. It says of the Derbyshire hotel an "impressive top-to-toe refurb has added extra sparkle to this arty escape in the Derbyshire Dales". The judges praise its 28 "impressive" bedrooms, its "cosy" bar and "elegant" dining room, together with its "sensational" food, and striking Peak District views. ADVERTISEMENTThe Bull in Burford, Oxfordshire won the Best Romantic Hotel category and The Pig in the Cotswolds was named Best Countryside Hotel.

The Roslin Hotel, on Southend’s seafront, which offers a “seafront, boutique stay”, was named on the list of the 100 Best Places to Stay from across the UK. The Roslin was the only hotel in Essex to make the list. The guide by The Times and The Sunday Times was revealed today, Monday, March 10. Susan d’Arcy, Hotel Expert at The Times and The Sunday Times, said: "One of the things that has impressed us most when travelling around the country this year is the welcome. “Hotel teams appreciate that there's a lot of choice out there and they're really going the extra mile to deliver friendly and knowledgeable service.

(Alliance News) - Cobalt Holdings Ltd is planning to float in London, as early as May, with Glencore PLC as a cornerstone investor, the Times reported on Monday. The electric vehicle battery material investment company is believed to be seeking to raise GBP180 million to make an initial purchase of USD200 million of cobalt from Glencore, as part of a six-year supply agreement. It is understood that Glencore, the FTSE 100 commodities trading and mining group, will also take an initial 10% holding in the company, according to the report. Citi is understood to be leading the fundraising process for Cobalt Holdings, the Times said. Shares in Glencore were down 1.0% at 316.00 pence each in London on Monday morning.

Donald Trump was reportedly sulking as Volodymyr Zelenskyy was warmly greeted by King Charles. Trump was extended a state visit to Britain presented by UK PM Keir Starmer but after the bonhomie between the monarch and Zelenskyy, Trump feels less special about the invitation. Zelenskyy's meeting with King Charles was scheduled at the same time. And to 'hurt' Trump some more, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau too met King Charles.Daily Mail reported that 10 Downing Street sources did not 'recognize' the claims that Trump was sulking over King Charles meeting Zelenskyy and Trudeau but citing a well-placed source, it reported: "Things definitely went a bit cool in Washington after Sandringham. According to the extracts of the speech published Saturday, the king would deliver a message of unity.