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These shifting sands are spectacular

THIS beginning has no end. Director Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) decided that Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 saga could not be contained by a single movie and has plans to shoot a Dune Part 2. But Warners have yet to green-light that project. If enough people go to see Dune, it’ll happen.

Three men on Jaws boat will have you hooked

The Shark is Broken

Tinkerman Tuchel continues to keep cards close to his chest

THOMAS TUCHEL plans to keep opponents guessing with his Chelsea rotation policy.

‘No alarm' as Queen goes back to Windsor after a night in hospital for tests

THE Queen was today said to be back at Windsor carrying out light duties after it was revealed she had spent a night in hospital.

‘IT'S NOT THE HARDEST PART I'VE HAD TO PLAY'

IAN SHAW’S tribute to his father is a West End hit — but he admitted the Hollywood star actually had “huge reservations” about his children becoming actors.

‘Staycation summer' boosts InterContinental hotels but UK bookings remain down

INTERCONTINENTAL Hotel Group, owner of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, is back to pre-pandemic levels in some parts of the US but still has a way to go in Britain.

London's most polluted cycle and running routes

London’s most polluted cycle and running routes

Nicky Haslam is the snob we all need in our lives

TO USE Gen Z vernacular, I feel seen.

I HOPE TO STAY AT ARSENAL FOR LIFE

SMITH ROWE CAN SEE HIMSELF BEING A ONE-CLUB MAN

GET JABBED NOW TO GIVE LONDON A BOOST

CALL TO ‘STEP UP’ AND GET A BOOSTER AMID RISING COVID CASES. HEALTH CHIEFS PLEAD FOR UNVACCINATED AND CHILDREN TO BE JABBED

Hedge fund hits out at targeting by fellow raider

INVESTMENT

Elton and friends go like a rocket

ALBUMS OF THE WEEK

Conscious coupling — Gwynnie dishes out some sex education

EYES roll when actress-turned wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow announces a new venture — her last was a $95 double-sided wand vibrator, which followed a “This Smells Like My Vagina” candle. But there’s no denying that she has a knack for tapping into the zeitgeist. Enter new Netflix series, Sex, Love & Goop.

Boomerang effect fuels house-price surge as buyers return to city

LONDON’S red-hot property market is being fuelled by “boomerang buyers” who moved to the country during the pandemic but are now flocking back to a resurgent capital, according to agents.

BIGGER SPLASH BATH EMPIRE FOUNDER TAKES NEW FIRM TO MARKET

A founder of the bathbombs-to-bodycare chain Lush today applied to float his latest venture on the pan-Europe Aquis stock exchange.

‘I can feel Marley's spirit in special musical'

Warts-and-all story of musician’s life makes him human, says star

‘PROVE A POINT IN LUKAKU'S ABSENCE'

TUCHEL FACING STRIKER CRISIS

Tilly Ramsay is a paso doble-ing hero for our times

HERE’S to Tilly Ramsay, the one making Strictly worth watching this year. Turns out she isn’t just a dab hand at the paso doble, but a bit of an internet hero to boot.

SLAM DUNK NBA ACE BACKS COFFEE CHAIN

LONDON coffee chain Black Sheep is getting a bit of NBA gold dust after netting investment from basketball star Kristaps Porzingis.

UK lettings firm floats on staycations surge

A UK holiday homes lettings business today unveiled plans to float on London’s AIM market, in a move that could value it at around £350 million as investors tap into the staycation boom.

Queen ‘will be back to host world leaders at climate summit'

THE Queen intends to host world leaders at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow despite cancelling a scheduled visit to Northern Ireland on medical advice.

Lord of the Rings voice coach's two wives at war over £100,000 payout

THE two wives of the celebrity voice coach on the Lord of the Rings films are fighting over his life insurance payout in the wake of his death.

Police investigate new nightclub spikings amid fears of injecting trend

POLICE were today investigating new reports of nightclub spiking as demands for a crackdown on offenders intensified.

Hermès tops pre-pandemic revenue

HIGH-SPENDING tourists partially returning to Europe and strong demand for accessories have helped sales at luxury goods giant Hermès to be significantly ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

Lockdown trading boom lifts AJ Bell and SJP

THE boom in wealth management showed no sign of abating today with strong figures from relative newcomer AJ Bell and established City firm St James’s Place.

Koko rises from the ashes after £70m refurb

THE fire-hit north London music venue Koko is set to reopen next spring after a £70 million redevelopment aimed at creating “a truly unique music experience”.

Melanie McDonagh - We have allowed mobile phones into our children's lives far too early

TAKE a look around you when you’re on the bus. Eventually, you’ll find yourself in the company of a small child in a pushchair.

Human remains found in hunt for fiancé suspected of killing blogger

POLICE searching for the missing fiancé of murdered US travel blogger Gabby Petito have found what are believed to be human remains.

Evergrande fears send jitters across Asia-focused stocks

MARKET ROUND-UP

Introducing The Watercooler, our workplace wellbeing series

AS the city returns to its former fast-paced glory and Londoners return to the office, workplace wellbeing and mental health are at the forefront of our minds.