Stuart Dallas Marcelo Bielsa has expressed his admiration for Stuart Dallas following the recent death of the Leeds midfielder’s close friend. Dallas, who withdrew from Northern Ireland’s squad in early September after hearing the news, then tested positive for coronavirus and was unable to attend his friend’s funeral. The 30-year-old …
Read More »Camilla will step up amid Queen health fears: Four top royals cover but two are Harry and Andrew
Palace aides are drafting plans for the Duchess of Cornwall to take on a significantly greater role – and it is possible she could even be appointed to an elite group of senior Royals who can carry out duties on behalf of the Queen. Her Majesty’s decision to cancel all …
Read More »Easy come, easy go for a share of the spoils
The Postie Notes by Mark Gilbert It would be a long walk to complete the old round in this part of the world! There are many sayings or idioms people use when different “life challenges” arise, “You’ll be stronger for the experience”, “You’ve been very lucky”, “Don’t count your chickens”, …
Read More »What the papers say – October 30
The Queen being advised to rest for a fortnight and the latest ahead of Cop26 are among the stories featured on the front pages on Saturday. Words from the Prime Minister lead The Guardian with Boris Johnson saying that Cop26 needs to “mark the beginning of the end for climate …
Read More »Kristen Stewart was schooled on the Royal Family by two child British actors on set of Spencer film
TALK OF THE TOWN: Kristen Stewart was schooled on the Royal Family by two child British actors on set of Spencer film By Charlotte Griffiths for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:00, 31 October 2021 | Updated: 00:09, 31 October 2021 Kristen Stewart may portray Princess Diana convincingly enough in …
Read More »What the papers say – October 31
The ongoing dispute between the UK and France over fishing rights is among the stories being covered in Sunday’s papers. An appeal from Boris Johnson for Brussels to “rein in” France leads The Sunday Telegraph, with the PM complaining about “France’s aggressive rhetoric” over the rights of fishing boats. “It’s …
Read More »Cop26: What is happening and when during the conference
World leaders, politicians, negotiators, business chiefs and campaigners are gathering in Glasgow for the two-week UN Cop26 climate summit. Here are some of the highlights of what is happening: – Sunday October 31: The UN Cop26 meeting formally begins, kicking off the two weeks of negotiations aimed at driving action on …
Read More »Queen was on ‘very good form’ during weekly conversation, says PM
The Queen Boris Johnson has said the Queen was “on very good form” during her weekly conversation with the Prime Minister, despite being told to rest by doctors. The monarch will no longer travel to Glasgow for the Cop26 climate summit and has been instructed by physicians to only undertake …
Read More »Reece James bags brace as Premier League leaders Chelsea ease past Newcastle
Chelsea’s Reece James (left) celebrates scoring Reece James crashed home a second-half double as Chelsea beat Newcastle 3-0 at St James’ Park to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. England defender James produced a brilliant finish midway through the second period and then made it …
Read More »West Ham United’s Karren Brady sees MBA school fail | Business
Baroness [Karren] Brady has had her hands full. As vice-chairwoman of West Ham United FC, she has had to bat off the unwanted advances for the club of little-known private equity outfit PAI Capital in recent weeks, and has also been talking on behalf of the club to “Czech Sphinx” …
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