Rafael Nadal in front of the Wimbledon logo Credit: PA Images His Wimbledon campaign didn’t end the way he had hoped, but Rafael Nadal still took time out to thank and say goodbye to Wimbledon staff as he made his way home following his withdrawal from the tournament. The 22-time …
Read More »Portugal fight from two goals down to earn Group C draw against Switzerland
Jessica Silva’s equaliser ensured the battle of the Group C underdogs ended all square as Portugal fought back from from 2-0 down against Switzerland to take a point. Trailing to goals from Coumba Sow and Rahel Kiwic inside the opening five minutes at Leigh Sports Village, Francisco Neto’s side, only …
Read More »Princess Royal watches ex-husband Capt Mark Phillips walk daughter Stephanie down the aisle
There may be tensions in parts of the Royal Family but Princess Anne’s clan appeared a model of unity yesterday. The Princess Royal watched as her ex-husband, Captain Mark Phillips, walked his daughter from his second marriage – to Hawaiian equestrian Sandy Pflueger – down the aisle. Bride Stephanie, 24, …
Read More »Secrets of working at a West Midlands designer outlet store ‘run like a military camp’
For a lot of shoppers, going to a designer shop would seem like a luxury experience. Aisles of clothes stacked in neat piles, colorfully coordinated, while friendly staff members wait nearby to lend a hand – all creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. But underneath the surface, a lot of …
Read More »Kate greets junior players as she arrives at Wimbledon for ladies final
The Duchess of Cambridge has greeted junior players and staff as she arrived at Wimbledon for the historic ladies single final. Kate, patron of the All England Club, looked summery in a yellow Roksanda dress as she greeted the group in the Millennium building on Saturday before walking across the …
Read More »Three hurt in St Helens hit and run after fight, police say – BBC News
15 images that show why the Royal Albert Dock has been ranked one the best … Royal Mail staff 'using foodbanks and withdrawing savings to buy … Source link
Read More »St Andrews will feel like the Open title defence I never had – Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy is relishing the title defence he never had in the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. McIlroy led from start to finish to win the 2014 Open at Royal Liverpool, but was prevented from attempting to retain the Claret Jug on the Old Course the following year after …
Read More »Drug driver caused A66 collision havoc which led to injury
A DRUG-driver crossed on to the wrong side of the A66 before ploughing into a car driven by an Eden postman who suffered a spinal fracture. Lucas Keane, 25, was at the wheel of a Volvo V40 which other motorists had earlier seen swerving on the M6 southbound before leaving …
Read More »Royal Mail chairman Keith Williams: If we don’t deliver change, we face extinction | Business
An airline check-in assistant, a railway worker and a postie walk into a bar. This summer of discontent is no joke, but if you were to try adding some levity to the industrial disputes that have brought swathes of Britain grinding to a halt, the punchline could well feature Keith …
Read More »Why curtain is coming down on the ‘Rent-a-Kents’, writes RICHARD KAY
Just in case anyone had any doubts, the sound of popping champagne corks said it all this week — nothing much has changed in the extravagant lives of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Waiters expertly and silently weaved through a crowd of chattering guests to top up drinks here …
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