Defending champions the Netherlands open their Euro 2022 campaign against Sweden on Saturday. The Swedes are aiming to avoid another damaging defeat after previous losses to the Dutch in major tournaments. Here, the PA news agency looks ahead to Saturday’s action. Reigning champions looking to hit ground running Netherlands’ head …
Read More »Hit-and-run postman left cyclist ‘for dead’ on rural Perthshire road
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Read More »The voting history of Ben Wallace, the early favourite to replace Johnson
The defence secretary has emerged as a frontrunner for the top job. But how has he voted on key issues? Following the ‘will he, won’t he resign’ political circus, the mainstream media has moved on to fevered speculation about Johnson’s successor. Jumping to front of the bookies’ favourite is defence …
Read More »Queen looked like ‘teenager with a crush’ in Philip engagement photos – ‘Besotted!’
The news that then-Princess Elizabeth would marry Philip Mountbatten was first announced to the world on July 9, 1947, during the reign of King George VI. They wed later that year, and the Queen and Prince Philip were happily married for 73 years until the Duke’s death in 2021. Widely …
Read More »What the papers say – July 9
Rishi Sunak’s bid for Number 10 is the top story on the front pages as the weekend begins. Mr Sunak’s declaration started a “scramble” and “race” for the job, according to the i and The Independent. I WEEKEND: Race is on: Sunak starts Tory leader scramble #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/K7K8wLoIl6 — Neil …
Read More »Share tips of the week – 8 July
Three to buy Berkeley Group The Telegraph Investors and experts expect a housing-market bust after explosive price growth of 22% over the past two years. As a result, shares in London-focused Berkeley Group, which delivers 10% of London’s new private and affordable homes, have fallen by 22% since January. But …
Read More »Royal Air Force sends fighter jets to Finland and Sweden for joint training
The RAF has deployed fighter jets to Finland and Sweden, countries which recently applied to join Nato, for joint training exercises. It said the deployment was part of an “increased presence in the region” and were requested by the host nations. The UK signed mutual security assurance declarations with both …
Read More »In pictures: Cameron Norrie beaten by Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-finals
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Read More »All of the best celebrity looks from Wimbledon
All eyes have been on the tennis, as Wimbledon marked a triumphant return to full crowds. And yet we’ve also been keeping a close look at the stands, which were typically full of celebrities keen to show off their fanciest tennis-appropriate outfits… Sienna Miller (James Manning/PA) While the all-white dress …
Read More »Earl of Snowdon spotted in Royal Box at Wimbledon with Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli
The Queen’s nephew was spotted sitting next to an unlikely friend in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today. The Earl of Snowdon, 60, was with Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli, 32, who is a fellow furniture collector. The 32-year-old TV star has been a member of the semi-reality show since …
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