The artist Paule Vézelay didn’t grow up in a continental or artistic household. She was born Marjorie Watson-Williams in Bristol, England, in 1892, and her father was a pioneering surgeon. In 1926, when she moved to Paris, Marjorie changed her name for what she said were “purely aesthetic reasons.” Soon …
Read More »Football: Soccer-Manchester United and Scotland great Law dies at 84
(Reuters) -Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Denis Law has died at the age of 84, the Premier League club said on Friday. “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is …
Read More »Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law dies at 84
LONDON – Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Denis Law has died at the age of 84, the Premier League club said on Jan 17. “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally …
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In the world of philately, Jill Nutsford may be an award-winning ‘newbie’ but she has almost seven decades of experience under her belt when it comes to collecting stamps. The Pyes Pa resident won the Novice Trophy for her first ever entry in an inter-club competition; the upper North Island’s …
Read More »Oxfordshire could become linked to Royal Navy ship
The potential partnership with HMS Diamond will be discussed during a meeting on January 21. Oxfordshire County Council, the Lord Lieutenant, and the Royal Navy discussed the proposal last year. Such connections have been common throughout the history of the navy and many current ships already have links with places …
Read More »Manchester United great Law dies at 84
Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Denis Law has died at the age of 84, the Premier League club said on Friday. “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now …
Read More »New £50m electric vehicle powertrain plant to supply Nissan factory | BusinessGreen News
The latest zero-emission version of Royal Mail's red vans has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the site that … Source link
Read More »Rio Tinto and Glencore’s merger talks falter despite potential to create mining superpower
Mining behemoths Rio Tinto and Glencore reportedly held merger talks last year, according to the Financial Times. The discussions, which took place as recently as October, did not progress further. A potential merger between Glencore, with a market cap of £46.47bn, and Rio Tinto, valued at £164.99bn, would represent one …
Read More »Royal Mail takes delivery of 6,000th EV
Royal Mail’s 6,000th EV has gone into operation, maintaining the company’s position as having the largest electric delivery fleet in the UK. The 6,000th zero-emission version of Royal Mail’s red van has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the site used for deliveries and …
Read More »Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories This week’s top fleet industry stories… Selsia returns to Great British Fleet Event to spotlight repair specialism by Natalie Middleton – Fleet operators attending the 2025 Great British Fleet Event will be able to hear from Selsia about the benefits of …
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