Month: November 2021

The taxi driver involved in the Liverpool terror attack says he's "completely overwhelmed" by the amazing generosity of well wishers following the incident. David Perry drove Emad Al Swealmeen to the Liverpool Women’s Hospital on November 14th - when a bomb exploded in his cab just before 11am. He says he feels like it's "a mircale" he's alive. David Perry released the following statement alongside his wife Rachel: On behalf […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked as Manchester United manager. United, who made the decision in the wake of United’s 4-1 defeat at Watford, have put Michael Carrick in temporary charge while the club look to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season. A statement said: “Manchester United announces that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as manager. Ole will always be a legend at Manchester […]

Stopping “dangerous” crowding in emergency departments should be the Government’s number one priority in hospitals as pressures mount on the NHS throughout winter, a health executive has warned. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s chief executive, Gordon Miles, issued his warning after a report found thousands of deaths were caused by crowding in emergency departments. Dr Miles said demand and capacity in emergency care are “severely mismatched”. “Emergency departments now […]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Harry Maguire to silence his critics as he called his captain a “true example” of what was needed in a Manchester United player. Maguire came in for heavy scrutiny as United lost four of their last six Premier League games before the international break, with their captain criticised for his role in goals conceded in the 4-2 defeat at Leicester, the 5-0 loss to Liverpool […]

The White House and the United Nations have joined demands to establish the whereabouts and welfare of missing Chinese player Peng Shuai. Peng has not been seen since making allegations of sexual assault against a former vice-premier in China two weeks ago, creating concern for her safety and wellbeing. White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters: “We are deeply concerned by reports that Peng Shuai appears to be missing […]

With coronavirus infections spiking again across Europe despite nearly two years of restrictions, the health crisis is increasingly pitting citizen against citizen – the vaccinated against the unvaccinated. Instead of a Christmas where family and friends can once again embrace festivities and one another, the continent is the global epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic as cases soar to record levels in many countries. Governments desperate to shield overburdened healthcare systems […]

Public sector net borrowing was £18.8 billion in October Government borrowing continued to fall as the Treasury saw an increase in tax receipts and a fall in expenses, although the speed of the falls slowed by comparison to previous months, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing was £18.8 billion in October, down £200 million on the same month last year. However, […]

The jets are operated by the renowned 617 Squadron, also known as the “Dambusters” squadron The Prince of Wales’ visit to a UK aircraft carrier has been cancelled just a few days after a jet from the warship crashed in the Mediterranean. Charles was due to tour HMS Queen Elizabeth during the final day of his tour of Egypt, but a few hours before the event his office Clarence House […]

He has been linked with Manchester United, should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer depart Old Traffford Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insists he is in the “right place” amid further speculation surrounding his future. Manchester United are the latest club Rodgers has been linked with, with the gossip columns suggesting he has been identified as a replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should the Norwegian lose his job. Rodgers was pretty keen to bat […]