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Charles cancels HMS Queen Elizabeth tour after F35 jet crash

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 announced the visit would not take place. The pilot flying […]

November 19, 2021 54

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Brendan Roders in the right place amid speculation over managers future

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 away this current round of speculation, having also been linked […]

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Cautious optimism for Christmas but new year rise in Covid cases likely

That's according to Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London A rise in coronavirus cases is likely in the new year when schools return after the festive break, an expert has warned, adding that he is “cautiously optimistic” for Christmas. It is clear that children and school holidays play “a key role in the waves of infection”, said Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London. The lead scientist on the Zoe Covid Study app […]

November 18, 2021 16

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Diversity push can unearth untapped Olympic potential

That's according to UK Sport chair, Dame Katherine Grainger UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger believes the country can enjoy even greater Olympic and Paralympic success in the future by seeking out talents from diverse backgrounds who may have been missed in the past. The National Lottery celebrates its 27th birthday on Thursday, having helped transform the fortunes of Team GB since Lottery funding for athletes was introduced in the run-up to the Sydney Games in 2000. Britain leapt from […]

November 18, 2021 13

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A public inquiry will be held following the death of 44 year old Dawn Sturgess

Ms Sturgess died after being poisoned with Novichok in Wiltshire in 2018 Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed that a public inquiry will be held following the death of 44-year-old Dawn Sturgess, who was poisoned by Novichok in Amesbury, Wiltshire, in 2018. In her letter to the coroner, Ms Patel wrote: “I am mindful of the time that has already passed since Ms Sturgess’ death and her family’s understandable wish for the investigation to be completed as soon as the […]

November 18, 2021 14

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Gary Hoffman to resign as Premier League chair amid Newcastle takeover backlash

He will step down in the New Year Gary Hoffman will step down as Premier League chair at the end of January. The Premier League thanked Hoffman for his “committed service” in announcing the news, which comes after a backlash from clubs over the league’s handling of Newcastle’s takeover. Hoffman said: “It has been a privilege to lead the Premier League through the last two seasons – when the spirit of English football has been more important than ever. “Now, […]

November 17, 2021 21

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Roger Federer out of Australian Open and unlikely to be fit for Wimbledon

He is recovering from a series of knee operations Roger Federer has confirmed he will not feature in next year’s Australian Open – and says he would be “extremely surprised” if he plays at Wimbledon. In an interview with Swiss publication Le Matin, the 40-year-old added that he does not anticipate returning to competition until next summer. The 20-time grand slam winner is recovering from a series of knee operations. Federer, who has not played since he lost his quarter-final […]

November 17, 2021 16

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Liverpool bomber exploited UKs dysfunctional asylum system says Patel

The suspect in the Liverpool Remembrance Sunday suicide bombing was able to exploit Britain’s “dysfunctional” asylum system to remain in the country, Home Secretary Priti Patel has said. Emad Al Swealmeen, 32, reportedly arrived in the UK from the Middle East in 2014 and had an application for asylum rejected the following year, but was still in the country. Ms Patel, on a three-day visit to Washington, said the system was a “complete merry-go-round” with a “whole industry” devoted to […]

November 17, 2021 28

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Azeem Rafiq to be quizzed on racism allegations at Yorkshire

The Yorkshire racism scandal reaches parliament on Tuesday morning as Azeem Rafiq appears before MPs. The county’s former spinner said it is “time for truths” on Monday as he prepared for the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee hearing in Westminster. Protected by parliamentary privilege, Rafiq will be able to comment on all aspects of his wide-ranging allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire without fear of legal reprisal. The 30-year-old, whose second spell at Headingley ended in 2018, […]

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