By Mikey Smith Ministers have backed down in a row over cash for a northern airport, in a glimmer of hope for campaigners. Before Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper initially blocked plans to divert cash intended to build a cancelled rail proje…
‘Has done really well’: BBC pundit says £15m player has been a star for Nottingham Forest
Michael Brown has given his verdict on the displays produced by Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga this season. The former Manchester City midfielder has been impressed by how Elanga has performed for Forest since his move from Manchester United i…
Rishi Sunak’s Pharmacy First plan ‘at risk’ as record numbers of chemists close
By Mikey Smith Record numbers of pharmacy closures after years of “chronic underfunding” could put Rishi Sunak’s flagship health policy in jeopardy. The Prime Minister this week launched his plan to free up GP appointments by allowing pharmacists to pr…
Suburban Chicago couple latest Illinois residents to be charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
CHICAGO — A couple from Lockport became the latest Illinoisans to be charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, federal court records show. Kelly Fontaine and Brian Dula face four counts of knowing and unlawful entry to a restricted bui…
Tories select chief of staff to ex-MP suspended over drugs claims as election candidate
By Mikey Smith The Tories have selected the chief of staff to an ex-MP suspended over drugs allegations as a candidate in the next election. Londoner James Hamblin said he was “absolutely thrilled” to be picked as a candidate in the Cardiff West consti…
At least 200,000 at anti-right-wing demonstrations in German cities
At least 200,000 people gathered in Berlin, Freiburg and Augsburg on Saturday for demonstrations against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and the far right, police and organizers said. In Berlin, total strangers locked hands outside the historic…
Lords and Parliament staff sink 15,000 pints of San Miguel lager – at discount
By Mikey Smith Peers and Parliament staff sank almost 15,000 pints of subsidised San Miguel last year, new figures show. Bars and cafes around the Palace of Westminster serve cheap drinks, meals and snacks to those working in the building. Pints of lag…
‘Never looked comfortable’: BBC pundit slams 27-year-old Tottenham player after seeing him v Everton today
Martin Keown has slammed Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario and suggested he is now costing them big time at crucial moments. Vicario was unhappy all afternoon against Everton as he was stopped from coming to collect crosses on nearly ever set-piece. In the …
‘Never looked comfortable’: BBC pundit slams 27-year-old Tottenham player after seeing him v Everton today
Martin Keown has slammed Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario and suggested he is now costing them big time at crucial moments. Vicario was unhappy all afternoon against Everton as he was stopped from coming to collect crosses on nearly ever set-piece. In the …
Queen Elizabeth II Felt That Divorcee Meghan Markle’s Wedding Dress Was ‘Too White’
Meghan Markle’s Givenchy wedding dress largely received mixed reviews from the public, but the gown was also roasted by the late Queen Elizabeth II herself on that memorable spring day in 2018. Royal author Ingrid Seward’s new book, My Mother and I, ex…