David Ornstein has suggested that Unai Emery absolutely loves one Premier League player, with Aston Villa one of the sides in the mix to sign him in the summer transfer window. Villa are going to be fascinating to keep an eye out for this summer, with …
Why rumour now emerging from Chelsea is good news for Newcastle – opinion
A rumour now emerging from Chelsea represents a positive for Newcastle – Eddie Howe will surely be relieved. The transfer window does not even officially open until Friday 14th June, although the Magpies and the Blues have already trodden on each other…
Austria closes Danube to shipping in response to flooding
The entire course of the Danube in Austria has been closed to shipping due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the country, and in neighbouring southern Germany. The state waterway company, via donau, announced the closure on Tuesday. “Safety canno…
Heavy police presence in Beijing, Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary
China and Hong Kong reacted to Tuesday’s 35th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on protests in Tiananmen Square in Beijing with an increased police presence. Soldiers were posted at important bridges in the Chinese capital on Tuesday. Anyone wishing …
Flood warning in southern Poland after heavy rainfall
Flooding has hit southern Poland following heavy rainfall across the country. One of the regions badly affected is the area in and around Bielsko-Biala in Silesia, with parts of the town under water. However, the situation is now under control, the hea…
Biden neutral on whether Netanyahu is prolonging Gaza war
US President Joe Biden has declined to comment on speculation that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be continuing the war in the Gaza Strip for his own political self-preservation. In an interview with Time magazine, Biden said: “I’m not…
Air fryer cooking: 5 new things to try
Given that air fryers made their way onto our worktops with the promise of low-fat fries, healthier cooked meats and even a whole chicken, it’s understandable that that’s what many of us tend to cook in them. However, most air fryers are capable of off…
Tonbridge Angels sign former Southend United defender Tom Clifford from King’s Lynn | Second new arrival at the back after Crossley Lema joins from Welling
Tonbridge have continued their summer rebuild by signing a new left-back. Former Southend defender Tom Clifford has joined the Angels from National League North side King’s Lynn. Clifford, 25, made 66 appearances for the Shrimpers after progressing thr…
Hugh Dennis of Channel 4’s The Great British Dig opens Maidstone Museum’s new archaeology gallery
Funnyman Hugh Dennis has opened a town’s new archaeology gallery. The radio and TV presenter, known for Radio 4’s Now Show among others, was at Maidstone Museum in St Faith’s Street, to open the Lives in Our Landscape gallery. Mr Dennis has a strong in…
Holocaust survivors call on young people to use their EU vote
Eight Holocaust survivors have appealed to young people in an open letter to use their vote in favour of democracy. “For millions of you, the European elections are the first election in your lives; Ffor many of us, it could be the last,” read the lett…