There was disappointment for two Kent MPs last night as both failed in their bid to get a deputy speaker’s job in the new Parliament. Helen Grant, MP for the Maidstone and Malling constituency, and Sir Roger Gale, MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich, had bot…
Macron hints at Céline Dion appearance at Paris opening ceremony
French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that singer Céline Dion will appear at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. The Canadian, one of the most famous French-speaking singers of all time, suffers from a rare autoimmune disease and ha…
French Alps set to host 2030 Winter Games if finances approved
The 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in the French Alps – subject to the French government and authorities providing the outstanding financial and organisational guarantees – the IOC Session voted on Wednesday. The 2034 Games are later expected to …
Fire crews attend scene of car alight inside a garage in West Peckham
Firefighters were called to a car alight inside a garage. The blaze happened in Swanton Road, West Peckham, at around 5pm on Tuesday. Three fire engines attended as well as a bulk water carrier. Crews wearing breathing apparatus put out the flames. One…
12 dead in floods, landslides in Philippines amid heavy rains
Twelve people have died from floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains intensified by a typhoon in the Philippines, the national disaster agency said on Wednesday. Government work and school classes were suspended in the capital, Manila, due …
French Alps set to host 2030 Winter Games if finances approved
The 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in the French Alps – subject to the French government and authorities providing the outstanding financial and organisational guarantees – the IOC Session voted on Wednesday. The 2034 Games are later expected to …
12 dead in floods, landslides in Philippines amid heavy rains
Twelve people have died from floods and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains intensified by a typhoon in the Philippines, the national disaster agency said on Wednesday. Government work and school classes were suspended in the capital, Manila, due …
Review of Alim Beisembayev at King’s Lynn Minster: Piano recital was a highlight of King’s Lynn Festival
Reviewer Andy Tyler says this piano recital was a definite stand-out moment from King’s Lynn Festival… Without doubt, in a festival full of highlights, Alim Beisembayev’s recent piano recital at Lynn Minster was certainly one! Thanks to the King’s Lynn…
Review of King’s Lynn Festival’s Early Music Day at St Nicholas’ Chapel: Outstanding organ recital and fabulous feast of Baroque music
Reviewer Andy Tyler shares his thoughts on King’s Lynn Festival’s Early Music Day… I’m delighted the King’s Lynn Festival’s Early Music Day seems to have become an annual event, as it’s given concert and recital-goers the chance to enjoy live perform…
3 winners and 1 loser as Middlesbrough goalkeeper Zach Hemming joins Leyton Orient – opinion
Leyton Orient have confirmed the signing of Zach Hemming from Middlesbrough and his transfer could benefit several people. A number of players have departed Middlesbrough in the 2024 summer transfer window so far. Paddy McNair, Liam Roberts and Jamie J…