Eighty years ago, the First Czechoslovak Fighter Aviation Zvolen Regiment landed with Soviet-made Lavochkin La-5FN aircraft at the rebel airfield near the village of Zolná, which is now part of Zvolen. The Zolná airport served as a silent companion to …
Zelenskyy briefs Biden on front situation ahead of key Washington talks
The leaders agreed to discuss Ukraine’s victory plan during talks in Washington on Sept. 26. Zelenskyy also briefed Biden on the developments on the front. Both presidents also participated in a special G7+ meeting dedicated to Ukraine’s reconstruction…
Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2024, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council with Radio Newark, held at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall
Those who have gone the extra mile to help those in need in the community have been recognised for their efforts at a glamourous ceremony. The Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2024, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council in pa…
A lifetime of care: Nurse celebrates 50 years’ service at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech
A devoted staff nurse has reached an extraordinary milestone, celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to her community. “There’s no greater joy than helping people on their path to recovery,” says 66-year-old Sandra Hopkin, who began her career in nu…
Square Mile and Me: PPRO CEO Motie Bring on a career in fintech – and a plea for more office dogs
By Anna Moloney We dig into the memory bank of the City’s great and good. Today, Motie Bring, CEO at London fintech PPRO, talks us through his career journey and City highlights What was your first job? An unforgettable summer gig as a waiter at a vibr…
Bank of England mulls ‘further steps’ to boost City’s global competitiveness
By Lars Mucklejohn The UK’s banking regulator is mulling “further steps” to boost the City’s international competitiveness as one of its top brass hailed a “broadly welcoming” response to its softening of bank capital rules. David Bailey, the Bank of E…
‘Turbulent few months’ ahead for retailers as low consumer confidence lingers
By Amber Murray One of the UK’s largest retail bodies has warned that retailers could suffer in the next few months during the run-up to Christmas, due to a lack of consumer confidence in the economy. Confidence slumped in September, with an increasing…
Mark Kleinman: Post Office needs a boss who can read the room
By Mark Kleinman Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly City AM column. This week he tackles the Post Office boss, The Observer sale and Afiniti. Post Office needs a boss who can read the roomNot a…
The Capitalist: Labour’s no-Party Conference; Rightmove’s drama Down Under; R.I.P. our dots
By The Capitalist Dispatches from Labour Party Conference, Rightmove’s hopping executives, and the rise of coffee-badging: catch up on the latest City gossip in this week’s edition of The Capitalist LABOUR’S NO-PARTY CONFERENCEThe Capitalist was concer…
Squad analysis of Gujarat Giants ahead of Pro Kabaddi League season 11
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Two-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) runners-up, Gujarat Giants, will be looking to put their best foot forward in a bid to secure the elusive PKL title in Season 11. One of the most consistent teams in the league, t…