Birmingham narrowly missed out on an immediate return in 2023 but finished fifth last season, with Ross admitting they have struggled to adapt at times to their status as a big fish in the smaller Championship pond. “We’re a bigger scalp,” he says. “And with there being so few teams you can’t lose many games,...
Alrighty, let me be upfront about this right off the bat – I can’t stand this revolting sumbish. If ever there was an oligarchy to be fought against, his name – J.B. ‘Snapping-Turtle Turk’ Pritzker, food blister extraordinaire – is right there on the dishonor roll next to Soros and that ilk. Pritzker is on...
There are questions in defence, especially in the full-back positions, while even Virgil van Dijk’s decision to sign a new contract may not rule out additions at centre-back. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, while Andrew Robertson is 31, with speculation rife that Bournemouth’s Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez will...
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC “A sliver here and a sliver there” – in a few days millions of voters will be taking part in what are, frankly, a pretty weird set of elections. Forget the huge thwack of decisive national victory. Brace for what one former minister described as slivers of...
Shutterstock for Big Brother Six of the original 13 celebrities were left in the Big Brother house for Friday’s final Warning: This story contains spoilers about who has won Celebrity Big Brother Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been crowned the winner of this year’s Celebrity Big Brother. Shepherd, who has played David Platt...
Slot, who has previously won the Dutch title with Feyenoord, is in his first season as Liverpool manager after replacing Klopp last summer. His side have a 12-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal. There have been suggestions that the top flight has not been as competitive as in recent seasons but Slot believes it is a...
Exeter children’s library is getting an upgrade, including a brand-new sensory area, floating mezzanine and activities for older children, thanks to funding from the Clore Duffield Foundation. The radical makeover is being undertaken by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to operate libraries in Devon. It will transform the existing children’s library into a series of vibrant, inspiring,...
In February, Portland’s City Administrator announced that the city would need to slash jobs and maintenance projects in order to address a $93 million shortfall in the annual budget. “There aren’t really any good choices here,” said City Administrator Michael Jordan at a press briefing. “It’s about where you will find the money to balance...
There is an opportunity for a “big deal” between the US and China on trade, America’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Asked about an upcoming meeting between the countries, Bessent said there would be an “incredible opportunity” to strike an agreement, if China was “serious” on making its economy less dependent on manufacturing exports....
Georgina Rannard Climate and science reporter BBC/Kevin Church A huge eruption in 1600 BCE left the crater rim and central depression that formed Santorini Perched on top of Santorini’s sheer cliffs is a world-famous tourist industry worth millions. Underneath is the fizzing risk of an almighty explosion. A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek...
A career-best century for Luke Procter backed up by a blistering hundred from Saif Zaib gave Northamptonshire the upper hand on day three of the County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire at Derby. Procter’s 150 from 272 balls provided the launching pad for Zaib who hit three sixes to race to a second century...
City were facing the prospect of being out of the Premier League top five come the end of the weekend, but picked up a pivotal result to strengthen their hopes of Champions League football in 2025-26. The performance of English teams in Europe means the Premier League has received an extra fifth spot in the...
Getty Images John Cena (left) will face off against Cody Rhodes in an attempt to become WWE’s only recognised 17-time world champion Millions of wrestling fans across the world are gearing up for this weekend’s much-anticipated annual finale – WrestleMania 41. Just ask seven-year-old Oliver, who’s spent the past week of his school holidays waking...
Nadine Yousif and Jessica Murphy in Montreal BBC News Reporting fromToronto, Canada Christopher Katsarov / POOL Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney are the frontrunners in national polls The leaders of Canada’s four major federal parties squared off in their second and final debate ahead of this month’s general election, but someone off stage stole most...
The Daily Caller made a visit to two homes apparently owned by Letitia James. A visit to one of those homes was mentioned on Laura Ingraham’s show. Footage Obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation SHOUTED OUT on @FoxNews ???? INGRAHAM: “She [Letitia James] claimed that a Virginia property was her primary residence. And that allowed...