Day: September 4, 2024

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Jude Bellingham

Sport

Nine English players nominated for Ballon d’Or awards

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lead a list of six England players nominated for the men’s Ballon d’Or while Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp were shortlisted for the women’s award. But eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi – who lifted the men’s award last year – was left off the list along with longstanding rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Shortlists for the respective awards were unveiled by France […]

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Passenger Rail Journeys

Business

Government launches ‘shadow’ body to overhaul Britain’s railways

A “shadow” version of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been launched by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. The Cabinet minister said establishing Shadow Great British Railways (Shadow GBR) will pave the way for the creation of an organisation to manage rail infrastructure and train operation. This is expected to start industry collaboration ahead of the formation of GBR, which will require legislation. The announcement was made […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 5

Sir Elton John

Entertainment

Sir Elton John left with ‘only limited vision’ after ‘severe eye infection’

Singer Sir Elton John has been left with “only limited vision” after a “severe eye infection”. The 77-year-old revealed he was healing from the infection in one eye, but said his recovery would take “some time”. In a post on Instagram, Sir Elton said: “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye. “I am healing, […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 4

Steve Bruce

Sport

Steve Bruce returns to management with Blackpool

Steve Bruce is back in management with Sky Bet League One Blackpool. Bruce has signed a two-year contract to replace Neil Critchley, who was sacked on August 21 after opening the current campaign with successive defeats. The 63-year-old former Manchester United defender left his most recent role at West Brom in October 2022, just eight months into an 18-month contract. “I’m delighted to be back in football and to take […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 5

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