Phil Neville appointed manager of MLS side Portland Timbers
Phil Neville has been appointed the new Portland Timbers manager on a contract until 2026. The former England and Manchester United defender’s new role comes after he was sacked by fellow Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in June. “I am massively excited about the challenge ahead,” said Neville, 46. “From the very first moment […]
Armagh GAA fans travel the globe for All-Ireland final glory
Niambh Mulligan Niambh Mulligan had almost a day and a half of travelling to make it home to County Armagh Armagh fans have been dreaming of glory in Sunday’s All-Ireland final at Croke Park against Galway. It was a short drive down the motorway for some, but the end of a globe-trekking adventure of planes, […]
‘Why sheep are important to my wine bar’
Smaller Welsh lambs are exported across Europe – so what happens after Brexit? Llinos Rowlands runs Gwin Dylanwad, a bar in Dolgellau, and has plans for music nights and wine tasting. But long-term she fears businesses like hers will take a hit if some of their customers – specifically hill sheep farmers – lose out […]
Gove asks for ‘second chance’ after cocaine use
The fallout of Tory leadership hopeful Michael Gove’s drugs confession continues on Monday’s front pages. Following an interview the MP gave to the Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, The Times headline reads: “Gove pleads for second chance over cocaine use”. The paper claims Mr Gove’s supporters admitted his campaign for No 10 had been “derailed” […]
Hong Kong violence and England in World Cup semi-final
Reuters Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam appeals for calm after parliament stormed Police in Hong Kong have fired tear gas and evicted protesters who occupied its parliament. The territory’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, has appealed for peace following what she called an “extreme use of violence”. But the protesters show little sign of backing down. […]
Arsenal: WSL title hopefuls finding answers but questions remain after uneven start
After a shock Champions League elimination and a home defeat in front of a record Women’s Super League crowd, there are now signs of life in Arsenal’s rebuild. The Gunners showed their intentions over the summer with several big-name signings after slipping behind Manchester United in the race to catch Chelsea last season. Primary among […]
Cable TV networks MSNBC and CNBC to be spun off by Comcast
US media giant Comcast is set to spin off its NBCUniversal cable television arm, as the industry continues to struggle with the emergence of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The BBC understands that the plan – set to be announced on Wednesday – is to create a new company that will include channels […]
Why India cannot afford to lift its lockdown
Getty Images More than a billion people have been staying at home during the lockdown Will India extend its rigorous 21-day lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus beyond its end date next week? By all accounts, yes. On 24 March, India shut its $2.9 trillion economy, closing its businesses and issuing strict stay-at-home orders […]
Catherine Marks on working with Kanye West and The Amazons
BBC “Oh, did I mention Kanye West?” Catherine Marks asks as she lists some of the huge acts she’s worked with. Foals, Kelly Rowland and Boy George got name-checks, but she’d neglected to mention a 3am producing session with the rapper (more on that later). Catherine is one of the top female music producers in […]
England vs West Indies: Jamie Smith’s 95 puts hosts in control of third Test at Edgbaston
The panic button had been pushed when Pope chopped Shamar Joseph onto his stumps and then six balls later Brook edged Jayden Seales into the gloves of Joshua Da Silva. Root himself had an early stroke of fortune before either wicket fell, benefitting from a lack of West Indies conviction when he was hit on […]