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Karl Bird and Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and LincolnshireTopical Press Agency/Getty ImagesFuelled by ambition, Raymond Mays was the man who got the wheels turning for Britain’s first Formula 1 teamAs this season’s Formula 1 World Championship reaches a dramatic climax, some of the sport’s most famous figures have been looking back at the humble origins of Britain’s first team. BRM was founded at the bottom of a garden in the small town of Bourne, Lincolnshire, 80 years ago and went on to win the world title. “It’s an amazing story isn’t it?” says Damon Hill, the former F1 champion and broadcaster.…
GoogleThe two men were badly injured in the disturbance on Railway StreetA man has been left fighting for his life and another has suffered serious injuries in a street attack in a market town.The two men were injured in the “disturbance” just before 03:30 GMT in Railway Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester. One man has been arrested.Greater Manchester Police described one of the men’s injuries as “life-threatening” while the other’s were “life-changing”. A spokesperson said: “Police would like to reassure the public that this incident is believed to be isolated, and a large number of officers are in the area.””Businesses in…
Watch the moment Camilla Tominey demanded answers from Rachel Reeves’ Chief Secretary as he defended the Chancellor’s absence from GB News.Welcoming Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray to the studio, Camilla commented: “It’s great to see you as ever because you often come in here and take one for the team. “But where’s the Chancellor?”In response, Ms Reeves’ deputy smiled: “Well, the Chancellor is beginning to other interviews this morning, and she’ll be working today as she does every day of the week.”But Camilla did not let that excuse the Chancellor from being held accountable on GB News, adding:…
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have stepped out together at Newbury Racecourse for the first time since Prince Edward’s peppercorn rent deal came to light.Sophie was all smiles as the couple were pictured with jockeys before the start of the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase.She wore a khaki coat with a giant bow on the neckline, which she put together with a straw hat featuring a pink band and a small purple bag.Sophie donned a pair of brown boots as she braced the chilly conditions in Berkshire.The couple stepped out for the first time since the duke’s peppercorn rent…
Two women who died in a crash that also left a nine-year-old boy with life-changing injuries have been named.Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, were travelling in a Suzuki Alto with the boy when it was involved in a crash with a Vauxhall Meriva in Pleasley, on the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border, at about 06:20 GMT on Thursday.Three men who were in the other car were also hurt, with two taken to hospital with serious injuries. An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on Common Lane on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in hospital.
There have been so many big days for this group of Slaughtneil hurlers with 13-straight Derry titles and now a sixth Ulster crown.Of course, there have been disappointments on the provincial stage along the way too and O’Doherty says they have made victories like Saturday’s all the sweeter.”Mark [McGuigan, captain] alluded to it in his speech – these are special days for the club and something we don’t take for granted,” he continued.”That’s shown in our hunger and desire, year after year. We lose games and have setbacks, but we always bounce back up again and days like this are…
Rachel Reeves is on a knife-edge after voters delivered a damning verdict on her future at the helm of Britain’s finances.It comes as the Chancellor faces intense scrutiny over allegedly “lying” about the nature of the so-called “black hole” in the Treasury’s coffers ahead of her tax-hiking Budget earlier this week. In a November 4 speech, Ms Reeves suggested £26billion worth of taxes were needed because poor productivity growth would have “consequences for the public finances”.However, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on Friday said it had informed the Chancellor as early as September 17 the shortfall was likely smaller…
Defence chiefs have been urged to “get on with it” and remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s military title, the last one the disgraced royal has.Andrew is still a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy, despite the Government’s pledge to strip him of the honour four weeks ago at the King’s request.Senior military figures have described the delay as “extraordinary” in removing the final title.The decision remains with the Government to remove Andrew’s vice-admiral title, not Charles.Defence chiefs have been urged to ‘get on with it’ and remove Andrew’s military title. | GETTYThe former prince was awarded the honorary rank of vice-admiral by the…
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has issued an urgent product recall for four festive gingerbread decoration models, with safety regulators warning of choking risks to young children. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has identified dangerous defects in the seasonal ornaments, which are being withdrawn from sale.With Christmas approaching, the timing of this safety alert is particularly critical for families who may have already purchased the decorative items. The recall affects multiple gingerbread figure designs sold across Blue Diamond’s retail locations, prompting immediate action from the garden centre to protect consumers from potential harm.Testing revealed that components from these…
A teenager has died less than a year after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a rare degenerative condition that typically affects adults over 50.The family of Kyle Sieniawski, 14, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, confirmed his death in a tribute on Friday describing him as a “beautiful boy” that made them smile “a million times and more”.”We’re absolutely heartbroken to announce that our little superhero has very sadly lost his battle with MND,” they said. “Kyle fought with everything he had but in the end it all became too much for him and he very sadly passed away…