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Before Devlin had even departed, there was a new head coach in charge. The process to appoint Vrancken was quick and initial signs were promising.Here was a man who had been named Belgian coach of the year, had taken Racing Genk to within minutes of the title, and had been linked with Anderlecht and Burnley.As well as a glowing CV, his previous style of play in Belgium was highlighted. It was not quite labelled all-out attack, but it was certainly going to be the style of football fans want to see.Explaining his tactics in an early supporter forum, the man…
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John Healey’s elevation to the second most important job in government has delighted senior figures in the Ministry of Defence, who are relieved to have someone in the Treasury who is committed to increasing military spending. “It’s brilliant for us,” said an insider.Yet the same MOD source is also relieved Healey is not returning. “We were dreading him coming back”, they said. “He’s a difficult person”.Even some senior Conservatives think Healey’s appointment as chancellor was clever. “For a number of reasons”, explains one former Tory cabinet minister. “He’s not Ed Miliband, he’s hard to attack, and he’s Treasury-literate.” Healey served…
A trio of Premier League heavyweights all want Marcus Rashford, Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, and Nottingham Forest look set to sign a new defender.Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are all plotting a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, but the Old Trafford hierarchy do not want to sell him to another English club. (The I – subscription required), external Aston Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, is a target for Juventus while Arsenal are interested in Villa’s 28-year-old England defender Ezri Konsa. (Telegraph – subscription required), externalNottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Sporting…
A man who killed his “hardworking” mother at her Macclesfield home has been given a hospital order with no fixed end date.Simon Norman Carter, 50, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Gwyneth Carter, 72, on the grounds of diminished responsibility.Her family remembered her as strong and protective, with a laugh people would not forget.The Crown Prosecution Service said psychiatric evidence indicated Carter was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.At Chester Crown Court on 20 July, Judge Everett imposed a hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983, with a restriction order under section 41.Cheshire Police…
An Ebola probe has been launched in London after a British national was rushed to hospital following “potential exposure” to the deadly disease. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the Briton was recently in the Democratic Republic (DR) of the Congo, working for a humanitarian organisation supporting efforts to tackle the ongoing outbreak in central Africa. The individual is not believed to be showing symptoms of the disease at this time as they remain in isolation.They were recently evacuated from DR Congo “following a potential healthcare-related exposure to Ebola”, the UKHSA said.The agency added: “The individual is not currently…
Andy Burnham faces his first electoral fight this week as Britons head to the polls in five council by-elections up and down the country. From Essex, through Kent, and down to Devon, thousands of voters will cast their ballot tomorrow as the new Prime Minister seeks to win back public opinion of the Labour Party.Meanwhile, the right are fighting to defend their seats against the Labour tide, with the Conservatives defending seats in East Devon, Medway and South Gloucestershire, while Reform are fending off two seats on Thurrock Council in South Essex.With representation in Westminster in some of these areas,…
The new Energy Secretary once called for a “green economic revolution” and said Net Zero should be hit 15 years earlier than the 2050 target. Miatti Fahnbulleh also joked that Zack Polanski’s Green Party had used her economic ideas ahead of the 2026 local elections. Ms Fahnbulleh, who was elected as an MP in 2024, took over her cabinet role from Ed Miliband. During his tenure, Mr Miliband was accused of “Net Zero fanaticism” by Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch. Industry leaders have repeatedly called for a more pragmatic approach to energy. But the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, which…
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said personalities were “irrelevant” regarding the appointment of the new secretary of state and that policy needed to change.”The name plates may change around the British cabinet table,” he said. “What’s important for us is that policy changes and particularly in regard to the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, specifically in terms of preparing for a referendum on Irish unity,” he said.Social Democratic and Labour Party leader (SDLP) Claire Hanna MP, who had a meeting with Sir Chris on Tuesday, said there were two “immediate priorities” for the new secretary of state. “The…
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.Argentina international Mac Allister has two years left on the five-year contract he signed at Liverpool when he joined the Reds in 2023. The 27-year-old has yet to begin talks over a new deal, which has prompted speculation he could leave Anfield this summer.However, Iraola told a news conference in Chicago at the beginning of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States that he wants to hang on to the player. “I think Alexis has been one of the best players at the club…