Maggie Haberman wrote for The New York Times: “Trump appears to be sleeping. Finally, he pops his eyes open.”19 AprilHaberman spotted the former president’s third courtroom siesta: “Trump appears to have fallen asleep in court again. 22 AprilMr Trump appeared to be “struggling to stay awake,” before the opening statements began, according to The New York Times reporter Susanne Craig. 13 MayThe New York Times reported Mr Trump’s eyes appeared to be closed in a “behaviour typically associated with people who are asleep”. Mr Trump appeared to wake up as his attorney Mr Blanche asked Mr Cohen whether he remembered calling the former president a “dictator douchebag”.

To be eligible for the 2025/2026 Core Grants, applicants must meet specific criteria outlined by the Town Council, which awards amounts exceeding £2,000 annually to projects and organisations that contribute to the community. This year they have awarded the highest amount to Trowbridge Future, donating £15,000 towards their hub for disadvantaged people, aimed at developing their skills and building their confidence by encouraging them to connect with others in Trowbridge and the surrounding areas. Other charities that have received the Core Grant this year include Citizens Advice Bureau, HELP Counselling Services and Wessex Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre - totalling nearly £35,000. Successful applicants will be notified and awarded their grants in July next year during the Civic Ceremony. More information and guidance on applying for a Core Grant, or any other grant, can be found by contacting Trowbridge Town Council on 01225765072 or by emailing the council secretary Natasha Patterson natasha.patterson@trowbridge.gov.uk.

Migration occupies the front page of the Daily Express which says reforms provide a “fighting chance” of cutting numbers to 150,000 people a year. The i turns its attention to weight loss jabs, saying the race is on in a “gold rush” to provide treatments. The Guardian looks overseas as it reports on the US warning Georgia not to side with Russia amid protests in the former Soviet state. Mining firm Anglo American’s plans to break itself up to thwart a takeover bid is the central story in the Financial Times. Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Wednesday 15 May https://t.co/bz7jwg2TgT pic.twitter.com/R5iTWGZC7R — Financial Times (@FT) May 14, 2024And the Daily Star warns we have been off the mark with our toilet etiquette.

And would you put every last penny of your mortgage on him being at Tottenham beyond 2024? So what other people, how they want to feel, and what their priorities are, are of zero interest to me. Look, fans pay their hard-earned to follow Spurs and they are entitled to support the club as they wish. Like United and Blackburn 29 years ago, the football gods would have had the final say. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

House Democrats furious over reports of Donald Trump’s apparent offer to oil executives over a Mar-a-Lago dinner last month—that if they raised $1 billion for his campaign, he would slash environmental regulation once back in office—have launched an investigation. First reported by The Washington Post, sources said Trump’s dinner saw the former president offer a “deal” if the $1 billion fundraising goal was met. A letter by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Monday night was sent to nine executives, it confirmed in a Tuesday statement. CEOs at Cheniere Energy, Chesapeake Energy, Chevron, Continental Resources, EQT Corporation, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum and Venture Global, all received one. Trump’s unvarnished quid pro quo offer is especially troubling evidence in light of recent accounts that the ‘U.S.

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Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1.3 billion) as fans splash the cash to see the US music star, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday. This figure is 12 times the amount someone would spend on an average night out in the country, according to Barclays. In the UK, Swift will perform at sporting arenas in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool and London. By the end of 2023, the tour became the first to sell more than $1 billion in tickets. It is on track to more than double the amount by the time it concludes at the end of this year.

15 May 2024Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc("Harland & Wolff" or the "Company")Times Article & Recent Speculation Regarding the Export Development Guarantee ("EDG") ApplicationHarland & Wolff Group Holdings plc (AIM: HARL), the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, seeks to provide clarity on, what it considers to be, a misleading and inaccurate article published in the Times today, and to reassure shareholders. The Company has been working through its five-year plan, which has seen four shipyards and fabrication facilities rebuilt or refurbished, a pipeline of contracted work secured and increasing amounts of work delivered. The Company is busy across its five markets, with substantial growth on its key energy and cruise contracts. Work on FSS continues, with the framework for the extension to the new fabrication hall taking shape in Belfast. Now known as Harland & Wolff (Methil) and Harland & Wolff (Arnish), these facilities will focus on fabrication work within the renewables, energy and defence sectors.

The Times has released a new exclusive on British criminals buying luxury Dubai properties from jail. A Times investigation has discovered more than £200 million of property in Dubai that has been bought by criminals convicted in British courts and people who have failed to pay debts in the UK. Those who have invested in Dubai property in recent years include a fraudster from Essex who conned elderly victims out of their life savings in a cold-calling scam and criminals linked to a gang who stole £12 million from the NHS and other UK public bodies. In some cases the British authorities appear to have failed to find these properties when trying to track down criminals’ assetsThe Times’ Investigations reporters George Greenwood and Emma Yeomans expose British crooks after trawling through leaked UAE property records. Read The Times exclusive here

Tottenham's Micky van de Ven insists the squad are fully behind Ange Postecoglou’s plan despite the north Londoners missing out on the Champions League this termMicky van de Ven claims Tottenham players are “still positive” about delivering Ange Postecoglou’s manifesto - despite missing out on the Champions League. ‌Clearly needled by the conflict of interests around him, Postecoglou raged: “The last 48 hours have revealed that the foundations are fairly fragile. ‌“I know what's important to build a winning team, that's what I need to concentrate on. Of course you want to play Champions League. Hopefully we can do some good stuff in Europa League next year and we can reach the Champions League next year.

Ban Khun Samut Chin, a coastal village in Samut Prakan province, Thailand, has been slowly swallowed by the sea over the past few decades. This has led to the relocation of the school and many homes, resulting in a dwindling population. Currently, there are only four students attending the school, often leaving just one in each classroom. The village has experienced severe coastal erosion, causing 1.1-2km (0.5-1.2 miles) of shoreline to disappear since the mid-1950s

We stick to companies that have issued news on the day, with market caps (usually) between £10m and £1bn. We usually avoid the smallest, and most speculative companies, and also avoid a few specialist sectors (e.g. So again, we're not saying the share price will necessarily under-perform, we're just flagging the high risk. Links:Paul & Graham's 2024 share ideas - live price-tracking spreadsheet (2 separate tabs at bottom),Frozen SCVR summary spreadsheet for calendar 2023. New SCVR summary spreadsheet from July 2023 onwards.

Photo: Glenn Alcock--Bedfont Sports 2, Burnham 1Burnham's campaign finally came to an end last night (Tuesday) as the Blues were beaten 2-1 by Bedfont Sports in the semi-finals of the Premier Challenge Cup. In the competition's other semi-final, Virginia Water defeated Langley 5-1 and will take on Bedfont for the Challenge Cup at Sheerwater FC on Saturday (May 18). Jack Mills (two), Turnell Sinclair and Casey Bocarro were on target for Virginia Water in their victory. After last night's tie, Burnham ‘posted on X: “Good luck to Bedfont Sports in the final. Last Wednesday, the Blues scored three first half goals as they claimed a deserved 3-1 quarterfinal win over Flackwell to set up last night’s tie with Bedfont Sports.

Wiltshire Council says concern over the A360 Black Dog Crossroads, near West Lavington, has been growing amidst an increase in reported collisions. During this trial, a barrier will be installed to prevent cars from using the route, alongside signage warning drivers. The council also plans to realign the crossroads in 2025, following the completion of the necessary land purchases. A crash at the Black Dog Crossroads in December 2023 (Image: Michael Maxwell)The alterations to Black Dog Crossroads have been a controversial subject locally. SEE ALSO: More Black Dog Crossroads crashes reignite traffic light callsRoad safety campaigner Michael Maxwell previously told this paper that traffic lights are the only measure that would effectively slow vehicles and improve safety.

The Lidl on Station Road in Warminster was broken into at roughly 2am on Tuesday, February 13 and alcohol was stolen during the break-in. Three boys were arrested at the time and on Monday, May 13, they were charged with burglary. READ MORE: Boat seen sinking in Kennet and Avon Canal near TrowbridgeThe three teenagers, who are all 16-year-old boys from the Warminster and Westbury areas, cannot be named due to legal reasons. They are all due to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court on Tuesday, May 28.