Hugo Viana, who was once in discussions to join Liverpool in the early 2000s, ultimately opted for Newcastle following a conversation with then-manager Sir Bobby Robson. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, a single phone call with Robson swayed Viana's decision, as Robson's current position and previous tenure at Sporting convinced him to choose Newcastle. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"I spoke on the phone with Gerard Houllier at Liverpool and one of my (Portugal) team-mates, Abel Xavier, was always telling me to go there. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more. Despite underwhelming performances in the Premier League, the ex-midfielder harbours no regrets about his spell on Tyneside or any chapter of his playing days.

Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society (NADS) is delighted to present its upcoming production at Powys Theatre: ART, the internationally celebrated comedy-drama by Yasmina Reza. This witty and thought-provoking play explores friendship, taste, and the true value of art. Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society has been a cornerstone of local theatre for 90 years, evolving from a small community group into a well‑established charity with a permanent home at Powys Theatre. Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society has long been based at the with Powys Theatre. Powys Theatre, Canal Road, NewtownFebruary 24-28 evenings plus 2.30pm matineeTickets available via ticketsource.co.uk/newtown-amateur-dramatic-society or by calling Powys Theatre on 01686 623463Price: £10 (Concessions £9)

Most economists are expecting rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision on Thursday. It will be the MPC’s first time setting interest rates this year after delivering a cut before Christmas. Economists think that this inflation reading could be enough to encourage policymakers to keep rates on hold this month. This could be encouraging news to policymakers and another reason to keep rates on hold rather than deliver another cut. “Some of the MPC doves that favoured a cut in December still harbour some concerns around sticky wage growth and inflation.

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🚨🟡🔴 AS Roma have now sent formal proposal to sign Bryan Zaragoza from Celta Vigo! The Spanish winger, keen on the move. Negotiations ongoing to break loan with fee paid to Celta… and new loan with buy option clause offered to FC Bayern. Talks underway.

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Jack first started using the Class B drug at 15 years old when it was introduced to him at a party. It was a very, very bleak existence.”Ketamine, also known as ‘VitaminK’, ‘Special K’, ‘Katie’, ‘Super K’, ‘K’, ‘Donkey Dust’, ‘Ket’ or ‘Wonk, is a licensed drug and can be prescribed medically. “You say to yourself, I need to stop but your mind isn’t there yet.”Crimestoppers has called for the public’s support in tackling ketamine drug dealing in the county. The campaign, aptly named ‘Kick Ket Out’, was launched to raise awareness of the dangers of ketamine use in Cumbria, particularly amongst young people. Seven arrests were made and drugs were seized following a series of police dawn raids across Cumbria in an operation targeting the sale of ketamine.

An application has been submitted to the Vale of Glamorgan Council for the change of use of the building, located at 1 Herbert Terrace, from A2 class to A3, with plans for an extension and remodelling of the current layout. The proposals include creating a ground floor terrace area facing Herbert Terrace and Stanwell Road, bordered with a raised planter containing low-growing box hedging. The terrace would also feature large terracotta pots planted with low-growing palms, tree ferns, and strelitzia reginae shrubs. The Penarth property, which formerly housed an HSBC branch, will also have exterior zinc cladding, and man-made slate roofing, with powder-coated aluminium windows and doors, should the proposal proceed. It also includes amendments to three self-contained upper floor apartments, with the work including new stair access and external terraces.

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Representative file photoMBS' Iran 'U-Turn' Before War; Saudi Warns Trump 'Khamenei Will Be Emboldened' If US Doesn't StrikeAt least five people were killed and 14 others injured in two separate explosions in Iran on Saturday, according to state and local media reports.Four people died after a gas explosion ripped through a residential building in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, the state-run Tehran Times reported, citing the head of the city’s fire department. In a separate incident, one person was killed , and 14 others were injured in an explosion at the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, a local official told news agencies.The blast at Bandar Abbas destroyed "two floors, several vehicles, and shops", though the cause remains unclear.Israel has denied any involvement in the explosions, as per two Israeli officials.The semi-official Tasnim news agency dismissed social media claims that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted, calling them “completely false.”The official IRNA news agency quoted Hormozgan province’s director general of crisis management, Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, as saying the cause of the explosion was under investigation.He added that “those injured in the incident are being transferred to the hospital by emergency responders,” without reporting any fatalities.Images broadcast by state television showed the building’s facade blown out, exposing parts of the interior, with debris scattered across the area.Other Iranian media outlets carried similar reports, also without giving details on the cause of the blast, as cited by AFP.The incident comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, following a crackdown on the largest protests to hit Iran in three years and ongoing Western concerns over the country’s nuclear programme.The protests, which began in December over economic hardship, marked a major challenge to Iran’s clerical leadership. An Iranian official told Reuters that at least 5,000 people were killed, including 500 members of the security forces.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that an “armada” was heading towards Iran, while sources said on Friday that he was considering options that include targeted strikes on Iranian security forces.Meanwhile, Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel, saying the country’s armed forces were on high alert in response to Washington’s significant military deployments in the Gulf.

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About a dozen famous diamonds that were discovered from the Krishna river basin during the Qutub Shahi period too are housed in museums in France, the UK, Iran, and the USA. The remaining are scattered across various museums in the world including Singapore and France. "The Centre earlier made it clear that since these objects were shifted out of India before Independence, they do not fall under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. "We can claim rights over objects stolen from India. In the case of Amaravati sculptures and other artefacts they were documented by the British before transporting them to London.

Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is currently unemployedLeicester City have reached out to former promotion-winning manager Enzo Maresca about a surprise comeback to the King Power Stadium. Leicester are hopeful of a positive response from Maresca, as they haven't ruled out a late push for a promotion play-off spot. Enzo Maresca won Leicester promotion to the Premier LeagueUpon his departure, Maresca released a statement saying: "My journey with Chelsea began with the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. I leave with the inner peace of leaving a prestigious club like Chelsea where it deserves to be. "I want to thank all the Chelsea fans for their support over the last 18 months.

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