What the papers say – June 7
Read our privacy notice Thanks for signing up to theBreaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Metro, The Times, The Sun and the Daily Mail all cover Harry’s historic High Court “showdown”, with the papers reporting he contradicted himself on his first day in the witness box. Elsewhere, the Daily Mirror focuses on calls to make Kevin Sinfield a knight for his fundraising efforts. A weight loss drug Rishi Sunak described as a “game changer” will be prescribed to tens of thousands in a bid to ease the nation’s health crisis, the Daily Express says. And the Daily Star writes that detectives are failing to solve burglaries in half the country.
Source:The Times
June 07, 2023 17:41 UTC
The statement Driscoll sent to Labour about his plans just before he was barred speaks volumes
Plans – and track record already achieved – go against Starmer’s visionless drabness and would raise question: why can’t all Labour mayors do the same? And his own statement shows exactly why the party really wants to bar him from standing – despite the endless smear campaign right-wing MPs and officials are now trying to mount against him. However, the party’s cowardice and arrogance are such that doing the right thing seems a very distant prospect. The site is provided free of charge but depends on the support of its readers to be viable. If you wish to republish this post for non-commercial use, you are welcome to do so – see here for more.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 17:39 UTC
The Banff Mountain Film Festival Is Back For Another Year
The Banff Mountain Film Festival presents uplifting narratives about individuals who face their own personal challenges while also facing the elements head-on. Starting in 1976, the fest has been highlighting and honouring mountain lifestyle, sports, and exploration. Emric, 10, Raoul, 13, and their parents Toni and Laetitia represent the future of mountain biking. When she was 45 years old, almost 30 years ago, she took up mountain biking after having previously pioneered women's wave sailing. To find out more, Edinburgh, Galway, Brighton, London, and Brecon are just a few of the stops on the Banff Mountain Film Festival's tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland, which runs through November.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 17:30 UTC
The sanctity of marriage
Then, why a sanctity of marriage? Because marriage is a God-ordained, a covenant relationship between a man and a woman. "The Bible explicitly teaches about the sanctity of marriage––having been created, defined, and consecrated by the Almighty God in the beginning: 'So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. "Based on God's design, marriage is intended as between a man and a woman – 'male and female He created them' (Gen. 1:27) – i.e. "In fact, God is quite direct on how He feels towards divorce: ''I hate divorce,' says the Lord God of Israel.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 16:40 UTC
Tunbridge Wells gets set for a bumper summer season of fun
With numerous key events and festivals still to come on the Tunbridge Wells calendar, this summer season is set to provide a much-needed economic boost to the town. Alex Green, CEO of RTW Together says: “We are delighted that the work we have done to promote Tunbridge Wells to a wider audience is already starting to pay off. “The summer programme of events and activities across the town will help to ensure residents and tourists alike have a great Summer in Tunbridge Wells. Don’t miss him at the Tunbridge Wells Forum. Visit: www.wildwoodvineyard.co.uk/tours-tastings Tickets must also be booked in advance to travel on the 11am train from Tunbridge Wells West to Eridge and the 2.45pm train from Eridge to Tunbridge Wells West.
Source:The Times
June 07, 2023 15:50 UTC
Review: The Flash movie falls flat despite star-studded cast
Consensus on the cancellation-threshold is as far away as ever: Phillip Schofield languishes in disgrace while Ezra Miller stars in a $190m movie despite a record of toxic and erratic behaviour involving the police and the courts. Allen is working hard at a forensic lab in the city as part of his civilian vocation to get justice for his dad Henry. But when the Flash crash-lands back a moment before the tragedy, it seems the butterfly wing has flapped harder than expected and something has gone terribly wrong. Krypton’s odious General Zod now threatens Earth, so the two Flashes have to round up the older, more reclusive Batman to protect humankind, along with other surprising heroes. But this is not a movie with any new ideas or dramatic rethinking, and nothing to compare with the much-lauded animation experiment in the recent Spider-Man films.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 15:42 UTC
Decline of print and beef ban help Guardian reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Guardian Media Group offices at Kings Place, London. Picture: Graeme RobertsonGuardian Media Group has published its second “positive impact and sustainability report”, revealing that print remains by far its biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions. The company, which publishes The Guardian and Observer newspapers, is attempting to eliminate two-thirds of its 2020 greenhouse emissions by 2030. Some 71% of the 2021/22 emissions came from The Guardian and Observer’s print products. The GMG print operation produced 16,969 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in that year, approximately as much greenhouse gas as 2,000 UK homes.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 15:16 UTC
These are the 15 players who have scored the most League Two goals over the last decade - including Luton Town strikers and former Mansfield Town, Chesterfield and Northampton Town players
But who are the players who have found the back of the net the most over the last ten seasons? Marc Richards - 137 goals Marc Richards has 137 League Two goals to his name in 373 games. Kevin Ellison - 126 goals Kevin Ellison has 126 goals in 559 games for six clubs, including Morecambe and Newport. Billy Kee - 114 goals Billy Kee has 114 goals in 333 games. Adebayo Akinfenwa - 112 goals Adebayo Akinfenwa scored 112 times in 338 League Two games before going on to bigger things.
Source:Express
June 07, 2023 15:14 UTC
Are big music festivals failing LGBTQ+ artists?
There’s nothing quite like the buzzing anticipation of a festival lineup. However, it’s also worth noting that major LGBTQ+ names have been left off the headliner bill for quite some time. The question of where to place queer talent feels like a misnomer. When franchises of LGBTQ+ talent (drag, art, literature) continue to flourish, the required space for musicians is well overdue. Sure, there’s space for LGBTQ+ rave nights or drag-fuelled escapism but the multitude of queer self-expression remains unobserved.
Source:The Times
June 07, 2023 15:12 UTC
Watching the Garage 56 NASCAR Camaro at Le Mans Will Have You Crying Bald Eagle Tears
LeMansVidz - YouTubeThe 100th 24 Hours of Le Mans is happening this weekend, and while that's important for a lot of reasons, we're mostly interested in one thing: NASCAR's Garage 56 Camaro entry. It won the race's pit stop challenge yesterday using a floor jack, and now with practice sessions under way, we get to hear it lapping Circuit de la Sarthe at full tilt. The LeMansVidz YouTube channel published a video showing the Hendrick Motorsports-backed Camaro cutting it up with GT3 and prototype entries during Wednesday's free practice sessions, its naturally aspirated V-8 on full blast throughout. The Garage 56 entry features a number of modifications over your standard NASCAR stock car, including paddle shifters, carbon-ceramic brakes, a heaping of extra aero, and about 400 pounds of light-weighting. Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson, and Mike Rockenfeller are set to drive the Camaro throughout the race this weekend.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 13:46 UTC
Should you still be reviewing your business rates?
Commercial property owners and tenants will know that since the 1st of April, their business rates liability has changed. What some might not be aware of, or have the time to investigate, is that commercial properties can be incorrectly valued, and thus commercial property owners and tenants may be overpaying on their business rates tax. For months, people anticipated a hike in business rates, and with the arrival of rates bills in March, that was very clearly true. “It is essential that business rates payers ensure that the rates bill they received was the correct one.” Anthony Hughes, Managing Director of business rates reduction specialist RVA Surveyors, explained. Even with the overall decrease in the retail sector, businesses owners and leaders are considering shutting their doors for good.
Source:The Guardian
June 07, 2023 13:26 UTC
Crawley Town Supporters Alliance seeks mandate to replace Reds co-chairmen through member’s vote
In the email, CTSA chair, Reuben Watt, highlighted the urgency of the situation and the potential consequences of the current leadership’s decision-making. Picture by Pete Norton/Getty Images(a) For the CTSA to continue its efforts to persuade WAGMI Utd to engage with us and facilitate our request to replace the current co-chairmen. (b) For the CTSA to pursue any alternative legal means necessary to ensure the current co-chairmen are replaced. CTSA members are encouraged to cast their vote through an online ballot, the link to which can be found in the email. Only CTSA members who were registered by 10:00am on June 7, 2023, are eligible to participate, and all votes will be verified using email addresses.
Source:Express
June 07, 2023 12:13 UTC
The Fight Over Phonics
lucy calkins So I flew to Heathrow and hitchhiked, stuck out my thumb, and hitchhiked to Oxfordshire. And as balanced literacy grows and Lucy Calkins’ curriculum materials spread out across the country, there’s a big upside for her. We don’t teach children phonics. [MUSIC PLAYING] But, at the same time, there were some things Lucy Calkins was right about. It’s just that learning to read, really learning to read, is hard.
Source:The Times
June 07, 2023 09:21 UTC
'Statement of intent' as Purple Army snap up prolific striker Lobjoit
Young arrived at the Elderstubbs last month, tasked with rebuilding the Purple Army squad following relegation from the Northern Premier League Midlands last season. And, as preparations begin for a campaign in the United Counties League Premier Division South, Daventry have completed the addition of prolific striker Leon Lobjoit. Daventry Town boss Daren Young welcomes new signing Leon Lobjoit. Picture courtesy of Daventry Town FCLobjoit’s goalscoring exploits led to him receiving national recognition from radio station TalkSport as they compared his efforts to Manchester City star Erling Haaland. And boss Young said: “This is a statement of intent on where the club wants to be at.
Source:Express
June 07, 2023 07:59 UTC
Liverpool transfer news LIVE - Alexis Mac Allister latest, Marco Asensio offer, Moises Caicedo claim
Good morning and welcome to our Liverpool transfer blog for Wednesday, June 7. Alexis Mac Allister has been given permission to undergo a medical as Liverpool close in on their first signing of the summer. The Liverpool ECHO has launched its own WhatsApp community to bring you the very latest LFC transfer news and top stories direct to your phone. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Community' and you're in. Keep tabs on the latest news, views and Liverpool FC transfer rumours below.
Source:Express
June 07, 2023 05:04 UTC