Phil Foden: I’m forever grateful for the opportunities Pep gave me at young age
Manchester City forward Phil Foden believes he is reaping the rewards from the approach manager Pep Guardiola took with him when he broke into the side as a youngster. Phil Foden during a McDonald’s Fun Football Session (Mark Robinson/Handout)“It’s a process I had to believe in and I knew, at the right time when I was performing at the best I could, he would give me the opportunities. “I’m forever grateful for the opportunities he gave me and I’m just happy with where I am now.”Foden is a McDonald’s Fun Football ambassador and believes the scheme offers important opportunities for youngsters who did not have the same access to football as he had. “You don’t see as many kids playing football on the streets like when I was younger,” he said. Smiles on their faces is the most important thing.”:: Phil Foden was celebrating the latest free wave of McDonald’s Fun Football sessions this Autumn, available to all children aged 5-11 across the UK.
Source:Express
November 22, 2024 14:35 UTC
'I felt now was not the right time to leave': Pep Guardiola on new City contract – video
Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract that will extend his tenure as the Manchester City manager to 2027. Guardiola, who has won 18 trophies since he joined City in 2016, spoke about his decision making process in an interview with the club. Speaking about his side's poor recent form, he said: 'The problems we had in the last month [four consecutive defeats], I felt now was not the right time to leave.'
Source:The Guardian
November 22, 2024 13:44 UTC
Police log more than 13k non-crime hate incidents in a year
Police forces in Britain recorded 13,200 ‘non-crime hate incidents’ (NCHIs) in the year to June 2024, according to freedom of information responses. In August, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledged to make it even easier to record such ‘hate incidents’, which are not criminal offences. Intimidation into silenceOn Tuesday, Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson confessed that, until recently, he “had no idea” what NCHIs were. He cast doubt on their usefulness, and commented that “even within the police service there has been some surprise at the level of non-crime hate incidents that have been investigated”. Such restrictions can come at great cost to freedom and do not deliver the benefits that are claimed for them.”
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 13:43 UTC
Eye farmer Jon Watt takes part in Lord Mayor’s Show in London
Taking part in this year’s historic Lord Mayor’s Show parade in London will live long in the memory for one Suffolk farmer. Jon Watt was among 7,000 people from across the country to be involved in the 696th year of the event – the oldest civic procession in the world – as London came to a standstill. Mr Watt, who runs a mixed arable and beef contracting business with his father, David, near Eye, said: “It was a wonderful event to be a part of; the cheers and shouts of appreciation were humbling. Farmer John Watt at the Lord Mayor’s Show. Use the promo code KevinHurst to get an annual subscription for less than £25 - we really appreciate your support.
Source:Express
November 22, 2024 13:40 UTC
Reform UK MP was jailed for repeatedly kicking girlfriend
However, The Times applied to the courts for information from the official record of his sentencing, which it obtained on Wednesday. It said he was was detained in a young offenders’ institution for 21 days for kicking the victim “around four times”. “Nearly 20 years ago, at 19 years of age, at the end of a night out together, we argued and I pushed her. The MP’s sentence was not suspended “in light of the serious nature of the offence”, the records say. Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome said: “Neither he nor his party (which knew) disclosed the conviction at the election.
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 13:04 UTC
Reform UK MP James McMurdock was jailed for kicking girlfriend four times, court documents show
A Reform UK MP was jailed for repeatedly kicking his former girlfriend, it has emerged. But court documents obtained by The Times reveal the reason given for his sentence was “kicking to victim on around four times”. The victim's mum claimed the attack "left marks on her body" and said it took two security guards to pull Mr McMurdock off her. Mr McMurdock was sentenced to 21 days after admitting the attack. The Mirror has contacted Mr McMurdock and Reform UK.
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 13:03 UTC
Memories of Christmas in 1960s Glasgow as festivities begin
Our photographers through the decades have captured all aspects of city life, and the season of mince pies and mistletoe is no exception. Please get in touch to share your old photos and stories by emailing ann.fotheringham@glasgowtimes.co.uk or writing to Ann Fotheringham, Glasgow Times, 125 Fullarton Drive, Glasgow G32 8FG. (Image: Newsquest)IN November 1961, decorations went up on Buchanan Street – our picture shows the famous Glasgow thoroughfare long before its pedestrianisation. “Eight smaller Christmas trees with lanterns are grouped around the 45ft Christmas tree supplied by the parks department.”READ NEXT: Lord Provost lends a hand for Christmas spectacularIn November 1963, Renfield Street was sparkling as stunning festive lights adorned the lamp-posts and buildings. The Evening Times had some good advice for parents doing some toy shopping for the kids – “automation” was the key that year.
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 12:05 UTC
Drone footage shows Delhi cloaked in thick haze of toxic smog – video
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have soared to their highest levels this year, forcing schools and offices to close and cloaking the city in thick brown smog. In some parts of the city, a live air quality ranking by IQAir put pollution levels at more than 30 times the maximum level deemed healthy. The catastrophic levels of pollution have led to numerous emergency measures, including most schools being closed and lessons moved online. The smog arrives annually as the weather in the north of India gets colder, trapping toxic pollutants from the tens of millions of cars on the road, as well as from rubbish fires, construction and factory emissions. Experts say the toxic air quality is reducing life expectancy in the city by an average of seven years
Source:The Guardian
November 22, 2024 11:54 UTC
The grand story behind Mr Poundland’s pad
‘The first time we opened up Ludstone Hall to the public, there was a lady who said to me that she had waited all her life to see inside the house,” Steve Smith says. This majestic Jacobean manor has been described as one of the most historically important houses in the West Midlands, but to Steve, 61, it was simply his parents’ home for 27 years. He remembers viewing the house with his father, Keith, with whom he co-founded the retailer Poundland in 1990. His parents were returning to the UK following a number of years living in Mallorca and they were looking for a country pile in which to spend their twilight years. Steve described the house as “derelict” when Keith bought it from
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 10:37 UTC
Mark Thompson Spectacular Science Show come to The Corn Hall in Diss
Children and adults alike were treated to an afternoon of outrageous science experiments. The Corn Hall in Diss welcomed the return of Mark Thompson with his award-winning, spectacular science show on Saturday. The TV and radio show presenter and podcaster wowed the audience with a variety of fun experiments exploring the strange and magical properties of matter, with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and howling jelly babies. Lee Johnson, the general manager of The Corn Hall, said: “Mark’s show really was spectacular on Saturday. “We love having Mark’s shows here at The Corn Hall as they are always fascinating and fun in equal measure.”As a reader, we know the value you place on trusted local journalism.
Source:Express
November 22, 2024 10:36 UTC
'Controlled explosion' near US embassy, Gatwick Airport South Terminal 'security incident' puts UK on alert
'Controlled explosion' at US Embassy in London, Gatwick Airport's South Terminal evacuatedLondon’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that a controlled explosion was carried out on Friday near the US Embassy in Nine Elms.This came following reports of a suspicious package in the area. "Meanwhile, in another "security incident" a large part of the South Terminal of UK's Gatwick airport has been evacuated. "A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident. "A security cordon is in place around the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport following discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage. The South Terminal is reopening to staff and will be open to passengers shortly.
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 10:24 UTC
Private sector output shrinks for first time in more than a year
The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index dropped to 49.9 in November (PA)Activity across the UK’s private sector contracted in the first weeks of November, amid a slump in business optimism and in the period following the Budget. The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a reading of 49.9 for November, down from 51.8 in October and a 13-month low. It came in behind expectations of economists, who had pencilled in a reading of 51.8 for the latest survey. “Businesses have reported falling output for the first time in just over a year while employment has now been cut for two consecutive months. “Companies are giving a clear ‘thumbs down’ to the policies announced in the Budget, especially the planned increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.”
Source:Express
November 22, 2024 10:05 UTC
F1 practice LIVE: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 UK times, results and commentary
Hamilton fastest in both Vegas practice sessionsAndrew BensonBBC F1 correspondent in Las VegasImage source, Getty ImagesMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton headed both Friday practice sessions at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The seven-time champion led team-mate George Russell in the first session and McLaren’s Lando Norris in the second. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who can clinch his fourth world title this weekend, had a difficult day and ended up 17th fastest. The Dutchman will win the title as long as he does not lose more than two points to Norris in the race on Saturday (06:00 GMT Sunday). Hamilton was 0.011 seconds quicker than Norris in the second session, and 0.396secs clear of Russell in third.
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 09:48 UTC
US rejects ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander – video
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the late Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif over alleged war crimes committed in Gaza. The US, which is not an ICC member, has previously welcomed ICC war crimes warrants against Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials for atrocities committed in Ukraine
Source:The Guardian
November 22, 2024 09:13 UTC
Leadbeater Bill could see assisted suicide for patients with eating disorders
Patients with anorexia nervosa would qualify for assisted suicide under Kim Leadbeater’s proposals, a leading eating disorder charity has warned. According to the National Institute for Health and Care and Excellence, over 725,000 people suffer from eating disorders in the UK. According to the study, US patients with eating disorders were prescribed lethal drugs based on the controversial “pseudo-diagnostic” label of “terminal anorexia”. In Belgium and the Netherlands, patients with eating disorders were considered eligible for euthanasia or assisted suicide on the grounds that their condition was deemed by medics to be ‘hopeless’ or ‘untreatable’. Signatories to the joint statement against assisted suicide for eating disorders said: “We categorically reject the argument that assisted suicide is a form of compassionate care for individuals with eating disorders.
Source:The Times
November 22, 2024 08:36 UTC