Northern joins Avanti and TransPennine and reduces services September 19, 2022 State-owned rail operator Northern has followed the likes of Avanti West Coast and TransPennine and reduced services, after it admitted it was struggling to operate a full schedule. The rail operator runs services in Northern England, connecting major cities such as Liverpool and Manchester. It has been under the Department for Transport’s ownership since 1 [...]
The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59, Johnny Marr leads tributes May 19, 2023 The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke has died aged 59, his former bandmate Johnny Marr has said. A post on Marr’s Twitter account said on Friday morning: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. “Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful [...]
Premier League: Haaland shines for City while Man United get wake-up call August 7, 2022 Only one club have managed to win three Premier League titles back-to-back – Manchester United, twice – but Manchester City made the perfect start in their bid to be the second club to do so when Erling Haaland became the second City player after Sergio Aguero to score two goals on his league debut. Haaland’s [...]
BBC 3, ITV 1: Beeb pulls in three times as many viewers as rival for World Cup final December 19, 2022 The World Cup final may have been a close run contest but the same can’t be said of the competition for UK audience between the BBC and ITV, according to viewing figures. Both terrestrial channels broadcast the final, which Argentina won on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw with defending champions France. The BBC’s peak [...]
Selfridges losses narrow amid calls for return to VAT-free shopping October 11, 2023 The net loss for the year was £38.9m a stark improvement from an £83.9m dip it posted in the same period last year.
EY set to close yet another legal arm of its business December 12, 2023 EY is shuttering its legal arm in Hong Kong in January, which makes it the second closure action the firm has taken against its legal services. On 23 January, the Big Four firm will close its Hong Kong law member firm, LC Lawyers, according to Bloomberg News. LC Lawyers advised on Hong Kong IPO and [...]
Boodles: Demand for the most expensive jewellery helps sales pass £100m February 28, 2024 Demand for the most expensive luxury jewellery helped sales pass £100m at Boodles during its latest financial year.
JD Sports: Can London’s retail success story keep making investors happy? May 31, 2024 By almost any measure, JD Sports is one of the most successful companies in the UK - but can it keep on making its investors happy?
Gareth Bale: Former Wales footballer and golf lover set to play at PGA Tour event January 24, 2023 Record-breaking former Wales footballer and golf lover Gareth Bale is to make his PGA Tour debut at next month’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The 33-year-old hung up his boots earlier this month after a football career that saw him win five Champions League titles with Real Madrid and break the Wales men’s goalscoring and appearance records. [...]