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NZ Jockey James McDonald. Photo: DAN HIMBRECHTS New Zealand jockey James McDonald has won the Longines World’s Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall. The 33-year-old, who is based in Australia, also won the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award in 2022. On his way to claiming the 2025 title, McDonald…
Secretive street artist Banksy could be unmasked by a UK police probe into his new mural in London, The Telegraph has reported. Known for his politically charged and socially critical works, Banksy has kept his identity hidden for more than 25 years. According to the newspaper, the Metropolitan Police is investigating graffiti that appeared on…
Touted as an alternative to Eurovision, the event unites dozens of participants from Latin America, Africa, and Asia Singers from 23 nations have gathered in Moscow for the Intervision international music festival. The event is aimed at becoming a “universal platform for dialogue between civilizations based on the mutual enrichment of national histories and traditions,”…
Noted Aromas, based in Durham, received the Β£31 million management buy-out (MBO) investment from NVM Private Equity and eComplete. NVM is a regional private equity provider, while eComplete are e-commerce specialists and the majority shareholders behind The Beauty Tech Group PLC. Mauro Biagioni, Investment Partner of NVM Private Equity, said: “We are delighted to back…
The Resolved Group, based in Hartlepool and launched just a year ago, has grown rapidly, winning awards, expanding internationally, and moving into a new office in the centre of the town following increased demand for its specialist digital repair services. The company focuses on fixing and optimising digital platformsβincluding websites, CRMs and appsβthat it did…
Keystone Brewing Group previously confirmed it had filed a notice of intention (NOI) to appoint administrators as a step to protect the future of the business. The filing was made on Friday, November 28, and provides a window of legal protection during which the company can explore restructuring options, seek new investment or evaluate a…
Of the 592 people who took part in Thursdayβs poll, 317 voted βnoβΒ and 271 voted βyesβ to the question βdo you have confidence in the mayor of Ripon, Councillor Barbara Brodigan?β A total of 12,696 electors were eligible to vote, meaning the turnout was just 4.66 per cent. The poll took place amid ongoing…
Of the 592 people who took part in Thursdayβs poll, 317 voted βnoβΒ and 271 voted βyesβ to the question βdo you have confidence in the mayor of Ripon, Councillor Barbara Brodigan?β A total of 12,696 electors were eligible to vote, meaning the turnout was just 4.66 per cent. The poll took place amid ongoing…
Ms Reeves certainly gave the impression that there was a massive βblack holeβ that only a 2p rise in income tax would fill. But, sensing opposition from her own backbenchers, she quickly reverse ferreted on the income tax rise and then, on budget day itself, backed down on the black hole which mysteriously disappeared. Ms…
Hexham MP Joe Morris wants a legal register of such plants to prevent another attack on landmark sites. It follows the illegal felling of Sycamore Gap in 2023, which Mr Morris said “felt like an attack”. He suggested that Sherwood Forest’s Major Oak, where Robin Hood and his Merry Men are said to have sheltered,…
