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This acquisition is part of the financial adviser’s strategy to ensure continued access to dependable financial advice across the region. The purchase sees the incorporation of around 200 customers from Orchard Financial Management into Newcastle Financial Advisers Limited, a subsidiary of Newcastle Building Society. These customers will now have access to face-to-face financial advice services…
At 72, actor Ciarán Hinds is far from slowing down. Since his portrayal as the grandfather in Kenneth Branagh’s 2021 Oscar-winning movie Belfast he’s worked on five more films and six TV series.
During a visit to Gainford today (April 13), Carla Denyer said she believes her party has been going from “strength to strength” in the region. The Bristol Central MP spoke with candidates for Lower Teesdale Green, Sarah Hannan and Marc Cole – before canvassing by knocking on the doors of voters. A poster promoting Green candidates. (Image: NORTHERN…
The device, named WEEVIL, was created by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Pearson Engineering Ltd, which has its Armstrong Works on Scotswood Road, Newcastle. It is designed to cut through minefields, clearing explosives and pushing them aside, creating a safe path for troops. This allows soldiers to move faster and more securely…
Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is improving despite what the time sheet shows. Photo: Xavi Bonilla Following the chequered flag Liam Lawson officially finished 16th after starting 17th on the grid. However, the result doesn’t tell the entire story as the young Kiwi showed progress from the frustrating and disappointing start he made in…
Jake Brimmer of Auckland FC. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/Photosport Auckland FC can win the A-League Premiers Plate this weekend. Just let that sink in for a moment. Western United’s loss to Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday has handed Auckland a four-point lead over new nearest rivals Melbourne City – with Western now six points back…
Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco Reuters A trial in the landmark antitrust case against social media giant Meta kicks off in Washington on Monday. The US competition and consumer watchdog alleges that Meta, which already owned Facebook, bought Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 to eliminate competition, effectively giving itself a monopoly. The FTC…
By Doina Chiacu and Nathan Layne,Reuters File photo. US President Donald Trump ill enact “a special focus-type of tariff” on smartphones, computers and other electronics products, the US Commerce Secretary says. Photo: AFP / Brendan Smialowski Lutnick hints at new tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics It follows Trump administration’s exemptions for tech…
Warriors leave the field at halftime, trailling 36-0 against the Storm. Photo: www.photosport.nz NZ Warriors will have plenty to think about, after suffering their heaviest defeat of the season so far, slumping to their 17th consecutive loss to Melbourne Storm. The Auckland-based side headed across the ditch hoping to gauge themselves against a team that…
And what better way to experience this massive event for the first time than with the knowledge that it would be the hottest weekend of the year so far? After succeeding in the hunt for an all-too-rare parking spot near the town centre, my partner and I headed toward the centre of the culinary cornucopia…
