Exclusive: Mercedes throw financial weight behind Hamilton October 7, 2013 GERMAN car maker Mercedes has given a sharp boost to its investment in Formula One in a bid to propel British superstar Lewis Hamilton back to world championship winning form. Hamilton joined the Northamptonshire-based team from McLaren this year in what some saw as a backwards step, but the team has enjoyed a marked rise [...]
IndyCar driver Franchitti avoids spinal surgery despite fracture October 7, 2013 INDYCAR series have confirmed Scottish driver Dario Franchitti does not require surgery on his fractured spine suffered in a high-speed collision on the final lap of race two at the Houston Grand Prix, where his ankle was also broken. The 40-year-old’s car was sent spinning into the air and crashed into a catch fence, which [...]
Idowu slapped with driving ban October 7, 2013 ATHLETICS: Former world champion triple jumper Phillips Idowu has received a two-year ban and been fined £145 after admitting to drinking and driving at Chelmsford Magistrates Court yesterday. The court heard how the 34-year-old had left his house in Epping during the night to go to a nearby hotel and was stopped by Essex Police [...]
England sweating on Westwood October 7, 2013 RUGBY LEAGUE: England are set to learn today whether forward Ben Westwood will be available for their opening World Cup game against Australia on 26 October. Westwood, of Warrington Wolves, has been charged by the Rugby Football League for punching Wigan Warriors’ Blake Green during Saturday’s Super League grand final after the incident was missed [...]
Strauss needs heart operation October 7, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss requires surgery on a heart condition, club side Leinster have confirmed, and will miss the rest of the season. The 27-year-old, born in South Africa, has been capped four times by Ireland since making his debut last year after being allowed to switch allegiances having lived in the country [...]
Champ Watson falls at first hurdle October 7, 2013 TENNIS: British No2 Heather Watson’s defence of her Japan Open title ended in round one yesterday, following a straight sets defeat to Puerto Rico’s Monica Puig. Watson, who has suffered with leg and back injuries this year, as well as glandular fever, lost 6-4, 6-4 to world No48 Puig, who reached the last-16 at Wimbledon [...]
Chambers completes Essex exit October 7, 2013 CRICKET: Newly-promoted Northamptonshire have signed bowler Maurice Chambers from Essex on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old took four wickets in three first-class games for Essex this year, before ending the season on loan at Warwickshire.
Bosses call for flat income tax October 7, 2013 THE HEAD of one of Britain’s leading business groups called for a flat tax yesterday, suggesting that it would benefit families whose marginal tax rates have been hiked by the loss of child benefit. Speaking on Sky News’ Murnaghan show, Simon Walker, head of the Institute of Directors (IoD), said a flat tax would boost [...]
City of London is considering car-free roads around Bank October 7, 2013 RADICAL plans to pedestrianise some roads around the Bank of England are being considered by the City of London Corporation, as it looks to cut traffic in the Square Mile and meet the demands of the area’s growing workforce. The plans, known as the Bank Area Strategy, include increasing the areas for pedestrians, making roads [...]
Brokers stay up late to handle Royal Mail rush October 7, 2013 STOCKBROKERS are preparing to stay open until midnight tomorrow as the public rush to buy shares in Royal Mail, with demand fuelled by claims that the government is privatising the company on the cheap. The 497-year-old postal service is set to pass out of public hands on Friday, with shares expected to price in the [...]
