Rugby League World Cup postponed until 2022 after New Zealand and Australia pull out August 5, 2021 The Rugby League World Cup, which was due to be held in England later this year, has been postponed until 2022 due to New Zealand and Australia withdrawing. After weeks of speculation the decision was made by the RLWC2021 board in conjuncture with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the International Rugby [...]
Brickability post strong results despite year-on-year fall in revenue and profit August 5, 2021 Brickability have seen a slight fall in year-on-year revenue as the company’s accounts were hit by early year trading restrictions. The concrete block and brick manufacturer saw a 3.2 per cent fall in its revenue from £187.1m in 2020 to £181.1m in 2021. Restrictions brought on the pandemic are thought to be the reason behind [...]
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Women’s 4x100m relay team break British record as Asher-Smith returns to track August 5, 2021 Dina Asher-Smith returned as Team GB’s women set a new British record to reach the 4x100m final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Asher-Smith, who last week was in tears after having to pull out of the 200m with a hamstring injury, recovered to produce an assured run in the third leg. In the men’s sprint [...]
Bullring owner Hammerson sees fall in value of managed portfolio but profits rise despite pandemic impact August 5, 2021 Hammerson have released mixed half-year results as the property giant saw its profits rise amidst a fall in its managed property value. The London-based firm saw an eight per cent fall in its net rental income year-on-year brought on by the pandemic and a significant impact on trading for much of the year up to [...]
Labour demand answers as Marble Arch Mound is made free August 4, 2021 Labour councillors have called for an investigation into the Marble Arch Mound after its high-profile “flop” since its opening last week. The £2m project had to be closed after two days but will now reopen for rest of August, free of charge to all visitors. The Labour councillors have called for an independent investigation into [...]
Police bosses renew call for pay increase August 4, 2021 Police bosses have renewed their calls for pay increases, telling the Home Secretary Priti Patel that they “deserve better”. Last week police representatives marched on Downing Street after it was announced that officers who earn more than £24,000 will be subject to a pay freeze this year. NHS staff will receive a 3 per cent [...]
A year on from the explosion, Beirut still a shell of its former self and questions remain unanswered August 4, 2021 One year ago today, the world looked on in horror as Beirut exploded. The monumental blast at what turned out to be a nitrate storage hangar decimated the area surrounding the Lebanese capital’s port and beyond, with the damage estimated to be around $4.6bn. The story is one of grave corruption and mismanagement. Over 2,700 [...]
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 13-year-old Sky Brown becomes Britain’s youngest medallist with skateboard bronze as Hannah Mills makes sailing history August 4, 2021 Teenage skateboarder Sky Brown became Britain’s youngest ever Olympic medallist today as Team GB claimed more sailing gold at Tokyo 2020. Brown produced a calm final run to win the bronze medal after falling twice on her first two runs. The 13-year-old surpassed Sarah Hardcastle, who won silver and bronze in the swimming at the [...]
West Coast wildfires rage across record areas in the United States, but Silicon Valley thinks it has the answer August 4, 2021 Wildfire season in the United States has devastated swathes of the West Coast in a way not seen since the disastrous summer of 2017. The problem is getting worse across numerous states. This year, 37,803 fires have raged, burning more than 3.4 million acres, both significantly up on last year. As of August 1, there [...]
British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland rings the changes for decisive third and final Test in South Africa August 3, 2021 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes for the third and final Test against South Africa on Saturday. Josh Adams will make his Lions Test debut on the right wing, replacing Anthony Watson who drops out of the squad altogether. Duhan van der Merwe keeps his spot on the other [...]