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Burkina Faso: the key role played by the media in the latest coup
The dust appears to have settled following the recent coup in the west African state of Burkina Faso. A televised statement on January 31 named Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba as interim leader and said that the independence of the judiciary as well as freedom of speech and movement had beenContinue Reading
Will extra mayors level up left-behind regions? What the evidence tells us
Adding more mayors to English regions is central to the UK government’s “levelling up” plan. From day one, part of the vision has been to expand mayoral devolution – giving more powers to regional combined authorities, rather than just being ruled by Whitehall. Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and aContinue Reading
Racing tips: Templegate NAP smashed rivals last time out and can make it two from two at Newcastle on Friday
TEMPLEGATE looks to build the bank ahead of another busy weekend. Read on for our man’s top tips and back a horse by clicking their odds – good luck! SIP AND SMILE (5.15 Newcastle, nap) He was impressive when winning on debut over course and distance 14 days ago. ThereContinue Reading
Leo Varadkar promises package of measures to tackle rising cost of living
The Government will “soon” bring forward a package of measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Leo Varadkar has said. The Tánaiste told the Dáil that the Government accepts it has not done enough to support households facing financial pressure. Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty, whose party has accused theContinue Reading
Ashley Cole joins Frank Lampard’s Everton backroom team as first-team coach
EVERTON have confirmed the appointment of Ashley Cole as first-team coach. New boss Frank Lampard has raided his old club Chelsea for his former team-mate. 1 Frank Lampard has swooped to add former team-mate Ashley Cole to his coaching team Cole, 41, was working with the Chelsea academy, and isContinue Reading
Yorkshire County Cricket Club: ways that organisations might try to neutralise racism accusations
In the wake of accusations of racism made by former player Azeem Rafiq, Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has announced plans to find more diverse talent, including through partnering with a South African cricket club. This follows other changes including the replacement of the coaching staff, the resignation of severalContinue Reading
Wet Leg at the 100 Club review: the honeymoon continues
Review at a glance E ight months have passed since Wet Leg released the unofficial national anthem of 2021, Chaise Longue, an irresistible punk-pop blast of saucy innuendo, deadpan humour and seaside-postcard surrealism. But judging by the rapturous reception that greeted the Isle of Wight band at this rammed LondonContinue Reading
The pandemic made period poverty worse in the UK – but also led to new ways to combat it
Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Despite the UK being one of the most developed countries in the world, there are still thousands of people in Britain who are not able to afford or access period products or menstrual health services – what’s known as “period poverty”. The pandemic has only made this worse.Continue Reading
Why do some people get Covid when others don’t? Here’s what we know so far
A man with her protective face mask walks in Vellaces neighborhood after new restrictions came into force as Spain sees record daily coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, in Madrid, Spain on September 21, 2020. (Photo by Burak Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images One of the great mysteries that hasContinue Reading
Get into the ‘Country’ and meet ‘Sabrina!’
Jade Country looks ripe for picking in the twelve-runner Median Auction Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Southwell tapeta this afternoon under Georgia Dobie, having her first ride of the year aboard Eve Johnson Houghton’s charge. This combination enjoyed tremendous success last year, Georgia reduced her apprentice claim from 7lbsContinue Reading