Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards. The co-hosts had been involved in seven matches which either alone, or jointly, opened previous tournaments, but had won none of them. They put that right at the eighth attempt however as goals from Julian Quinones and Fulham’s Raul Jimenez in either half […]
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th […]
That's according to a study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests. A study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe found much of the public was open to rapprochement with the EU, with almost half backing a closer relationship […]
That's according to First Minister, John Swinney John Swinney has said that Scotland have “really good prospects” in the forthcoming Fifa World Cup. The First Minister said he is “very optimistic and very excited” to see his country’s team take on Haiti at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday. Mr Swinney, who was speaking ahead of travelling to the US for the competition, was on a visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, where he […]
A bumper addition of your favourite Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment Podcast A View from the Wings thi week. Dave and Carol bring you their reviews of 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' from the Buxton Opera House, the New Vic's Around the World in 80 Days and the Stoke Rep's Sheila's Island. We bring you interviews from The Archers actor Susie Riddel and the New Vic historian Rachel Walker. We bring you loads of What's On's from around North Staffordshire and beyond. […]
He's accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to properly fund the Defence Investment Plan John Healey has resigned as defence secretary, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to properly fund the Defence Investment Plan (Dip). In a letter to Sir Keir, Mr Healey said the Prime Minister had been “unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats”. The […]
He reached a career-high world ranking of 21 during the summer of 2023 Great Britain’s Dan Evans has announced he is to retire from tennis after this summer’s Wimbledon. The 36-year-old, who reached a career-high world ranking of 21 during the summer of 2023, will call it a day with two ATP Tour titles to his name. Evans was also part of the British team which won the Davis Cup in 2015. In a post on his Instagram […]
Reports in Germany claim the clubs have already been in contact Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has reportedly been targeted for the vacant position at RB Salzburg. Reports in Germany claim the clubs have already been in contact over the 37-year-old, who is preparing for his first pre-season in Scotland. The Rangers board publicly backed Rohl after a run of four consecutive league defeats ended their title challenge and sparked doubts over the German among […]
Her contract expires on June the 30th Mary Earps will leave Paris St Germain this summer, the club have announced. The 33-year-old goalkeeper will depart after two seasons with the top-flight French side when her contract expires on June 30. It is understood that Earps is closing in on a return to the Women’s Super League with London City Lionesses. London City are owned by American billionaire Michele Kang and enjoyed a successful debut season […]
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