Rachel Reeves says she'll back Old Trafford plans, but doesn't say how
Rachel Reeves has reiterated her support for the Old Trafford redevelopment plans - but she has not set out what that means.
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Man City vs Club Brugge prediction and odds ahead of Champions League clash
Manchester City are bracing for a pivotal Champions League clash against Club Brugge at the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday night, with no room for mistakes. The Citizens find themselves outside the top 24, a surprising position for the former European champions who were initially favourites to claim the trophy this season.
Champions Trophy Stadium Supervisor Breaks Silence On Renovation Delay, Slams PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) insists that Karachi's National Stadium will be ready to host matches of the upcoming Champions Trophy despite mounting concerns around the venue's preparedness for the marquee event starting February 19. Pakistan's respected leading English daily 'Dawn' on Wednesday carried a story which stated that "it seems absolutely impossible to contemplate the renovation work being completed within the deadline, but the personnel handed the responsibility are beaming with confidence." "The board would either be hero or zero for taking up such a mammoth task," the newspaper commented.
UK tourists warned as alerts issued in Canary Islands and Spain
Weather warnings remain in place for both the Canary Islands and Spain this week as the Spanish destinations continue to face stormy conditions.
Budget airline to serve doner kebabs on flights from Manchester Airport
Passengers will be able to order doner kebabs for the first time on a budget airline flying in and out of Manchester Airport this year.
Calls to make Manchester 'the global capital of football'
A new or redeveloped Old Trafford can cement Manchester's place as "the global capital of football", the city's mayor Andy Burnham has said.
Tickets For World Test Championship Final Set To Go On Sale; Pat Cummins, Temba Bavuma Appreciate Fans
Australia captain Pat Cummins and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma have expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans after securing their spots in this year's ICC World Test Championship Final. With anticipation building, tickets for the highly awaited showdown are set to go on sale this week. Reigning champions Australia booked their place in the 2025 decider when defeating India 3-1 in the recent Border-Gavaskar series, while the Proteas cruised past Pakistan 2-0 on home soil to ensure they will feature in the one-off Test for the first time at the clash at Lord's set to commence on June 11.
Bare-knuckle boxing champ who fled to Thailand back behind bars over drugs ring
A former bare-knuckle boxing champion who fled to Thailand to avoid a drugs trial is now back behind bars in the UK.