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PM: Written constitution needed as country to be run differently

Andy Burnham previously called for a written constitution in 2024 book Head North A written constitution could be needed for Britain as a “different approach” is taken to running the country, the Prime Minister has said. Andy Burnham previously called for a written constitution in 2024 book Head North: A Rallying Cry for a [...] The post PM: Written constitution needed as country to be run differently first appeared on Rother Radio.

Donald Trump says Middle East allies have reached outline deal to end Iran war

The US President says any deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat US President Donald Trump claimed Middle East allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new [...] The post Donald Trump says Middle East allies have reached outline deal to end Iran war first appeared on Rother Radio.

Danny Welbeck ‘immensely proud’ to join Chelsea after long spell with Brighton

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has completed a move to Chelsea after signing a two-year deal. The 35-year-old, who has been capped 42 times by England, will head straight for Hong Kong to join up with head coach Xabi Alonso and his new team-mates on their pre-season tour. Welbeck, who began [...] The post Danny Welbeck ‘immensely proud’ to join Chelsea after long spell with Brighton first appeared on Rother Radio.

Gianni Infantino has ‘lost UEFA’s confidence’ as World Cup investment plan fails

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has “lost the confidence” of UEFA over a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors, the European football governing body has said. Infantino announced overnight that the plan would not proceed after three confederations rejected it, with UEFA going further and [...] The post Gianni Infantino has ‘lost UEFA’s confidence’ as World Cup investment plan fails first appeared on Rother Radio.

Month of free bus travel for children in England starts

A month of free bus travel for children in England has started. Most under-16s will be not be required to pay for travel on most local buses throughout August, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. This is aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families during the school summer holidays. The [...] The post Month of free bus travel for children in England starts first appeared on Rother Radio.

William and Kate to visit Commonwealth Games

The Prince and Princess of Wales will join spectators at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the sporting tournament draws to a close. William and Kate will watch events on the penultimate day of the games which has showcased some of the world’s best competitors and seen thousands flock to [...] The post William and Kate to visit Commonwealth Games first appeared on Rother Radio.

Gianni Infantino says FIFA have scrapped World Cup investment plan

FIFA “will not proceed” with plans to sell stakes in a company which would run the commercial and operational aspects of its competitions, a statement from president Gianni Infantino said. The plan, which would include the men’s and women’s World Cups, has been rejected by three continental confederations with UEFA [...] The post Gianni Infantino says FIFA have scrapped World Cup investment plan first appeared on Rother Radio.

Labour wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after marathon vote count

Labour candidate Bev Craig has won the largest by-election in British history as she was voted in as Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham in the job. The result was announced late on Friday night, more than 24 hours after polling stations closed, in a comfortable win, although with a [...] The post Labour wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after marathon vote count first appeared on Rother Radio.

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