Neil Bradley

Only 8.8% of eligible voters took part in parliamentary elections largely boycotted by the opposition.
BBC News – Africa

The 2022 Cure Bowl was one of our top 12 bowls to watch. and despite the low score, it didn’t disappoint. Well unless you are a UTSA fan of course and then it sucked big time. The game was one of two halves to be […]

The airlines were asked by the airport to “suppress demand” as Border Force staff go on strike.
BBC News – Business

Nizar Banat’s family submits a case against the Palestinian Authority over his death in custody.
BBC News – Middle East

Eight more people have died after the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Kharkiv suffers “colossal” damage as the latest wave of Russian strikes targets power supplies.
BBC News – Europe

Health bosses warn of “extensive disruption” as crews are set to walk out on December 21 and 28.
BBC News – UK

The United Nations joins the EU in warning Elon Musk over a “disturbing” move to suspend journalists.
BBC News – US & Canada

Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure as he opens the ANC conference where he is running for a new term.
BBC News – Africa

Early Life
Edward (Albert Arthur) Woodward was born on 1 June 1930 in Croydon, Surrey. He was the only child of Edward (Oliver) Woodward, a metalworker, and his wife, Violet. He received his tertiary education at […]

Our Twelve Must Watch 2022 College Bowl Games Bowl Season Kicks off tomorrow and although we intend to watch as many as possible […]

Ian Watters Independant Financial Adviser Service […]

The Bank of England lifts borrowing costs to 3.5% from 3%, the ninth rise in a row.
BBC News – Business

Three others were injured when two armoured vehicles came under fire while travelling to Beirut.
BBC News – Middle East

Peru has been thrown into a fresh political crisis after a series of shock events over the past few days.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The new government says it will scrap a public holiday observed since the 17th Century.
BBC News – Europe

Harry says it was his decision, not Meghan’s, to leave as it became clear there was no other option.
BBC News – UK

The accused, David DePape, had also planned to target President Joe Biden’s son, an officer testifies.
BBC News – US & Canada

Moroccan hopes of being the first African side to reach the last two ended in a 2-0 defeat by France.
BBC News – Africa

The rail network will be hit for a second day running and Royal Mail staff will begin further industrial action.
BBC News – Business