County Northumberland Financial News

tree, with major branches being lopped off so that large hoardings could be erected in front for the annual Durga Puja celebrations. My protests fell on deaf ears, of both the Puja organisers and the city administration. Nothing has changed since then; if anything, matters have worsened. Because now, not branches but whole trees are being lopped off to make way for fully built-up apartment blocks which need unrestricted access in the front and back. While the media is full of stories of tears being shed and protests being launched to prevent the decimation of forests for mining and industrial projects and even precious urban green enclaves, who spares a thought for the lone tree? Last month, two men in the UK pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing £622,191 worth of damage to a lone sycamore tree at what was called the Sycamore Gap, that had stood for over 200 years in the Northumberland National Park. It was one of the most photographed trees in the world, having stood all by itself in a natural dip next to the famous Roman Era Hadrian's Wall in northeastern England. Why it was cut has not been established.

It has been predicted by the AA that around 16.4 million journeys by car will take place on Saturday and it has made a warning about long traffic.

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton who not only went down in the history of the club but the hearts of millions of fans all over the world. The iconic attacking midfielder passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday leaving behind a legacy for many youngsters to follow and dream of in the world of football. «It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning,» a statement from his family read as quoted from Sky Sports. «He was surrounded by his family.

Manchester United legend and a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup victory, Sir Bobby Charlton died on Saturday at the age of 86. He appeared in 106 matches for England and scored 49 international goals and set a record for his country at the time. He won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup for Manchester United.

Calvin Harris and Vick Hope are now husband and wife. The disc jockey, producer and singer got married to his radio host girlfriend in a lavish, Glastonbury-themed wedding on September 9, 2023. The wedding took place at Hulne Priory in Alnwick, Northumberland in England. The couple, who got engaged in May 2022, decided to tie the knot in September 2023. According to the Mirror UK, Nile Rodgers and Chic performed at their wedding reception, beginning their set with Luther Vandross' 1981 song Never Too Much and going on to perform songy of Madonna, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and David Bowie. The last song was their own 1979 hit Good Times, as reported by The Sun. The wedding was luxurious and beautiful, and there was a Glastonbury-themed after-party. In keeping with the theme, there were food stands with burgers, pizzas and Nigerian dishes, and tents as accommodation for the guests. The celebrity guests included AJ Odudu, Scott Mills, the BBC Radio's Vernon Kay, and Vick Hope's co-presenter Jordan North. The Sun reports that the wedding vows of Calvin Harris and Vick Hope were “really emotional”. A source told the tabloid that the couple’s vows were “really emotional and the marriage ceremony included poems like Ernest Hemmingway’s If There’s Empty Spaces In Your Heart and Lori Eberhai’s Devoted”. Calvin Harris told Vick Hope, “I promise to be your teammate, best friend and companion for life.” In August 2023, Vick Hope had shared about her hen do on her Instagram Stories. The radio host had adorned a white feathered mini dress, with Chanel earrings and light makeup, and her hair tied up. Calvin Harris and Vick Hope are yet to share the wedding pictures on social media.