Updated 1:53 am PDT, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping share a toast during a state dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Monday, March 25, 2019. Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a 3-day state visit in France where he is expected to sign a series of bilateral and economic deals on energy, the food industry, transport and other sectors. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP) less French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping share a toast during a state dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Monday, March 25, 2019. Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a ... more Photo: Luvovic Marin, AP Photo: Luvovic Marin, AP Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 French President Emmanuel … [Read more...] about China’s president meets European leaders on deal-filled trip
Council still exploring funding for flagship Maritime Museum project
Derry & Strabane Council has said it is exploring all funding avenues for the Maritime Museum as the deadlock at Stormont continues to impact on the release of money for such projects. A spokesperson for the council yesterday confirmed that less than half the money needed for the long-awaited project has been fully committed and while a further £6.5m had been committed “in principle,” that funding has not yet been released. It is now nine years since the completion of a feasibility study for the project, which aims to celebrate and showcase Derry and Lough Foyle’s historic maritime importance over the centuries, including its role as vital naval base during and after the Second World War.The council said however that it was actively exploring options for the £11.25m Derry-Londonderry North Atlantic (DNA) project, which is to include the museum and an Archive Centre housed in the former Army Hospital site on Ebrington Square with galleries, archival … [Read more...] about Council still exploring funding for flagship Maritime Museum project
Former leader Nick Daubney standing down from West Norfolk council
PUBLISHED: 08:50 26 March 2019 | UPDATED: 08:50 26 March 2019 Nick Daubney, who is standing down at the next election in May Picture: Denise Bradley Archant West Norfolk’s mayor and former borough council leader is standing down at the next elections. Nick Daubney, 68, said he wanted to pursue other interests after 20 years on the council, much of it spent as leader.“I made the decision when I was removed from cabinet two years ago,” he said. “I’ll have done 20 years when the elections come round.”Mr Daubney, from Pott Row, represented the South Wootton ward. He recently successfully opposed plans for hundreds of new homes on Knights Hill.He said other highlights of his political career included “protecting” west Norfolk against proposals for a county-wide unitary council, along with economic development such as bringing Palm Paper to Lynn.He also played a leading part in the campaign to stop an incinerator being built at Saddlebow, … [Read more...] about Former leader Nick Daubney standing down from West Norfolk council
Elizabeth Hurley, 53, sizzles in cutaway safety pin gown 25 years after wearing the original
ELIZABETH Hurley wows in a cutaway safety pin gown 25 years after wearing the original to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral. The actress looked stunning in the updated version of the iconic Versace gown as she revealed she still had the 1994 gown that launched her career. The 53-year-old displayed her age-defying beauty in a sizzling new shoot for the April Issue of Harper’s BAZAAR. Speaking to the glossy magazine, the mum of one reflected on the night she wore the dress as she admitted she was “unprepared” for the reaction. She said: “I was so unprepared for what happened that night. “I urgently needed to find a dress to wear for Hugh’s premiere, and in those days I had no idea about fashion. ExclusiveLO BLOW Jennifer Lopez's fiance sexted British Playboy model and begged for threesomes I WANNABE IN CHARGE Mel B and Geri Horner's lesbian fling reignites 20yr Spice Girl feud ExclusiveFRANKY PANKY BBC's married Frank Gardner caught sharing … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Hurley, 53, sizzles in cutaway safety pin gown 25 years after wearing the original
Who is Rochenda Sandall? Meet the Line of Duty series 5 actress playing Lisa McQueen
SHE is a RADA trained actress who has worked on stage, radio and TV. But who is Rochenda Sandall and what role does she play in Line of Duty. Here's all you need to know... Who is Rochenda Sandall? Rochenda Sandall is an actress who studied Acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). The talented star has been making waves in theatre thanks to her roles in the National Theatre's Pomona and Coriolanus. While she has also worked as a voice actress in BBC Radio 4's Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk. The actress has had TV roles in shows such as Coronation Street, Broken, Black Mirror:Bandersnatch and Love, Lies and Records. Does Rochenda Sandall star in Line of Duty? In October 2018, it was revealed that Rochenda had joined the cast of Line of Duty series five as Lisa McQueen. Lisa is on AC-12's wanted list and is set to cause trouble as part of the Balaclave Men crime syndicate who have played a part in police corruption. Speaking to the Radio Times, she teased: "Characters like Lisa don't … [Read more...] about Who is Rochenda Sandall? Meet the Line of Duty series 5 actress playing Lisa McQueen