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CNN
02-06-2025
- General
- CNN
Emma Hayes reflects on journey to top of women's football
CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies speaks with U.S. Women's National Team coach Emma Hayes who shares how her late father was instrumental in her pursuing the top job in women's football.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luis de la Fuente on Isco's return to Spain: 'The right moment'
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti announced as Brazil coach Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the club and take over as Brazil's new national team coach. Ruairidh Barlow, Football España editor, tells CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies why it's a good move for both club and country. 5:00 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
CNN
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Jannik Sinner returns in Rome following 3-month doping ban
Men's tennis world number one returned to the court this week after serving his 3 month ban for 2 failed drug tests last year. Tennis journalist Simon Cambers speaks to World Sports Amanda Davies about his return, and what to expect moving forward.
South Wales Argus
07-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Abertillery parkers pressured with fines despite no evidence
It recently came to light that dozens of people have received £100 penalty notices for parking in one of four bays besides Iceland in Abertillery. It is widely understood that the bays in question are public, a fact confirmed by Blaenau Gwent Council, leading to questions over the legitimacy of the fines. The parking bays in question are believed to belong to Blaenau Gwent Council (Image: Supplied) Those to be fined have since spoken out about the methods implemented by the parking company and how requests for clear photographic proof of wrongdoing have been denied. In what's been likened to 'bully tactics', those fined report being threatened with extra charges and even bailiff action if they fail to pay. Amanda Davies is one of many to report having paid a reduced £60 fine under pressure. 'I received the notice just before going away and paid it in a moment of panic,' she explained. Whilst unsure of what she had done wrong, Ms Davies said, 'I felt powerless and confused.'. 'The only evidence provided was of my car driving down the side of Iceland and exiting. That does not clearly demonstrate a parking violation. But I still wasn't sure who had the authority to issue the fine,' she added. There is particular concern over the impact on vulnerable individuals who receive the fines, with many reporting experiencing significant distress and confusion. Despite the ongoing exposure of the issue, it remains unclear how many individuals have been fined and how many have paid due to feelings of pressure and panic. Highlighting the impact on vulnerable individuals, another explained, 'I paid £60 straight away because they said it would go up to £100 and I suffer with depression and anxiety and didn't want it making me feel worse'. Neil Milkins, who first raised the issue publicly, continues to be contacted by individuals affected and says the scale of the problem is significant. 'I have been made aware, mainly from Facebook, that dozens of people have since March 2024 been sent £100 penalty notices' he said. Adding, 'Some have had more than one notice. Many have been pressured into paying with the bait of paying £60 if paid within 14 days. If not paid within 28 days, a £70 extra charge will be added, with further costs if bailiffs are involved.' Mr Milkins successfully contested the two £100 fines he received, with both being dropped. Nevertheless, he remains concerned for all those with fines outstanding and those who have felt pressured into paying despite a lack of evidence. 'But dozens of motorists are still being harassed to pay for parking legally,' he explained. At the time of publication, the parking company has yet to respond to the concerns regarding the legitimacy of the fines or their methods for extracting payment.
CNN
29-03-2025
- Politics
- CNN
IOC President Thomas Bach discusses Russia and Vladimir Putin
Thomas Bach, the outgoing President of the International Olympic Committee, speaks exclusively to CNN Sports' Amanda Davies about the Russian doping scandal and his relationship with Vladimir Putin.
