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BBC News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 The managerial appointment wait goes on
"It's going on and on and on, just get it done!"Jack Rafferty is joined by former Foxes striker Steve Howard to discuss Leicester City's pre-season as they await the appointment of new looking likely their new boss could be former Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes but, for now, the wait to why the appointment is taking so long, Howard believes it's because the Foxes initial plans didn't pan out as they'd hoped."I think they had a target in mind and they couldn't get him," Howard told the When You're Smiling podcast."I think they went down the list and obviously Cifuentes is there. I quite like him as a manager."I just hope for all the fans and all the team and all the club as whole that he's there for when they go to the pre-season training camp in Austria."Listen to the full episode and more on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 Foxes need a manager
"I'm a bit puzzled as to why they haven't sorted this because they've had time."The preseason action begins for Leicester City when they host Peterborough United on Saturday, but without a permanent manager, how much can fans take from the match as a glimpse into the future?The Foxes will be under the guidance of former midfielder Andy King for the game, but former City striker Steve Howard does not see the 36-year-old being an on-going solution."I think it's a little bit too early for him," Howard told the When You're Smiling podcast."I think he'd be a really good manager further down the line but with a club like Leicester, you want them to bounce straight back and that's the whole aim."You need an experienced guy in there, but quickly."Howard said urgency is key, or else Leicester risk going into the new season underprepared."If someone said to you, how does Leicester play, you'd say I don't really know," he added."I think a manager is going to come in, especially in preseason, and say this is the way I play, this is my idea, this is the identity I want Leicester City to have."So the longer this drags on, the worse it's going to be."Listen to the full episode and more on BBC Sounds.
Telegraph
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
A Wimbledon towel tote and a Henley bear: The best of the Season's merch
When Steve Howard, then sustainability director at Ikea, opined in 2016 that we'd reached 'peak stuff', few could disagree. 'God – so true,' we nodded, glancing at our collapsible laundry basket, cable keeper and battery buddy, vowing not to buy any more spurious plastic storage systems. It didn't last. Before you could say 'landfill', we were back on Amazon funding Jeff Bezos's wedding, convinced that one more quad cube would solve our holiday packing problems. It's not our fault that it costs a week's wages to put a suitcase in the hold. Blame capitalism. If capitalism is one culprit, another is 'the Season'. Much like teens clamour for hoodies from their favourite band or dance act, their parents – or at least those with a taste for sport and culture – are just as eager to show allegiance to their chosen pastimes via merchandise. It's all very 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt' – only in 2025, it's more a case of getting the beach towel, tennis kit, sippy cup, dinner plate and limited-edition director's chair. Do we need all this stuff? Of course not. But it feels good to belong to a tribe. Even if you're in no position to attend the glorious events that define the British summer, you can still signal that you did – thanks to a slew of official and unofficial merchandise. Here's our pick of the best (and the most bonkers). Skip to: Wimbledon Henley Glyndebourne The Grand Prix Cowes Wimbledon As a tennis tournament, it's peerless. As a merchandising opportunity, it's just as unrivalled. Taking place this year from June 30 to July 13, the world's oldest tennis championship – first held in 1877 – offers a chance to watch some of the game's most fabled players in action. But part of the thrill lies in rubbernecking the crowd, too, for Wimbledon wouldn't be Wimbledon without a smattering of A-listers and royals gracing Centre Court. Is that Sienna Miller over there? George and Amal? What will the Princess of Wales be wearing? What we do know is that the staff will be dressed by Polo Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter of the championships since 2006. Each year, the storied American brand launches a new collection, allowing guests and fans alike to buy into the look. This year's highlights for women include an oversized striped shirt (£189), matching shorts (£149), and a Wimbledon crest terry sweatshirt (£189). For men, there's a vintage-fit rugby shirt (£219), an embroidered linen shirt (£199), and even his-and-hers satin baseball jackets (£525) – ideal for couples keen to go full Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz. Those who care about the environment as much as Wimbledon can make a beeline for Christy's 'So Last Season' collection. Made entirely from surplus towels used by the world's top players, the upcycled range includes a robe, tote and shoulder bag, released to mark the brand's 39th year as Wimbledon's official towel supplier. 'We're known for creating products that last a lifetime, and with the seasonality of the Wimbledon products, we wanted to devise a way to repurpose them that felt both fresh and thoughtful,' says Vanshika Goenka-Misra, CEO of Christy. 'Last year, we were left with a number of dated Championship towels, which we transformed into limited-edition bags – they sold out within 48 hours of launch. It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful circular fashion is to our customers.' Wimbledon in Bloom Large Mug, £19; Wimbledon in Bloom Tea Towel, £14, Wimbledon If homeware is more your thing, Wimbledon's official shop offers an array of 'Wimbledon in Bloom' merchandise, including mugs, tea towels and oven gloves (£26). Henley Between July 1 and July 6, there's only one place to be if you're a rowing fan – Henley, Pimm's in hand, gazing wistfully over the water. Recently divorced? Single? Still mourning Clothy, your childhood teddy bear that mysteriously got lost in transit between boarding school and the family seat? Then meet Charlie, an exclusive teddy bear commissioned by the world's best-known rowing regatta (founded in 1839) to commemorate its new patron, HRH King Charles III. Wearing a replica of Henley's official blazer and a miniature version of the steward's enclosure badge, Charlie is the perfect purchase for those who love rowing and plushies – a list we suspect is longer than you might think. At £250, it's still cheaper than a Labubu. Charlie Merrythought Bear, £250, Asquiths Or why be like everyone else in Nike, Adidas or Adanola pull-ups when you could rock a pair of Henley sports socks (£14.50) instead? Or channel the Roy family style with a Henley baseball cap (£29.50). Leaving no oar unturned on the merch front, Henley also offers branded handwash, door mats, bottle openers and even a Christmas bauble. Glyndebourne Opera lovers still have time to experience Glyndebourne: productions have been running since May, but the fat lady doesn't sing until August 24, when the final performance of Verdi's Falstaff will ring out over the grounds of Lewes. No matter if you were once thrown out of the school choir – thanks to Glyndebourne's official collection, you can put any lifelong feelings of inadequacy aside. Simply purchase the festival's 2025 Directors' Chair, place it on your lawn, and hey presto, you can conduct your imaginary orchestra with Simon Rattle-esque aplomb. Made from sustainable hardwood and finished with teak oil, it'll last far longer than the British summertime. 'Opera Glasses' Director's Chair By Pablo Bronstein, £250; 'Opera Glasses' Cufflinks by Pablo Bronstein, £65, Glyndebourne Shop For maximum effect, add matching cufflinks and a silk pocket square (£52) to your ensemble. The opera glasses motif was designed by Pablo Bronstein, a British-Argentinian artist who studied at the Slade and Goldsmiths and whose work references the Baroque and Rococo periods. The Grand Prix With the Grand Prix celebrating its 75th year, there's no better time to visit the British Grand Prix, held at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, from July 3 to July 6. Whether you failed your theory test or fancy yourself as the next Lewis Hamilton, you'll be spoilt for choice on the merchandise front. Warning: some of it is pretty dire. Scuderia Ferrari x Puma tracksuit top, £108, F1 Store Channel the 1990s in a Scuderia Ferrari x Puma tracksuit top, show your love for Mick 'n' Keef with a Rolling Stones x Aston Martin hoodie (£94.50), or buck the trend for Sambas in Mercedes AMG Petronas x Adidas Court trainers. As well as shopping by team, you can also shop by driver – though we'd advise sticking to a legend such as Ayrton Senna, who definitely has the best merch. Sambas in Mercedes AMG Petronas x Adidas Court trainers, £60, F1 Store Cowes The highlight of the yachting calendar, Cowes Week (August 2-8), has been an important part of 'the Season' since 1826, boasting up to 40 races daily for around 7,000 competitors and 750 boats. Despite attracting over 100,000 guests, when it comes to merchandise, Cowes hasn't exactly thought outside the box. Cowes Week T-shirt, £22, Peach Face But if you're in the market for sailing gear, look no further than Musto, the world's leading sailing brand and the event's official clothing supplier. Their Cowes store stocks a selection of branded sailing gear. There's also a Cowes Week T-shirt by Isle of Wight-based clothing brand Peach Face and a folding waterproof beach bucket (£25) by Invert Sport.
CBC
30-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Changes to P.E.I.'s energy-saving incentives get mixed reactions
Businesses have some mixed opinions about the changes being made to Prince Edward Island's provincial energy incentives and rebates. The province announced changes to its Net Zero and efficiencyPEI rebates on Thursday, after it paused accepting new applications for some programs earlier in the year. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed to see the rebates for the industry we work in halved," said Steve Howard, the owner of Renewable Lifestyles, a P.E.I. company that specializes in solar electricity products, like solar panels. "But that's the reality of things. When these rebates come out, you can't expect them to be around forever," he said. The province's solar panel rebate offer was paused in February, with no new applications being taken. It has been reactivated, but the amount of money Islanders can get for installing an array of solar panels to power their homes is being capped at $5,000 — down from the previous $10,000. Howard said he expected the rebates to decrease over time, but his main complaint about the change is how the province communicated it. "The real headscratcher is that… this workforce that is capable of installing and transitioning to these green technologies... was just put at risk by the way that they suddenly stopped the rebates, the timing of those rebates," he said. If the change had been made at the end of the installation season, with proper notice given ahead of time, people could have planned ahead, he said. P.E.I.'s energy-saving rebate changes will let infrastructure catch up by slowing demand, some say 34 minutes ago Duration 2:17 A company in P.E.I.'s solar panel industry says the province is putting jobs at risk by cutting a homeowner rebate in half. But some, like Trevor Leeco of Centennial Nissan (shown) say it's good to put the brakes on encouraging the sale of heat pumps and electric cars, at least until the Island charging network and power grid catch up with demand. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins reports. EV incentives down Electric vehicle rebates are among the incentives set to be reduced, but there is still some money to be claimed. For Trevor Leeco, the general manager of Centennial Nissan in Charlottetown, the fact that there is still a rebate at all is good news. "We're very lucky. Some of the other provinces have done away with it altogether," Leeco said. "We were also very fortunate that we did get a little notice, compared to when the federal one went away… So we had a little bit of time to prepare." Leeco said he doesn't expect EV sales to drop dramatically because of the change, but he thinks slowing consumer uptake could be a good thing. "The infrastructure for us to all be electric is not there yet, so I think slower is probably better. And this may slow the pace slightly." Lowering pressure on the grid Provincial incentives for heat pump installation are down, too. But rebates on adding home insulation and replacing windows and doors are set to increase. While that could put more pressure on the construction industry, it could also reduce the load on the electricity grid in the short term, said Sam Sanderson, the executive director of the Construction Association of P.E.I. and a member of the Net-Zero Advisory Council. "[Heat pumps] are a great source of heat, a great source of cooling. But they're also adding, you know, huge pressure on our electrical grid," he said. "Every heat pump we install… adds a little bit more pressure on the demand for power." Insulation incentives could be an opportunity for education, Sanderson said, as more people look into what's actually inside their walls, and how that leads to their home losing heat in the winter and letting heat in during the summer. The province said it will keep an eye on the programs it has to make sure they're working. A re-evaluation will take place in two years, Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Gilles Arsenault said.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Throw the young lads in'
Former Leicester City striker Steve Howard speaking on the When You're Smiling podcast: "I want him [Ruud van Nistelrooy] to change the squad. I want him to try a different system, a different formation or different faces."He might be surprised and you've got to prepare for the Championship. This season is done and dusted but you have to get something out of it."Throw the young lads in - the ones who want to have a game - and if they can hold their own in the Premier League then they will fit in to the squad next season."Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
