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Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Newcastle confirm first summer signing after pipping Barcelona, Real Madrid and Porto to Spanish wonderkid
A Toon star is being lined up by a newly-promoted side TOON-ING IN Newcastle confirm first summer signing after pipping Barcelona, Real Madrid and Porto to Spanish wonderkid NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of Spanish wonderkid Antonio Cordero. SunSport revealed in January that the 18-year-old - dubbed 'Antoñito' - would reject a new deal at Malaga in favour of joining the Magpies on a free transfer. 2 Antonio Cordero has joined the Toon from Malaga Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Spaniard will arrive at St James' Park on 1st July - subject to obtaining a UK visa - upon the expiry of his contract, and is expected to spend his first season out on loan. Real Madrid and Barcelona had held talks with the attacker, as did Porto, but he opted to pen a five-year deal to join Eddie Howe's side. Cordero said: "It's truly an honour to be here, truly a pleasure. I am a person who likes to aspire high. Why not come to one of the best places in the world to do it. 'It's a big step, and that's one of the reasons I'm here. I'm happy to do it and have a great desire to get going already.' Strong reports from Cordero's homeland suggest he could make a return to Malaga next season, though boss Sergio Pellicer refused to be drawn on the situation when asked recently. He said: "From the outside, it seems easy, but then it requires certain circumstances to make sense of everything - salary caps and other issues. It's up to the club to talk about it." Cordero scored his first senior goal for the Andalusian giants in June 2024, bagging a last-gasp equaliser in a play-off final second leg to fire Malaga back in to the Segunda Division. Upon confirmation of the signing, Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell said: "Antonio is an exciting talent. We're delighted to bring him to Newcastle United amidst interest in Spain and across Europe. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 'He has lots of potential, and the next phase of his development will be for the club to select a loan move that will challenge him and build on his experiences.' Cordero's arrival is set to be the first among a flurry of summer signings. Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man Utd Eddie Howe maintains an interest in Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, but hopes of signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford have been hampered by his desire to join Man Utd. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Nick Pope is being lined up by newly-promoted Leeds after the Yorkshire side missed out on Liverpool's Caoimhin Keller.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
More trees outside President's estate cut in Dehradun on eve of Environment Day
Dehradun: At least three more trees were felled outside Rashtrapati Ashiana, the President's estate, on Wednesday, just a day before World Environment Day, despite a protest last week over the cutting of a 100-year-old Toon tree near the estate. Some officials claimed the trees were removed to clear space for a 9m-wide visitor entry gate being constructed as part of preparations to open the estate to the public on June 20. The move has angered environmental activists, who pointed out that authorities had earlier assured them that no harm would come to the surrounding ecology when they raised concerns about the project disrupting one of Dehradun's last remaining green stretches. The Toon tree was allegedly cut to make way for a foot overbridge (FOB), intended to connect the 186-year-old estate to a new parking lot being developed on defence land opposite the site. Currently occupied by the President's Bodyguard (PBG) regiment of the Indian Army, the estate will offer visitors access to the main building, a museum on the PBG's 251-year history, an equestrian facility, and other amenities. "One tree was felled earlier, three now. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 최대 할인 지원해드려요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo At least three more hang precariously by their roots along the boundary where drain work is being carried out. Many more are in the way of the entry gate and FOB, and we are afraid they will be lost too. From the ongoing work, it is clear that many trees are being cleared inside the estate as well, but we don't have any details on how many," said Ashish Garg, an environmentalist. Public Works Department (PWD) officials maintained that "only two" trees were cut on Wednesday, one of which was already tilting. "This was done for public safety. The action was taken with due permission from the forest department and executed by Van Nigam. These are the only trees that will be affected. The hanging trees will be secured once the drain work is complete. The department understands the value of green cover and has no intention of causing unnecessary damage," said a senior PWD official on condition of anonymity. A TOI spot visit revealed two leftover stumps and another tree that was uprooted and removed. However, eco-activists are not convinced by such assurances. "They assured us that no green cover would be lost. After the first tree was chopped, we protested, and PWD said that would be the only casualty. Now more are gone. How many more trees must we lose to unchecked infrastructure in Dehradun? Authorities are labelling even healthy trees as risky and chopping them," said Himanshu Arora from Citizens for Green Doon, a social organisation working to safeguard the Doon valley's green cover. Dehradun residents are also questioning the rationale behind sacrificing green cover for tourism. "This is Sahastradhara Road all over again," said Garg, referring to the 2,000 trees which were removed to widen the road. Activists warn that road expansion, slip roads, drainage work, and even sidewalk concretisation threaten to further damage the remaining tree cover.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
British chart-topper axes full comeback album amid fears it would flop
Read on to find out how Cardi B confirmed her romance with an American football player in sexy snaps MABEL scrapped an entire album before making her new self-titled mixtape – after being 'crippled' by the expectations. The singer, whose previous album About Last Night came out in 2022, said she felt pressure to live up to her debut, High Expectations. 9 Mabel scrapped an entire album before making her new self-titled mixtape It won her a Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist. Mabel said on TikTok: 'I did scrap an album. "I kept waiting for this moment like, 'Now's the time to put out an album', but inevitably you change, you grow, and the music you made last year or the year before, you've kind of outgrown it.' She added: 'People expect you to do certain things and get certain accolades again like it's easy. Read More on Showbiz OTHERS & SISTERS Celeb siblings who shunned fame…from Osbourne 'hermit' to fourth Jonas bro "But that has been crippling, mentally and creatively, for me for years.' Cardi's love boat CARDI B put the boot into her ex-husband Offset by going Instagram official with American football player Stefon Diggs. The WAP rapper has been rowing with the Migos musician for weeks, with him seeking spousal support from her in their divorce, which she is arguing against. 9 Cardi B put the boot into her ex-husband Offset by going Instagram official with American football player Stefon Diggs 9 Cardi confirmed her romance with Stefon in sexy snaps on a yacht But Cardi made it clear he's the last thing on her mind as she confirmed her romance with Stefon in sexy snaps on a yacht. Good for her. SAM IN THE KIT PARADE SAM FENDER is out on the Toon as the star of an ad to launch Newcastle United's new third kit. Iain Stirling jokes about Toby and Mabel as sexy star performs in the villa I revealed last week how the Geordie singer had signed a massive deal with Adidas, as part of a tie-in with his beloved Magpies. 9 Sam Fender is out on the Toon as the star of an ad to launch Newcastle United's new third kit 9 Sam walks towards the venue for the ad 9 Sam in a Toon tracksuit My exclusive pictures show Sam on set at the Tyneside Irish Centre, just over the road from St James' Park, as he filmed the new ad with more than 100 extras. My source said: 'As well as the Adidas ad tying in to Sam's massive People Watching tour which kicks off in London on Friday, it will be used to launch Newcastle's new third kit. 'He arrived at 3pm and filmed for five hours with loads of extras. Sam was decked out head to toe in Adidas and played his guitar. He was on top form and everyone who met him said he was absolutely lovely. 'It was a long shoot but everyone who took part got to take home a pair of brand new trainers as a treat. 'Sam is really pleased with how the ad looks and so are the big cheeses at Newcastle United.' Since his debut album Hypersonic Missiles, which went straight to No1 in 2019, Sam has been on the most incredible rise. I've no doubt the journey is going to get even more exciting for Sam in the years to come. And now he's got some lovely new clobber to wear while he's doing it. MILEY CYRUS is battling it out with Garbage to score her third No1 album on Friday. Her album Something Beautiful is in the lead to top the charts. But just behind her is Garbage's new record Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. They may face opposition from Taylor Swift, whose album Reputation is at No8 in midweek figures. NADINE TO TELL ALL IN MEMOIR NADINE COYLE has risked falling out with her Girls Aloud mates again with a memoir that promises to 'tell all' on their career, including notorious 'bust-ups'. She reunited with Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh last summer for a successful UK tour after patching up their differences. 9 Nadine Coyle has risked falling out with her Girls Aloud mates again with a memoir that promises to 'tell all' But I imagine they might be more than a little worried about what Nadine has written in the book, called Loud: Diary Of A Derry Girl. It is due to be released in time for Christmas, with details about it leaking online after Amazon put up a pre-order link early, seemingly by accident. A description said it will be 'an intimate tell-all account' of her life. It added: 'This is her story, a story full of friendships, a lot of laughs, some bust-ups and just a whole lot of pop.' It's also likely to touch on her close friendship with bandmate Sarah Harding, who died from cancer in 2021, so I'm sure it will be an emotional read. RADIO 2 In The Park is heading to Chelmsford, Essex, for three days from September 5-7. The annual music festival will take place in Hylands Park, with tickets going on sale at 8.30am tomorrow. That will follow the line-up announcement during Scott Mills' breakfast show this morning. JOJO: HEAD OVER HEELS FOR CHRIS JOJO SIWA has finally confirmed her romance with reality no-mark Chris Hughes, two months after meeting in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Jojo split with her partner hours after leaving the ITV show in April. 9 JoJo Siwa has finally confirmed her romance with reality no-mark Chris Hughes She said in a new interview: 'It's not platonic any more. 'It's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way.' Hitting back at critics, she added: 'Anyone who suggests the relationship is a PR stunt is only telling on themselves. 'Clearly, you've never been around us. 'I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now.' Alexandra vamps it up ALEXANDRA BURKE looks incredible as she prepares to take on the role of Morticia in The Addams Family musical comedy. She got into character ahead of the UK tour which starts in Birmingham on July 10. 9 Alexandra Burke looks incredible as she prepares to take on the role of Morticia in The Addams Family musical comedy The production will tour other spots including Leicester, Salford, Canterbury and Blackpool. But while Alexandra has made a name for herself as a stage actress, she will return to music. On taking a break to have her two children, Alexandra said: 'Babies happened. One planned. Another baby happened . . . wasn't planned. 'But the plan is music. I'm hopefully coming back, I promise.' Alexandra, whose last album The Truth Is came out in 2018, added: 'Life just happened and I'm so grateful for my gorgeous children. It's slowed me down, it's made me realise the most important things in life.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
British chart-topper axes full comeback album amid fears it would flop
MABEL scrapped an entire album before making her new self-titled mixtape – after being 'crippled' by the expectations. 9 Mabel scrapped an entire album before making her new self-titled mixtape It won her a Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist. "I kept waiting for this moment like, 'Now's the time to put out an album', but inevitably you change, you grow, and the music you made last year or the year before, you've kind of outgrown it.' She added: 'People expect you to do certain things and get certain accolades again like it's easy. Read More on Showbiz "But that has been crippling, mentally and creatively, for me for years.' Cardi's love boat The WAP rapper has been rowing with the 9 Cardi B put the boot into her ex-husband Offset by going Instagram official with American football player Stefon Diggs 9 Cardi confirmed her romance with Stefon in sexy snaps on a yacht But Cardi made it clear he's the last thing on her mind as she confirmed her romance with Stefon in sexy snaps on a yacht. Most read in Bizarre Good for her. SAM IN THE KIT PARADE Iain Stirling jokes about Toby and Mabel as sexy star performs in the villa I revealed last week how the Geordie singer had signed a massive deal with 9 Sam Fender is out on the Toon as the star of an ad to launch Newcastle United's new third kit 9 Sam walks towards the venue for the ad 9 Sam in a Toon tracksuit My exclusive pictures show Sam on set at the Tyneside Irish Centre, just over the road from St James' Park, as he filmed the new ad with more than 100 extras. My source said: 'As well as the Adidas ad tying in to Sam's massive People Watching tour which kicks off in London on Friday, it will be used to launch Newcastle's new third kit. 'He arrived at 3pm and filmed for five hours with loads of extras. Sam was decked out head to toe in Adidas and played his guitar. He was on top form and everyone who met him said he was absolutely lovely. 'It was a long shoot but everyone who took part got to take home a pair of brand new trainers as a treat. 'Sam is really pleased with how the ad looks and so are the big cheeses at Newcastle United.' Since his debut album Hypersonic Missiles, which went straight to No1 in 2019, Sam has been on the most incredible rise. I've no doubt the journey is going to get even more exciting for Sam in the years to come. And now he's got some lovely new clobber to wear while he's doing it. Her album Something Beautiful is in the lead to top the charts. But just behind her is Garbage's new record Let All That We Imagine Be The Light. They may face opposition from Taylor Swift, whose album Reputation is at No8 in midweek figures. NADINE TO TELL ALL IN MEMOIR She reunited with 9 Nadine Coyle has risked falling out with her Girls Aloud mates again with a memoir that promises to 'tell all' But I imagine they might be more than a little worried about what Nadine has written in the book, called Loud: Diary Of A Derry Girl. It is due to be released in time for Christmas, with details about it leaking online after Amazon put up a pre-order link early, seemingly by accident. A description said it will be 'an intimate tell-all account' of her life. It added: 'This is her story, a story full of friendships, a lot of laughs, some bust-ups and just a whole lot of pop.' It's also likely to touch on her close friendship with bandmate Sarah Harding, who died from cancer in 2021, so I'm sure it will be an emotional read. RADIO 2 In The Park is heading to Chelmsford, Essex, for three days from September 5-7. The annual music festival will take place in Hylands Park, with tickets going on sale at 8.30am tomorrow. That will follow the line-up announcement during Scott Mills' breakfast show this morning. JOJO: HEAD OVER HEELS FOR CHRIS Jojo split with her partner hours after leaving the ITV show in April. 9 JoJo Siwa has finally confirmed her romance with reality no-mark Chris Hughes She said in a new interview: 'It's not platonic any more. 'It's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way.' Hitting back at critics, she added: 'Anyone who suggests the relationship is a PR stunt is only telling on themselves. 'Clearly, you've never been around us. 'I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now.' Alexandra vamps it up She got into character ahead of the UK tour which starts in Birmingham on July 10. 9 Alexandra Burke looks incredible as she prepares to take on the role of Morticia in The Addams Family musical comedy The production will tour other spots including Leicester, Salford, Canterbury and Blackpool. But while Alexandra has made a name for herself as a stage actress, she will return to music. On taking a break to have her two children, Alexandra said: 'Babies happened. One planned. Another baby happened . . . wasn't planned. 'But the plan is music. I'm hopefully coming back, I promise.' Alexandra, whose last album The Truth Is came out in 2018, added: 'Life just happened and I'm so grateful for my gorgeous children. It's slowed me down, it's made me realise the most important things in life.'
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Protest held over felling 100-yr-old tree near Rashtrapati Ashiana
Dehradun: Environmentalists staged a protest at the public works department (PWD) office on Wednesday after a 100-year-old Toon tree on Rajpur Road, near Rashtrapati Ashiana, the President's official retreat, was felled, allegedly to make way for a foot overbridge (FOB). Environmental activists had intervened on April 25 to prevent the tree's complete removal, resulting in it being only lopped at the time. However, it was eventually cut down over the following weeks. Ira Chauhan, a member of Citizens for Green Doon (CFGD), an organisation working to protect the Doon Valley's green cover, said alternative suggestions to save the tree were disregarded. "We submitted a letter to the PWD on May 5 proposing various ways the tree could have been spared. Design changes were possible, but they went ahead and chopped it anyway, just like in many infrastructure projects. Despite our objections, protests, and pleas to the authorities to preserve this ecological treasure, it was removed," she said. The foot overbridge is intended to connect the 186-year-old Rashtrapati Ashiana – scheduled to open to the public on June 20 – to a parking area being developed on a defence ground opposite the estate. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo Currently occupied by the President's Bodyguard (PBG) regiment of the Indian Army, the estate will offer visitors access to the main building, a museum on the PBG's 251-year history, an equestrian facility, and other amenities. "When the project was proposed, authorities assured us the green cover would remain intact. There are also reports of trees being cut inside the compound. They are building a foot overbridge, a universally failed concept, and it's likely other trees will also be harmed. To open a park, one of the last green stretches in the city is being damaged," Chauhan added. Activists said the tree had a width of over 300 inches and was crucial to the local ecosystem, supporting birds, insects, and bees. "We even offered to collaborate with architects to find a sustainable solution, but were ignored," said one protestor, calling the tree's felling a tragic loss for Dehradun. "The decision to prioritise an oversized FOB over this majestic green cover reflects poor aesthetic judgment and a disregard for Dehradun's natural beauty. It's disheartening to see tourism needs outweighing the well-being of Doon's citizens. This sets a dangerous precedent for unchecked urban development," said Himanshu Arora of CFGD. While activists insist the tree was healthy, officials claimed it was damaged and needed removal. However, sources in the department admitted that the tree's felling was necessitated by the overbridge's design. "We've heard their concerns and assured them there will be no further ecological damage. In fact, we plan to carry out compensatory plantation," said Jitendra Tripathi, executive engineer, PWD. Given the district administration's earlier promise to minimise environmental impact when residents opposed the parking space, activists now say the tree's removal renders those assurances hollow and fear that more damage is imminent.
