News for 'Midlands'

Prince William's need for speed!

Prince William's need for speed!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Britain's Prince William threw on his biker's helmet and proved he's the king of cool as he took the latest Triumph Tiger 1200 bike for a spin around a track on Tuesday. The royal, who in the past has owned and ridden powerful bikes, was on a visit to the Triumph Motorcycles in Leicestershire, East Midlands when he took the bike for a spin.

Jordan brings Formula One to Russia

Jordan brings Formula One to Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Jordan launched their 2005 car in snow and sub-zero temperatures in Moscow's Red Square.

India and Turkey under F1 glare

India and Turkey under F1 glare

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, officers investigating match-fixing said on Monday.

Super manager Ranieri wants to stay at Leicester

Super manager Ranieri wants to stay at Leicester

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

'If the chairman is happy then I'm happy'

Jordan to run 2005 car for first time on Monday

Jordan to run 2005 car for first time on Monday

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Jordan plan to run their 2005 Toyota-powered car for the first time at Silverstone next Monday, team sources said on Wednesday.

Wurz tops times for Williams at Sepang

Wurz tops times for Williams at Sepang

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Austrian Alex Wurz won the battle of the test drivers by topping the times in the first practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday.

Karthikeyan tests for Williams

Karthikeyan tests for Williams

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The Indian was faster than German rookie Nico Rosberg who has secured the team's second race drive for 2006.

Karthikeyan considering other teams

Karthikeyan considering other teams

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The Indian driver said he has been talking to a few other F1 teams for a possible switch for the 2006 season.

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

PIX: Leicester sink Man United; Liverpool whip Watford

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

PIX: Pogba misses penalty as United held at Wolves

PIX: Pogba misses penalty as United held at Wolves

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Manchester United were held 1-1 at Wolverhampton Wanderers and missed out on taking top spot in the English Premier League.

Ranieri sacked again, but now has a golden legacy

Ranieri sacked again, but now has a golden legacy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Even by the standards of modern soccer management mayhem, the vertiginous rise and equally stunning fall of Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri takes the breath away.

EPL PIX: Liverpool rout City to go eight points clear

EPL PIX: Liverpool rout City to go eight points clear

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an emphatic and hugely impressive 3-1 win over defending champions Manchester City.

Indian-origin cricketer found guilty of indecent exposure

Indian-origin cricketer found guilty of indecent exposure

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Shiv Thakor, an all-rounder with the Derbyshire County Cricket Club and a former England captain of the Under-19 team, was labelled as "Shifty Shiv" by one of the victims after he exposed himself through a "gap" in his jogging pants.

Guptill signs on for fresh Derbyshire stint

Guptill signs on for fresh Derbyshire stint

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill is all set to re-join Derbyshire as their overseas player for the early part of the 2015 season, the Midlands County announced.

West Brom striker Hughes arrested

West Brom striker Hughes arrested

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Lee Hughes was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a car crash that killed a 56-year-old man.

Ranieri to make 'emotional' return to Stamford Bridge

Ranieri to make 'emotional' return to Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com14 May 2016

LeicesterCity manager Claudio Ranieri says it will be "amazing" to walk onto the pitch as a league champion on Sunday at Chelsea, the club that sacked him 12 years ago.

Trips to UK to be cheaper

Trips to UK to be cheaper

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Ashes: No rift in Aussie dressing room, clarifies 'keeper Nevill

Ashes: No rift in Aussie dressing room, clarifies 'keeper Nevill

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Peter Nevill, who was retained as Australia's wicketkeeper ahead of first-choice Brad Haddin for the third Ashes Test, brushed aside rumours of disharmony and discontent in the camp.

Manager Garde leaves Aston Villa by 'mutual consent'

Manager Garde leaves Aston Villa by 'mutual consent'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Remi Garde parted company with Aston Villa almost five months after taking over as manager on Tuesday having failed to turn around the Premier League club's dismal season.

US couple abandons toddler to play Pokemon Go, arrested

US couple abandons toddler to play Pokemon Go, arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

When deputies got to the home, they say the boy was in the front yard trying to get in the front door of the home.

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Wayne Rooney marked his 500th game in English league football with a coolly-taken Panenka-style penalty for Derby County in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Championship on Friday. The 34-year-old ex-England and Manchester United captain, who made his debut for the Midlands club earlier this month after returning from a playing stint in the United States, cleverly chipped in a 55th minute penalty for the lead.

Queen Elizabeth hosts lunch for Prime Minister Modi at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth hosts lunch for Prime Minister Modi at Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Queen Elizabeth II over lunch for the first time during his much-anticipated visit to the UK.

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Mallya reminds Force India drivers that team comes first

Mallya reminds Force India drivers that team comes first

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya reminded drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon that the team must take priority after a collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix wrecked hopes of a first win in Formula One.

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

"Tom Hopper, James Pearson and Adam Smith would like to convey their sincere apologies for their behaviour -- to the women involved in the incident, to the club and its owners, to the club's fans and to their families," a club statement said.

Mallya asks Indian authorities to interview him in London

Mallya asks Indian authorities to interview him in London

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

"I just have to ride out the storm," Vijay Mallya said.

Here's what measures India will take if shooting is scrapped...

Here's what measures India will take if shooting is scrapped...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Olympic Association is yet to get an official confirmation about shooting being scrapped from the programme of 2022 Commonwealth Games but said it will ask the organisers to reconsider its decision.

Liverpool's Klopp a fan of Leicester's near-perfect style

Liverpool's Klopp a fan of Leicester's near-perfect style

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is full of admiration for Leicester City's style of football which has propelled the Midlands club to the top of the Premier League.

When Swraj Paul praised Modi's efforts

When Swraj Paul praised Modi's efforts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

He said there is no decline in Modi's 'determination'.

Video of Sikh man being attacked in UK goes viral

Video of Sikh man being attacked in UK goes viral

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The British police have launched into the brutal attack suspected to be a hate crime.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Volkswagen's emissions scandal is fueling investor fears about the environment.

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Voters gave Johnson the huge mandate so that he can get the UK out of the European Union by January -- no ifs, no buts.

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Prince Harry and Meghan step out for first joint royal event

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The couple will spend the day at a World AIDS Day charity fair organised by the Terrence Higgins Trust and then meet Headteachers of a local school, Nottingham Academy.

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Images from the League Cup matches played on Tuesday