The UK has signed a £3.4bn ($4.6bn) deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining control of a UK-US military base on Diego Garcia - the largest of the islands.
Events include entertainment and food, while competition classes will play a big part and feature over 170 categories, from flowers and photography to handicrafts and culinary creations.The local Ukrainian community group will be there with colourful displays and traditional food, as will the Worcestershire England Filipino Association, while Worcester Mela will showcase a colourful mix of cultural performances.
The BBC will have two stages, the BBC Hereford & Worcester Main Stage which will offer a wide variety of musical styles to keep the crowd dancing, and the BBC Upload Stage with a laid-back atmosphere where up-and-coming artists can shine.Mr Jones said: "It's a day that brings the city together, and we're proud to support some of our most talented local artists by bringing them to our stages. It's going to be a great day."Eleven buildings have been named as winners of the annual Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) awards.
The buildings include two restored castles, a road bridge, a whisky distillery and Scotland's newest prison and young offender institution.The 11 winners will now become the "longlist" for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award.
The shortlist will be announced in July ahead of the winner being revealed in November.
The Category A-listed Aldourie Castle has been conserved and all the surrounding estate buildings restored as well as new ones added, including farm buildings, an energy centre, a boathouse and a pedestrian bridge.In 2023, when Paris St-Germain's owners Qatari Sports Investment (QSI) were exploring the possibility of a minority stake in an English club, Tottenham were one of the teams linked. Levy maintains a close relationship with PSG and QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
One source added that Levy - a renowned negotiator famously described by Sir Alex Ferguson as "more painful [to deal with] than a hip replacement" - will demand a high price for Spurs given their elite facilities, brand, London premium and the revenue the club now generates.Various reports in recent years have valued Tottenham at between £3.5bn and £4bn.
Chelsea were bought in a deal worth up to £4.25bn from Roman Abramovich in 2022 by a consortium led by American investor Todd Boehly and private equity firm Clearlake Capital. The purchase price was £2.5bn with a commitment to spending £1.75bn over the next 10 years.Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos bought a 25% stake in Manchester United for £1.03bn in December 2023 in a process which included a rival bid from Qatar's Sheikh Jassim, reported to be nearer to £5bn for 100% of the club.