John Humphrys asks: is the idea of a 'Northern Powerhouse' a good one?
George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, wants to create a ‘northern powerhouse’ among the cities of the north of England. At a meeting in Manchester on Monday, he said: “We need a northern powerhouse. Not one city, but a collection of cities – sufficiently close to each other that combined they can take on the world.” The key, he believes, is much better transport links between the region’s existing cities, so he’s floating the idea of a new high-speed rail link – HS3 – between Manchester and Leeds. Read More...
In the summer of 2022, Amy Grant was in a tragic bike accident. What happened? She recently appeared at the Kennedy Center 2022 Honors. Source: Getty ImagesThe queen of contemporary Christian pop is now a 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree. Amy Grant, a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, became the first musician in her genre to receive the annual honor for those who have shaped American culture with their performing arts contributions — and it’s airing tonight on CBS. Read More...
International action-adventure star Harrison Ford is married to beloved 'Ally McBeal' actress Calista Flockhart: A look at their 20-year relationship.
Source: Getty ImagesActor Harrison Ford has been working in the entertainment industry since 1964 when he began picking up uncredited bit parts and slowly moved into leading-man roles. During his time in Hollywood, Harrison has been known for his rogueish action-hero characters, but what about his softer side? Harrison has also been married three times in his life, most recently to fellow actress Calista Flockhart. Read More...
