I’m not interested in writing about new restaurants because it usually takes a few months for the operation and its crew to jell but when the doors are opened for the first time all those plans go out the window and one must start anew the owners may feel like they’re riding a bucking bronco But when a couple of my chef pals and Dani Matthews (@healthyishdani on Instagram) fawned over the food at Half Rooted and told me I had to eat and write about it I cajoled chef Carlos Baez of Overbrook’s Mr. Crisp to join me at the former Cateran Lodge that relic of our city’s mediocre culinary history and we agreed that Half Rooted is definitely worth a visit — today Empanadas are one of my favorite foods and they are practically global What culture doesn’t have some sort of fried or baked dough filled with roasted meats or vegetables One could easily argue that ravioli from Italy and empanadas from the Spanish speaking Old and New World are all in the same family That’s something no one else in town is doing An arepa is a pan-fried corn cake made with corn flour and fresh corn similar to a Johnny cake in the American South an arepa is typically topped with a slice of queso fresco Chef and owner Carlos Loaiza prepares his in a rectangular mold then sears them on the flat grill and garnishes with grated queso fresco The crunchy exterior held an interior that was the texture of soft spoonbread and was redolent of sweet corn juice “Salsa rosada is a blend of mayo and ketchup with spices; the pineapple habanero jam was cool as was the aji sauce and the chipotle sauce,” Baez said “And the cashew and mushroom filling for that empanada was quite clever.” Loaiza has given Greenville something new and desirable in the form of unapologetic Colombian street food at Half Rooted and if we’re going to wear that “foodie town” label we toss around like confetti at a wedding we should embrace restaurants such as this one Half Rooted, at 1419 Wade Hampton Blvd. is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday “City Juice” is a colloquial term for a glass of tap water served at a diner. John Malik is a restaurant coach and hospitality consultant. He can be reached at chefjohnmalik@gmail.com Input your search keywords and press Enter the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager “With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown The county-owned property is more than 37 acres equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core and located within walking distance of Falls Park and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Its redevelopment is expected to be a billion-dollar the redevelopment of a block of South Main Street across from the Peace Center the mixed-use development at the corner of North Main and Washington streets the master planned urban community on Verdae Boulevard and Laurens Road on land once owned by the late reclusive textile magnate John D at 1,100 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Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System and other contributors who made the park possible “The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m Activities include walking tours of the park A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m Registration is requested but not required “We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance As the functions of parks grow more complex public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues “Parks are no longer simply places for recreation That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel “Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.” While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart “Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association public-private partnerships are good for parks.” Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources plans for the park had changed drastically A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured “There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said “The key is to fit the model to your community Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations City Park would also mirror the trend in other cities where postindustrial sites are turned into parks and green space those sites are on waterfronts and riverfronts areas that some cities turned their backs on and became nasty places to which people didn’t want to go a waterfront cargo yard was turned into one of New York’s signature parks The city redirects real estate taxes from residential and commercial developments in the project zone creating a self-sustaining revenue stream that is far less dependent on concessions and permits for special events than signature parks in other major cities “Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said “It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.” It was not only Bronze's goal that sealed the title-clinching victory against Manchester United on Wednesday night but also an incredible performance from Hampton as she made several saves to keep the home side at bay the title celebrations represented the culmination of a whole season of hard work I don't think I have the right words to use at the minute to put it all into perspective what we have just achieved The fact that I can say that I've come to the club and in the two seasons I've been here we've won the WSL both times It's a feeling that you want to work towards the whole time 'It's what puts all the hard work and all the effort of the whole season into perspective We still have two games left and we want to keep the season unbeaten and we want to go and hopefully get the treble against United again [in the Women's FA Cup final].' The win against Manchester United came just days after the team suffered the disappointment of exiting the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona at the semi-final stage Yet Hampton explained exactly how the players quickly recovered their morale as well as detailing ambitions to win the treble when we face the Reds again at Wembley in the FA Cup final on Sunday 18 May 'I think we just knew that we had to bounce back,' the 'keeper continued 'The tie against Barca wasn't the Chelsea that we wanted to portray to everyone I think everyone could see that we weren't ourselves It's always going to be the aim of ours next season 'But for us to be able to bounce back today and win the WSL with games to spare it shows the character and the resilience of this team and what we've had for the whole season the fight that the girls had to make sure that we've got a clean sheet and got the win over the line 'I don't know if it [the win over Man Utd] gives us confidence or if it gives us questions we all need to solve They've conceded the least amount of goals in the whole season Their defensive line and Phallon [Tullis-Joyce] have had an unbelievable season She made it hard for us to score again tonight 'We know it's going to be tough again in the cup final I think it gives us more questions on how we can make it easier for ourselves you're going to take the confidence from this win But we also know that they're going to want to fight back and they're going to want to prove that they can beat us.' It was Lucy Bronze that scored the goal which sealed the title at Leigh Sports Village her flicked header finally beating the resolute backline on the night Hampton took the time to praise her experienced team-mate explaining exactly how Bronze's experience helps the team achieve our lofty aims before revealing why she is keeping her feet firmly on the ground despite some exciting times to come in the near future 'I only realised [that Bronze had scored] when they announced it She's been a rock for us this season in the team I think her tactical awareness and understanding of the game is honestly second to none for all of us I just have to ask Luce a question and she'll be able to answer it and give me the solutions that I need 'I always like to just take one game at a time or one day at a time I just know that I'm playing my best football and I'm enjoying it and that's about not looking too far ahead 'I'm not putting any pressure on myself and I'm just going out there and having a fun time with my teammates.' Come see the WSL champions get crowned at Stamford Bridge! Get your tickets now for Chelsea Women vs Liverpool Women on 10 May by clicking here with tickets starting at £15 for adults and £7.50 for concessions Londoners have fallen in love with cycling and there is plenty to explore in and around the capital Lifestyle Sign up for the best picks from our travel I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice It was recently announced that there are now twice as many bikes as cars in City of London 'Square Mile'. The huge rise has been fuelled by the increase in dockless bikes Clearly Londoners have cottoned on to the fact that two wheels are often a much lovelier way to travel through the city than the tube or bus hybrid or you want to pick up a dockless bike to take for a spin across the city these are the best cycling routes across London For more details and a route map, click here historic pubs and alleys and onto the fantastic Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site It’s a fantastic route on which to see lots of the major sites of London from the Tower of London to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich along traffic-free paths and quiet streets Royal Parks 20mph speed limit for cyclists could prevent return of London Duathlon Lime bike rider miraculously avoids serious injury in bus crash These are London's best running spots and routes Past AXA Startup Angel winners share their tips For more details and a route map, click here Enjoy 8 miles (13km) between Wandsworth and Carshalton on traffic-free paths and quiet streets follow the river Wandle - a chalk stream with a long and interesting history - to stunning chalk downlands above Croydon This route forms part of National Route 20 of the National Cycle Network There are more than 10 parks and green spaces which lie on the route discover the industrial past of the river Wandle and escape the bustle of south-west London restaurants and local attractions such as Merton Abbey Mills For more details and a route map, click here For more details and a route map, click here For more details and a route map, click here From busy Greenwich to the town of Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, this 20-mile route threads through the Lee Valley Regional Park. Along the way you’ll pass Hackney, Walthamstow and Tottenham Marshes (now drained), and Walthamstow Wetlands Nature Reserve go from the heart of historical maritime London For a relaxed family cycle ride or if you use a wheelchair handcycle or pushchair we recommend Victoria Park the Lea Valley between Stratford and Tottenham and the Lea Valley regional park between Waltham Cross and Broxbourne Stop en route to visit the Mudchute park and city farm stop off for refreshments and the Tumble Bay playground and neighbouring cafe in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and weave through the River Lea Country Park For more details and a route map, click here Routes provided by Sustrans, sustrans.co.uk Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from her hospital bed after surgery Pregnant Jesy Nelson reveals plans for future in message from hospital Rihanna shows off baby bump at star-studded Met Gala 2025 as singer's third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky announced Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet Richmond Council is celebrating the opening of a new pharmacy in Hampton North bringing much-needed healthcare support at a time when many local chemists across the country are closing their doors Almost 800 pharmacies have closed in England over the past four years with the greatest impact often felt in areas with older populations or limited public transport Richmond Council recognises the essential role that pharmacies play in community health and remains committed to ensuring that residents can access the support Chair of the Adult Social Services Health and Housing Committee said: “At a time when many areas are losing their local pharmacies we are very pleased to see a new one opening in Hampton North especially those managing long term conditions or needing accessible advice and treatment close to home “This is a fantastic development that will support the local community improve access to care and help relieve pressure on GPs this new opening truly bucks the national trend.” The opening of this new pharmacy is in part due to the dedicated efforts of local ward councillors – Cllr Carey Bishop and Cllr Jeremy Davis – who have actively campaigned to address gaps in healthcare services for the residents of Hampton North the pharmacy will administer flu vaccinations as well as offering advice on health products and weight management It will also work closely with GP practices hospital teams and the wider community to ease pressure on services and support local health and wellbeing The pharmacy opens its doors on Saturday 12 April and residents are invited to visit and register for services from that date Richmond Council will continue working with partners to strengthen local healthcare services Up to: April 2025 © London Borough of Richmond upon Thames A man is in a 'critical condition' in hospital following a stabbing in Cannock Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Emergency services rushed to the scene of Hampton Street, Cannock to reports of a stabbing incident on the road Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene who was found to be in a serious condition The ambulance staff administered advanced life support before transporting him to hospital for further care A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on Hampton Street a MERIT trauma doctor with a Critical Care Paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene He was found to be in a serious condition and ambulance staff administered advanced life support before transporting the patient to hospital for further care." A cordon was put into place by police The cordon was lifted at around 1pm on Wednesday said: “Detectives have been trawling CCTV and speaking to people in the area to find out more about what happened to the man “We understand the man was spotted outside One Stop on Longford Road shortly before he suffered the injury and a cordon has been put in place while initial enquiries continue in the area “We are keeping an open mind and we’re keen to speak to people who might be able to help.” Anyone with any information that can help police with their investigation is asked to get in touch Call 101 or use Live Chat on the force's website Four companies were vying to purchase the properties on the northbound and southbound sides of the highway An unnamed finalist was expected to be awarded the purchase this spring the Liquor Commission changed direction and issued a notice of cancellation/withdrawal from the RFP process The notice cited a condition in the RFP document that reads “notwithstanding any other provision of this RFP this RFP does not commit the NHLC to award a contract or enter into an agreement.” at any time; to cancel this RFP and to solicit new submissions under a new acquisition process,” the notice stated directed comment on the decision to the governor’s office said that the state will be issuing a new request for proposals for the project Hakes also shared a statement from the governor that indicated the decision was made for concern over the future character of the properties “This prime location is a gateway to our state and should reflect the character and beauty of New Hampshire – not the New Jersey turnpike,” Ayotte said “I want to ensure that this important project is the right fit and that it will deliver more revenue to our state.” More: Hampton family ordered to remove pet pigs or face contempt charge in zoning dispute The Liquor Commission was looking to construct two state-of-the-art liquor stores and sell the remaining surplus property at the sites There are 64 acres of land on the northbound side and 24 acres on the southbound side In late 2022, the commission secured a significant rezoning of the property via a Hampton Town Meeting vote to create an “interstate corridor overlay district,” enabling multiple permitted uses on the property emergency response roadside vehicle repair The new zoning regulations excluded the development of hotels or casino gaming Those were uses the Liquor Commission originally requested but were rejected by the town of Hampton and the owners of the Common Man Roadside each submitted proposals to develop the project They were among eight qualified bidders identified for the project by the state Liquor Commission Hampton Beach Accessibility Study: What needs to be done to welcome all Executive Councilor Janet Stevens said Friday the decision to cancel the RFP process was a “complete surprise.” She said in April that the council was prepared to be “sealing the deal” of selling the properties within 60 to 90 days She expressed concern that no sale may take place eliminating the anticipated tax revenue for Hampton The town had been expecting to generate an additional $1 million annually from the properties entering the tax base under private ownership Stevens said she discussed the situation with Town Manager Jamie Sullivan who noted that he has not yet received official confirmation from the state that the RFP process has been halted they have collaborated with the New Hampshire Liquor Commission,” Stevens said “Let's salvage or maintain the possibility of receiving tax revenue.” Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player USA; North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (RB09) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium A Bold Shift in the Running Back Roster In a move that underscores the ever-evolving nature of NFL rosters strategic decisions are reshaping opportunities for emerging talent and.. 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Login Small farms, because Kynd – like its sleek older sister Grace & Savour on the other side of the kitchen garden – is wedded to supporting producers that operate on a human scale with whom it can build direct relationships because mimsy little flutters just wouldn’t fit the vibe in this old furnace house with its exposed brick shared occasions and robust flavours eeked out of British ingredients (sometimes with a Scandinavian inflection born of chef-director David Taylor’s time spent in Sweden On offer is an a la carte for a straightforward £75 for three courses Highlights from an early visit included artichoke crisps served with a peppy artichoke harissa and the fermented oat sourdough bread from the on-site bakery with ampersand butter The sauce in question was poured round a Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese set custard and did a fine job in countering the richness Hand-dived Hebridean scallops were as luxurious as those words promise keen to emphasise those supplier relationships the scallop roe and skirt going into the sauce Ex-dairy beef comes in tartare form on a complex snack of rosti potatoes with tomato emulsion made using tomato ‘waste’ lacto-fermented gem lettuce from last year’s harvest and radish and actually the sweet beef shone more brightly as a simple flatiron with black garlic and onion miso butter and chard Big shout-out to what is already a menu fixture Wines are from the off-the-beaten-track model favoured by Hampton Manor including Welsh pinot noir from Ancre Hill Estates and I’d Rather Be A Rebel Rosé from Battersea’s Blackbook Winery Brave stories? 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Using these cookies we will know which web pages customers enjoy reading most and what products are most popular. Hannah Hampton has kept six clean sheets in 13 England caps Hannah Hampton appears to be in pole position to take the number one spot for England at the 2025 Women's Euros with head coach Sarina Wiegman saying she is "a little bit ahead" of counterpart Mary Earps Earps has been a mainstay of England's success in recent years helping the Lionesses win Euro 2022 and reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup she has faced increasing competition from Hampton since the beginning of 2024 and the Chelsea keeper has been preferred for each of England's past three Women's Nations League matches Up until now, Wiegman had been reluctant to confirm who would be her first choice, but that changed in the build-up to kick-off of England's defeat in Belgium. she said: "I have two world-class goalkeepers Earps (right) was England's number one when they won Euro 2022 You only have to look at Earps' individual accolades to appreciate her quality as a goalkeeper A two-time Fifa women's goalkeeper of the year the golden glove winner at the 2023 World Cup BBC Sports Personality of the Year - the list is endless She had to fight hard for the gloves on the international stage making her debut against Switzerland in June 2017 but only earning a further seven caps over the next three years in the face of competition from Karen Bardsley Carly Telford and fellow youngster Ellie Roebuck Wiegman's arrival in 2021 proved a turning point with Earps starting each of her first seven games in charge and going on to be ever present during Euro 2022 the 2023 World Cup - including a memorable penalty save to deny Jenni Hermoso in the final Wiegman has favoured rotating her goalkeepers selecting Hampton in six of England's past 10 matches The pair traded places in friendlies against Austria Earps won the gloves for November's much-anticipated meeting with the USA but was replaced by Hampton against Switzerland three days later has been selected in three of England's four Women's Nations League matches including the win over world champions Spain earning 53 caps for England and keeping 26 clean sheets And she's been in good form since swapping Manchester United for Paris St-Germain last summer conceding just 12 goals in 17 league outings Hampton is also enjoying an impressive campaign Establishing herself as Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper this season she has conceded 13 goals in 18 WSL matches - a record bettered by only Manchester United's Phallon Tullis-Joyce - and featured in their past three Women's Champions League outings who previously played for Birmingham City and Aston Villa eight years younger than 32-year-old Earps is this a sign that Wiegman and England are looking to the future Hampton and Earps are battling to be England's first-choice goalkeeper Former England striker Ian Wright backed Wiegman's decision to favour Hampton "[She will improve] the more experience she can get in games and work on her concentration because in respect of everything else I think she's a better goalkeeper," he said on ITV adding: "Mary's got main character energy Imagine having Mary Earps as your back-up [at the Euros]." Former England midfielder Karen Carney says Wiegman's backing for Hampton could help both keepers in making the situation clearer she said: "You often hear goalkeepers say there has to be a clear number one and maybe Sarina Wiegman's helping Hannah prepare for that "And also showing Mary Earps that Hannah's in ahead of you and this is going to happen at the tournament However, ex-England striker Ellen White, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Women's Football Weekly podcast said it could prove a "a big challenge" for her former team-mate Earps to adjust to being the back-up keeper so it's going to be challenging for her if she is number two." 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Welling United suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Hampton & Richmond at the Beveree Stadium on Saturday with relegation now looming large over the Wings It was a disastrous start for the visitors in south-west London with the home side racing into a two-goal lead in the first five minutes Zanda Siziba was allowed the freedom of the Welling penalty area to dispatch a simple finish after he was teed up with a pass from the right And less than a minute had elapsed before the Beavers made it two as they cut their way through the Wings’ defence for Harry Gardner to finish through the legs of Rhys Lovett the lively Sahid Kamara forced Hampton keeper Max Merrick into an excellent save when his goalbound effort from the edge of the box the away side would never recover from that slow start it would be 3-0 just after the half-hour mark when Gardner secured his brace with a stunning strike from 18 yards which nestled in the top right-hand corner Brian Statham shuffled his pack with a triple substitution at the break with Jack Burchell Dan Martin and Deon Moore all entering the fray – but it would be more of the same after the restart with Hampton extending their lead to four in the 52nd minute as Gardner completed his hat-trick After Lovett had made a save from an initial shot Gardner was on hand at the far post to nod home the rebound for 4-0 Welling’s afternoon was compounded on the hour mark when they seemed to have a perfectly good goal ignored Josh Redfearn’s shot came back off the left-hand upright and inside the right post before being scooped back from behind the line from the goalkeeper meaning the visitors should have reduced their arrears There was still room for the home side to punish the Wings further as they added a fifth with 15 minutes remaining – Scott Kashket was dispossessed in a dangerous position leaving a Hampton forward to race through one-on-one by Mauro Vilheta was there to tap home the rebound into an empty net The Beavers were reduced to 10 men for the final 10 minutes of the game when Archie Taylor was given his marching orders he was pulled up by the referee for taking his time over a corner and booked for time wasting Any advantage that came with that came far too little and too late for Welling The result leaves the Wings seven points adrift of safety with just three games left to play Next up is the visit of Maidstone United to Park View Road on Good Friday Sent off: Taylor 79 (second bookable offence) J Hearnden Skip Hire Community Stadium Park View Road Welling Kent DA16 1SY Welling United Football Club is a Community Interest Company registered with Companies House Full name Welling United Football Club Community Interest Company Limited Registered number 08055420 The Los Angeles Chargers select running back Omarion Hampton in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for new contributors at the running back position for 2025 They added Najee Harris to the roster and then used their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on prospect Omarion Hampton "We know they're going to run the ball, so I'm loving it," Hampton said this week, via The Jim Rome Show I feel like we're building something special here." has shown at the college level that he can take on a workhorse back role which may not be needed for him in Year 1 in the NFL The Tar Heel back finished his last college season with 2,033 yards from scrimmage Hampton averaged over 175 total yards per contest He was also the fourth FBS player with 1,500-plus rush yards and 15-plus rush touchdowns in consecutive seasons since 2016 As for Hampton's new teammate in Harris, the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March Harris has solidified his status as one of the most durable running backs in the game Harris has recorded 68 consecutive starts and tallied 1,097 carries for 4,312 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh hopes his new two running backs can create a dominant backfield for quarterback Justin Herbert Hampton seems to be enjoying the potential fit he can have in Harbaugh's offense "We know (Harbaugh)'s going to run the ball, he's decided to run the ball and it's something he wants to do," Hampton said The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct The Los Angeles Rams remain one of the potential landing spots for star corner Jalen Ramsey Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't downplay the club's interest in a reunion Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that he believes the time is right for tight end Kyle Pitts to see significant growth in 2025 after three years of struggles followed a historic rookie season Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has made quite the impact for his team already in his short career recording back-to-back seasons of 1,100-plus yards and a total of 26 touchdowns the last two years As you pass by the grand white house at 422 High Street in Hampton its storied past remains hidden to the casual observer Within its walls are tales of presidents and politicians Once a lavish summer "cottage," a wealthy man's estate the house even traveled down Ocean Boulevard a frequent visitor to the New Hampshire Seacoast had personal ties to Hampton through his wife Pierce used a summer home in Rye as a gathering place for politicians and potential cabinet members he purchased the Brown Farm in North Hampton for $6,200 in 1865 construction had begun on his two-story "cottage" at Juniper Point on Little Boars Head Pierce envisioned transforming the estate into a resort he could enjoy a far-reaching prospect off to the Isles of Shoals Pierce spent many a day alone or with his cronies and occasionally stirring himself to new plans.”  retaining only the house and two parcels of land New Hampshire Governor Huntley Spaulding purchased it in 1929 George Ashworth moved the house to High Street in Hampton clearing the way for Spaulding to build Balmoral the large brick mansion that still stands today Hampton then and now: The Stone Cottage at North Beach relocating a house was far more common than it is today the cost of building a new home outweighed the expense of moving one to a different location Skilled craftsmen were readily available to lift The process involved raising the house onto rollers with teams of oxen or horses providing the power— though by the 1930s trucks and tractors were often used as well Hampton then and now: The Fogg House (Tuck Museum of Hampton History) hosting friends and enjoying time away from his many hotels and business ventures he sold the house at 422 High Street to John P who transformed it into a tourist home known as The Ashworth Pines and Annex it was advertised as 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Sign Up This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Second half strikes from Danny Cashman and Joel Colbran saw the Reds return to winning ways and strengthen their position at the top of National League South Mo Faal made an instant impact off the bench winning a 66th minute penalty that Danny Cashman fired home to ease the anxiety around the Sussex Transport Community Stadium following a host of missed first half chances That anxiety didn’t dissipate completely though as the Reds only held that slender lead heading into injury time but skipper Joel Colbran reacted quickest to Joe Cook’s knockdown to make the points safe Boss Chris Agutter made two changes to the side that lost narrowly at Hornchuch in midweek bringing in Joe Partington and Nicky Wheeler in place of Sam Packham and Glen Rea despite the Reds controlling the tempo of the game they were limited to a Nicky Wheeler long range effort in the opening exchanges – Merrick doing well to tip it behind for a corner on this occasion Liam Nash had a half chance with quarter of an hour played but couldn’t wrap his foot around Wheeler’s cross enough to steer the ball home The Rebels forced X corners in the first period and came close with two in quick succession later the half; Joel Colbran and Temi Babalola both failing to convert near post deliveries from Danny Cashman Cashman himself had the clearest opening minutes later when good plan down the right flank released Colbran who did brilliantly to pick out the number ten unmarked nine yards out but he skewed the finish just wide The Reds then carved out three extremely presentable opportunities in the final ten minutes of the half First Babalola blazed over the bar with his weaker left foot following a lay off from Nash then just a minute later Odei went through one-on-one but his touch took him wide and he could only find the side netting from a tight angle Finally it was Nash’s turn to be wasteful with time and space inside the penalty area he volleys a high dropping ball well over the bar and the Reds went in frustrated at the interval not to have found the breakthrough The home side failed to build on that momentum as the second half began in scrappy fashion It was in fact the visitors who were the first to come close to breaking the deadlock; Harry Gardner’s strike from range drew a good save from Lucas Covolan who also tipped over the resulting corner from underneath his crossbar who may have been starting to feel like it was going to be one of those days sending on the frontman just after the hour mark to instant dividends Faal was straight into the action a minute later forcing a penalty following a tangle of legs Gardner sparking handbags in the Worthing box following a late challenge on Covolan from a corner The Hampton man was shown a yellow card along with Faal for his involvement in the resulting melee Hearts were in mouth of the home supporters when an in-swinging corner from the right evaded everyone and came back off Covolan’s far post That was as good as it got though for the visitors and Colbran sealed the points in injury time showing predatory instincts to turn home inside the six yard box from Jack Spong’s corner via the head of Joe Cook The result leaves the Rebels three points clear of three of their closest challengers It’s the Tinners up next for Agutter’s men as they make the long trip to Sussex next Saturday in what promises to be a huge game Sussex Transport Community Stadium Woodside Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HQ Gilbert Investments Limited & Barry Hunter very hard decision to make,” Wiegman said after naming her squad for April’s double-header of Women’s Nations League meetings with Belgium They both bring a little bit different things first we’ll have the conversations with them Lucy Parker (Aston Villa) Millie Turner (Manchester United) Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United) Thank you for your feedback.Manchester City’s Khiara Keating and Orlando Pride’s Anna Moorhouse have also been selected among a quartet of keepers The fit-again Brighton forward Fran Kirby has been included along with her clubmate Maisie Symonds who has received a first call-up amid injuries to midfielders including Georgia Stanway Arsenal’s Beth Mead returns after injury but there is no place for Tottenham’s Jessica Naz whom Wiegman said had been “close for selection” The Guardian reported on Saturday that England were facing another impasse with the Football Association over bonuses, with the squad yet to agree terms for their Euros title defence Wiegman said she was not involved in those talks but offered a positive take: “From what I’ve heard from it And I hope we keep going and we get to an agreement very quickly because that brings calmness before a tournament.” “If you look at the short term before these Euros now, we have a very good contact with clubs and [if] they would get some, I would say meaningful minutes to get prepared for the Euros and do what’s right to get [in] the best possible shape for the Euros, then in this short term, for some it would not be too bad,” she said. “But in the longer term I don’t see how we can fit that in the schedule in the calendar.” Free weekly newsletterNo topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women’s football The Lionesses host Belgium at Ashton Gate in Bristol on Friday 4 April before playing at Leuven’s Den Dreef stadium the following Tuesday. but only two can be confident of hearing their names called in the first round North Carolina's Omarion Hampton has played second fiddle to Boise State's Ashton Jeanty in the pre-draft hype the two-time second-team AP All-American will undoubtedly receive the draft capital to suggest he'll earn the opportunity to make a similar-sized impact DAZN News evaluates what Hampton offers as an NFL prospect Evaluations of Hampton almost always begin by referring to his size because the 22-year-old is one of the larger backs in the 2025 draft class He brings his physical tools to bear in his running style demonstrating an aggressive demeanour that often leaves would-be tacklers trailing in his wake While questions about Hampton's agility and lateral quickness are valid his shortcomings do not detract from what is otherwise a dynamic skill set but he has succeeded in other ways thanks to his combination of power Hampton managed back-to-back seasons with over 1500 yards and 15 touchdowns often carrying the Tar Heels' offense while playing behind a questionable offensive line while Hampton still has room to develop as a pass catcher he demonstrated soft hands and the ability to convert short and intermediate targets into long gains Hampton possesses the dynamic skill set and has both the size and durability to immediately become a workhorse capable of carrying the ball 15 times or more per game achieving 1000 rushing yards in his rookie year is well within his reach Whether he contributes significantly as a pass catcher will depend on the existing talent on his team's roster but it's hard to imagine many would be a better option than Hampton He may start by splitting reps on obvious passing downs at first he should claim the role outright before long Hampton is projected to be taken in the mid-to-lower half of the first round and several teams in that range possess capable run-blocking offensive lines and potentially explosive offenses The Denver Broncos are a popular destination for Hampton in mock drafts They would represent an excellent landing spot where he could maximise his talents in an ascending offense led by quarterback Bo Nix and offensive guru head coach Sean Payton With such a wide gap between Hampton - widely considered the second-best running back in the draft- and the third-ranked player it's possible that he may be involved in a trade where a team moves up to acquire his services April 24 at  8pm  on the East Coast /  1am  Friday in the UK This year's NFL Draft will be available to watch for free on NFL Game Pass on DAZN (excluding the US and China) For more information and to watch for free,  click here North Carolina Tar Heels football has been a trending topic It all started with the disastrous Bill Belichick interview on 60 Minutes and how his girlfriend/handler Jordon Hudson railroaded it and the behind-the-scenes footage was leaked and how much power she really has over Belichick Getting into the backstory of Hudson and Belichick makes for compelling copy And while those story angles are receiving abundant media coverage no one is really talking about Bill Belichick on a strictly football level right now it's hard to think of him as anything except a New England Patriot The Los Angeles Chargers selected Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina with the 22nd overall pick in last weekend's NFL Draft While he won't get the chance to play under Belichick in Chapel Hill he probably would have been the perfect fit for his system Hampton is the kind of back that can truly carry the mail and it's these types of featured backs that have flourished on Belichick led teams over the years While Hampton isn't in Carolina himself right now his former teammates have been filling him in on how the program has transitioned from Mack Brown to the Patriots legend “I feel like it’s kind of just two different things,” Hampton said when comparing Brown and Belichick, during his appearance on Unbuttoned with Chris Simms It’s a lot more like – I heard they like – tackle every day but I feel like overall that’s going to get them uh better prepared for the game because that’s what you’re going to be doing in the game.” Tar Heels football practices are becoming more physical and hard-nosed And at this point UNC leadership must be hoping that people will start talking about actual sports and not the specifics of the Belichick-Hudson relationship when their athletic programs are brought up North Carolina Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham has to know what he's doing And as North Carolina is a basketball school you can take testimony from the top rated Tar Heel in this year's NBA Draft class “This is a family atmosphere," former Carolina wing and NBA Draft Combine invite Drake Powell said in an exclusive with RG.org and I know I made the right one by coming to North Carolina." remember that UNC athletics deserves the benefit of the doubt deprivation and tackling parents’ abuse of home education – Sian Hampton speaks to Jack Dyson More from this author deprivation and tackling parents’ abuse of home education – Sian Hampton tells Jack Dyson about a life that has taken her from Uganda to leadership of the Archway Learning Trust Labour’s surprise assault on academy freedoms has caused consternation across the sector it has already had a more tangible effect; long-term plans to fast-track staff onto leadership wages are now on the backburner Education secretary Bridget Phillipson was forced into a U-turn on restricting academy pay freedoms – saying she would instead introduce a “floor” but “no ceiling” on pay and conditions But Hampton believes the damage has already been done “Parts of the bill were a real distraction,” she says “Academy terms and conditions – did we really need to talk about that now “I don’t know if the government is for or against trusts but the mood music makes trusts feel they are maybe less valued than they were in the past.” We meet in a bustling café in the middle of London’s St Pancras Station Having arrived from Nottingham with a large holdall containing freshly laundered clothes Hampton is stopping here before hopping on a train to Bristol to spend the weekend with her daughter She intends to work remotely for the rest of the day I later learn she remained glued to her laptop after checking into a Bristol branch of Premier Inn that evening Hampton spent the first four years of her life in Uganda Her parents had moved to the country to teach They were constantly taking us out on safari Blood-thirsty dictator Idi Amin seized power 12 months later prompting many of the family’s friends to flee the country Hampton’s “ambitious” father frequently switched headteacher jobs causing the family to regularly relocate too Her first job was working in a Wolverhampton halfway house The building was equipped with emergency buttons but she says it was “never somewhere I really felt frightened” “Working with blokes who’ve just come out of prison was an eye opener That was always interesting as you never knew how it was going to go – you were giving these ex-offenders knives and all sorts.” Hampton then moved into secondary teaching But it wasn’t until she took over as deputy head at Bluecoat Aspley in Nottingham that she encountered “inner-city diversity” “There were cultural things I needed to learn about children who came from different backgrounds to my own “I love that vibrancy – I couldn’t go to a monochrome school and work out in the shires now she was asked to search a pupil’s boot amid fears they were armed police descended on the secondary to arrest “members of the school community because they were involved in gangs” Having risen the ranks to executive headteacher at Bluecoat The trust consists of 10 schools mostly spread across Nottingham and Derby Instead of taking a “one-size-fits-all approach” to running the academies the 58 year old ensures “heads are autonomous” as they are “uniquely placed to understand their own communities” “We don’t pretend [the schools are] all the same” there are key facilities that we run through the central team “The intention of all of that was to reduce workload on our heads and to allow them to maintain and sustain teaching and learning.” Hampton also sits on the Department for Education’s east Midlands advisory board The meetings are intended to inform regional director rulings on trust growth plans At their best they are “really rich and informed conversations that I hope help DfE make their decisions” At their “worst” they’re presented with proposals “where so much development has gone on that saying no is actually going to undermine something that’s happening already” – even if the project isn’t the best long term With the likes of the academy conversion grant and trust capacity funding cut completely Hampton thinks there could be “a drying up of people wanting to academise” is the regions’ work going to be less about managing conversions [and] more about school improvement which is not what the advisory board is there to do “I don’t know how much longevity they [advisory boards] have going forward in this new educational landscape.” Hampton has thrown her hat into the ring to join the new RISE teams: groups of DfE officials and turnaround leaders charged with brokering support for struggling schools When the government’s vision for the school improvement teams was revealed in November ministers said they wanted councils to help drive their standards agenda Just days later England’s biggest local authority admitted it could no longer afford to provide school improvement support Hampton has received similar messages from council chiefs in the Midlands ‘We haven’t got the appetite or resources to run schools that are in difficulty ourselves With 80 per cent of all secondary schools in trusts why would we suddenly go into this place where we haven’t got the skills or the money to support?’” Hampton backs a number of Phillipson’s reforms She regards the curriculum and assessment review as an opportunity “to make schools think about how children can be happy and successful” She also backs plans to tighten up elective home education (EHE) rules welcomed around 193 children in-year over 2023-24 Thirty-six per cent of them had been home educated Education Datalab analysis last year showed the secondary issued 176 suspensions per 100 pupils across 2022 and 2023. The rate was among the highest in England “The community there was playing games,” she says “A child would get into trouble in one school and the parents would then choose to electively home educate and apply for a completely different school.” “There were parent forums and all sorts of social media [groups] where it would say ‘how to home educate your child’.” She claims some leaders in the area have also told the parents of misbehaving kids: “We’re looking at permanent exclusion but if you prefer to educate your child at home The children accepted into Alvaston Moor through this route “usually need really bespoke support” to reintegrate them into classes “I’m not saying it [the exclusions] is all EHE but I think those that come through fair access and have failed in other schools are usually the ones that come to us and fail again,” Hampton stresses Alvaston Moor managed to reduce suspension rates to 12.3 in the autumn it has held 10 in-school meetings with parents every day Archway also invested £1.5 million in “an internal AP and intervention system” recruiting staff to work with children with additional needs Hampton spends half her week working from the trust’s central team base on Bluecoat’s top floor The rest of the time she hot-desks during visits to the rest of her schools She rails against the notion of having a separate office building for central staff “I hate the idea of me somehow being in an ivory tower and making edicts I still pick up litter [and] challenge children to tuck their shirts in.” A working group has been assembled at Archway to examine “how we can make working in our trust as attractive as possible” It hopes to do this in ways that aren’t to “the detriment of other players nearby” One of the measures being looked at is the leadership pay fast-track experienced staff will be able to skip the final upper pay scale level and move onto the leadership spine The move will cost up to £30,000 to implement But Hampton says the plan is “still very much paused” and expects it to be examined again in September The idea is that employees could move into assistant head roles sooner and give leaders the chance to ask them to “do other stuff as well” as they won’t be “beholden to 1,265-hour” rules I think it would allow us to be more imaginative in what we’re doing rather than being rigidly attached to teachers’ pay and conditions.” The delay means the plans will likely be someone else’s to implement Hampton will retire in August – saying it is time to make way “for somebody new with fresh ideas” “Carrying the responsibility of the trust is a 24-hour-a-day role “I’ve got enough of my career left to go off and explore different things I didn’t want to go on for so long that people were saying Richmond and Hillcroft Adult & Community College IPPR associate director Avnee Morjaria has taught inclusion and being mission-driven from Steve Chalke's life and work the Ofsted team tasked with tackling illegal schools speaks about the horrors they have witnessed,.. 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NASBTT chief executive Emma Hollis tells Schools Week about guiding providers through the ‘bruising’ ITT review and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Become a subscriber and stay up to date with the latest breaking news and industry discussion Website by Creative Sponge Watch back the goals and key moments from the Wings' clash with Hampton & Richmond and the Beveree Stadium Wings caretaker boss Brian Statham speaks following the 5-0 defeat at Hampton & Richmond Located on the Molesey stretch of the Thames the boys in yellow-and-black of Hampton School Boat Club have been a key player in British schoolboy rowing for over 50 years Hampton School Boat Club was situated at Molesey Boat Club until 2000 when the club’s Millennium Boathouse was opened by Sir Steve Redgrave and Ann Redgrave this location gave Hampton access to a calm fairly isolated from the crowded mass of schoolboy clubs on the Tideway This is also where the school hosts two head races per year Hampton School has develops athletes of all ages with an impressive fleet of Hudson eights to match Despite a slow start to their rowing story they became a dominant force in British Schoolboy competition Hampton secured the Triple – winning School’s Head of the River Race and Henley Royal Regatta all in the same year – three times in the 1980’s Whilst performance at the summer regattas is usually the focus of most clubs Hampton School seems to excel in spring head racing season their Championship First Eight has taken the win at School’s Head no less than nine times in the club’s history Many would argue that the club’s most impressive performance to date has been at that race Hampton took home a total of 63 gold medals showcasing the strength and depth of the club Hampton School Boat Club also boasts an impressive group of alumni most notably brothers Jonny and Greg Searle who took home the gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the coxed pair Hampton alumni are also frequently found at Oxford and Cambridge Ben and James rowing for the light blues of Cambridge while Matthew and David donned the dark blue of Oxford an increasing number of Hampton rowers have found themselves selected for the Junior GB Rowing Team with over a dozen athletes in the last three years having raced at the J16 GB France Regatta Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email In preparation for their historic showdown on the tideway Oxford and Cambridge have been taking on top competition from across the country I was both excited and a little sad about her recent announcement to leave rowing behind Following a successful first series in 2024 JRN is delighted to announce the second season of Sharing the Podium About Contact  The Reds return to the Sussex Transport Community Stadium tomorrow when they host Hampton & Richmond in National League South Chris Agutter’s side come in to the fixture off the back of suffering back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season following Tuesday night’s reverse at Hornchurch Despite those setbacks the team remains top of National League South by a single point from Truro City but just seven points separate the top 7 teams going into the final six games Aarran Racine was due to start for the first time since coming out of retirement at Hornchurch Stadium but was a late withdrawal from the starting eleven owing to a calf injury in the warm-up which will rule him out of being involved tomorrow Otherwise Agutter has no new injury concerns “Hampton & Richmond are a decent side in their own right the had a very good middle third of the season which put them on the verge of the play-offs but I think they’re in a position now where they can’t go up “They’ve got some good players they’re well organised and it will be a tough test – but as I always say if we play at our intensity and at our tempo and we force out game on them then you’ve got to be a hell of a team to beat us Ten games ago the Beavers were sat 9th in the table with an eye on a push for the top 7 but a run including just one win and nine defeats has seen them slip to 17th this is Hampton & Richmond’s ninth consecutive season at step two following promotion in 2015/16 courtesy of winning the Isthmian League Premier Division title Former goalkeeper Julian took over last summer after hanging up the gloves following a long career in non-league Current Rebels midfielder Odei Martin captained the London-based side at the start of the season before returning to Woodside in January The Reds won the reverse fixture at Beveree Stadium 3-2 back in August Danny Cashman sent the sides in level at the break before an early second half strike from Tommy Willard saw the away side lead Oluwabunmi Babajide drew the hosts level before Glen Rea scored the goal – his first for the club – that proved to be the winner just three minutes later The last meeting at Woodside Road occurred a year ago almost to the day – Brad Dologhan’s two goals gave the Rebels all three points on the first day of April last year Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate for tomorrow’s match Buy Tickets We encourage visitors to travel to the ground by public transport wherever possible to reduce congestion and emissions Worthing and West Worthing train stations are both approximately a ten-minute walk to the ground. 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Welling United fell to a narrow defeat to Hampton & Richmond at Park View Road on Tuesday evening. Despite leading twice through Josh Redfearn and Gene Kennedy in the first half, the visitors turned it round in the second to leave the fatigued Wings frustrated. The hosts were out of the traps quickly and looked very bright in the early exchanges. Daniel Martin was lively down the left early on and fizzed in a dangerous ball across the six-yard box which just evaded a red shirt after three minutes, before TJ Bramble sent an effort whistling over the bar from distance and Theo Alexandrou volleyed wide. And with 10 minutes on the clock, the hosts went ahead with Martin as the architect. Getting down the left, he delivered another good, low ball which fell for Redfearn, who turned nicely and found the bottom left-hand corner. The visitors were level 12 minutes later, however. When keeper Dylan Berry opted to punch a cross, it fell only as far as Archy Taylor who fired in via a deflection. It was a full-blooded half of football in the Welling mud with he action moving to and fro before the Wings regained their lead on 28 minutes. More good pay down the left saw the ball eventually moved  to Kennedy on the edge of the box, who picked out the bottom corner with a crisp finish to make it 2-1. Just after the half-hour mark, Berry was called into action, making a superb save to get down and keep out Ibrahim Jalloh’s goalbound effort from close range, while Marise Evans sent a good-looking volley just wide prior to the break. It was the Beavers who made the stronger start to the second half and they levelled for a second time on the evening nine minutes after the restart. A corner from the right was met by the head of the unmarked Mauro Vilhete who nodded into the net to restore parity for his side. In truth tired legs were beginning to show for Welling, who’s lung-busting efforts at Torquay three days earlier were beginning to catch up with them against the fresher legs of a side who had the benefit of a weekend off. As such, Hampton began to turn the screw and took the lead for the first time with 17 minutes remaining as Vilhete secured his brace. Falling kindly to the Beavers’ number 20 in the box, he squeezed in an effort which took a deflection on its way in. The Wings could not find the energy in the latter stages to stage a comeback of their own, although sub Sahid Kamara came inches away deep in injury time when his low shot skidded agonisingly past the post from 20 yards, and it would be the Beavers who would travel back across London with the points in tow. Rod Stringer’s men will now dust themselves down and go again on Saturday as they host Boreham Wood. Welling United: Berry, Statham (Johnson 86), Burchell, Winfield, Di Trolio, Martin (Ondo 80), Grant (Z Walker 49), Kennedy, Bramble (Taylor-Crossdale 80), Alexandrou, Redfearn (Kamara 66). Booked: Di Trolio 16 (foul on Babajide), Winfield 90+2 (foul) Hampton & Richmond: Curd, Campbell, Atkinson, Keeya, Jalloh, Babajide (Williams 74), Taylor, Vilhete, Revan, Wiltshire, Evans. Subs (not used): Byrd, Wall, Hunt, Sorondo. Booked: Vilhete 15 (foul), Evans 71 (foul), Curd 88 (time wasting), Jalloh 90+5 (foul) © 2024. Welling United Football Club is a Community Interest Company registered with Companies House. Full name Welling United Football Club Community Interest Company Limited Registered number 08055420. Borough return to winning ways after coming from behind The Sports had over 25 shots, with 13 on target over the course of the 90 minutes, but ultimately had to come from behind to preserve their unbeaten record at The ReachTV Stadium. An own goal had put the visitors in front early on, before Jason Adigun’s strike found the top corner before half-time. Adigun then added a second early in the second half, before Josh Anifowose fired home on his full debut to put the Sports in control. With results elsewhere, Adam Murray’s side move up to third in the National League South standings. The Borough boss made one change from the loss at Torquay United on the weekend, with Anifowose in for his first start for the club – Pierce Bird dropping out. The hosts started on the front foot – but fell behind through Hampton’s first venture forwards. Archy Taylor broke down the right hand side but in attempting to block his low ball into the area, Ollie Kensdale instead diverted the ball into the far corner of his own net. However, Borough looked for an instant response. Anifowose drove just wide after good work from Yahaya Bamba down the left, before the debutant had an effort deflected just over having been set up by George Alexander. Max Merrick was then forced into his first save of the night when saving Adigun’s shot from the edge of the area, before the Hampton stopper turned away Alexander’s effort from inside the box. Hampton’s goal was under siege, and the Sports went even closer midway through the first half. Adigun was given room on the edge of the area, but saw his strike cannon back off the bar. Bamba then forced Merrick to turn the ball around the post after driving down the left, before the Sports finally got back on level terms just after the half hour mark. After being teed up on the edge of the area, Adigun was given room to try his luck again – but this time left Merrick standing as he picked out the top corner for his first goal for the club. Anifowose and then Alexander then both had shots wide of the mark as the Sports pressed to go in front before the break, but the teams went in level at half-time. However, within two minutes of the restart the Sports got their second goal. Courtney Clarke drove down the right hand side before firing a low ball in and picking out the run of Adigun, who from close range applied the finishing touch at the far post. Borough didn’t rest on their laurels, though, and extended their lead just moments later. Adigun this time turned provider to Anifowose, who shifted the ball onto his left foot and his low drive from just inside the area went beyond Merrick and into the far corner. Despite the 3-1 lead, Borough continued to press forwards. Bamba broke clear down the left hand side and drove into the area, but had his low effort saved by the legs of Merrick before Kai Innocent’s cross found Alexander, who did well to beat his marker but was denied by the visiting keeper. The chances kept coming. On the hour mark the Sports were denied by Merrick once again, making a fine save to deny Anifowose his second, before he turned away Clarke’s strike from 20 yards out. Borough were dominant – although Hampton went close with a rare foray forwards but Taylor headed a cross over at the far post. The Sports’ attacking threat then resumed, however, with Freddie Carter seeing a goalbound header blocked before Adigun and Alexander linked up well on the edge of the area, but Merrick was equal to the latter’s effort. Overall, a dominant performance for the Sports, who bounced back from Saturday’s loss at Torquay to move up the National League South standings. Reach TV Stadium Priory Lane Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7QH Said anonymous C-suiters love nothing more than talking to Jordan Schultz or Adam Schefter off the record about all their true convictions It's a great and healthy system the NFL has going When someone throws out the phrase 'anonymous NFL exec,' it's almost exclusively a bad thing and every once in a while one will pop up that almost makes up for a year's worth of nonsense And how fun is it that this time – weirdly enough – the Chargers are benefiting from that Maybe Jim Harbaugh is right – no one has it better than them And no one compiles random anonymous NFL executive quotes quite like The Athletic, so it should really come as no surprise to anyone that they're once again back with a new wave of mostly-tepid quotes about how everyone's first round pick was good If you have the patience to scroll past hundreds of words about the Browns and the Jaguars you'll get rewarded with maybe the best Chargers quote you'll hear for the next four months and he fits exactly what Harbaugh wants to be and helps the quarterback,” an exec said “Where they took Hampton was really good value and it speaks to their identity,” another exec said “They needed to add some dynamic components to that offense.” I love the idea that he's already somehow more dynamic than a guy who rushed for His lowest season total was his rookie year and rushed for over 1,000 yards in more than half the seasons he played in; he may not end up being a first ballot Hall of Famer And the Chargers got someone more dynamic than that that the Chargers just got a first ballot Hall of Famer © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5y","src":"5z","url":"60"},{"type":"5x","value":"61"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"63","value":"66"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Jason also has immense experience covering Southern California high school sports specializing in covering all 32 teams across the league He has a decade of experience in sports media having spent time at 680 The Score in Chicago Since 2014 his work has been featured on NBC Sports Chicago and various sites across Minute Media and FanSided In his career he has covered the Super Bowl "He’s a really good player, and he fits exactly what Harbaugh wants to be and helps the quarterback,” an exec said. "He’s like Frank Gore, but more dynamic" ... “Where they took Hampton was really good value, and it speaks to their identity,” another exec said. “They needed to add some dynamic components to that offense.” Never a bad time to be compared to a future Hall of Famer. Daily news, insight and opinion from the world of restaurants 28-Mar-2025 Last updated on 28-Mar-2025 at 09:05 GMT The idea behind Kynd was to open a restaurant that champions our land, single varieties and rare breeds, which is the very best of what we do - served up in a relaxed and convivial dining space that still brings a sense of occasion. I love all the relationships we have built at Grace & Savour directly with farmers, makers and fishermen and I know the more direct support the better that is for our producers, while offering an experience that is affordable to more. Many of the people we work with at Grace and Savour we will be using at Kynd. The restaurant is British focused; however, we will champion things like British chocolate producers. Chocolate is not something we would use at Grace & Savour, however at Kynd I want to make it more familiar, with things like well-sourced chocolate. The food is more relaxed, but without losing that sense of occasion. Kynd’s food is still influenced by my time in Scandinavia however this expression is more of what I have experienced in casual eateries in Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo. My heart is to always champion British producers and they will always be the stars of the show. I am really looking forward to the buzz of a la carte cooking; that lively atmosphere, delicious food with a team that is bringing a warm authentic love for what they are doing. Whet your appetite with beers from the European UnionPaid for and content provided by European Union Staffing costs rising — how smart hiring solutions are helping UK restaurantsPaid for and content provided by YoungOnes Lost Revenue from Downtime: How It Cripples Your Delivery App Visibility and SalesPaid for and content provided by Deliverect Everything you need to know ahead of your visit to the Sussex Transport Community Stadium for our National League South match against Hampton & Richmond There will be no segregation in place between home and away supporters for the match meaning all open facilities are accessible to all supporters Please look out for representatives of the wonderful St Barnabas House who will be around the ground collecting donations to support the charity – please give generously where possible Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate for the match Two of the from teams in the National League South go head-to-head this weekend as Worthing play host to Hampton & Richmond and food kiosks in the South-East and North-East corners will all be available as usual to all supporters The temporary food kiosk in the North-West corner will also be open This week’s pop-up sees JimJams serving up their speciality chicken as well as beer and Guinness from the central area of the south stand Arrive early and take advantage of our Happy Hour offering our Camden range and Reveller Cider on draught are all just £4 a pint There will be an additional Happy Hour after the game to coincide with the showing of Brighton & Hove Albion’s FA Cup quarter final with Nottingham Forest live on the screens in the Stand Bar ground regulations and behaviour guidelines If you can’t be at the game, you can follow the game via live updates from the club’s official Twitter account. You can also listen to live commentary via the club’s official commentary service Borough look to bounce back at The ReachTV Stadium The Sports are the only team not to have lost at home in the National League South but come up against the team that ended Torquay’s previously unbeaten home record a fortnight ago will be looking to bounce back after suffering defeats on the weekend Whilst the Sports were dealt a blow with two late goals seeing Torquay end their unbeaten run of late Hampton lost only their second game in the last twelve National League South fixtures as they fell to a 3-1 loss at home to Truro It was the Beavers’ first home defeat since October with Alan Julian’s side closing the gap on the top eight in recent weeks that gap stands at eight points after losing to the Cornwall side whilst Borough slip to sixth in wake of their battling defeat at Plainmoor The top seven are as close as ever – with Truro six points off top spot Dorking with two games in hand – and Borough four points off the Wanderers having played one game fewer And with both Boreham Wood and Maidstone United to come before February’s end Borough will be out to get back on the saddle ahead of a busy few weeks ahead The Beavers have won four of the last five meetings between the two teams including a 3-1 win at The Beveree earlier this season George Alexander had put the Sports ahead in the capital back in October but three goals in a thirteen minute spell at the start of the second half took the game away from the visitors Mauro Vilhete and Jake Gray got the goals as Hampton prevailed Beavers fans will also have fond memories of visiting East Sussex having won 5-0 here on the opening day of the 2021/22 season Billy Vigar headed home to win 1-0 on the opening day of last campaign but Borough will be hoping their home form can spur them on to three points at The ReachTV Stadium Whilst it’s now too late to buy tickets at our pre-matchday prices tickets are still available on the night from our Ticket Office Under 12s are free with an accompanying adult The Chargers added one of the most dynamic ballcarriers in this year's draft with the selection of Omarion Hampton at No. 22 overall Get all of your Bolts draft news at the Chargers 2025 Draft Hub Here are five things to know about the North Carolina running back: Hampton comes to Los Angeles after leaving a legacy at North Carolina The running back stamped his name in the school's record books in just three years finishing fourth in school history with 3,565 rushing yards in 38 games He also ranked second with 19 100-yard rushing games and third with 36 rushing touchdowns as he became one of nine Tar Heels with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards rushing as well There was no shortage of accolades for the running back in his short time at North Carolina Hampton was a Second-Team All-American in both 2023 and 2024 as he also finished as a finalist for the Doak Walker Award for the nation's top running back in each of those seasons after putting up at least 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns each of the last two seasons And after leading the ACC in rushing yards each of the last two seasons Take a look through some photos of the Chargers selection at No.22 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Running Back Omarion Hampton from the University of North Carolina North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs for yardage against Miami linebacker Corey Flagg Jr (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game FILE - North Carolina's Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida A&M in Chapel Hill Thomas was selected top first-year freshman in the Associated Press ACC Midseason Awards North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball for a touchdown as Minnesota defensive lineman Kyler Baugh (93) closes in during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Syracuse defensive back Justin Barron (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks away from Campbell place defensive lineman JT Whitmore (42) as he runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Campbell in Chapel Hill North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) tries to get past Duke safety Jeremiah Lewis (39) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs with the football during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) is grabbed by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Wake Forest linebacker Aiden Hall and defensive back C'Darius Kelley (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) outruns North Carolina State defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland (44) and safety DK Kaufman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) evades North Carolina State safety Rente Hinton (14) and linebacker Kamal Bonner (34) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis Hampton finished his last season with the Tar Heels surpassing the 2,000 yards from scrimmage mark for the first and only time in his collegiate career in just 12 games and averaged over 175 total yards per game during the 2024 season His 1,660 rushing yards were also good for third-most in the FBS as he was tied for the sixth-best Pro Football Focus rush grade (90.5) among running backs with at least 200 carries The running back was as secure as they come in college Throughout his three years at North Carolina Hampton touched the ball 695 times and fumbled just six times He was reliable and a tough runner as well as 2,505 of his career rushing yards came after contact according to PFF Hampton was tough to bring down and elusive forcing 155 tackles throughout his time as a Tar Heel 73 of them coming in 2024 (sixth-most among running backs) Hampton was a star on the prep scene in the state of North Carolina Hampton was named the North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year during his senior season after 1,948 yards He also broke his own school record with 39 rushing touchdowns that year Hampton was also a star in other sports at Cleveland High School as he set several school weightlifting records and lettered in basketball and track Watch full college highlights from the Chargers selection at No.22 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft Running Back Omarion Hampton from the University of North Carolina The Chargers 2025 schedule will be released May 14 The Chargers Head Coach joined 'The Rich Eisen Show' last week and talked about his star quarterback The Chargers star safety was also awarded an honorary degree from the school based on comparative research from Oregon and the Netherlands highlights concerns over existing review processes a post-procedure form submission is required but critics argue that this 'tick-box' approach fails to identify coercion or abuse The Netherlands operates a more comprehensive ex-post review system but does not assess whether euthanasia should have been performed in the first place Her submission supports replacing the current proposal for a judge-led advisory commission with an ante review committee would assess cases before a life-ending prescription is issued ensuring all legal safeguards are met while reducing the need for High Court involvement Survey data collected in March 2020 indicated that 67% of physicians in Oregon and the Netherlands supported the establishment of such a committee with the highest backing (78%) in Portland The evidence suggests that an ante review committee would provide a structured legally sound approach that alleviates concerns for both patients and medical professionals involved in end-of-life decisions With discussions on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ongoing the proposal for an ante review committee could play a significant role in shaping the final legislation Read the full written evidence submission here and Cllr Nancy Baldwin and Cllr Elizabeth Gant attended a celebration event hosted by Albanian Heritage Club Albanian Heritage Club hosted a vibrant celebration at the White House Family Hub to celebrate the Independence Day of Albania The event was filled with joy and cultural pride featuring performances of traditional songs dances and poems by the children of Albanian Heritage Club One of the parents commented: "Children are our pride and joy in showing the world our love for our ethnic Albanian culture here in Richmond upon Thames I am proud that my children are part of this club."  Albanian Heritage Club believes "Every Footprint Matters". They have achieved inspiring work and won ‘Community Group of The Year’ at our recent Community Heroes Awards and 'Volunteer of the Year' Award at BBC Make a Difference 2024 The remarkable success of the club reflects the resilience and trust of parents who have been supporting the local charity since its launch in May 2023 and recognising the value that the ethnic identity and cultural education bring to their children.  Albanian Heritage Club wishes everyone a very happy Independence Day of Albania- Gëzuar Ditën e Pavarësisë Up to: November 2024 The Stones head to Hampton & Richmond Borough this Saturday Our visit to The Beveree coincides with Non League Day 2025 and the hosts are marking the occasion with reduced admission prices Always scheduled to coincide with an international break Non-League Day provides a platform for clubs to promote the importance of affordable volunteer-led community football while giving fans across the country the chance to show support for their local non-league side Non-League Day was set up by James Doe in 2010 as a social media experiment after being inspired by a pre-season trip to Devon to watch Queens Park Rangers play at Tavistock It has now grown to become an annual part of the football calendar backed by Premier League and Football League clubs charities and most importantly the non-league clubs themselves and the fans who turn up on the day Radio Wings will be providing coverage of Hampton & Richmond v Welling United LIVE from The Beveree on Saturday (3pm). Don’t miss a kick, join Nigel Jones in the commentary box and click the player below to listen to all the action from around 2.55pm. The low-down on tonight's visitors to The ReachTV Stadium Whilst the Sports suffered a late set-back at Torquay United, Alan Julian’s side were beaten 3-1 at home to Truro City in the National League South. It was the Beavers’ first home defeat since October, with Alan Julian’s side closing the gap on the top eight in recent weeks. However, that gap stands at eight points after losing to the Cornwall side, whilst Borough slip to sixth in wake of their battling defeat at Plainmoor. A hugely experienced goalkeeper, Alan Julian racked up over 450 career appearances before joining Hampton, including almost a hundred in the Football League.   After starting out aged nine with his local league club, Brentford, the Ashford-based ‘keeper went on to win international honours with Northern Ireland. He represented his country at Under 18, 19 and 21 level, with a clean sheet on his Under 21 debut against Switzerland. ‘Jules’ has won a number of titles in his career, including the FA Trophy and the Conference South, and set a Conference record eight clean sheets in a row with Stevenage.  Getting him on board in autumn 2020 represented a major signing for the Beavers, as he brings fantastic organisational skills alongside his undoubted shot stopping ability. After retiring after injury, Alan was announced as Hampton’s new manager on 13th May 2024. Jake Gray started his career with Crystal Palace aged sixteen, before going out on loan to Cheltenham and Hartlepool. Whilst at Palace, Gray made the Premier League bench on four occasions before racking up over a hundred EFL appearances at Yeovil, Hartlepool and Luton. The Aylesbury-born midfielder moved to Woking, before joining the Beavers on loan where he made 18 appearances, scoring three. In August 2020, Gray signed permanently for Hampton, and was 2023’s Player’s Player of the Year. In January 2024, Jake registered his 150th appearance for the Beavers, and finished 2023/24 with five goals and seven assists from 42 league appearances. The Beavers have won four of the last five meetings between the two teams, including a 3-1 win at The Beveree earlier this season. George Alexander had put the Sports ahead in the capital back in October, but three goals in a thirteen minute spell at the start of the second half took the game away from the visitors. Jack Taylor, Mauro Vilhete and Jake Gray got the goals as Hampton prevailed. Beavers fans will also have fond memories of visiting East Sussex, having won 5-0 here on the opening day of the 2021/22 season. However, Billy Vigar headed home to win 1-0 on the opening day of last campaign. Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Located in a prominent position on Corstorphine Road directly opposite the BT Murrayfield Stadium The Hampton is an impressive Georgian building which offers six en-suite letting bedrooms as well as a beer garden and a sizeable car park fitted with EV chargers The Hampton is a popular choice for locals and visitors offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere which attracts both pub-goers on rugby match days and tourists visiting the city Business Agent - Hospitality at Christie & Co who is managing the sale commented:  “We are delighted to bring The Hampton to the market This is a rare and excellent opportunity to acquire a long-established business in the heart of Murrayfield one of the most sought-after areas in Edinburgh with a well-established food and beverage operation and letting rooms The Hampton is on the market for offers over £1,200,000 The business remains open and trading as normal For more information, visit: https://www.christie.com/hotels-for-sale/ Visit Christie & Co’s Business Search page to find out more about current listings. 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