Brenda Blethyn: A Career Marked by Diverse and Acclaimed Roles

Set in post-World War I Birmingham, Peaky Blinders chronicles the rise of a notorious street gang led by Tommy Shelby. The series follows their ambitious expansion across England, maintaining control of their Birmingham base while venturing into new territories. Tommy, a cunning and ruthless crime boss, is determined to secure his gang's position at any cost.

The conflict between India and Pakistan stems from the 1947 Partition of British India. They fought wars in 1965 and 1971, with the latter resulting in the creation of Bangladesh. The Simla Agreement in 1972 attempted to improve relations by establishing the Line of Control (LOC). Recent tensions escalated following an attack attributed to a Pakistani group, leading Pakistan to believe an Indian military strike was imminent. Incidents and standoffs continue to strain bilateral relations.

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The LEGO® Icons Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook (10351) is a bookshelf décor kit that recreates 221B, Baker Street from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novels and short stories. The outer wall features the Sherlock Holmes canon, silhouette, and Doyle’s signature. The third floor houses Dr Watson’s bedroom. The set includes iconic characters like Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson, Irene Adler, Professor Moriarty, and Paige. A revolving display window bookstore, a terraced residence with a sliding front door, mysteries and clues, and a detailed recreation of Sherlock Holmes’ apartment with a fireplace, clue board, and violin are also included.

Brenda Blethyn portrayed Erica Parsons in the film about a single mother nearing forty who reflects on her life's trajectory. In the Canadian-Irish comedy "On the Nose," she played Brendan Delaney's disapproving wife, alongside Robbie Coltrane. She also took on the role of a Benedictine nun in Jan Dunn's 2009 film "The Calling." Blethyn received a British Animation Awards nomination for Best Voice Performance in 2018. She married graphic designer Alan James Blethyn in 1964, after meeting him while working for British Rail.

The Henley College is a sixth form college in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. It was formed in 1987 through the merger of King James's College and the South Oxfordshire Technical College. The college offers over 60 A-Level and Vocational Diploma courses, including some not commonly found at other schools or colleges. The college emphasizes student support with Personal and Professional Development Tutors who guide students and help them develop essential skills for their future endeavors.

Kvaratskhelia won two consecutive Russian Premier League Best Young Player awards during his time at Lokomotiv Moscow and Rubin Kazan. He is considered the greatest Georgian player of all time and has been a key player for Georgia's national youth teams. Kvaratskhelia was recognized as the best player of the match by Rubin fans on the club's official website. He made his debut for Georgia's under-17 team against Bulgaria in 2016. Kvaratskhelia is the son of former Georgian footballer Badri Kvaratskhelia, who played for Dinamo Tbilisi.

Bradley Barcola, a versatile forward who can play on either flank or as a center forward, is known for his goal-scoring and assist contributions. In January 2023, he expressed interest in joining FC St. Gallen on loan due to limited playing time with Lyon. Notably, Barcola scored a goal and provided an assist in a victory over Manchester City on January 22, 2025. He received his first call-up to the France national team for UEFA Euro 2024 on May 16, 2024. Barcola holds both French and Togolese nationalities and is the brother of footballer Malcolm Barcola, who plays for FC Paços de Ferreira.

Vitinha, born in Santo Tirso, Porto District, began his career at Porto. In 2020, he went on loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League for a season. Vitinha returned to Porto and played a key role during the 2023-24 season, scoring his first Champions League goal against Barcelona in the quarter-finals. In August 2024, manager Luis Enrique named Vitinha as one of Paris Saint-Germain's vice-captains.

Joao Neves started for Benfica in the 2022 Under-20 Intercontinental Cup. Despite Benfica finishing as runners-up, Neves was named to the Team of the Year. In August 2024, Neves signed with Paris Saint-Germain for €59.9 million plus potential add-ons, with Renato Sanches moving to Benfica on loan. On January 22, 2025, Neves was named player of the match in a Champions League victory over Manchester City. Neves has represented Portugal at the under-15 and under-19 levels, earning 21 caps.

This page displays all transfers for the selected player. Alongside the date of the transfer, the clubs involved and the transfer fee, it also displays the market value of the player at the time of the transfer. Wenger took it upon himself to manage the side, with Claude stating "Arsène wasn't the captain and yet he was." Since the 2011–12 season, Wenger has reverted to buying proven talent, and blended experience with youth in domestic cup competitions. Dein described Wenger as the most important manager in the club's history: "Arsène's a miracle worker." In May 2016, the Stade Arsène Wenger was officially opened near Strasbourg, where Wenger was born.

Luis Enrique is a Spanish football manager born in 1970. He played for Sporting de Gijón and Barcelona, gaining the nickname "Lucho." He had a successful managerial career with FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. In 2019, Luis Enrique returned to the Spain national team after briefly resigning for personal reasons. Paris Saint-Germain is interested in hiring Luis Enrique as their manager. Ousmane Dembélé, who played under Luis Enrique at Barcelona, would also like to reunite with him in Paris.

The UK Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG) is a carrier battle group of the Royal Navy. The earliest iteration formed in 2006. In 2021, Carrier Strike Group 21 embarked on a seven-and-a-half month deployment to the Pacific, visiting over 40 countries and meeting with US task groups in the Gulf of Aden. Carrier Strike Group 24 participated in Exercise Nordic Response, combining with NATO and Norwegian naval units. The HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier will lead Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG25) on a mission to the Indo-Pacific designated ‘Operation HIGHMAST’. This follows CSG21's deployment and is the first carrier-led mission since then. Exercise Strike Warrior in September 2024 marked the first deployment of 809 NAS on a Royal Navy carrier after its recommissioning. HMS Prince of Wales has been visited by HM King Charles III as it prepares for CSG25.

Mishal Husain believes "personality-focused journalism doesn't have to be bombastic". She feels the BBC Radio 4 Today programme has become more editorialized. Husain left the program and now fronts a new interview series for Bloomberg Weekend Edition. She listens to Today less because her relationship with daily news has changed. Husain was paid between £340,000 and £344,999 by the BBC in 2023-24. She believes news organizations are hindered in reporting on the Hamas-Israel war due to restrictions on foreign journalists in Gaza.

British Gas is urging 12,000 customers still using Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters to upgrade to smart meters before a critical deadline. The company previously managed around 61,000 RTS meters, but this number has significantly decreased. Nearly one million customers relied on RTS meters before the planned switch-off in 2023. Other major energy suppliers are also working to upgrade their customers' meters before the deadline.

RuPaul Andre Charles is an American drag queen, television host, singer, producer, writer, and actor born November 17, 1960. He's known as the "Queen of Drag" and is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States. In 2008, RuPaul began producing "RuPaul's Drag Race," a reality television game show that aired on Logo in February 2009. The show has been successful domestically and internationally, with international variants like "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" and "Canada's Drag Race." There are also spin-offs including "RuPaul's Drag U," "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," and "RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race."

The Sycamore Gap tree, a 150-year-old sycamore by Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, was felled on September 28, 2023. The tree was popular with photographers and creatives, inspiring many works of art. In March 2024, new life sprouted from rescued seeds and twigs of the Sycamore Gap tree. Artist Lucy Pittaway, who painted the tree, is planting trees at the Swinton Estate for every print copy she sells to create a new woodland.

Owen Lawrence is a Chief Executive with over 20 years of experience in the international arbitration sector. He has a global network of contacts across various legal fields and jurisdictions. Lawrence specializes in managing career transitions for lawyers, particularly those moving from combined advocacy and arbitration practices to solely arbitrator-focused roles. His expertise extends to managing arbitration facilities, developing online platforms, and providing management services for arbitrators. Outside of his professional work, Lawrence serves on the Africa Board for Save the Children and enjoys cycling and rugby league in his spare time.