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Journalist, Broadcaster and Commentator. Former BBC NI Political Editor. Contributor for newspapers including the Irish Times, Belfast Telegraph, Belfast Newsletter & Daily Mirror NI. Experienced chair of webinars and conferences drawing on decades covering Stormont and my time reporting on international affairs as BBC United Nations Correspondent in New York. You can find my work via Twitter @markdevenport via https://legitimate.net/profiles/mark-devenport or previously at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c7d9y05d1lnt

ENJOY THE SILENCE UK are a well-established UK-based DEPECHE MODE tribute band which formed out of the ashes of highly respected DM act SPEAK & SPELL alongside members of the UK’s premier HUMAN LEAGUE tribute act LOVE DISTRACTION. Since forming, ENJOY THE SILENCE UK have established themselves a formidable live reputation, playing at the prestigious ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL this year on the same line-up as Sting, Alison Moyet and Midge Ure [plus being invited back for 2026 to be on the bill with The Cure]. They have played four years running on the FAKE FESTIVAL circuit, supporting the legendary HEAVEN 17 at a Butlins 80s Weekender and entertaining venues up and down the country from Bristol to showcasing a yearly Scottish tour [Glasgow/Edinburgh/Dunfermline]. The band’s calendar for 2025 has featured slots at GLASTONBARRY & TRIBFEST festivals and a return to the massively popular FAKE FESTIVAL series of events; the latter with ENJOY THE SILENCE UK being the only electronic band to feature on the bill.

Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho, known for his memorable performances on "The X Factor," has undergone a significant transformation and returned to the UK after a stint in Brazil.BackgroundWagner, who gained fame as a contestant on the seventh season of "The X Factor" in 2010, became a fan favorite for his theatrical performances and unique style. He finished in sixth place, captivating audiences with his renditions of songs like "She Bangs" and "Love Shack". ge-magazine.comRecent TransformationIn recent years, Wagner has made headlines not just for his musical talent but also for his dramatic physical transformation. Now 69 years old, he has adopted a new look characterized by platinum blonde hair, a full silver beard, and a muscular physique. This transformation has surprised many fans, who have taken to social media to express their admiration. Life ChangesAfter spending time in Brazil, where he attempted to launch a hair transplant business, Wagner returned to the UK in December 2022. He expressed dissatisfaction with living in Brazil and decided to sell his clinic, marking a new chapter in his life. Current ActivitiesWagner is actively engaging with fans through various platforms. He offers custom video messages for special occasions and performs at events across the UK and Ireland. His website features merchandise and details about his public appearances, showcasing his continued passion for entertaining. Wagner X FactorReflections on The X FactorIn interviews, Wagner has shared his thoughts on the evolution of "The X Factor" and the music industry, noting the challenges faced by reality shows in the current digital age. He reflects on how the landscape has changed, with social media and streaming platforms altering how artists gain recognition.

The Very Rev. Winnie Sara Varghese (born May 28, 1972) is the 12th dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. She is the first woman and person of color to hold this position in the Cathedral’s 133-year history.Rev. Varghese is a widely recognized leader in the Episcopal Church. She was called “the future of our church,” by the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, the canon theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School. Union Theological Seminary said that “Varghese has become one of the most prominent religious voices for justice and inclusion in our time.”Early life and educationVarghese was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, to parents who immigrated from India in 1970. Her brother is the comic Paul Varghese.Varghese lived in India during part of her early childhood. She completed undergraduate studies at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She earned a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in 1999 and was ordained to the transitional diaconate in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles in the same year. She was ordinated into the priesthood on January 8, 2000.The Episcopal Church USAVarghese served as the Rector of St. Luke’s Atlanta from 2021 to 2024.Prior to St. Luke’s Atlanta, Varghese served at Trinity Church NYC where she held several roles, including leading the domestic grants and service programs and peer leadership development for Anglican Communion leaders.Prior to joining Trinity Wall Street, Varghese served as the first female Rector of the historic St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery. The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, the first woman ordained bishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion, preached at the installation. [3]Prior to St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery, Varghese served as Episcopal Chaplain at Columbia University, and before that, at UCLA.Varghese helped the Diocese of New York develop a credit union that serves New Yorkers with a goal of expanding access to financial services for low income households and others that may struggle to be welcomed by traditional banks. [4]She is currently a member of the Committee for Corporate Social Responsibility, Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, 2023-present. She previously served as Chair of the Committee on the State of the Church, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, 2015-2018 and Voting Secretary and Deputy to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church (New York), in 2015 and 2018.She was elected to the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church from 2006 - 2012.

Order the book here https://lowerblock.com/articles/protests-to-promotion-burnley-1989-92/Find out more about Clive ehre https://www.clivelawrencephotography.com/about-meFollow Fr Alex on X here @alexdjfrostPlease Subscribe to The God Cast Between 1989 and 1992, Burnley FC stood on the edge of despair and rebirth. Those years – captured through the lens of lifelong supporter and photographer Clive Lawrence – tell a story of frustration, defiance, and redemption. His photo series charts the club’s journey from the depths of Division Four to champions of the same division, sealing a long-awaited return to the third tier.