Embattled Chinese tech firm Huawei has hired a veteran Sky News journalist as its new senior spin doctor as it ramps up efforts to quash accusations of spying. Senior Sky News editor Paul Harrison, who previously served as the network’s royal and business correspondent, has said he will join Huawei in a senior communications role this summer. Read more: Trump set to sign executive order banning Huawei “I’ll miss the hugely talented and truly lovely people who make Sky News the force it is today,” Harrison wrote on Twitter. “I am equally excited about joining a company at the centre of the global news agenda at such a pivotal time for 5G and AI.” Harrison did not specify his exact role, but the company has been advertising for a new head of media relations based in London. The move is the latest high-profile hire by Huawei as it fights off allegations that its equipment could be used for spying by Chinese authorities. Last month the firm snapped up … [Read more...] about Huawei snaps up top Sky News journalist as senior spin doctor
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Another Sky Blues favourite linked with League One rivals
Jack Grimmer is the latest Coventry City player to be linked with a move to League One rivals Bristol Rovers. A Sky Blues fans' favourite from the club's League Two promotion campaign, the right-back is looking for a new club after being released by manager Mark Robins . The 25-year-old, who will officially end his two year deal at the Ricoh Arena next month, is available on a free transfer. Only yesterday (Tues) Grimmer's close friend and team-mate Tom Davies , who is also being let go by Robins this summer, was linked with a move to the Memorial Stadium where Gas boss Graham Coughlan is looking to strengthen his back four. Coughlan is actively looking for a right-back and centre-half, and the outgoing Sky Blue pair could well fit the bill for the Rovers' manager who already has two former City players on his books, having signed striker Jonson Clarke-Harris and midfielder Abu Ogogo in the January transfer window. Grimmer established himself as a firm favourite in 2017/18 when … [Read more...] about Another Sky Blues favourite linked with League One rivals
Sky Blues look to Wolves for latest signing
Coventry City have appointed Steve Ogrizovic's replacement. The Sky Blues have secured the services of Wolverhampton Wanderers' Under-23s development coach Aled Williams who has been appointed as the club's new Head of Goalkeeping. The 35-year-old Welshman joins the Sky Blues from the Premier League club, where he has been for the last four years. A graduate of The University of Wales with a Bsc in Sports Coaching and a talented goalkeeper, Aled began his professional coaching career at Cardiff City. In 2009 Aled moved to The New York Red Bulls as Head of Goalkeeping for the Youth Department and goalkeeper coach for the academy and Under 23 team. He then returned back to his hometown club Cardiff in 2013, before joining Wolves in 2015. While at Wolves Williams also coached at AFC Telford and with Wales Under 17s before dedicating himself fully to the Molineux side from last summer. Manager Mark Robins said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Aled as our new Head of … [Read more...] about Sky Blues look to Wolves for latest signing
What to watch out for in skies over RAF Wittering
Busy skies at RAF Wittering next week as transport aircraft and Chinook helicopters will be training at the Cambridgeshire Station.Exercise Swift Pirate will begin at RAF Wittering on Sunday, May 19, and continue until the Friday, May 24. During this period the Station is expected to be visited by C17, A400M and C130 aircraft during daylight hours. In addition, from Tuesday 21 May to Thursday 23 May a Chinook helicopter crew will be flying at and around RAF Wittering.As helicopters and transport aircraft produce different kinds of noise from the Station’s normal flying activity, Royal Air Force Wittering is reaching out to its neighbours and the nearby equestrian establishments to inform them of a change to the usual pattern of flying activity.Wing Commander Nick Maxey is Officer Commanding Operations Wing and is responsible for the safe running of Wittering’s airfield and airspace. He said: “We have a wonderful airfield here with wide taxiways and a long runway, so … [Read more...] about What to watch out for in skies over RAF Wittering
Ricoh setback as rivals want Sky Blues man
Ricoh Arena setback? Coventry City owners Sisu are taking the Ricoh Arena legal battle to Europe, the BBC has reported. A tweet by the Corporation's political reporter for Coventry and Warwickshire, Simon Gilbert, just before 4.50pm yesterday said: "Sources have told us Coventry City's owners Sisu have taken the Ricoh Arena legal battle to the European Commission. More to follow." CoventryLive has contacted Sisu, Coventry City FC, Coventry City Council and Wasps for a comment. It was only three weeks ago that there appeared to be light at the end of the tunnel for Coventry City fans after the club revealed it had started talks with Wasps over staying at the Ricoh Arena. A statement released by the football club on Wednesday, April 24 states that Coventry City has also signed a Heads of Terms agreement over a "groundshare at an alternative venue". The Supreme Court earlier refused Coventry City permission to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal not to allow a judicial review into … [Read more...] about Ricoh setback as rivals want Sky Blues man