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Lewis Hamilton backs Mercedes move for Vettel

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Lewis Hamilton backs Mercedes move for Vettel

Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes should pursue a deal for Sebastian Vettel after the German said he was open to coming out of retirement.

Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for next season means there is a void to fill at Mercedes with four-time world champion Vettel among the potential replacements.

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The 36-year-old retired from Formula One at the end of the 2022 season having won four straight drivers’ championships with Red Bull between 2010 and 2013 before representing Ferrari and Aston Martin.

Speaking at Suzuka ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton told reporters: “I would love for Seb to come back and I think it would be an amazing option for the team.

“German driver, multi-world championship winning driver, and someone who has amazing values who would continue to take the team forward. I’d love it if he came back.”

A short-term deal for veteran Vettel may turn out to be Mercedes’ preferred option to give 17-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a rising star in Formula 2, more time to develop.

Hamilton added: “The only thing I really care about is that the team takes on someone that with integrity and that are aligned with the team and where the team’s going. Someone compassionate that’s able to work with great people and continues to lift them up. There’s so many great people in this team.

“And as drivers there are some that are more selfish than others, there are some that are good drivers but perhaps not the best within the team environment, I don’t know because I’m not been in with all of them . But I hope they find someone great.

“They’ve already got George [Russell] and he’s perfect so finding a good option alongside him I’m sure they’ve got so many good options. They’ve got so many options. I do think it’s always great to give an opportunity to up and coming drivers so the idea of a youngster coming in for me is exciting.”

Kloud9 Joins Forces with Salboy to Boost Viadux Manchester with High-Speed Internet

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Kloud9 Joins Forces with Salboy to Boost Viadux Manchester with High-Speed Internet

In a pivotal move for Manchester’s property and digital infrastructure sectors, Kloud9 is thrilled to announce its alliance with Salboy in the Viadux development, aimed at integrating cutting-edge internet technology. This venture will guarantee that both dwellers and enterprises within Viadux benefit from unparalleled internet velocities of up to 1 gigabit per second, establishing a new standard for citywide connectivity.

Viadux, a landmark development, marries the city’s historical industrial roots with the luxuries of modern habitation. The 40-storey structure, envisioned by Simpson Haugh Architects, promises its residents an array of premium amenities, including a fitness centre, a private lounge, a bar, a cinema, and a terrace garden, all while offering panoramic views of Manchester’s skyline.

“Kloud9 is excited to bring our state-of-the-art internet services to Viadux, enhancing the already exceptional lifestyle that Salboy is creating for its residents. Our technology will ensure that Viadux stands out as a symbol of modern living and connectivity,” stated Alex Jackson, the visionary behind Kloud9.

Salboy, a vanguard in the realm of UK property development, has carefully curated Viadux to deliver an unparalleled living experience in Manchester’s bustling heart. “Our partnership with Kloud9 reflects our commitment to providing the best possible amenities for our residents, and high-speed internet is at the forefront of modern urban living requirements,” expressed Simon Ismail, the Managing Director at Salboy.

Manchester City 4 -1 Aston Villa: Foden sparkles with wonderful hat-trick

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Manchester City 4 -1 Aston Villa: Foden sparkles with wonderful hat-trick

Phil Foden revealed he wasn’t on free-kicks despite dispatching one tonight on the way to a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa.

The England international curled one through a feeble Villa wall to restore the hosts’ advantage shortly before half-time. He then scored two fantastic goals to complete his treble and move City to within a point of the Premier League summit.

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Foden told TNT Sports: “I don’t actually practice them. I’m not sure why I took that one [for the second goal], Julian [Alvarez] was on them but I just felt confident at the time. 

“I asked him if he minded me having that one and to be fair he gave it to me and it paid off in the end.”

Rodri grabbed City’s opener and the Spain midfielder also laid on Foden’s second with a wonderful piece of skill on the edge of the Villa area.

“I’m lost for words with this guy,” Foden said. “He is our most important player. When he doesn’t play there is a clear difference.”

City remain third, although they will slip three points behind Liverpool again tomorrow if Jurgen Klopp’s men see off rock-bottom Sheffield United at Anfield.

Foden said: “We don’t really look too far ahead. If we are in and around it with 10 games to go then we know we are capable. We are in and around it again now so it is still possible. We have to keep believing. That was what the manager was big on today, believe and fight until the end.”

Pep Guardiola left out Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland with both named on the bench after appearing jaded during Sunday’s goalless draw with Arsenal.

He insisted that should not be interpreted as him weakening his line-up ahead of the challenges to come, however.

He told BBC MOTD: “We put the players out to win it not just to rest players. We need fresh legs and we only played three days ago against Arsenal. We needed it because of the schedule so we needed the rest.”

Villa beat City 1-0 in a dominant performance before Christmas but boss Unai Emery admitted his side were second best tonight.

He told TNT Sports: “Until the first goal we played well. We had a chance to draw the match but when they scored the third goal they showed their power. They are up there with Arsenal and Liverpool and today they confirmed it.

“We have some injuries, we played Saturday and again this week. We have to try and save some players. We decided to do a competitive team with some young players too to get some confidence. At the end of the match we know they deserved the match, they were better than us and they showed it.

“The focus is now Brentford. Difficult match coming up on Saturday.”

Man Utd injury news: Ten Hag gets Varane and Evans boost ahead of Chelsea clash

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Man Utd injury news: Ten Hag gets Varane and Evans boost ahead of Chelsea clash

Manchester United have been boosted by the news that Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are back in training, easing the Red Devils’ defensive selection crisis ahead of Thursday’s trip to Chelsea.

United have been hampered by injuries in recent weeks, and on Tuesday, it was revealed that both Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof will miss around a month due to muscle issues.

Martinez has suffered a calf strain, having only returned from a knee problem as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brentford, which represented his 11th appearance of an injury-hit season.

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Man Utd: Martinez and Lindelof out for a month as injury concerns mount

The Argentine replaced Lindelof after the Sweden international sustained a hamstring injury, while Varane was also substituted as a precautionary measure at the Gtech Community Stadium.

With Evans also managing a minor injury, United were facing up to the prospect of Harry Maguire – who himself limped out of England’s defeat to Brazil during the international break – being their only senior centre-back available for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

However, at Wednesday’s press conference Ten Hag revealed Varane and Evans were due to train that afternoon and should be in contention to face the Blues.

“We have no more issues. We don’t need them! In the frontline and midfield we are okay, we have options there,” Ten Hag said.

“In the backline we have a lack of options, but the good thing is this afternoon Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are back in training.

“Harry Maguire was already back in training yesterday.”

The likes of Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial are long-term absentees for a United side which has been hamstrung by a series of muscle injuries this campaign.

Ten Hag believes the club may have uncovered the cause of the problem via an internal investigation, though he is not yet willing to share it.

“We have an idea but I think we will work on that internally, we will deal with it,” the Dutchman said.

United are not the only Premier League team battling a lengthy injury list, with the likes of Newcastle United, Liverpool and Wolves having been without several key players for recent fixtures.

Asked if there were ways of mitigating injury risks, Ten Hag said: “You can’t prevent them, it’s not only us who’ve had this.

“The standards of the Premier League, from an intensity perspective, are so high, the overload of the schedule, international football is also huge, we have internationals in our squad.

“Liverpool and Newcastle have problems, so do many other teams. At this moment, we are especially down in the defensive department but in midfield and the frontline, players are available.”

Sebastian Vettel considering Formula One return amid Mercedes talks

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Sebastian Vettel considering Formula One return amid Mercedes talks

Sebastian Vettel has revealed he is considering a return to Formula One and has held talks with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, though nothing concrete has yet been proposed.

Vettel retired from F1 at the end of the 2022 season, having won four straight drivers’ championships with Red Bull between 2010 and 2013 before representing Ferrari and Aston Martin.

The 36-year-old is now contemplating a return to the sport, though, and there will soon be a high-profile opening at Mercedes.

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With Lewis Hamilton having agreed to join Ferrari for 2025, Vettel has engaged in talks with Mercedes boss Wolff, who has come under fierce pressure amid the team’s poor start to 2024.

“I’m talking to a lot of people because I know them, but it’s not very specific,” Vettel told Sky Sports. “Obviously, it [returning] does cross my mind, I do think about it but it’s not the main thought.

“I have three kids at home, it’s busy every day, so there’s a lot of other thoughts I have. I am speaking to Toto. I don’t know if that qualifies as Mercedes, but also about other things.

“There’s ideas that I have, events that I’m planning going forwards, so I did speak to a lot of other team principals as well, and not only about racing.

“There’s thoughts, but nothing concrete at the minute.”

Meanwhile, Vettel is intrigued to see how his former rival Hamilton will fare with the Scuderia, though he believes the presence of another genuine contender in Charles Leclerc could make for an interesting dynamic within the team.

“I was surprised, like most of us, but it’s exciting,” Vettel said of Hamilton’s move. “Obviously, he’s looking for a new challenge and it will be different to see him in red, in a different colour.

“Charles is good, Charles is easy. He’s very quick, very competitive but so is Lewis. So it’s more difficult for the team to manage.”

10 Ways to Improve Your Facebook Videos

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10 Ways to Improve Your Facebook Videos

Since Facebook video is a top priority for marketers, we’d like to help you get ahead of this growing trend. We offer practical tips to help increase the number of views, engagement and shares of your video content on this social network.

Facebook is constantly evolving and introducing new features, so your video marketing strategy should too. To create high-quality videos, you don’t need to have editing skills. You can get professional results by using the Vjump video editor.

  1. Create a square format

Research shows that square videos outperform horizontal videos in terms of average engagement, views, and reach, especially on mobile devices.

  1. Grab people’s attention right away

Facebook videos play automatically, but it’s important to convince users to watch them for as long as possible. Thus, the video should have a powerful opening that captivates the audience even without sound.

  1. Add subtitles

85% of Facebook videos are watched without sound. If a viewer can’t understand your video without audio, you’ll likely lose them and the opportunity to convey your message to them. To prevent this, you can add subtitles to the video.

  1. Invite viewers to click on sound

Another neat way to bypass the silent autoplay of Facebook videos is to have viewers click on the sound in a pop-up window.

  1. Focus on one key point

If you want to make a shareable video, focus on one easy-to-understand idea. Summarize the point in one sentence – simple but compelling.

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  1. Upload your videos directly

Videos uploaded to Facebook perform much better than links to YouTube or similar video platforms.

  1. Come up with a descriptive title

Take Facebook’s recommendation and add a title and descriptive title that will make the video easier to find.

  1. Adapt videos for different social networks

If you have a presence on multiple social networks, you may need to share the video across all platforms. It is best to adapt your text for each social network, this may include a certain character limit, the use of lists, adding quotes and emoticons.

  1. Add a call to action

Having a call to action (CTA) in your video is a great way to encourage engagement, drive traffic to your website, and even convert viewers into customers.

  1. Tag other pages

Another feature you can use to try to get your video out on Facebook is tagging other pages that either contributed to the video or that you would like to share the content with.

Man Utd: Martinez and Lindelof out for a month as Ten Hag’s injury concerns mount

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Man Utd: Martinez and Lindelof out for a month as Ten Hag’s injury concerns mount

Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof will both be sidelined for around a month after sustaining muscle injuries.

Lindelof was substituted during the second half of United’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Brentford on Saturday with a hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him out for the rest of April.

Martinez took Lindelof’s place with 21 minutes to play in what represented the Argentine’s first appearance since early February.

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However, the Red Devils have confirmed Martinez subsequently suffered a calf strain in training and will now join Lindelof in the treatment room.

Martinez has endured a frustrating second season at Old Trafford, being limited to just 11 appearances totalling 758 minutes across all competitions this campaign.

After seeing his 2022-23 season cut short by a broken metatarsal, Martinez was forced to undergo further surgery on his foot in October and missed around four months.

He returned in January’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham but only played three further matches before suffering a knee injury, which kept him out until Saturday’s trip to West London.

The injuries represent further blows to United’s hopes of Champions League qualification, with Erik ten Hag juggling numerous selection issues ahead of Thursday’s trip to Chelsea.

Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Anthony Martial are long-term absentees, while Jonny Evans has been nursing an injury for several weeks and Raphael Varane was also taken off as a precaution on Saturday.

Those concerns over Evans and Varane have opened up the prospect of Harry Maguire being United’s only senior centre-back available on Thursday, with 19-year-old Willy Kambwala coming into contention.

Man City: Guardiola backs Haaland after Keane’s ‘League Two’ jibe

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Man City: Guardiola backs Haaland after Keane’s ‘League Two’ jibe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has leapt to the defence of Erling Haaland after Roy Keane compared him to a League Two player, describing him as the world’s best striker.

After City’s goalless draw with fellow title contenders Arsenal on Sunday, former Manchester United captain Keane said Haaland’s “general play” is “poor” and “almost like a League Two player”.

Haaland scored 52 goals in all competitions last season and has 29 to his name this term, including 18 in the Premier League, despite missing 10 games through injury either side of Christmas.

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Speaking ahead of City’s huge Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Wednesday, Guardiola was asked about Keane’s criticism of the striker.

“I am not agreeing with him,” Guardiola said. “It’s like if I said: ‘He [Keane] is a manager for the second or third league’. I don’t think so.

“He’s the best striker in the world and helped us to win what we won last season, and the reason why we don’t create many chances is not because of Erling.

“Some actions he missed, sometimes it’s the managers, sometimes the opponent is really good, there are many, many reasons.

“In football there is not just one reason, sometimes where you have success or you don’t have success, there are many reasons, it’s football, it’s a team sport.”

Haaland was generally starved of service as City managed just a single shot on target against Arsenal, despite dominating possession as Mikel Arteta’s team sat back behind the ball.

Guardiola remains pleased with aspects of the champions’ performance in that match and does not understand former players criticising Haaland’s display.

“We played an exceptional game against Arsenal,” Guardiola added. “I reviewed it – we just missed more people in the final third, maybe for the quality and different skills we have.

“I am surprised it has come from former players. From journalists I understand, because they have never been on the pitch.”

Vikki Jackson’s Triumph: Marula Hill Travel Awarded by LUXlife Magazine

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Vikki Jackson’s Triumph: Marula Hill Travel Awarded by LUXlife Magazine

Vikki Jackson, a key figure at Marula Hill Travel, has recently been celebrated with the Best Boutique Safari Agency 2024 award by LUXlife magazine, a nod to the company’s superior safari offerings and Vikki’s inspiring journey from Manchester to the African expanse. Vikki’s connection with Africa was kindled at age eight due to a comical confusion between an olive and a grape, which led to a profound love for the continent. This love was a driving force behind the establishment of Marula Hill Travel, a firm dedicated to crafting tailor-made, luxury African safari experiences.

Vikki stated: “Winning this award is a heartfelt honour celebrating Marula Hill Travel’s mission to share Africa’s soul-stirring beauty and diversity with the world. Marula Hill Travel specialises in custom-designed safaris and travel experiences across Africa, and its recognition by LUXlife’s Travel & Tourism Awards highlights our commitment to excellence in providing unforgettable experiences for its clients.”

Sian Loehrer, who established Marula Hill Travel alongside Vikki, commented: “Vikki’s story is about embracing change, pursuing passion, and breaking boundaries. Her transition from a corporate career with IBM to entrepreneurship reflects a bold leap of faith and a commitment to following her heart. As a woman entrepreneur thriving in the safari industry, Vikki inspires many, proving that creating a successful and impactful business grounded in passion and respect for nature is possible.”

Marula Hill Travel symbolises a voyage of discovery and connection. The recognition by LUXlife magazine propels them to further redefine the standards of luxury travel in Africa. The tale of Vikki Jackson, from her roots in Manchester to making a significant impact in Africa, is a compelling narrative of dedication, adventure, and achievement.

For additional information about the award, head to www.lux-review.com/issues/travel-and-tourism-awards-2024/18/

Camp Digital 2024 returns to Manchester with the latest insights

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Camp Digital 2024 returns to Manchester with the latest insights

Leading design conference Camp Digital is returning to Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music.

Building on the success of previous years, Camp Digital 2024 will bring together the design, digital, and user experience (UX) communities to share ground-breaking ideas and best practice, as well as address the pressing challenges facing the digital community.

The event has run annually since 2012, attracting professionals from the creative and tech industries for keynote presentations, panel discussions, lightning talks, and interactive workshops, covering topics ranging from inclusive design practices to the ethical implications of AI and other emerging technologies.

Key speakers for Camp Digital 2024 include Lou Downe, former head of design for the UK government who will deliver the opening speech, as well as Michael Gillett from Microsoft, Pritesh Mistry from The King’s Fund and Sarah Drummond from the School of Good Services.

Shaun Gomm, organiser of Camp Digital and commercial director at Nexer Digital, said: “Digital services shape the experiences of individuals from all walks of life, and it’s essential that, as digital and design professionals, we develop services that reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of their users.

“Camp Digital is crucial in supporting this philosophy by providing a platform for professionals to gather to exchange insights, explore best practices, and deepen their understanding of inclusive design and tech. By bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds and facilitating discussions on topics such as accessibility, neurodiversity, representation, and equity, Camp Digital empowers professionals to create services and use technology that helps people to live and work better.”

Camp Digital 2024 takes place from 9am – 5.30pm on May 8 at the Royal Northern College of Music but will also be accessible via livestream. Conference tickets are £200+ VAT, with live stream tickets costing £50+ VAT.

To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.nexerdigital.com/campdigital/2024/

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