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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Award-winning actor transforms into ex-England boss Gareth Southgate for TV mini-series – can you tell who the star is?
THIS award-winning actor transformed into ex-England boss Gareth Southgate for new TV mini series. The British actor, 55, was tried to keep a low profile as he was spotted on set BBC's adaption of James Graham's play Dear England. Advertisement 9 This award-winning actor transformed into ex-England boss Gareth Southgate Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH 9 The film star was spotted on set of a new BBC TV mini series Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH 9 The famous face will be taking on the role of Gareth in a four-part TV series. He was seen wearing a black polo shirt and a khaki cap back to front. But have you worked out who it is yet? It's Shakespeare in Love actor Advertisement READ MORE ON GARETH SOUTHGATE 9 It's none other than Shakespeare in Love actor Joseph Fiennes Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH 9 Joseph was spotted in a black polo shirt and a khaki cap Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH 9 He was seen with a thick beard, resembling former football star Gareth Credit: CLICK NEWS - SPLASH 9 The movie star portrayed Gareth in a theatre production called Dear England Credit: Getty Advertisement He will be starring alongside Doctor Who 's Jodie Whittaker, who is set to star as England men's team psychologist Pippa Grange. Another photo showed Joseph in a navy jacket with his thick beard, resembling former football star Gareth, 54. There are a number of other famous faces set to star. Jason Watkins from The Game joins the cast as former FA chairman Greg Dyke and The Bay's Daniel Ryan is former assistant manager for the England men's team Steve Holland. Advertisement Most read in Football While Sam Spruell's The Gold plays fictional coach Mike Webster and John Hodgkinson reprises his Dear England stage role as former FA chairman Greg Clarke. In 2023, Joseph took on the role of portraying Gareth in a theatre production called Dear England. It chronicled Gareth's highs and lows during his seven-year spell as boss. It was written by acclaimed playwright James Graham and takes its name from a letter Gareth penned to supporters before the Euro 2022 final. Advertisement Ex-England defender Gareth was appointed national team boss in 2016 and led them to a World Cup semi and Euros final before this winter's last-eight showing at Qatar 2022. The Gareth's missed shoot-out penalty in a Euro 1996 semi-final clash against Germany made him a household name for all the wrong reasons. Two years ago, his journey was recreated at the National Theatre for the public to enjoy. Advertisement The play's synopsis said: "The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. "Why can't England's men win at their own game? "With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land." Advertisement Joseph is the younger brother of Harry Potter and James Bond star Ralph Fiennes. Both his sisters, Martha and Sophie, are film directors. Joseph is known for playing Commander Fred Waterford in The Handmaid's Tale . What else has Joseph Fiennes starred in? Joseph played Commisar Danilov in 2001's Enemy at the Gates with Jude Law. Advertisement He is also well known for his portrayal as the corrupt Monsignor Timothy Howard in the second season of American Horror Story. Joseph married Swiss-Spanish model Maria Dolores Dieguez in 2009. The couple have two daughters together, Isabel and Sam. 9 Joseph has starred in major films like Enemy At The Gates and Shakespeare in Love Credit: Getty Advertisement 9 He is also known for playing Commander Fred Waterford in The Handmaid's Tale Credit: Getty
Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
KMC unveils Rs55b surplus budget
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has unveiled the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's (KMC) budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, amounting to approximately Rs55.137 billion in expenditures. The total revenue is estimated at about Rs55.284 billion, projecting a modest surplus of Rs146.272 million. Revenue sources include over Rs44.150 billion in current receipts, Rs2.134 billion from capital receipts, and Rs9 billion under the District Annual Development Programme (ADP). Key expenses feature Rs31.591 billion for establishment costs, Rs3.048 billion for contingencies, and Rs3.013 billion allocated to development projects. Significant investments are also earmarked for World Bank-funded CLICK projects and District ADP-related works, both allocated Rs7.434 billion and Rs9 billion respectively. Major allocations in the budget include Rs13.410 billion for pensions and miscellaneous spending, Rs7.299 billion for health services, Rs5.305 billion for municipal services, and Rs4.375 billion for engineering. Various departments including land, estate, katchi abadis, and charged parking collectively receive over Rs2.101 billion, while parks and horticulture get Rs1.773 billion. Cultural and recreational activities are backed by Rs1.284 billion, and sectors such as IT, legal affairs, and investment promotion also receive support. Revenue projections anticipate Rs28.543 billion from government grants and Rs850 million in recoveries from K-Electric dues. Additional income is expected from multiple departments, with notable contributions from Municipal Utility Charges and Taxes (MUCT) and Advertisement at over Rs3.050 billion, the Land Lease Department with Rs2.549 billion, and the Finance & Accounts section generating Rs771.570 million. Development initiatives focus heavily on urban infrastructure, including Rs7.434 billion for CLICK development, Rs4.633 billion for district ADP schemes, Rs464.480 million for parks, and Rs257.990 million for municipal projects. Moreover, projects such as roadworks, stormwater drain cleaning, and hospital equipment upgrades are part of the spending plan. Special initiatives include Rs500 million in MUCT-funded projects, solarization of KMC buildings, urban forestation, shelter homes for addicts, and park developments, each ranging between Rs50 million and Rs295.2 million. The budget reflects a balanced approach to urban development, infrastructure upgrades, and essential public services while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
SHCC introduces online registration of clinics, hospitals
Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has introduced online facilities for registration and licensing of clinics and private hospitals. In this regard, Sindh Healthcare Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the World Bank-funded Competitive & Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) project, under which the process of registration and licensing of healthcare institutions across Sindh has been made completely online. In this regard, the commission Chairman Dr Khalid Hussain Sheikh told The Express Tribune that now the registration of clinics and hospitals has been made easy. With the cooperation of CLICK Project Director and Healthcare Commission, digital services will be provided from manual. SHCC CEO Dr Ahsan Qavi Siddiqui referring to the online portal, said that the Board of Commissioners has entrusted them with the responsibility of automating the registration of doctors and hospitals. He also shared details about a broader digital transformation of Sindh healthcare using the ERP system, which is 80 per cent complete. SHCC Board of Commissioners Member Dr Mirza Ali Azhar said that the main objective of the initiative is to simplify the registration of hospitals and clinics while ensuring the rights of healthcare providers and their patients.
