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Lisa Haskell began her career as an engineer at Leonardo's Yeovil site, going on to work as an Earth observation specialist for the firm's space division in Luton.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There was a brief crossover between Steven Naismith exiting the international stage and McTominay bursting on to it, but Steve Clarke's now assistant, remembers how the young man was back then.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The pair became friends, and Hasley went on to help write a book about Jenner’s philosophy on overcoming adversity in sports and life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Though he went on to craft a career in the public eye as a musician, comedian and actor, painting remained his “true vocation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

When we get round the corner, out of sight of the girls, I sit down on the wall, almost collapsing on to it.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler