Manchester Evening News

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1. What are to be installed at Britain’s busiest railway stations?

2. Which famous internatio­nal awards ceremony is to be scaled down this year because of coronaviru­s restrictio­ns?

3. What was the spoof slogan Matt Lucas used in his comedy skit to launch the new series of The Great British Bake Off?

4. Which country has set a 2060 carbon neutrality goal?

5. Who won the green jersey in the Tour de France which finished last Sunday?

6. What caused the entire Welsh village of Aberhosan to be left with poor broadband for 18 months?

7. Which famous Indian landmark has re-opened to tourists after a six-month closure?

8. Who is the Hounds Of Love and Wuthering Heights singer who has been made a fellow of The Ivors Academy for songwriter­s and composers?

9. Which veteran British actress delivered a monologue from Stonehenge for the opening episode of new BBC2 series Inside Culture with Dame Mary Beard?

10. What rare edition of Shakespear­e’s last play was found in Spain?

11. The Australian Grand Prix is held in which city?

12. Which retailer has announced staff will not receive a bonus for the first time since 1953 because of lockdown?

13. Who was the first celebrity skater confirmed to take part in Dancing On Ice 2020?

14. Who has outlined plans for the first woman on the Moon by 2024?

15. In which city will you find the Wanda Metropolit­ano stadium?

16. Why was play stopped for 20 minutes in a football match between Carlton Athletic and Ilkley Town?

17. How many countries have played in a Rugby World Cup final?

18. Which Conservati­ve MP apologised after being photograph­ed not wearing a face covering on a train?

19. What has been cancelled in the City of London for the first time since 1852?

20. How old was tennis player Rafael Nadal when he won his first French Open title in 2005?

21. Whose autobiogra­phy is called Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day?

22. Friends stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow were reunited for what American awards night?

23. Who is the defending US Open golf champion?

24. Which royal said fatherhood had spurred him to protect the natural world?

25. How did 89-year-old former paratroope­r John Wilkins celebrate his birthday?

26. Who are the only two Irishmen to be named World Rugby Player of the Year?

27. Which veteran musician has released three protest songs calling for an end to rules aimed at stopping the spread of coronaviru­s?

28. Name the Canadian comedy series which scooped nine Emmy awards.

29. Who won the 1982 World Snooker Championsh­ip?

30. Which band topped the UK charts with their first studio album for 11 years, The Universal Want?

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