Essex bids to make older people the “most tech confident”
Getty Images Essex County Council is aiming to make older people in the county “the most technology confident in the world” Older people in Essex could become the most “tech confident in the world”, according to the county council. It commissioned a report setting out a blueprint for using technology in the health and care […]
Paisley plea and twitter spat
BBC Mrs Paisley called for Stormont to be restored before abortion is decriminalised Mrs Paisley has asked for the Assembly to be up and running within a fortnight so that abortion will not be decriminalised on 21 October. She said parties are facing “the greatest test of our political leadership” calling for someone to “break […]
Group trying ‘different approach’ with teenagers
BOLDVOICES Natasha Eeles started Bold Voices to tackle gender-based violence A group says a “different approach” is needed to tackle conversations about controversial influencer Andrew Tate with teenagers. Bold Voices goes into schools and colleges delivering workshops to tackle gender-based inequality and violence. Founder Natasha Eeles says her team has noticed male teenagers struggling to […]
I still get recognised for my single cult scene
‘I had a 32-second stare off with Stacey’ She appeared in just one scene of Gavin and Stacey, but Catrin-Mai Huw still gets recognised for her role in the show. Huw played Stacey’s enemy Natalie Lewis, whose dad and brother – according to the script – once had a fight with Nessa. Stacey and Natalie […]
Joe Biden calls for ceasefire
Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip US President Joe Biden has voiced his support for a ceasefire after eight days of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza. Mr Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US was working with Egypt and other countries on halting hostilities. But the US again blocked […]
Sport booming thanks to Lionesses’ successes
Ilkley Town Girls football is booming, according to one popular West Yorkshire club With the spotlight firmly back on women’s football as the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, BBC News went to visit one club in West Yorkshire to see how the game has grown in recent years. It’s […]
Abdurehim Heyit Chinese video ‘disproves Uighur musician’s death’
CRI A screenshot of the footage appearing to show Mr Heyit Chinese state media have released a video appearing to show a Uighur musician previously reported to have died in a detention camp. The video, dated 10 February, features a man said to be Abdurehim Heyit stating that he is in “good health”. Turkey earlier […]
No fuel shortage, says transport secretary
Grant Shapps: “There is plenty of petrol in the country” There is “no shortage of fuel” and people should be “sensible” and fill up only when they need to, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. It comes as there are long queues and closed pumps at some filling stations. Mr Shapps blamed the Road Haulage […]
Mid-career workers are facing ageism in the job market
Getty Images Gen X workers are being passed over for roles of all kinds, especially as employers see young people as more malleable. The timing couldn’t be worse. Since his layoff last May, Nick, a 49-year-old HR executive based in the US, estimates he’s applied for hundreds of jobs. He secured interviews at 10 companies, […]
Instagram lets users hide likes to reduce social media pressure
Instagram Users will be able to see the usernames of individuals who have liked the post, but not an overall figure Instagram is offering its users the option to hide the number of likes they receive on posts on the app. The aim is to “depressurize people’s experience” on the platform, the social media giant […]