US to ease internet curbs for Iranians
Getty Images Widespread protests have been sparked by the death of a woman in policy custody. The US says it will ease internet curbs on Iran to counter Tehran’s clampdown on protests which were sparked by a woman’s death in police custody. “We are going to help make sure the Iranian people are not kept […]
‘I want to take the power back’
Getty Images Lady Gaga at the ELLE Women in Hollywood celebration Lady Gaga has spoken out about the objectification of women in entertainment, saying she wants to “take the power back”. The actress and singer also spoke about her experience of sexual assault. In a powerful speech at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event, she said […]
Lack of teachers hampering Irish-medium secondary sector
BBC Gaelcholáiste Dhoire had only 16 pupils when it opened in 2015, but numbers have trebled The development of Irish-medium secondary education is being hampered by a lack of suitably qualified teachers, it has been claimed. Representatives of the sector have called on the Department of Education (DE) to develop post-primary qualifications to address the […]
Bournemouth music rehab group helping improve mental health
Absolute Music Trust Gaynor (left) says the group, formed by Lorna Farmer (right), has given her something to look forward to Playing a saxophone again has given Gaynor “something to look forward to” after years of managing her schizophrenia. Having peformed with bands across Bournemouth, she said she no longer wanted to play after being […]
A woman’s choice – sexual favours or lose her home
BBC Khristen Sellers: “I was trying to fix my life. And this put a halt on it.” Across the US, sexual harassment at the hands of landlords, property managers and others in the housing industry can drive poor women and their children into homelessness. It is a problem badly understood and virtually unstudied. Khristen Sellers […]
Wales confirm Barbarians double-header in Cardiff
“It is an opportunity for us as coaches to get the squad together ahead of the [2020] Six Nations and it will be a great day for all the fans.” Jasmine Joyce and Elinor Snowsill started for Barbarians in their 40-14 defeat by England women at Twickenham last weekend and could face the invitation team […]
Mystery over jigsaw puzzle piece-shaped earthworks near Jedburgh
FLS The feature – highlighted on this image – is not visible from ground level An appeal is being made to try to solve the mystery of three giant jigsaw puzzle piece-shaped earthworks uncovered in a Borders woodland. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) made the discovery at the Swinnie plantation near Jedburgh. A survey found […]
Swindon teenagers design huge puppet for folk exhibition
Swindon Borough Council A’nu the puppet is part of a folk exhibition project at Museum and Art Swindon A huge puppet designed by young people and more than 8ft (2.4m) tall is on display as part of an exhibition into folk stories, art, music and customs. Teenagers from the group Young Folk worked with artist […]
Ministers set to drop UK ban on foie gras and fur imports
Getty Images Foie gras is controversial because it involves force-feeding ducks to fatten their liver The UK government is likely to drop plans to ban imports of fur and foie gras, amid cabinet opposition. The measures were due to be included in the Animals Abroad Bill, to be introduced soon. But several cabinet ministers have […]
The popular apps aiming to tame the chaos of family life
Jo O’Connell Three apps help keep the O’Connell family on track “My husband and I couldn’t live without three apps,” says Jo O’Connell, from Bournemouth in Dorset. She lives with her husband, Jonathan, their two children, Bethany and Bo, plus one rescue dog. As well as juggling household and family responsibilities, she also runs her […]