Nick Timothy says Tory campaign was a ‘failure’
Reuters Mrs May took centre stage in the Tories’ election campaign One of the architects of the Conservatives’ election campaign has described it a “failure”. Nick Timothy, Theresa’s May ex-chief of staff, told the Spectator he had wanted to run a less presidential campaign and involve ministers more but external “consultants” had advised against it. […]
Could a thermal camera reveal your hidden heat loss?
Jamie Matthews Jamie Matthews tracked down heat loss at his home with a thermal imaging camera It’s like X-ray vision – for heat loss. Last year, web engineer Jamie Matthews bought a thermal imaging camera. His home, in the southeast of England, was about to give up some of its secrets. The colourful images on […]
Posies singer apologises while denying abuse claims
Getty Images Ken Stringfellow has denied the accusations made against him Posies frontman Ken Stringfellow has apologised and promised to seek therapy after multiple women made allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The singer, who has also recorded and toured with R.E.M., still denies the specific charges, but said he was “taking personal responsibility for […]
How ‘immunity passports’ could create an antibody elite
Reuters Covid-19 immunity passports could be used as a way to date without social distancing Governments around the world are testing citizens for coronavirus antibodies, to work out whether people have had the deadly Covid-19 disease. Some countries are setting up so-called “immunity passports” and others may follow suit. The idea is that a passport […]
Irish drink-only pubs to reopen from 21 September
Niall Carson/PA Pubs which only serve drink have not been allowed to reopen on either side of the Irish border The Irish government has agreed that pubs that do not serve food will be able to reopen from 21 September. The reopening will be subject to possible local restrictions if case numbers rise. The move […]
Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
Vilma Larsson Vilma Larsson, a stay-at-home-girlfriend, gets spending money from her boyfriend Sweden has a global reputation for championing gender equality, so why are young women embracing a social media trend that celebrates quitting work? Vilma Larsson, 25, previously had jobs in a grocery store, a care home and a factory. But she quit work […]
Dave Myers was my best friend in life and death, says Si King
South Shore Productions Dave Myers and Si King had a shared passion for motorcycles and food “Just because Dave’s passed it doesn’t stop him being my best mate,” says TV chef Si King. “That’s not how that works. You know, you’re mates for life and death.” It’s been over nine months since Si’s best friend […]
Suffolk Show returns to ‘champion’ local farming
Suffolk Show More than 90,000 people are expected at the two-day event at Trinity Park on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich A 192-year-old agricultural show is “bringing people together” to “champion” a county’s farming. Suffolk Show director John Taylor said the county’s farmers have had “some ups and downs over the last year” adding the […]
Domestic abuse survivor shares story of ordeal
BBC/RICHARD EDWARDS Laura Pulleyn, who shared her experience of domestic violence A survivor of domestic violence has told a summit that the abuse of women and girls is a “national emergency” and that she was lucky to be alive. Lauryn Pulleyn spoke at the event in Harrogate organised by York and North Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor […]
Jonathan Rea: WSBK champion wins BBC NI Sports Personality award for third time
Lady Mary Peters, a gold medallist at the 1972 Olympics, was on the judging panel and felt there were a number of “inspirational performances” throughout 2020. “While it has been a strange and difficult year for all of us, our sportsmen and women have continued to excel on the world stage,” she said. “The judging […]