In pictures: What is your London?
A group of young people were asked “What is your London?” The aim was to capture their London, to offer an alternative view of the capital to that seen on picture postcards. This is a selection of photographs from the five-week intensive course mentored by photographer Lua Ribeira.” Yumi Codner Ms Jordan Clarke models for […]
The Swedish parents paid to care for sick kids
Getty Images When children fall ill in Sweden, parents can take time off to care for them, while still pocketing 80% of their salaries. But the pandemic has put pressure on the popular policy. With three children in preschool, branding manager Jeremy Cothran was prepared for colds, bugs or Covid-19 to affect his family at […]
Filmmaker hopes forgotten novel could be Glasgow’s Bridgerton
Mark Mainz Ashley Jensen also features in the trailer for the programme When producers Sarah Purser and Tommy Gormley moved into a Victorian terrace in the west end of Glasgow, the previous owner left them a card, a bottle of wine and a copy of Guy McCrone’s 1947 trilogy of novels Wax Fruit. The novels […]
Ending thousands of years of peat extraction
BBC The Somerset Levels contain almost 11 million tonnes of carbon stored in peat Somerset County Council and the government are discussing how to fund the move. Sian Russell, from Somerset Wildlife Trust, said “peat is an invaluable resource” and its extraction needs to “end as soon as possible”. The Somerset Levels have a 2,000-year […]
Liverpool Women 0-1 Manchester United Women: New era starts with win for Casey Stoney’s side
Manchester United Women began their new era after a 13-year absence with a 1-0 win against Liverpool Women in the Continental Tyres Cup. United, who disbanded their senior women’s team in February 2005 as it was deemed not to be part of the club’s “core business”, made a winning start thanks to Scotland international Lizzie […]
Uber licence renewal in Brighton turned down
Reuters Uber concealed a hack that affected 57 million customers and drivers in 2016 Uber has had its application to renew its private hire operator licence in Brighton and Hove turned down. Brighton and Hove City Council’s licensing panel said it had “significant concerns” about the car hailing app’s data breach in 2016. It was […]
How easy is it to be more environmentally-friendly?
BBC Helen, Will and their four housemates took on the challenge Student housemates from Loughborough University have been challenged to live more sustainably, with weekly challenges set by the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme. How did they get on? Plastics challenge The students were challenged to reduce their plastic use by 75%, which they found difficult. […]
Pornhub challenges EU over online content rules
Getty Images One of the world’s most popular pornography websites, Pornhub, is contesting new EU rules. The adult site is facing new obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), including strict requirements on age verification. The new rules apply to what the EU designates a Very large Online Platform (VLOP) – which Pornhub says it […]
T20 Blast round-up: Bears, Hawks and Sharks reach quarter-finals
The T20 Blast quarter-finals will take place from 24 to 27 August, with Finals Day on 18 September. The first of them, Yorkshire’s home tie with Sussex, has been switched to Chester-le-Street, as there is a clash of dates with the third Test with India, which is to start at Emerald Headingley the following day. […]
Newry firm makes pre-tax loss of £1.2m
Google FD Technologies forecasts revenues in the range of £315m to £325m in this financial year Newry-based FD Technologies made a pre-tax loss of £1.2m last year due to one-off restructuring costs and investment in a new IT system. The company primarily provides software and services to investment banks and other financial institutions. Turnover was […]