Farmer’s pain at TB loss of 500 cow herd
BBC “There’s nothing worse than seeing a dairy farm sat empty,” says Gwyndaf Thomas A farmer has spoken about the toll on him and his family after losing his entire dairy herd of 500 to bovine tuberculosis (TB). Gwyndaf Thomas, who farms near Meidrim in Carmarthenshire, has had to rebuild his farm after the loss […]
Who’s who in the fight for the throne
Sowetan/Getty King Goodwill Zwelithini was on the throne for almost 50 years The Zulu monarchy in South Africa has been plunged into controversy following the death of King Goodwill Zwelithini and – weeks later – the regent. It has led to a vicious power struggle for the throne – royals are fighting it out in […]
Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?
Getty Images AI software can help emergency call handlers determine the urgency of the situation Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by police forces around the world, but do the benefits always outweigh the risks? Sarah is a victim of domestic abuse, and she is on the phone to a 999 emergency call handler. […]
The Hundred: Pollard and Richardson picked by Welsh Fire
Aussie trio remain There is less change at the top of the Welsh Fire women’s list, with current Australia captain Lanning, dubbed the “Megastar” of the sport there, happy to sign up for a second attempt at the new competition. The 28 year old Victoria and Perth Scorchers batter is joined by two other vastly […]
What are the challenges of mass testing?
Getty Images Boris Johnson described mass-testing plans as a “moonshot” The prime minister talked about his “Moonshot” plan, on Wednesday, to test millions of people every day using tests that can produce results in as little as 20 minutes. He said they “would allow people to lead more normal lives” by giving them the all […]
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake hits California
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of northern California, according to the US Geological Survey. A tsunami warning was initially issued along the coasts of both northern California and southern Oregon – an area that includes about 4.7 million people – but has since been rescinded. The earthquake’s epicentre hit closest […]
Oxfordshire crafting enthusiast uses skills on space missions
RAL Space Angela Ashill said she “never expected to work anywhere like” RAL Space A crafting enthusiast has described putting her talents into working on space missions. Angela Ashill manufactures thermal blankets for satellites at RAL Space, based in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The blankets protect space instruments from extreme temperatures and are vital to keep things […]
England Women: How did Mark Sampson and his players rate at Euro 2017?
Jordan Nobbs – 8 Nobbs had a lot of catching up to do after a World Cup in which she was injured and then caused confusion with a Twitter announcement hours before the quarter-final against Canada that an injury had ended her tournament – a post that was then swiftly deleted. For the most part, […]
Scheme to recruit Welsh workers to technology launches
Tim Robberts The tech sector in Wales has seen an 83% rise in employment since 2010, Office for National Statistics figures show A scheme to recruit redundant or at-risk workers into the technology industry has started. Level Up is to help displaced workers or those at risk of redundancy to learn new skills and connect […]
Switzerland’s forgotten role in saving World War One lives
“They actually competed to host the soldiers,” says Guy Girardet. “The reason Chateau d’Oex got the first contingent of British soldiers was because its letter [to the Swiss government] arrived first.” This was more than just an act of charity: the British, French, and German governments were paying for the upkeep of their soldiers. While […]