Isle of Man tech festival inspires girls to be scientists of tomorrow
STEMFest More than 100 girls attended the STEMFest at a Manx school More than 100 Manx brownies learned about coding, policing and engineering at an event to encourage girls to work in science and technology. STEMFest highlighted a range of jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – so-called “STEM” industries. Experts from police and […]
I owe my career to Jamal Edwards
SBTV / YouTube Jamal Edwards gave Ed Sheeran his first big break 12 years ago Pop singer Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards, saying he owed his career to his late friend’s support. The star was speaking at a memorial for Edwards, who founded the online music platform SBTV and was made an […]
Body scanners to screen London commuters for weapons
Thruvision The scanners reveal hidden objects that block body heat Body scanners used to screen passengers for hidden explosives and weapons are being used for the first time at a London railway station. A Home Office sponsored five-day trial has started at Stratford station, east London. Portable scanners are being used to screen passengers from […]
Jasleen Kaur wins with artwork showcasing Scottish Sikh community
Jasleen Kaur – an artist whose latest exhibition uses a vintage Ford Escort, worship bells and Irn-Bru to celebrate the Scottish Sikh community – has won this year’s Turner Prize. The 38-year-old, who grew up in Glasgow, won the award for her Alter Altar exhibition at the city’s contemporary arts venue Tramway. The judges noted […]
NI hotels and bars could reopen in early July
PA Media The plan could see pubs, along with hotels and cafes, open sooner than originally anticipated Hotels, bars and cafes could reopen on 3 July in Northern Ireland if the Stormont executive agrees to the plan. BBC News NI has been told ministers will consider a timetable of opening at their executive meeting on […]
Swansea ABMU doctors treat hundreds of Syrian refugees
Zubair Wani and Haroon Ali set up a clinic in the Adana camp. Footage by Rosie-Lyse Thompson. Two doctors from Swansea have helped treat hundreds of Syrian refugees as part of a humanitarian trip to Turkey. Zubair Wani and Haroon Ali set up a clinic in the Adana camp with limited supplies during the trip, […]
11 best TV shows to watch in September
Apple TV+ From Top Boy and Sex Education to The Other Black Girl and The Morning Show, Caryn James picks the most exciting shows to watch this month. Netflix The trailer for the final season of the acclaimed drama about drug dealers, loyalties, betrayals and murder promises “No Loose Ends”, just what you’d expect from […]
Loganair adds £1 to tickets for climate change projects
Loganair Loganair said the charge would be used to fund schemes such as reforestation and wind farms Loganair is to include a £1 charge on every ticket sold to invest in schemes aimed at tackling climate change. The airline’s GreenSkies programme, which takes off next month, will see the “carbon offset charge” included. Loganair said […]
Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour
BBC/Shine TV Wallace stepped aside from presenting MasterChef last week MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour after he stepped down from the show last week. One woman says he touched her bottom at an event and another says he pressed his crotch against her while filming on a different […]
Kellogg’s and Britvic attack plan to ban junk food ads online
Getty Images Some of the UK’s biggest food companies have attacked a plan that could see all online junk food advertising banned to tackle childhood obesity. But they said the plans were “disproportionate” and lacked evidence. The government has said it is determined to help children and families make “healthier choices”. It originally planned to […]