Irish border plan and Trump on Charlottesville
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: PA The government has published its second position paper on Brexit negotiations – this time setting out its stall on how it proposes to manage the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, which will become a border between the UK and the EU after 2019. It also rules out the […]
Knife crime crisis – Candidates reveal their plans to cut attacks
BBC There has been more than four incidents relating to knives of sharp objects reported to Avon and Somerset Police per day Several incidents of knife crime in Bristol and surrounding towns have brought the issue into the spotlight during the general election campaign. Within the past few weeks there have been stabbings in Bristol, […]
Maximo Park and Pet Shop Boys remember JG Windows in Newcastle
Michael Bailey JG Windows in Newcastle’s central arcade had traded since 1908 Musicians across the North East have shared their memories of an “iconic” music store after it closed its doors for the final time. JG Windows in Newcastle’s Central Arcade closed on Friday after directors said it could no longer compete with online retailers. […]
‘Light touch approach’ to Irish Sea border rules in first week
BBC NI’s chief vet has told the food industry it will not face penalties for non-compliance with new Irish Sea border rules during the first week of 2021. From 1 January, NI will stay in the EU single market for goods, but the rest of the UK will leave. Food products arriving in NI from […]
Credibility does not hinge on wearing sleeves
US Defence department Interviewing US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel in 2014 – and doing just fine without sleeves Quick wardrobe change needed today. I’m going sleeveless on Beyond 100 Days. I hope this does not mean my credibility is shot and my gravitas is sunk. According to the former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell, I’m […]
Barcelona’s car-free smart city experiment
BBC Superblocks have parks where traffic used to be In the centre of bustling and busy Barcelona there is unusual quiet: just the babble of children playing in a small playground and the sound of the birds. There is virtually no traffic and the space where cars would have parked is given over to play […]
Classic cars ‘upcycled’ to electric
A company is converting classic Land Rovers and Porsches to electric power to make more sustainable vehicles. Older cars increasingly cannot drive in city centre low-emission zones, but Everrati, based in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, is removing petrol engines and mechanical drivetrains built more than half a century ago and replacing them with batteries. “Creating a […]
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins on events industry struggle
More needs to be done to help the events industry survive Covid-19, according to The Darkness’ lead singer. The Suffolk rockers had to cancel their world tour when the virus broke out, leaving them and their road crew without work. “It’s difficult to help them, really, because we have no income ourselves,” said frontman Justin […]
The battle for lipoedema surgery: ‘I’m in constant pain’
Lipoedema is a painful and debilitating health condition that causes abnormal swelling and fat deposits on women’s legs and arms. Little is known about it, and it’s often misdiagnosed as obesity. Doctors say the liposuction treatment needed is being wrongly classed as cosmetic surgery, so is rarely funded by the NHS. The BBC’s Alexandra Mackenzie […]
Chelsea 3-1 Manchester United: Marc Skinner says Man Utd ‘still have energy’ for title charge
Under-pressure Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says his side “have the energy” to chase down Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge leaves fourth-placed United 10 points behind Emma Hayes’ side at the halfway point and beyond the traditional tipping point for winning the league. No team has won the division […]