Women’s Six Nations 2024: The pundits’ verdict on winless Wales
“It’s that old cliche that pressure is a privilege. You’re in that position where people are now wanting more and they’re expecting more because you’ve shown them that you’re such a good team. “You’ve shown them your progression, so yes people are going to put pressure on you to keep performing. But you have to, […]
‘Popular’ Norfolk tulip field’s Wicked fame delights fans
Mark Eves Nine million tulips were planted to help bring the wonderful world of Oz to life Film fans said it was “surreal” to see a tulip field they had visited appear in a Hollywood blockbuster. Belmont Nurseries near King’s Lynn in Norfolk was used as a backdrop for Wizard of Oz spin-off Wicked, which […]
Essex mother ‘may go hungry’ to save money to feed children
Martin Giles/BBC Donna, a mother of four who lives in Clacton-on-Sea, said her rent is rising from £995 to £1,195 A single mother-of-four says she is having to consider whether or not to feed herself some nights so she has enough to feed her children, despite government energy subsidies saving £900 a year for a […]
Microsoft responds to female harassment claims
AFP The email chain began with women sharing stories about Microsoft’s glass ceiling Microsoft has vowed to respond after female employees shared dozens of incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination. The list was begun by women frustrated that many claims of harassment had been dismissed by human resources. The list logged incidents in different divisions […]
Women’s Six Nations: Wales need to look ‘deeper’ after sobering Ireland defeat
Naturally in a results-based business, questions are going to be asked about the players and the coaching staff after not only six straight defeats, but the way in which Wales have appeared to take a backward step in their professional journey. Cunningham is contracted up until the 2025 Rugby World Cup and remains committed to […]
Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?
David Heinemeier Hansson David Heinemeier Hansson saved his firm serious money by leaving the cloud This year, software firm 37signals will see a profit boost of more than $1m (£790,000) from leaving the cloud. “To be able to get that with such relatively modest changes to our business is astounding,” says co-owner and chief technology […]
Forgotten plan for Stockport’s Valley of the Kings unearthed
MHA Architects Stockport was initially set to have five separate pyramid structures The glass pyramid structure at the side of the M60 motorway in Stockport has been a familiar landmark for more than 30 years. But long-forgotten plans show that the structure was not meant to stand alone, but was instead meant to be part […]
Staff concerns at restart of shortbread production
Walkers Shortbread Walkers’ products include shortbread, biscuits, cakes and oatcakes Shortbread-maker Walkers is to end its temporary suspension on production next week. The Moray-based company closed its sites two weeks ago due to the coronavirus outbreak. Some workers have raised concerns about returning to work amid the pandemic but Walkers said it will have new […]
What was the verdict on how she did?
Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump The stakes could not have been higher for Kamala Harris as she made history to formally accept the Democratic vice-presidential nomination. How did she do? Only three women have been on the top ticket for a major party before, and none has made it to the White […]
Police in Bradford inundated with female runners’ abuse stories
Safya Khan Keen runner Safya Khan has been on the receiving end of harassment when running Police in Bradford say they have been inundated with women sharing their experiences of the abuse they have received while out running. As a crackdown on the behaviour continues, officers have vowed to stamp out the unwanted attention for […]