Dorchester Grade II listed museum gets green light for new roof
A Grade II listed museum has been given permission to carry out extensive work on its roof. The county museum in Dorchester will now try to secure the funding for the works, which could not be completed when the building was revamped between 2020 and 2021. Dorset Council has backed an application to refurbish and […]
Welsh lamb exported to US for first time in decades
Getty Images Brecon and Radnorshire MP Fay Jones said it was a “huge day for sheep farmers across my constituency” The first shipment of Welsh lamb exported to the US in decades has been hailed a “milestone” for UK’s rural economy by the prime minister. Liz Truss tweeted it marked a “well-deserved boost to our […]
Any deal better than no deal, first minister says
BBC Mark Drakeford: “If they strike a deal they will be able to go back and build on it” A no-deal exit from the European Union would be “catastrophic for Wales”, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said. “Any deal is better than no deal,” said Mr Drakeford. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said “political will” was […]
US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition
Getty Images US politicians expressed concerns about the accuracy and growing use of facial recognition software, at a hearing on Wednesday. The technology is being developed by firms including Amazon and Microsoft and increasingly used by law enforcement worldwide. Some facial recognition technologies misidentify women and people of colour. Civil liberties and privacy groups have […]
World Aquatics Championships: Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper win GB’s third synchronised silver
Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper won Great Britain’s third synchronised silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships. Mew Jensen, 21, and 22-year-old Harper scored 296.58 points to place second in Fukuoka, Japan. “There’s loads of emotions, I’m still in shock, still can’t really believe it,” said Mew Jensen. The second place secures the pair […]
A new lifeline for premature babies?
Getty Images Artificial placentas and wombs could save the lives of premature babies, but what ethical considerations must be addressed before human trials begin? It sounds like a plot straight out of a bad science fiction movie – human babies taken from their mothers’ wombs and grown inside fluid-filled pods instead. Yet that is exactly […]
Hong Kong ‘turmoil’ and Lionesses ‘ready to roar’
Reuters Striking images of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong appear on many front pages. The Financial Times shows protesters inside Parliament defacing the Hong Kong crest with spray paint. It believes the crisis poses one of the biggest challenges to Beijing’s authority since China took control of the territory 22 years ago. “Anarchy in Hong […]
Are our online lives about to become ‘private’ again?
Getty Images There’s a strong chance you’ve recently seen an email or pop-up box offering “some important updates” about the way a social media company or website plans to use your data. Are we about to regain control of our personal information? In our increasingly connected world, data has come to be seen as something […]
Backlash after job quota bid for locals in India IT hub
The southern Indian state of Karnataka has paused a bill that mandated quotas for locals in private sector jobs after pushback from tech companies. The state cabinet had approved the bill on Monday, triggering protests from top industrialists and opposition leaders. The bill requires firms to reserve 70% of non-management and 50% of management jobs […]
Food banks could face empty shelves this week
FareShare Cymru Charities are running low on supplies Food banks in Wales could struggle if fuel supply problems continue, a charity group has warned. FareShare Cymru, which organises food donations to more than 150 groups, said it was facing major transport issues. Many UK petrol stations were left dry over the weekend due to panic […]