Temporary changes to liquid hand luggage rules
Getty Images EU Airports had brought in new scanners allowing liquids to be kept in bags Passengers travelling through Dublin Airport are being warned about temporary changes to rules around carrying liquids in hand luggage. The EU has order that from 1 September, all liquids, aerosols and gels must be under 100ml. This comes after […]
Bidders in talks over fate of Peter Pan house in Dumfries
A number of bidders are in talks over the fate of a house which helped to inspire the Peter Pan story. A closing date for bids on the Moat Brae site in Dumfries passed more than a month ago. Liquidators confirmed that a number of offers had been received for the former centre for children’s […]
‘We’ve got enough food to last 10 days’
Reuters Police have been inspecting vehicles at toll stations outside Wuhan, China What is life like for those from the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak? BBC Chinese has been talking to the locals still living in Wuhan, the central city where the virus emerged last month. They are unable to leave […]
Give regions a ‘voice’ or UK may end, ex-PM warns
The Conservatives election win was not ‘a signal that the country is at ease’ warns Brown Gordon Brown has warned the United Kingdom is at breaking point and could end unless the nations and regions get a real “voice” in decision-making. The ex-prime minister told the BBC too much political and economic power was concentrated […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: France hijab ban criticised by athletes
Over the three years since France’s controversial “Islamist separatism” law was passed, it has gradually permeated aspects of French society, including competitive sports. The rule applies not only to players but also to coaches and referees – officially excluding anyone wearing a sports hijab from the competitive space altogether. This has been the case for […]
Ant and Dec, Blue Planet, and other things to look out for
Getty Images/PA Left-right: Ant and Dec, Sir David Attenborough and Love Island’s Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies Stars of the small screen are getting ready to find out whether they have won one of this year’s Bafta TV Awards. The accolades will be handed out at a ceremony hosted by Sue Perkins at the Royal […]
Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News
PA Media Last week, Laurence Fox warned the decision would open GB News up to “complete destruction” The former actor and political activist sparked controversy last week when he asked what “self-respecting man” would “climb into bed” with Ava Evans. Fox hosted a weekly show on the channel and made the comments while appearing as […]
‘More female role models needed in motorsport’
Martin Heath/BBC Jenny Fletcher, Girls on Track programme manager, said girls needed to see female role models Motorsport needs more “positive female role models” to attract women into the industry, a training manager said. The Girls on Track programme, run by governing body Motorsport UK, is targeting girls aged from eight to 18. As part […]
FA Cup finals: How Chelsea culture drives success on both fronts
Chasing trophies is part of Chelsea’s DNA and in a season where turbulence has taken place behind the scenes, the first teams have marched together on their path to glory. The FA Cup finals are taking place on consecutive days at Wembley this weekend and Chelsea will compete in both. It is not the first […]
Eight bits of gossip from MTV Europe awards
Reuters K-Pop band Le Sserafim made their UK debut performing at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena The MTV Awards came to Manchester for the first time in their 30-year history on Sunday night, but somehow didn’t feel very Mancunian. There was no sign of Take That or Aitch, or Liam Gallagher – even though he won […]