Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine fever fears
AFP The fence will run for almost 70km along the border Denmark has started building a 70km (43-mile) fence along its border with Germany in an effort to control the migration of wild boar. There are fears that African swine fever, which has been found in two dead wild boar in Belgium, could threaten Denmark’s […]
Give MPs a free vote on Brexit deal
Major: MPs could order another referendum MPs should be given a free vote on whether to accept or reject the final Brexit deal, Sir John Major has said. The ex-prime minister argues that MPs must vote with their “own conscience” on whether the deal on offer will leave the UK better or worse off. And, […]
Inside Virginia’s gun rights resistance
Democrats swept to victory in Virginia last year after campaigning on stricter gun control laws. Weeks later, the backlash began. Joel Gunter Militia members arriving at a meeting in a Virginia suburb, ahead of a gun rally the following day The Culpeper County 2A Facebook group had five rules. Rule one was “Get Busy – […]
Why women vote for India PM Narendra Modi’s BJP
Getty Images Behind every successful man is a woman, goes the popular saying. But millions of women are believed to be behind the success of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in key state elections held recently. Since 1962 – when the Election Commission began breaking down voter turnout by gender in […]
Larkfield Leisure centre gets £1.6m carbon-cutting scheme
Google Larkfield Leisure Centre will have a £1.6m carbon-cutting revamp A Kent leisure centre will have carbon-cutting technology and new changing facilities under a £1.6m scheme. Funds will be used to install additional solar panels, improved insulation and air source heat pumps at Larkfield Leisure Centre. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council said it had been […]
Can a two-letter word really change your life?
Sophie Jones Sophie Jones has 180k followers on TikTok where she puts herself out of her comfort zone to gain confidence “Get out of your comfort zone.” “Take no for an answer.” “Do something every day that makes you feel uncomfortable.” If you’ve spent any time on social media you’ll be used to seeing these […]
Tesco and Aldi limit sales of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers
BBC Tesco is the latest supermarket to introduce limits on sales of certain fruit and vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce. It follows similar moves by Aldi, Asda and Morrisons, with other supermarkets also said to be facing problems after extreme weather hit harvests abroad. Tesco is putting limits of three per customer on […]
People’s Vote staff stage vote of ‘no confidence’ in chairman
Reuters Anti Brexit march in London, organised by “Put It To The People” campaign. 23 March 2019 Staff at the People’s Vote campaign for another EU referendum have staged a vote of “no confidence” in the group’s chairman, Roland Rudd. A staff member confirmed to the BBC that they had voted against both Mr Rudd […]
Wrexham Women: Ten players awarded first semi-professional contracts
Wrexham Women have awarded 10 players semi-professional contracts, the first in their history, after securing promotion to the Adran Premier. Wrexham secured their place in the top flight after being granted a tier one licence and beating Briton Ferry Llansawel in April’s play-off final. Genero Adran North player of the season and top goalscorer Rosie […]
Winter plan aims to better protect district’s roads
BBC More than 7,800 tonnes of salt was used on priority routes in the Bradford district in 2023 Electric gritters and thermal imaging techniques could be part of a new plan to protect Bradford’s roads from snow and ice damage. Creating a gritting map of the city using surface temperature sensors, upgrading weather stations and […]