Rebecca Lucy Taylor on university honour
Rebecca Lucy Taylor told the ceremony of her love for Sheffield Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Sheffield. The songwriter was recognised for her success in the music industry and “public championing of inclusivity and diversity”, the university said. Her Prioritise Pleasure record reached 11 […]
Transport for London aims to use more AI to boost platform safety
Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporting Service PA Media Sir Sadiq said this will improve customers safety between the gap from the train and platform edge. Transport for London (TfL) has said it is “prioritising work” on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to keep passengers safe on station platforms. The experimental technology is already being […]
Norfolk is becoming a hotbed for young golfing talent
Tom Williams & Andy Trigg BBC News, Norfolk Jonny Michel/BBC Many of Norfolk’s young golfers, seen here at Royal Norwich GC, have taken part in national and international tournaments Norfolk is becoming a hotbed for young golfing talent, the local administrators for the sport said. Many of the county’s young players have enjoyed success in […]
Mary Phillip: Former England captain on managing Peckham Town’s men’s team
“She’s got loads of experience. I’ve nothing bad to say about Mary,” Peckham goalkeeper George Legg said. “I don’t really think about whether Mary is male or female. “She’s got loads of experience so, regardless of her gender, it does not matter to us, she’s great.” Peckham-born Phillip is no stranger to the team, having […]
Concern the UK’s AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Brian Wheeler Senior political reporter Reuters Keir Starmer is pinning his growth hopes on cutting edge tools powered by AI Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make the UK a “world leader” in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain, industry sources have told the BBC. The giant data centres […]
Steph Houghton: End of era for England as Man City defender hands over captaincy
Houghton’s career has gone upwards, alongside her reputation off the pitch and her influence on the growth of women’s football. But she has been tested as a leader with the Lionesses. Her first test was taking over from Casey Stoney – a strong personality, excellent defender and respected figure within the game – as captain. […]
Taylor Swift edits Anti-hero video after ‘fatphobic’ backlash
Nayana Mena & Tiffany Wertheimer BBC News Taylor Swift The new version of the Anti-hero music video does not show what the scales read Taylor Swift has edited a music video days after its release, following backlash over one of the scenes. In the original video for Anti-hero, the singer steps onto a scale that […]
Rassie Erasmus behaviour ‘making South Africa so easy to dislike’ – John Smit
Erasmus’ conduct, and the frenzied reaction of some South Africa supporters towards the officials involved and their families, is in danger of leading to a refereeing crisis in the world game. The BBC understands there are a growing number of referees who are increasingly reluctant to take charge of matches involving the Springboks. The man […]
Welsh Conservatives rejected sexual harassment training
PA Media There is “a strong and consistent association between gender inequality and violence against women” says the Senedd equality committee The Conservatives were the only Senedd party group to refuse an offer of training on sexism and sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the Tory Senedd leader at the time, Andrew RT Davies, has said […]
Bus services in Wales face cliff edge cuts, industry warns
David Deans and Daniel Davies BBC Wales Getty Images Passengers could see reduced services or routes scrapped altogether once pandemic-era funding ends in the summer, the bus industry has said. The Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) is set to end in June. With fewer people now using buses than in 2019, one industry boss warned of […]