Confessions of a slaughterhouse worker
BBC About 100 million animals are killed for meat in the UK every month – but very little is heard about the people doing the killing. Here, one former abattoir worker describes her job, and the effect it had on her mental health. Warning: Some readers may find this story disturbing When I was a […]
NI Drink-only pubs hope ‘third time lucky’ to reopen
PA Media The date of 21 September for drink-only pubs will need to be ratified closer to the time by the executive NI publicans are hoping that it’s “third-time lucky” for the reopening of drink-only bars in Northern Ireland. The NI Executive has given pubs that do not serve food an indicative date of 21 […]
Food hygiene rating system could be rolled out on Isle of Man
BBC The new rating system would apply to all food outlets A rating system of hygiene standards for all restaurants, supermarkets and other food outlets could be rolled out for the first time on the Isle of Man. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme would mirror the procedure in operation in the UK since 2010. It […]
Hannah Hampton: Chelsea sign England goalkeeper after Aston Villa contract expires
Chelsea have signed England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton after her contract with Aston Villa expired. Hampton, 22, rejected an extension with Villa and joins the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions on a three-year deal. She made her England debut last year and was an unused substitute at Euro 2022. “It’s a massive club. It’s an honour […]
Horizon return will boost Norfolk business
Robby West & Andy Trigg BBC News, Norfolk BBC About 3,000 researchers and clinicians are based at the Norwich Research Park The UK re-joining the EU’s flagship scientific research scheme will create jobs, grow businesses and secure investment for Norfolk, leading researchers have said. Scientists at the Norwich Research Park (NRP) said the government announcement […]
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland – Women’s Nations League preview
For the Republic of Ireland, it may be a fresh start but there are still plenty of question marks after their World Cup adventure in the summer. Despite the highs of reaching a first major tournament, Vera Pauw’s exit from the role of manager has been noisy to say the least and has rumbled on […]
Farmers’ opposition to UK-Australia trade deal grows
Claire Marshall BBC Environment & Rural Affairs Correspondent Jasmine Beer David Barton worries a tariff-free trade deal could lead to nature-friendly farms like his going out of business. Opposition among UK farmers is growing towards a trade deal close to being concluded with Australia. They say there are no meaningful safeguards in place to stop […]
‘Racist’ article sees mocking Indians defend star
EPA Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra (L) and US musician Nick Jonas Indians on social media are rallying behind Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra after an American website article called her a “scam artist”. The article in The Cut, which has now been taken down, sparked outrage for suggesting that she had trapped US singer Nick Jonas […]
World’s top latex glove maker shuts factories
Getty Images A volunteer delivers food to Top Glove workers at a hostel after it was locked down The world’s largest maker of latex gloves will shut more than half of its factories after almost 2,500 employees tested positive for coronavirus. Malaysia’s Top Glove will close down 28 plants in phases as it seeks to […]
Theatre Royal Plymouth boss appointed CBE
Steve Haywood Adrian Vinken has been the chief executive of Theatre Royal Plymouth for 31 years A theatre boss who has presented nearly 2,000 shows since 1990 has been named in the New Year Honours list. Chief executive of Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) Adrian Vinken has been appointed CBE for services to theatre. Mr Vinken […]