Terror attack response, coronavirus latest and Brexit ‘visions’
Terror attack response PA Media The government is to announce plans for “fundamental changes to the system for dealing with those convicted of terrorism offences” later after the second attack in less than three months involving a man released mid-way through his sentence for such a crime. On Sunday, 20-year-old Sudesh Amman – wearing a […]
England’s Melissa Reid set for Women’s British Open
Defending champion Yani Tseng leads the LPGA money list and is favourite with the bookmakers to win again. “There is a lot of pressure this week,” said Tseng. “But I love the course. Already, I think it is one of toughest and one of my favourites. “There are so many ways to approach it. You […]
Israel Gaza ceasefire: 183 Palestinian prisoners freed from Israeli jail after Hamas releases three Israeli hostages
Release of Palestinian prisoners will be hard to watch for some in Israelpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12:59 GMT Joe InwoodBBC News correspondent This deal was never going to be without controversy or critics, especially on Israel’s far right. It sees hundreds of Palestinians freed in exchange for a far smaller number of Israelis. […]
Scotland’s seas take centre stage
Douglas Fraser Business and economy editor, Scotland PA Media The Loony Dook takes place in the Firth of Forth on New Year’s Day Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 is not just a marketing hook: there are controversies afloat too, including ferry services, shipbuilding, salmon farming and fish quotas. New figures show how important […]
England 3-2 Netherlands: Ella Toone scores late winner in crucial Women’s Nations League tie
There had been concern about England’s form for several months with criticism even coming during their World Cup campaign, which ended in defeat by Spain in August’s showpiece. With just two wins in their previous five matches – having lost only once in their first 30 games under Wiegman – pressure was on England to […]
Vaccine passport anger and hospital’s toxic trio
The majority of Scotland’s front pages deal with the fallout from Wednesday’s announcement that vaccine certificates are to be introduced for entry to nightclubs and large events. The Scotsman reports that hospitality industry leaders and football’s governing body have criticised the plan. The i newspaper frames it as the unvaccinated being banned from events with […]
Women’s Ashes: Alex Hartley says England have belief to beat Australia
England’s aggression was exemplified by Alice Capsey’s stunning 46 from just 23 balls, including two sixes, that lit up Lord’s on an historic night for women’s cricket in north London. And all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, whose steady run-a-ball 25 anchored England’s chase of 119 in 14 overs, says England’s approach will not change with the format. […]
Is the furlough scheme ending too soon?
John Campbell BBC News NI Economics & Business Editor Bloc Blinds Bloc Blinds adapted to manufacturing PPE early in the pandemic Not many Northern Ireland businesses can say they have thrived during the pandemic. Obvious exceptions are manufacturers, like Bloc Blinds, which quickly reorientated its factories to produce vital personal protection equipment (PPE). The IT […]
Women’s Ashes: How England closed gap on Australia
England might have closed the gap in some key areas, but what is hard to quantify is the impact of Australia losing captain Meg Lanning for this series for medical reasons. A titan with the bat – she averages 53.51 in one-day cricket – she has led Australia to unprecedented success as skipper and should […]
Medical jet with six on board crashes
Max Matza, Madeline Halpert & Christal Hayes BBC News Watch: Police respond to fiery scene after small plane crashes in Philadelphia A small medical transport plane crashed into several buildings in north-east Philadelphia on Friday evening, setting homes and vehicles ablaze and injuring people on the ground. The plane had been on a medical transport […]