The Ashes: What women’s cricket must learn from epic encounter
After England’s memorable World Cup win in 2017, it was Australia – after failing to make the final – who turned the screw, embarking on a journey of self-discovery that resulted in world dominance. 2023 feels like it should become England’s moment. They have set the standard of playing women’s matches at Test venues that […]
The man who built a drinks empire… twice
Daniel Thomas Business reporter Califia Farms Greg Steltenpohl was a pioneer of the whole foods movement Greg Steltenpohl was a pioneer of the “whole foods” movement in the 1980s. But he almost lost everything after his first company faced a major corporate crisis. After creating not one but two highly successful natural drinks companies, Greg […]
French Open: Amelie Mauresmo says tournament can ‘do better’ on night scheduling
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says the tournament’s prime slots are now “more balanced” between men and women. However, she admits they can “do better” on night scheduling. The night-session match is promoted as the highlight of the day at Roland Garros. But Aryna Sabalenka’s fourth-round contest against Sloane Stephens last Sunday was the […]
Virus prompts recruitment drive for fruit pickers
Getty Images Scottish berry growers are looking to hire more than 3,000 fruit pickers to meet a shortfall in labour as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Angus Growers is targeting travel and hospitality workers facing redundancy as a result of the virus. It is anticipating a shortfall of 3,200 workers – almost 80% of […]
Great Fen wet farming experiment awarded £8m in funding
Henry Stanier The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £8m to the Peatland Progress project in the Great Fen, Cambridgeshire The UK’s first major experiment in “wet farming” has been awarded £8m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Peatland Progress aims work to safeguard biodiversity across the Great Fen in Cambridgeshire. Techniques will be used […]
Women’s Super League: How is the title race shaping up going into 2022?
Arsenal have won 58 trophies in their hugely successful history – including a record 14 FA Cups – but they have won the WSL title just three times. Their last success came in 2019 under former manager Joe Montemurro and the following two seasons were dominated by a battle between Manchester City and Chelsea. Chelsea […]
Invest NI ‘missed opportunity’ over scheme flaws
Jayne McCormack BBC News NI Political Reporter BBC Alastair Hamilton has been the chief executive of Invest NI since 2009 There was a “missed opportunity” to raise early concerns about critical flaws with the RHI scheme, the head of Invest NI has said. Alastair Hamilton was giving evidence to the RHI inquiry. Invest NI is […]
Quiz: Name Wales women’s 2021 point scorers
Wales failed to score a single point in their opening two 2021 Women’s Six Nations games – but come the Autumn ended a two-year losing streak with victories over Japan and South Africa. In their six games over the last 12 months eight different players shared all their points – six scoring tries and two […]
Sugar tax on soft drinks raises £154m
Getty Images The new sugar tax on soft drinks has raised £153.8m since it was introduced in April, the government has said. The new tax is applied to soft drinks with a certain amount of sugar per litre. Health officials have warned that more action could be taken against the food industry unless it cuts […]
Where women rule in the world
AFP Record numbers of women are standing for election in countries around the world – changing the global face of politics and bringing gender equality in national legislatures a step closer. Mexico has just elected an equal number of men and women MPs across both houses of the country’s parliament in what is being celebrated […]