Could big-game fishing return to the UK?
Scarborough Museums Trust Lorenzo Mitchell Henry (left) with his British record catch, along with other prize fish landed off the Yorkshire coast Struggling to haul in a giant fish, Lorenzo Mitchell Henry finally reeled in a record-breaker, which weighed in at a mammoth 851lb (386kg). This monstrous beast, an Atlantic bluefin tuna, was not caught […]
Greenhouse gas emissions target missed in Scotland
Kevin Keane BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent Getty Images The Scottish government has officially missed its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Although total emissions fell by 3.3%, Scotland’s participation in the EU-wide Emissions Trading System (ETS) means adjusted emissions, used for setting targets, increased by 3.7%. It means Scotland has officially reduced its emissions by […]
Welshman spurred by near-fatal crash
BBC Andrew Jenkins, an insurance broker from Talbot Green, is among 22 competitors in the latest season of The Traitors A Welsh competitor in the new series of BBC One’s The Traitors says he hopes surviving a near-fatal car crash will inspire others. Andrew Jenkins, 45, is among 22 contestants joining host Claudia Winkleman in […]
Katie Chapman: Record 10th Women’s FA Cup for Chelsea captain, but ‘more to come’
Hayes, who has been in charge of the Blues since 2012 and signed England’s Chapman in 2014, felt the defensive midfielder was “the best player on the park” as her side beat Arsenal 3-1 in front of a competition-record crowd of 45,423 at Wembley. “For someone chasing a 10th winners’ medal, she led by example,” […]
How can an average family afford an electric car? And more questions
Getty Images The COP26 climate summit is under way in Glasgow – one of the biggest ever world meetings on how to tackle global warming. BBC News Reality Check correspondent Chris Morris answers some of your questions. You can send a question using the form at the bottom of this page. You don’t necessarily need […]
England cricket: Men’s and women’s 2024 summer schedule includes concurrent Pakistan series
May 22 – First T20 v Pakistan, Headingley 25 – Second T20 v Pakistan, Edgbaston 28 – Third T20 v Pakistan, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff 30 – Fourth T20 v Pakistan, The Kia Oval July 10-14 – First Test v West Indies, Lord’s 18-22 – Second Test v West Indies, Trent Bridge 26-30 – Third Test […]
Jimmy Fallon among US talk show hosts supporting striking writers
Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Getty Images British comedian John Oliver showed his support at a “comedy writers’ rally” in July US TV’s late-night talk show rivals, who have been off air for four months during the Hollywood strike, have joined forces to host a new podcast to raise money for their writers and […]
Prezzo gives staff pay rise and Boxing Day off
Getty Images Prezzo has announced it will give its staff a pay rise next month and close all of its restaurants on Boxing Day. The Italian-themed restaurant chain said all 2,500 staff would see their wages go up by an average of 4%. It is the latest firm to announce such a move as the […]
Brexit has some benefits, No 10 says on anniversary
Becky Morton Political reporter Getty Images Five years ago Brexit supporters gathered outside Parliament to mark the UK leaving the EU The prime minister believes Brexit has had some benefits, Downing Street has said on the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union. A No 10 spokesman pointed to freedom from EU regulations, […]
Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss says women’s football is ‘middle class’
Women’s football is “middle class” and girls do not have the same access to playing football as boys, says Chelsea boss Emma Hayes. In April, the UK government announced a major national review of domestic women’s football. Earlier this month, the Football Association also announced plans to ensure every girl with talent has access to […]