Expert disputes North East coast shellfish deaths findings
Adam Clarkson Reporter, BBC Radio Tees Paul Grainger /PA Wire Carcasses of thousands of crabs were found at beaches including Seaton Carew A marine pollution expert has disputed findings that an “algal bloom” was to blame for the deaths of tens of thousands of shellfish and crabs. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs […]
European Gymnastics Championships: GB name men and women’s teams
Great Britain have made just one change to their women’s Olympic team for the European Gymnastics Championships in Romania. Teenager Georgia-Mae Fenton replaces Amy Tinkler and will compete alongside Rio Olympians Claudia Fragapane, and Ellie and Becky Downie. None of the men’s Rio team, including medallists Max Whitlock, Louis Smith and Nile Wilson, are included. […]
‘Life put on hold’ as UK begins coronavirus ‘lockdown’
BBC The prime minister’s first daily news conference dominates the front pages The implications of the prime minister’s advice for people to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres are told in stark headlines on the front pages. The Times has “Britain in lockdown” – accompanied by a picture of a deserted concourse at Waterloo Station in […]
Get Inspired in SCOTLAND – BBC Sport
GYMNASTICS Inspired to hop on a pommel horse or swing from the parallel bars? Or would you rather try rhythmic gymnastics or trampolining? Not to mention tumbling, acrobatics and much more, and there are hundreds of clubs to choose from. GI guide to Artisitic Gymnastics GI guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics GI guide to Trampoline Gymnastics […]
Greece ends lockdown measures and opens to tourists
Getty Images A number of tourist flights arrived in Crete on Friday morning as restrictions eased Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most remaining restrictions on movement and declaring “we are putting the lockdown behind us”. Although an average of 2,000 daily Covid cases are still being reported, vaccinations are being rolled out. German […]
A radical experiment, at an uncertain time, for BBC News
ENB The BBC announced in 2016 it needed to save £800m by 2022; BBC News was to provide £80m of those savings, and it is only half way to that target. The BBC is struggling to connect with many British people – especially those from poorer socio-economic backgrounds, and – even more so – those […]
Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss says ‘pressure on’ WSL to attract big crowds after record weekend
Man City manager Nick Cushing hopes the success and publicity of playing at the Etihad Stadium will translate into bigger crowds going to watch at the Academy Stadium – a 7,000-capacity ground situated right next to the men’s ground. “This was an occasion for us to showcase our women’s team,” Cushing said. “Hopefully we can […]
Five reasons why China’s economy is in trouble
Suranjana Tewari Asia Business Correspondent Getty Images Covid has battered China, the world’s second-largest economy China’s economy is slowing down as it adapts to a punishing zero-Covid strategy and weakening global demand. Official growth figures for the July to September quarter are expected soon – if the world’s second-largest economy contracts, that increases chances of […]
Nottingham Forest fans’ joy at return to Wembley
Getty Images Forest fans could see a return to top-flight football But they could finally be on the cusp of a comeback many had not anticipated at the start of the season. Ahead of the Championship play-off final against Huddersfield on Sunday, the BBC asks Forest fans how they are feeling. ‘I’ve not been to […]
Swansea and Warwick universities’ bid for cheaper, greener steel
Reuters At present large batches of new steel alloys have to be made, meaning experimentation is limited Cheaper and greener forms of steel could be developed thanks to new micro testing being developed in Swansea. Trial steel mixes are currently made in huge quantities to test a small amount, which one expert likened to making […]