How a Hell’s Kitchen winner ended up on the streets
Fox Michael and Gordon Ramsay in the final of Hell’s Kitchen After nine weeks of gruelling competition, chef Michael Wray faced his final test. The shy but talented cook had made it through to the final on the first US series of Gordon Ramsay’s show Hell’s Kitchen. His last challenge was to run his own […]
Ryan Adams cancels entire UK and Ireland tour
Mark Savage BBC Music reporter Getty Images Adams had denied accusations of sexual misconduct Ryan Adams has cancelled his upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland, in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct by the star. Nine dates, including two at London’s Royal Albert Hall, have been scrapped. Several fans had already sought refunds, […]
Animal charity raises concerns over ‘frankenchickens’
Open Cages Animal welfare charity Open Cages said it carried out undercover investigations at two chicken farms which supply Tesco Campaigners claim chickens are being grown so quickly on farms run by Tesco suppliers “they can barely stand up”. Open Cages said undercover filming showed fast-growing birds in “chronic pain” on farms in Gloucestershire and […]
Aberdeen make Clinton Lancaster their first full-time women’s team manager
Aberdeen have appointed former Watford Women head coach Clinton Lancaster as the first-ever full-time team boss of their women’s side. The 35-year-old Englishman will take charge of a squad that finished 10th of 12 teams in the Scottish Women’s Premier League last season. Aberdeen director of Football Steven Gunn believes the appointment is an important […]
Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn
Matt McGrath Environment correspondent Getty Images The fat of dead pigs, cattle and chickens is being used to make greener jet fuel, but a new study warns it will end up being worse for the planet. Animal fats are considered waste, so aviation fuel made from the material has a much lower carbon footprint. Demand […]
Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows
Mary-Ann Russon Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images A fifth of all gambling premises in the UK are now located in the poorest areas of the country, new research has found. Betting shops are 10 times more likely to be found in deprived towns than in affluent areas, according to a study by the University […]
The businesses desperate for foreign workers to survive
Debbie Jackson BBC Scotland BBC Stephen Leckie is running multiple businesses short-staffed Two Scottish business owners will be looking at Tuesday’s jobs figures with interest. Fruit farmer Iain Brown is days away from his strawberry harvest when he needs about 100 fruit pickets at his farm in Pittenweem, Fife. Hotelier and hospitality businessman Stephen Leckie […]
The bomb maker turned peacemaker
Rebecca Henschke and Endang Nurdin BBC World Service BBC Ali Fauzi is now helping others turn their backs on extremism and intolerance “I am an expert bomb maker. I can make bombs in just five minutes.” Ali Fauzi was a key member of Jemaah Islamiyah, a militant group with links to al-Qaeda, which was responsible […]
UK restricts olive tree imports to halt infection
Matt McGrath Environment correspondent Getty Images Oliver trees have become popular with gardeners in recent years Severe restrictions will be placed on imports of some very popular trees and plants in an effort to halt a deadly infection. Xylella fastidiosa has wreaked havoc on olive plantations in parts of Italy and has also been found […]
Claudia Winkleman, Zoe Ball and Vanessa Feltz among top earners
BBC/Getty/PA Zoe Ball, Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz have all moved up the list Claudia Winkleman, Zoe Ball and Vanessa Feltz have all moved up the BBC’s star salaries list after the corporation’s efforts to tackle an equal pay problem. Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker is still at the top of the list, on […]