Work to protect cliffs near planned Weymouth development proposed
Work to protect the former site of a defence facility has been proposed before the start of a multimillion-pound waterfront development. A 60-bed care home, 141 homes, a gym and a spa are included in plans for a waterfront development near Newtons Road in Weymouth. Work to stabilise the cliffs and the installation of a […]
Pret a Manger to label products after allergy death
PA Pret a Manger will list all ingredients, including allergens, on its freshly made products following the death of a teenager who had an allergic reaction after eating a Pret sandwich. Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, went into cardiac arrest on a flight after buying a sandwich at Heathrow Airport in 2016. Theresa May called for a […]
Macron’s deepfakes raise questions over AI use
French President Emmanuel Macron has used AI-generated deepfake videos to publicise the start of the AI Action Summit taking place in Paris. In a video posted on his social media accounts, Macron reacts to a montage of deepfaked videos of himself in popular films and TV series by saying “nicely done”. Videos of Macron inserted […]
Herefordshire biodigester plans ‘could enhance River Wye quality’
Getty Images Applicants claim processing poultry manure in biodigesters could improve water quality in the Rivers Wye and Lugg Plans for an anaerobic digestion plant, which applicants claim could provide gas for 6,000 homes while improving water quality, have been submitted. The plans submitted by STL Energy say the plant in Herefordshire would take in […]
BP’s shareholders want it to make money, not climate policy
It was more than 20 years ago that the then boss of BP reframed those famous initials as “Beyond Petroleum”. It was the first tentative step in transforming the company from an oil and gas producer to an energy provider investing an increasing amount of its fossil fuel profits into greener technology. Five years ago, […]
‘I’ve lost 4,500 sheep to thieves on Dartmoor’
Charlotte Cox BBC South West Investigations BBC Farmer Colin Abel says he knows of farmers who are thinking of quitting or bringing their sheep off the moors “It’s beginning to feel like the Wild West up here when it comes to sheep crime – it’s soul-destroying,” says farmer Colin Abel, scanning his flock high up […]
Five of his tips for eating out
Getty Images New Yorker Anthony Bourdain was not known for hiding his opinions and he had huge influence on the eating habits of many people around the world. Through his book Kitchen Confidential, his travel show and countless articles, he gave frank advice on all things culinary. Here are some of his tips on eating […]
Government ‘digital skills’ hub approved
A government office complex bringing 7,000 civil service jobs to Manchester specialising in digital skills has been given planning consent. Described as “a state-of-the-art hub”, the campus will be constructed on the derelict former Central Retail Park in Ancoats near the city centre, and will also include an urban park plaza. It will bring together […]
UK brand on food exports ‘is disadvantage’
Steffan Messenger BBC Wales Environment Correspondent Getty Images The British brand currently has “little traction” in key markets for Welsh farmers, according to industry promoters The Welsh dragon emblem must be prioritised over the union flag when branding food and drink exports from Wales after Brexit, industry leaders have urged. Meat Promotion Wales – Hybu […]
Bournemouth v Wolves: FA Cup VAR check takes record eight minutes
The Football Association has said the record eight-minute VAR stoppage during Bournemouth’s FA Cup fifth-round win against Wolves was caused by a congested penalty area. It came during the first weekend of the semi-automated offside system being trialled in English football, which is supposed to reduce the decision time by 30 seconds in close offside […]