Dara Ó Briain on why comedians are reluctant to do Mock The Week
Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter BBC Hugh Dennis and Dara Ó Briain have appeared in every episode of the show since its 2005 launch Mock The Week has been a TV comedy staple for well over a decade. But, its host explains, comedians aren’t always enthusiastic to appear. BBC Two comedy panel series Mock The Week […]
Isle of Man gift card launched to boost hospitality sector resilience
Isle of Man Government The government has earmarked £0.5m for incentives offered through the card scheme An Isle of Man gift card aimed at boosting winter spend will help the hospitality sector be more “resilient”, the enterprise minister has said. The scheme offers shoppers discounts, credit and deals at local bars, restaurants and hotels. Alex […]
Jessica Ennis can win gold in 2016 and 2020, says coach
“Those decisions are much easier to make when you get back in to the routine of training. That’s been a bit stilted recently, but we’ll get there. I am convinced Jess has two more Olympic cycles in her: Rio in the heptathlon again, and then she could move to the hurdles.” Minichiello, who was last […]
UK economy slows as car sales fall
Getty Images Growth in the UK’s economy has slowed as car sales fell and the manufacturing sector stalled, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said. The economy grew by 0.4% in the three months to October, slower than the 0.6% in the three months to September. The UK’s trade deficit also widened as imports […]
Get Inspired in ENGLAND – BBC Sport
DISABILITY SPORT From archery to athletics and ice hockey to equestrian, there are dozens of parasports and thousands of clubs in the UK ready to welcome new participants of all standards. GI guide to Disability Sport English Federation for Disability Sport, external Parasport club finder, external — DIVING So, you’ve seen a teenager make it […]
Supermarkets warn pet boom causing food pouch shortages
BBC UK supermarkets have warned of a shortage of some dog and cat food products following an “unprecedented” rise in pet ownership during lockdown. Sainsbury’s has apologised after running out of dog and cat food pouches due to a “national shortage”, although tinned and dry food are unaffected. Morrisons said it might not have “full […]
One in a Million: British Cycling campaign aims to get more women on bikes
“Growing up as a girl I wasn’t allowed to cycle,” says Selma from Greater Manchester, who is supporting the campaign. “Nobody else in my culture or family or area (Old Trafford) cycled.” But, at 21 years old, Selma joined a Bikeright!, external scheme and learnt to ride a bike – in secret. “I made a […]
Canada authorises Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11
Getty Images Canada’s vaccination rates have slowed for several months Canada has authorised the use of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Trials of the vaccine children showed similar safety and efficacy results to those recorded in trials among adults 16 to 25, according to Pfizer. Health Canada […]
Glasgow 2014: Where will home nations finish in the medal table?
And while the likes of Cadel Evans, Richie Porte and Mick Rogers will be missing from Sunday’s cycling road race, Australia do have a gold medal prospect in 31-year-old Mark Renshaw. Last day golds in the men’s hockey and women’s netball will also be on Australia’s radar but by then England could have cemented their […]
Recycling clothes for London Fashion Week
Michael Cowan and Owen Kean BBC Victoria Derbyshire programme BBC Could Marcus Rudd swap a love of high-priced fashion for vintage and charity shop clothes? After a damning report from MPs on the clothing industry’s environmental credentials, how can we make our wardrobe more sustainable? Two students took up the challenge of repairing, reusing and […]