Farage aims to ‘mend fences’ with Elon Musk in US
Nigel Farage says he wants to “mend fences” with Elon Musk, after the billionaire Trump adviser called for him to be replaced as Reform UK party leader. Just before Christmas, Farage told journalists his party was in “negotiations” with Mr Musk, the world’s richest man, about a potential donation. But come the new year, the […]
Why it’s glass half full for region’s vineyards
BBC George Bowden planted his first vines in 1985 while working as a chemistry teacher As the wine flows over the festive period, there’s a fair chance drinkers will be offered a glass of something from New Zealand, France or Spain. But how about a tipple from Yorkshire? The county, best known for its rolling […]
Tractor protest as minister promises farmers ‘new deal’
BBC/Malcolm Prior Tractors rolled into Oxford as environment secretary Steve Reed launched a ‘new deal’ for farmers Protesting farmers angry at inheritance tax changes have tried to disrupt a minister’s speech outlining the government’s vision of a “new deal” for UK agriculture. About 40 tractors rolled into the streets of Oxford city centre blaring their […]
‘You would thank your lucky stars if Jess Phillips helped you’
Emma Ambler Emma Ambler and Nour Norris have worked with Jess Phillips many times since their relatives were murdered The twin sister of a woman who was shot dead by her partner has said Jess Phillips was “the most helpful and passionate public figure” she had met. It comes after tech billionaire Elon Musk called […]
Sport England object to demolition at Swindon Oasis centre
Seven Capital Developers say the ambitious refurbishment of the Oasis leisure centre is a “core priority” A government-appointed sporting body has objected to the loss of facilities in a leisure centre refurbishment plan. The Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon closed in October 2020 after its operator GLL claimed it was unviable, citing “enforced closures” in […]
Lancashire stable boss worries energy centre would ‘bankrupt us’
BBC Chris Pollitt runs the Wrea Green Equitation Centre in Lancashire The construction of a new electricity cable network centre in Lancashire would likely lead to the closure of a long-established stables, its owner has claimed. Morgan and Morecambe, a partnership between energy firms EnBW and BP, wants to build a hub which would see […]
Hollywood Hills evacuated as LA fire spreads
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued in the Hollywood Hills following the spread of the wildfires raging across Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said there was an “immediate threat to life” in the area and that it was being legally closed to the public. At least five fires are currently active […]
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou shares Liverpool frustrations on rules
Postecoglou has made it clear several times since managing in the Premier League that he is unhappy with where certain elements of the modern game is heading. During Wednesday’s match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a decision by the video assistant referee (VAR) was announced to the stadium for the first time in England, after Dominic […]
Why do I feel so lonely even though I’m surrounded by people?
Serenity Strull/Getty Images We live in a bustling, crowded world, yet loneliness appears to be on the rise. Why are so many of us feeling isolated and what can we do about it? There are many kinds of loneliness – everyone feels it differently. But what is it to you? Perhaps loneliness is a city. […]
Visa row fuels anxiety for Indians eyeing American dream
AFP Donald Trump and Elon Musk have defended the visa programme Ashish Chauhan dreams of pursuing an MBA at an American university next year – a goal he describes as being “stamped in his brain”. The 29-year-old finance professional from India (whose name has been changed on request) hopes to eventually work in the US, […]