Women’s Six Nations 2022: Grace Davitt says new coach Greg McWilliams the right choice for Ireland
Former Ireland centre Grace Davitt says Greg McWilliams is the right choice to lead the country’s women’s team as they are about to begin this year’s Six Nations after a traumatic 2021. McWilliams succeeded Adam Griggs after the Ireland team’s shock failure to qualify for the World Cup. This followed criticism from players past and […]
Port of Dover was ready for Entry Exit System checks, chief says
BBC The Port of Dover Chief Executive said the organisation was ready for now-delayed new checks to come in The Port of Dover chief executive said the organisation was ready to implement new border checks but he is pleased they have not come in as the technology is “untested” and “unproven”. Doug Bannister told BBC […]
Ashdown Forest calls for tougher measures to protect rare fungi
BBC/George Carden Ashdown Forest is home to rare species of fungi Calls are being made for more prosecutions of illegal commercial foragers in Ashdown Forest to deter the destruction and theft of rare fungi. The Conservators of Ashdown Forest made the appeal after reports emerged of people loading “large bags of fungi into vans” in […]
Royal Shakespeare Company to help firms develop new uses for technology
RSC/PA Media The Royal Shakespeare Company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, previously explored live performance and gaming technology in Dream The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is to help tech firms, among others, incorporate new technologies such as virtual reality in live events and multi-platform content. The CreaTech Frontiers project has attracted a £6.75m government investment. It is […]
Stix and Stones fine complaint prompts investigation
BBC The restaurant said it will investigate the complaints from staff The Belfast restaurant chain Stix and Stones has said it is investigating allegations about tipping practices and wage deductions. BBC News NI spoke to one employee at the restaurant on Upper Queen Street who suggested fines would be issued for missing uniform items amongst […]
Stretched Eastfield House Surgery could soon move
A surgery that currently caters for nearly double the number of people it was originally meant to serve could move to a purpose-built site. Eastfield House Surgery in St John’s Road, Newbury, was built 33 years ago with an intended capacity of 8,000 patients, but it currently has 15,500. A survey showed 86% of patients […]
How the ‘father of haute couture’ revolutionised fashion
Chicago History Museum/Getty Images An evening dress and undergarments designed by Charles Frederick Worth for the American socialite and businesswoman Bertha Honore Palmer, in 1893 He is known as the “father of haute couture” and one of the most important pioneers of the worldwide fashion industry. Charles Frederick Worth is credited with introducing live models, […]
Humane League UK appealing ‘Frankenchickens’ ruling in High Court
Open Cages/PA Wire Campaigners say fast-growing birds experience leg and hip problems, as the weight of their muscle mass rapidly increases Judges will hear an appeal later that could change the way the nation’s favourite meat is produced. Ninety per cent of all supermarket chickens in the UK are a fast-growing breed, genetically selected for […]
I wouldn’t change first five months as PM, says Keir Starmer
House of Commons Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he would not do anything differently, as he came under fire from MPs over decisions in his first five months in office. The prime minister defended changes to farmers’ inheritance tax, hikes to business taxes and cuts to winter fuel payments in 90 minutes of questions. Labour […]
Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales from June
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock The government plans to introduce legislation to ban the sale of disposable vapes from 1 June 2025 The sale of single-use disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year, the government has confirmed. Ministers in England said the move, first announced in January by the previous government but not […]