How bird flu became an animal pandemic
Ben Wallis (Credit: Ben Wallis) Bird flu is decimating wildlife around the world and is now spreading in cows. In the handful of human cases seen so far it has been extremely deadly. The tips of Lineke Begeman’s fingers are still numb from a gruelling mission. In March, the veterinary pathologist was part of an […]
Cambridge Water warned over supply and demand
A company has been warned to take “immediate action” over concerns about meeting demand for water in an area targeted for substantial housing and non-household growth. The Environment Agency, Ofwat, and the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs have written to Cambridge Water, which supplies about 351,000 customers in the Cambridge area. The annual […]
Manx Telecom to switch-off of copper broadband network in phases
A four-year phased switch-off of the copper broadband network is set to begin next year. Manx Telecom (MT), which has responsibility for the roll-out of fibre on the Isle of Man, said it would be disconnected region by region starting in the west. The firm said the faster broadband was now available to more than […]
Gynaecology patients going private to escape NHS waiting lists
PA Media Some women have described waiting in “agony” for gynaecological treatment When the BBC reported that waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the UK had more than doubled since February 2020, many women shared their experiences of how they feel forced to turn to private care. Women waiting in agony for vital gynaecological treatment […]
Exeter hip surgery trials boosted by robot technology
BBC The research is the first of its kind in the world A two year clinical trial to revolutionise hip surgery using a state-of-the-art robotic guidance system has been taking place in Devon. The research, which is the first of its kind in the world, is being led by The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS […]
Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son pledges major US investment
With President-elect Donald Trump pitching the US as a great place for business, firms around the world are figuring out how to answer his call. Japanese tech billionaire Masayoshi Son, a colourful character known as much for his major flops as his big accomplishments, presented one path on Monday, appearing with Trump at a press […]
Farmers in Herefordshire protest against inheritance tax changes
BBC Ledbury farmer Nicky Robinson said the tax changes would make her family farm “unviable” Hundreds of farmers have gathered in Ross-on-Wye to protest against government plans to change the rules surrounding inheritance tax. From April 2026 inheritance tax relief for agricultural assets will be capped at £1m, farming property is currently exempt. Organiser and […]
How the six-day hunt for New York shooting suspect unfolded
Reuters Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, arrives for an extradition hearing on Tuesday It wasn’t DNA or facial recognition technology that cracked the case. Nor did amateur online sleuths make the breakthrough. In the end, it was a McDonald’s restaurant employee – hours away […]
Heron Foods’ Grimsby store must have security to sell alcohol
Google Heron Foods’ alcohol application has been approved but only on condition A store has been given approval to sell alcohol, but only if it has a security guard on duty at all times, councillors said. Heron Foods’ application for the sale of alcohol at its Grimsby store in Second Avenue, Nunsthorpe, has been approved […]
Redundancy risk for Vestas Newport turbine blade factory staff
Vestas Vestas said demand for the blades made at Newport was coming to an end Staff at the Vestas wind turbine factory on the Isle of Wight have been told they are at risk of redundancy. The 600-strong workforce at the Newport site have been warned up to half could lose their jobs as demand […]