Why farmers in the South are protesting in London
Milly Collins Isle of Wight shepherdess Milly Collins said she was joining the protest because the government’s decision was “a complete stab in the back” “They’ve taken food production and food security for granted and think that food just appears out of nowhere.” Farmers across the south of England are calling for change after it […]
Durham County Council wins climate change award
Durham County Council Councillor Mark Wilkes said Durham County Council’s plans were saving money and reducing carbon emissions A council which has cut its annual carbon footprint by 50,000 tonnes over 15 years has won an environmental award. Durham County Council scooped the Best Carbon Reduction prize at the Investors in Environment Awards for its […]
‘Fatherhood’s like the early days of Franz Ferdinand’
Carry On PR Franz Ferdinand will release their sixth album The Human Fear on 10 January Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos has found fatherhood a familiar experience – as it reminds him of his band’s early days. Kapranos and wife Clara Luciani welcomed their first child last year, and the 52-year-old told BBC Scotland News […]
What it’s like to live in the world’s most innovative countries
Getty Images The BBC speaks to residents and travellers in some of the top-ranked countries on the 2024 Global Innovation Index to find out how cutting-edge technology benefits day-to-day life. With the rise of AI, self-driving cars and wi-fi connected appliances, it can feel like innovation is everywhere these days. But certain countries are known […]
Baby milk manufacturer to create 100 new jobs in Stafford
About 100 new jobs are set to be created by a national baby milk brand which has purchased a site near the Staffordshire-Shropshire border. Excelsior Foods, which is part of the wider Kendal Nutricare group, is to move into the former Premier Foods site in Knighton, Stafford. Recruitment will take place over the next 24 […]
Aston Martin launch new performance space at Silverstone HQ
Aston Martin Andrew Cushin is the first artist to perform at the space The Aston Martin Formula One team has formally launched its new event space in an effort to bring together motorsport and music. The Silverstone-based outfit opened up its £200m site to host its first Soundcheck event. The Aston Martin F1 Team Technology […]
The ‘bison skull mountain’ photo that reveals the US’s dark history
Detroit Public Library The photo of two men standing on a mountain of bison skulls is well known as a symbol of hunting during the colonisation of the US. But there’s a more sinister story behind it – with a surprising modern message. Two men in black suits and bowler hats pose with a gravity-defying […]
Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
Getty Images: We Are Bitcoin’s price rising to reach a landmark $100,000 has helped keep the spotlight on the buzzy world of cryptocurrencies. But making sense of confusing terms like ETFs, blockchains and cold wallets that may crop up in conversations with crypto enthusiasts and armchair investors alike can be tricky. Worry not. If you’re […]
Thousands in Rhondda must carry on boiling water
BBC Three bottled water stations have been set up in areas affected by the boil water notice in Rhondda Fawr Thousands of people have been told to boil their tap water for another week as repairs continue at a treatment works that flooded during Storm Bert. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has apologised and increased its […]
The big changes coming to UK and European travel in 2025
Getty Images There will soon be an additional step to visit the UK even if you don’t need a visa (Credit:Getty Images) Many international travellers will soon need to register for an online authorisation before touching down in the UK or many EU nations. Millions of travellers planning a trip to the UK will soon […]