West Midlands ambulance dispatcher releases second music single
West Midlands Ambulance Service Aaron Wilkes has worked for West Midlands Ambulance Service for 18 years An ambulance worker who wrote and recorded a single in his front room to support male mental health, after he went through a tough time himself, has released his second track. In September, Aaron Wilkes released Stand Together, and […]
World Invitational: NI Open transforms into new men’s and women’s tournaments
The format for the tournament follows the men’s and women’s model successfully adopted by the Vic Open in Australia. As is the case with the Australian event, ISPS Handa will be the main sponsor of the new tournament. The equal prize money will see both fields battling for total funds of $250,000 (£192,000) while men […]
Tim Cook appears on the stand in Epic legal row
Epic Games/EPA Epic makes Fortnite and its colourful characters – but is at odds with Apple boss Tim Cook Apple boss Tim Cook took the witness stand for the first time in his company’s major legal battle with Epic Games over an alleged monopoly. Epic, maker of the hit video game Fortnite, claims Apple’s tight […]
‘Grandad inspired my winning dish’
Masterchef: The Professionals winner Dan Merriman’s has said his final dessert was inspired by his late grandfather. The senior sous chef at Black Bull Inn Old Langho, Blackburn, was named the show’s 2024 winner on Thursday night. Mr Merriman, who lost his mother and father at a young age, was brought up by his grandparents. […]
Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ drug smugglers have returned home
Australia says the five remaining members of the “Bali Nine” drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote on social media: “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this […]
Are ball pools and games the future for boozers?
Ballie Ballerson Jumping into a ball pit is the main attraction at Ballie Ballerson If you thought jumping into a pit filled with plastic balls was the strict preserve of the under-10s, think again. An adults-only version, Ballie Ballerson, is the latest innovation to hit Cardiff city centre’s pubs and clubs zone. It is another […]
European Tour: GolfSixes to have men’s, women’s and mixed teams for first time
Pelley hopes the event helps golf, a sport that often appears beholden to tradition and history, align itself with the views of modern society. “No question [that is the case], and that is what the modern world and society is saying. Let’s have men and women competing,” the Canadian added. “We are working on a […]
TikTok’s co-founder to step down as chief executive
Getty Images Zhang Yiming said he ‘lacked skills that make an ideal manager’ The CEO and co-founder of TikTok’s owner ByteDance has announced he will step down and transition to a new role by the end of the year. In a letter to employees, Zhang Yiming said he will be succeeded by fellow co-founder Rubo […]
UK makes free-trade offer to Australia despite farmers’ fears
Reuters Australia’s mining industry is a major driver of exports to the UK The UK has offered trade deal terms to Australia under which both countries would phase out taxes on imports over 15 years. The cabinet was reportedly split on what terms to propose, amid concerns UK beef and lamb farmers could be undercut […]
Tournament time & prize money do not add up for many Scottish women golfers
It all begins by getting females to take that first swing or putt. Scottish Golf say that out of 170,000 golf club members in the country, 22,500 are women, with 2,600 of those girls. Carol Harvey, the women and young people development officer for the governing body, says women’s perception of the game is a […]