Prolonged wet weather taking mental toll on North Yorkshire farmers
BBC Farmer Charles Clark said there had been much more rainfall this year than they usually had Prolonged wet weather is impacting the livelihoods and mental health of farmers, it has been claimed. Persistent rain has left thousands of acres of land waterlogged with farmers unable to plant and grow their crops. Farmer Richard Dent […]
Can regenerative wool make fashion more sustainable?
Parisa Hashempour Features correspondent Getty Images Brands are on the hunt for sustainable fabrics – could regenerative wool fit the bill? (Credit: Getty Images) Regenerative wool: it’s the new green buzzword in the fashion industry – but can wool ever be fully sustainable? While building their fledgling fashion brand, environmentally minded Edzard van der Wyck […]
The first lab-grown burger: 10 years on
Graihagh Jackson Features correspondent Good Meat Cultivated meat is witnessing a boom in investment. But how soon will it actually hit our plates? (Credit: Good Meat) It’s been 10 years since the first burger made from laboratory-grown meat was eaten. So why is it still only available in one country, in one restaurant, only on […]
The quest for the era of personalised medicine
David Cox Features correspondent Jewel Afflerbaugh Julia Vitarello campaigns for the development of personalised medicines after her daughter Mila received drug that had been custom-made for her (Credit: Jewel Afflerbaugh) The Human Genome Project was supposed to lead to personalised medicine tailored to our DNA. It’s finally happening, but it is proving more difficult than […]
Mini guide to Milan, Italy
Lonely Planet Magazine Features correspondent Milan, Italy, Duomo di Milano From haute couture and fine dining to cutting-edge design, a love of luxury permeates the Italian centre of industry, commerce and fashion. No city is in thrall to the beautiful people like Milan. A love of luxury permeates the place, from haute couture and fine […]
Stockholm’s enduring style
Oliver Berry Features correspondent Stockholm, Sweden, Swedish This Swedish city seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern, from time-honoured crafts and medieval architecture to globally recognised cuisine and cocktail culture. Stockholm seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern, from time-honoured crafts and medieval architecture to globally recognised cuisine and cocktail culture. An eye for design […]
The spirit of the Italian Lakes
Alex von Tunzelmann Features correspondent Lake Como’s Villa del Balbianello Beyond the glitz of the Italian lake district, there are locals who are preserving centuries-old traditions. The scene resembles an illumination from a medieval book of hours. Smooth, clear waters glitter in the Italian sun. Elegant villas are hidden among cypress trees and wisteria. Above […]
The three best brunch spots in Paris
Kim Laidlaw Adrey Features correspondent A hearty, fresh and seasonal brunch at Coutume Cafe. (Kim Laidlaw Adrey) Not traditionally part of French cuisine or culture, le brunch is starting to take off in the capital – but with a distinctly international tinge. Brunch – a long, lazy weekend custom that combines breakfast and lunch — […]
What makes Billie Eilish’s records ‘eco-friendly’?
Polly Bayfield & Riyah Collins BBC Newsbeat Getty Images Billie Eilish is a long-standing climate campaigner and says she’s working to reduce waste in her music Each year, the UK’s vinyl habit is estimated to produce the same amount of emissions as 400 people. But Billie Eilish is hoping to change the record with her […]
Hamas returning bodies of four hostages to Israel, including Bibas family
A day Israelis have been dreading arrivespublished at 07:37 Greenwich Mean Time 07:37 GMT Paul AdamsWorld affairs correspondent This is the moment all Israelis have been dreading: the return of the dead, from the very youngest to the very oldest. For many, the focus will be on the Bibas family – Shiri and her two […]