Scotland’s Papers: Toilet inventor snubbed
BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC BBC A “desperate” toilet inventor lost his life savings after his hi-tech “pong-free” loo was…
What is the future of religion?
Getty Images Belief in “Big Gods” allowed the formation of societies made up of strangers (Credit: Getty Images) Throughout history, people’s faith and their attachments…
Wiltshire folk exhibition features items never seen by the public
Create Studios Wessex Museums An ancient custom from the village of Great Wishford is explained, with Create Studios making video for the exhibition. Hundreds of…
‘We use pawnbrokers to be able to pay for food’
BBC Vicki, pictured with her partner Michael, says she uses a pawnbroker because her only alternative source of credit would be door step lending or…
MPs on all sides accuse Boris Johnson of Afghanistan failures
PM Boris Johnson says British troops should be “proud of their achievements” in Afghanistan Boris Johnson has faced a barrage of criticism from MPs over…
Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden’s unusual response to coronavirus
Socialisers in Sweden: “I think we should be out for as long as we can” While swathes of Europe’s population endure lockdown conditions in the…
The endurance of Japan’s simple street snack
Supawat Bursuk/Getty Images A favourite in Japan since the 1600s, yaki-imo’s moist, chewy texture and burnt caramel scent still inspire nostalgia (Credit: Supawat Bursuk/Getty Images)…
US pays Moderna $176m to develop bird-flu vaccine
The US government has given Moderna $176m (£139m) to develop a messenger-ribonucleic-acid-based (mRNA) pandemic influenza vaccine that would work against bird flu. It says it…
Sundown Festival near Norwich will not return in 2025
Sundown Festival 2024/jakhoward Grammy award-winner Flowdan performed at this year’s festival A music festival that over the years featured the likes of Jess Glynne, Olly…
Oxford Waitrose Unpacked campaign: Shoppers give verdict
BBC Customers of Waitrose in Oxford can fill their own tubs with groceries – if they remember to bring them A Waitrose store in Oxford…