‘Safe space’ bus to support Leicester sex workers
A charity is raising money to buy a minibus to provide a “safe space” for sex workers on the streets of Leicester. Saffires said the vehicle would be a mobile base where women will be able to get food and hot drinks, toiletries and condoms and other support. It is hoping to raise £44,000 to […]
Steve Barclay asked if incinerator plans could be blocked
Helen Catt, Chris Mason & Henry Zeffman BBC News BBC Environment Secretary Steve Barclay personally intervened to ask for advice on whether ministers could stop incinerators being licensed across England, including a controversial project in his constituency, the BBC understands. Mr Barclay made an urgent request to government lawyers the day after planning permission was […]
BBC South Today news programme highlights carbon use
BBC The programme offered ideas on simple changes individuals can make The programme’s outside broadcast segment was powered by a hydrogen, rather than diesel, generator. It featured reports on lifestyle choices that individuals can make to lessen carbon emissions. The programme’s production methods were awarded Albert certification for sustainability. The Bafta-run scheme offers a carbon […]
Bournemouth hotel aims for greener stays
BBC The Green House Hotel in Bournemouth has won awards for its sustainability efforts A Bournemouth hotelier has said reducing carbon emissions is a “source of pride” for staff and management. The Green House Hotel has installed solar panels, offers Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, and uses ozone gas in to make its laundry more efficient. […]
Plastic-choked rivers in Ecuador are being cleared with conveyor belts
Kimberley Brown Features correspondent Kimberley Brown (Credit: Kimberley Brown) To stop plastic reaching the ocean, a start-up in Ecuador is using a conveyor belt to skim off and remove plastic from rivers – and working to stop polluters adding plastic to rivers in the first place. Plastic bottles, sports balls, and what look like the […]
I thought it was beginner’s luck
Angie Brown BBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporter BBC Megan Brown started to notice she could pick up more flavours in whisky than men When Megan Brown first started going to whisky tastings, she noticed she was picking up a lot more flavours and notes than her more experienced male counterparts. The 29-year-old initially thought […]
‘My journey from racist abuse at the tills to property tycoon’
Dougal Shaw Business reporter, BBC News A&O STUDIOS Sanmi Adegoke didn’t have any contacts in the world of property development when he started out in his career. In an industry where there are very few black CEOs, he found success as an outsider by exploiting the unique set of contacts he did have, building his […]
Dr. Shauntay Nelson: A Trailblazer in Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment
Dr. Shauntay Nelson: A Trailblazer in Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Empowerment The journey to leadership, influence, and meaningful change is often met with challenges, resistance, and moments of uncertainty. But for Dr. Shauntay Nelson, each of these hurdles has been a stepping stone toward becoming a champion for justice, advocacy, and leadership development. As a […]
Is Ireland’s productivity boom real or ‘artificial’?
Naomi Rainey Business Reporter Diageo Guinness produces 3.5 million pints of beer a day in Dublin Behind the traffic of Dublin’s Liberties, lies the sprawling factory site of one Ireland’s most famous brands. Guinness has brewed beer at its city factory since its founder, Arthur Guinness, took over a derelict building in 1759. Now, the […]
Chinese ship’s port call in Maldives fans India tensions
Anbarasan Ethirajan BBC News BBC The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 in Honolulu, Hawaii The expected arrival of a Chinese research ship in the Maldives this week has escalated tensions between Beijing, Delhi and Male. Officially, the vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 is there to “make a port call, for rotation of personnel and […]