HGV driver says 40% pay rise shows industry’s desperate situation
Tom Reddy Tom Reddy said a Twitter post about his salary had generated hundreds of comments An HGV driver says his 40% pay rise sums…
Principality appoints Julie-Ann Haines as first woman boss
Principality Julie-Ann Haines joined the Principality in 2007 Wales’ largest building society is to be led by a woman for the first time in its…
Why we all need monsters and myths
Apple TV Tom Hiddleston: “Monsters reflect our need to find meaning in our lives” Tom Hiddleston says it “felt very wild” playing the pastor of…
Can CrossFit be a professional sport?
The CrossFit Games have been running annually since 2007 and this year East Kilbride mum-of-two Ali Crawford earned an impressive second-place finish. The 45-year-old switched…
K-pop singer Taeil leaves boy band over sexual crime accusation
South Korean singer Taeil has left the K-pop band NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime, his label announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old’s…
What is gelatin and why do we eat it?
Marks and Spencer Percy Pigs are a bit of a delicacy to some. The Marks & Spencer sweets are pretty celebrated – and thanks to…
Former SNP leader Alex Salmond launches new political party
Alex Salmond says his new party wants to build “a supermajority for independence” Former SNP leader Alex Salmond has announced the creation of a new…
Canada’s Viola Desmond note wins international banknote competition
Viola Desmond is the first Canadian woman to appear on the face of a banknote. A Canadian $10 bill has won the top prize in…
Sport Scotland announces record £45.2m funding package
Olympic and Paralympic sports are midway through their investment 2013-17 cycle, so the funds do not impact on preparations for Rio 2016. Judo, a huge…
Brexit hits a snag
BBC Snag tights has captured the size-inclusive market The textiles sector is already having to prepare for a “no deal” Brexit. In the case of…