New strategy seeks to calm waters around fish farming in Scotland
BBC Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon spoke to Andrew Cannon on a visit to Kames Fish Farming Ministers say they want to improve relations surrounding…
First woman MP Markievicz honoured in Parliament
Abstentionist Irish rebel MP finally enters Westminster One hundred years after winning a seat in the House of Commons, the first woman MP finally graces…
China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case
Reuters The case was brought on by Ms Zhou, who is more popularly known by her online nickname Xianzi A Beijing court has thrown out…
Women’s World Cup: Khadija Shaw’s story of tragedy, tenacity & triumph
That ability to deal with “struggles” and move on has already led to great success in football and academia, despite humble beginnings. Born to father…
Joanne Tulip stabbing killer Steven Ling recommended for release
Family handout The parole hearing heard that Ling, who stabbed Joanne Tulip 60 times, felt “shame” about his “monstrous past” A killer who stabbed a…
Salvaged WW2 plane set to give you wings
RAF Museum The Dornier Do 17 is nicknamed The Flying Pencil “A remarkable moment for aviation history in Britain” is about to give you wings…
MPs warn of ‘poisonous air’ emergency costing £20bn a year
PA The automotive industry says a £220m clear air fund is already in operation MPs have demanded an end to the UK’s “poisonous air” in…
Women elected as Derry and Strabane mayor and deputy for first time
BBC Cara Hunter (left) and Michaela Boyle are the first two women to serve in the top roles at the same time since the council…
Music hub to help more South Yorkshire children learn instruments
A new music hub to give more children the opportunity to learn an instrument has been launched in South Yorkshire. It is part of a…
Five challenges facing new Labour leader
Getty Images Even before the coronavirus emergency, the next Labour leader was facing a formidable set of challenges. Here is what is likely to be…