‘I’ve lost 4,500 sheep to thieves on Dartmoor’
Charlotte Cox BBC South West Investigations BBC Farmer Colin Abel says he knows of farmers who are thinking of quitting or bringing their sheep off the moors “It’s beginning to feel like the Wild West up here when it comes to sheep crime – it’s soul-destroying,” says farmer Colin Abel, scanning his flock high up […]
Five of his tips for eating out
Getty Images New Yorker Anthony Bourdain was not known for hiding his opinions and he had huge influence on the eating habits of many people around the world. Through his book Kitchen Confidential, his travel show and countless articles, he gave frank advice on all things culinary. Here are some of his tips on eating […]
Government ‘digital skills’ hub approved
A government office complex bringing 7,000 civil service jobs to Manchester specialising in digital skills has been given planning consent. Described as “a state-of-the-art hub”, the campus will be constructed on the derelict former Central Retail Park in Ancoats near the city centre, and will also include an urban park plaza. It will bring together […]
UK brand on food exports ‘is disadvantage’
Steffan Messenger BBC Wales Environment Correspondent Getty Images The British brand currently has “little traction” in key markets for Welsh farmers, according to industry promoters The Welsh dragon emblem must be prioritised over the union flag when branding food and drink exports from Wales after Brexit, industry leaders have urged. Meat Promotion Wales – Hybu […]
Bournemouth v Wolves: FA Cup VAR check takes record eight minutes
The Football Association has said the record eight-minute VAR stoppage during Bournemouth’s FA Cup fifth-round win against Wolves was caused by a congested penalty area. It came during the first weekend of the semi-automated offside system being trialled in English football, which is supposed to reduce the decision time by 30 seconds in close offside […]
Birmingham couple proud to own ‘longest-running’ corner shop
Derek, 89, and Pauline Hughes, 84, from Cotteridge have been running their corner shop since 1964 A husband and wife team behind a corner shop in Birmingham said they felt proud at being named the UK’s longest-standing business run by a married couple. Derek and Pauline Hughes from Cotteridge have been at the helm of […]
Basic payment scheme to end in 2021
Steffan Messenger BBC Wales Environment Correspondent Getty Images Environmental work could include reducing the risk of flooding by restoring floodplain woodlands The current subsidy given to Welsh farmers will be scrapped after 2021, it has been confirmed. The Basic Payment Scheme gives farmers money based on how much land they use. The Welsh Government plans […]
Leisure centre and school get £5m to reduce carbon emissions
Funding has been approved for carbon-cutting technology at a leisure centre and school. About £5m will be spent on replacing old gas boilers with heat pumps at Sun Lane Leisure in Wakefield and Upton Primary School in Pontefract. Wakefield Council said solar panels would also be installed at Sun Lane, which was one of the […]
NI will fall behind on targets without legislation
Elaine Mitchell BBC News NI PA Media Northern Ireland will fall behind on UK climate targets unless legislation is passed on climate change, according to the UK’s independent climate watchdog. Chris Stark the chief executive of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said having legal targets for climate change is crucial. There are currently two […]
Animal Rebellion blockade London’s Smithfield Market
Sam Francis BBC News, London Melody Smiths Protestors occupied the central passage of Smithfield Market setting up a citizens’ assembly among the tents and fruit stalls Climate change protesters occupied part of London’s Smithfield Market, calling for the UK to transition to a vegan diet. One man was arrested as up to 400 protesters from […]