What have we learnt about Novichock incident?
BBC Dawn Sturgess died after being poisoned by Novichok When Dawn Sturgess unwittingly sprayed herself with what she believed was perfume in June 2018, she became caught in the “crossfire of an illegal and outrageous assassination attempt” of which she was not the target. Hidden inside the bottle was the nerve agent Novichok, which counter […]
It’s outright frightening – parents’ online safety concerns
PA Media Parents have spoken out about Jersey’s decision not to adopt the UK’s Online Safety Act Some parents in Jersey have said the lack of legal protection for children in the island is “outright frightening” and “really concerning”. The island did not adopt the UK’s Online Safety Act when it was being drafted in […]
Ferguson shipyard’s interim boss extends contract amid recruitment struggle
PA Media John Petticrew took over as chief executive in March The interim boss of the Ferguson Marine shipyard has agreed to stay on until Easter as the firm struggles to recruit a replacement chief executive. A candidate had been identified but pulled out 10 days ago, MSPs have been told. The current chief executive, […]
Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts
Instagram is testing a new feature which allows people to completely remove all the content being recommended to them. Its “reset” tool – which it says will be available globally “soon” – effectively cleanses a user’s feed of content suggested by the site’s algorithm, though Instagram says recommendations will “start to personalise again over time.” […]
Taxi licence safety row blows up between two councils
Labour Party Stephen Simkins said Wolverhampton City Council had spent more than £1m to make its licensing system more streamlined A row has broken out over taxi passenger safety is being compromised because of the alleged high number of driver licences being issued in Wolverhampton. A total of 8,563 taxi drivers were awarded a licence […]
Scottish clubs reported to watchdog for youth football deals
Getty Images Scotland’s professional football clubs have been reported to the UK’s competition watchdog over the rules for registering child footballers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been asked to investigate how young players are registered with elite clubs and move between them. Complaints to the CMA from Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner and grassroots campaigners […]
The indigenous women saving India’s endangered giant yams
Sai Krishan, Thirunelly Tribal Special Intervention Programme Lakshmi and Shantha with a species of tuber locally called the Noorang (Credit: Sai Krishan, Thirunelly Tribal Special Intervention Programme) In a tribe in southern India, a group of women are working hard to revive the country’s ancient native tubers, and bring them back into everyday culture. Lakshmi […]
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Getty Images Wintry weather has caused some flight disruptions at the start of 2025. What are your rights if your journey has been disrupted and can you get your money back? What do airlines have to offer passengers? When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines have a duty to look after you. That includes providing […]
The young adults saving Hull’s unwanted tech from the tip
BBC Billy says it is very satisfying to rescue devices that were destined for landfill Hundreds of unwanted or broken electronic devices have been saved from landfill and given a new lease of life by young adults. Volunteers who work at two charities in Hull are repairing and refurbishing desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. […]
New tram-like buses begin running from Crystal Palace to Orpington
TfL The new single-decker buses have a slanted windscreen that curves under at the bonnet New “zero-emission” electric buses will begin running on London’s 358 route from Wednesday, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed. The vehicles, which look similar to trams but run on roads, are powered by pantograph technology which uses an arm-like structure […]