My boat was metres from the shore when the waves hit
Getty Images The tsunami inundated a large number of homes in low-lying areas Boxing Day, 2004. When the earthquake struck at 06:30 (01:00 GMT), I was on a ferry, headed towards Havelock – an island in the Indian archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar. Known for its silver sand and clear blue waters, the Radhanagar beach […]
Jersey ministers hold ‘positive discussions’ on ferry contract
BBC The government said it would consider answers, with a further announcement expected on Monday Jersey’s council of ministers has had “positive discussions” regarding the choice of ferry company to take over its lifeline sea links for the next 15 years, the government has said. The Government of Jersey is yet to announce which service […]
Two arrested after ‘hazardous drone operation’ near Boston airport
Two people have been arrested after allegedly conducting a “hazardous drone operation” near the airspace of the US city of Boston’s main airport, police said. Robert Duffy, 42, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, were arrested on Long Island, part of the Boston Harbor Islands, on Saturday night. They were charged with trespassing and police said they […]
The world’s adventure capital’s massive gamble
Getty Images The fuel-guzzling town of Queenstown, New Zealand, has an audacious goal to become the first tourist destination on Earth to have a completely carbon-zero visitor economy – and all by 2030. By 2030 – if things really go to plan – you’ll land in Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island (possibly even aboard […]
Man jailed for 1989 Coventry rape after cold case DNA review
A man has been jailed for the rape of a woman in Coventry city centre 35 years ago after cold case detectives re-examined DNA from the crime scene. Michael O’Meara attacked a woman, who had been in the city with friends, on Silver Street in July 1989. He dragged her into a secluded area and […]
Wild swimmers horrified by stream polluted by antibiotics
BBC Jo Broughton says she no longer swims in local rivers Thousands of people will march on London on Sunday at a family-friendly rally to highlight the importance of clean water in their lives. The BBC spoke to residents near one rural waterway, which scientists found had the second highest levels of active pharmaceutical pollution […]
FTC says AI scanner “deceived” users after BBC revelations
US weapons scanning company Evolv Technology will be banned from making unsupported claims about its products in a proposed settlement with the US government. The company had claimed its AI scanner, used in the entrances of thousands of US schools, hospitals and stadiums, could detect all weapons. However BBC investigations showed these claims to be […]
Blackpool gets £2.3m to fix its potholes
Blackpool is set to receive £2.3m of government funding to fix potholes around the Lancashire seaside town. The funding is part of a £1.6bn cash-injection by the government which pledged to fix potholes in its election manifesto. Labour said it was increasing funding for road maintenance nationally by almost 50 per cent compared to last […]
Bringing back wild brown trout to ‘damaged’ Darent Valley
Chris Conroy It is hoped wild brown trout will spawn again along the River Darent Conservationists are calling on business and industry to help fund an ambitious project to restore the landscape of the Darent Valley in Kent. They hope it will help protect current wildlife species, as well as bring back others that have […]
Leeds Utd poppy shirt auctioned by blind veteran
A blind veteran is hoping to raise funds for two military charities by auctioning off a Remembrance Day football shirt worn by Leeds United player Ao Tanaka. Chris Fella, 61, from Otley, was presented with the shirt, which features a special poppy design, after taking the salute before the club’s match against QPR at Elland […]