The argument for switching off lights at night
Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images The light pollution produced by our towns and cities is having multiple negative effects on wildlife (Credit: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images) The light pollution produced by street lamps, advertising boards, flood lights and our homes is so bad that 80% of the world’s population lives in the haze of a perpetual glow in […]
The tree cutting emissions from Brazilian beef
Getty Images Brazil is the world’s biggest exporter of beef, but many of its ranches are in previously forested regions (Credit: Getty Images) With the help of the fast-growing eucalyptus tree, Brazil has created its first carbon-neutral beef. Cows are no strangers to methane. As a cow goes about its daily life, browsing through pasture […]
UK needs millions more charging points, says car industry
Getty Images The UK needs to set a binding target for building battery factories and install millions more charging points for electric cars, the industry says. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says ambitious policies over the next decade could create up to 40,000 high-skilled jobs. But it warns failure to take action […]
West Midlands ambulance dispatcher releases second music single
West Midlands Ambulance Service Aaron Wilkes has worked for West Midlands Ambulance Service for 18 years An ambulance worker who wrote and recorded a single in his front room to support male mental health, after he went through a tough time himself, has released his second track. In September, Aaron Wilkes released Stand Together, and […]
Tim Cook appears on the stand in Epic legal row
Epic Games/EPA Epic makes Fortnite and its colourful characters – but is at odds with Apple boss Tim Cook Apple boss Tim Cook took the witness stand for the first time in his company’s major legal battle with Epic Games over an alleged monopoly. Epic, maker of the hit video game Fortnite, claims Apple’s tight […]
‘Grandad inspired my winning dish’
Masterchef: The Professionals winner Dan Merriman’s has said his final dessert was inspired by his late grandfather. The senior sous chef at Black Bull Inn Old Langho, Blackburn, was named the show’s 2024 winner on Thursday night. Mr Merriman, who lost his mother and father at a young age, was brought up by his grandparents. […]
Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ drug smugglers have returned home
Australia says the five remaining members of the “Bali Nine” drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote on social media: “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this […]
Are ball pools and games the future for boozers?
Ballie Ballerson Jumping into a ball pit is the main attraction at Ballie Ballerson If you thought jumping into a pit filled with plastic balls was the strict preserve of the under-10s, think again. An adults-only version, Ballie Ballerson, is the latest innovation to hit Cardiff city centre’s pubs and clubs zone. It is another […]
TikTok’s co-founder to step down as chief executive
Getty Images Zhang Yiming said he ‘lacked skills that make an ideal manager’ The CEO and co-founder of TikTok’s owner ByteDance has announced he will step down and transition to a new role by the end of the year. In a letter to employees, Zhang Yiming said he will be succeeded by fellow co-founder Rubo […]
UK makes free-trade offer to Australia despite farmers’ fears
Reuters Australia’s mining industry is a major driver of exports to the UK The UK has offered trade deal terms to Australia under which both countries would phase out taxes on imports over 15 years. The cabinet was reportedly split on what terms to propose, amid concerns UK beef and lamb farmers could be undercut […]