‘Royal race row’ and Covid jabs warning
PA Media Ngozi Fulani and Lady Susan Hussey Many front pages lead with Lady Susan Hussey’s resignation as a royal aide. The Daily Mail describes the incident as “a new Palace race storm”. It says the black British charity boss, Ngozi Fulani, felt “violated” after being “interrogated” by Prince William’s godmother about where she came […]
North Korean missile and Grenfell ‘frustration’
KCNA/REUTERS Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: But it is not thought that North Korea – which says it is now a “fully fledged nuclear power” – has long-range nuclear weapon capabilities yet, as it has not miniaturised the necessary warheads to the extent they can be carried via missile over the required distances. The US […]
Matilda Djerf’s fashion brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Shutterstock Fans of Matilda Djerf say they feel let down by accusations of a “toxic work culture” within her clothing brand Swedish clothing brand Djerf Avenue is facing a backlash from fans following claims of bullying and body-shaming against its founder Matilda Djerf. An investigation by Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet reported that 11 current and […]
Georgia’s crisis deepens as ex-footballer Kavelashvili to be named president
Getty Images Pro-EU protesters and the opposition refuse to recognise Saturday’s vote in parliament A former Manchester City footballer is set to be appointed Georgia’s president on Saturday, after 16 days of pro-EU protests that swept through the country’s towns and cities. Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, is a former MP from the increasingly authoritarian ruling Georgian […]
The Leeds food bank making every user feel valued
BBC Coordinator Hana Agha says she wants all communities to feel valued While food banks help thousands of those struggling to make ends meet, the goods given are not always suitable for everyone due to religious or cultural reasons. BBC News visited one centre which is committed to making sure every bag is right for […]
Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030
Getty Images The Bentley Mulliner Bacalar Luxury carmaker Bentley has unveiled plans to go fully electric by 2030. Before then, the brand will be switching its model range to offer only plug-in hybrid or battery electric cars by 2026. Volkswagen-owned Bentley also aims to be completely carbon neutral across its manufacturing within a decade. Electric […]
Kirkella super trawler unable to fish since Brexit
UK Fisheries The 2018-built Kirkella is known as a freezer trawler, meaning the catch is processed and frozen while on board An MP has called on the prime minister to secure fishing rights for a UK super trawler which has been unable to operate since December. The Kirkella freezer trawler, based in Hull, catches cod […]
Bid to save Cairngorms plant life from extinction
Plantlife Twinflower is among the plants conservationists hope to help Conservationists are to try to save wildflower meadows, rare pinewood plants and arctic alpine flora from dying out in the Cairngorms. Species such as twinflower, which has tiny, pink, bell-shaped flowers, are on the verge of extinction in the area. One-flowered wintergreen – one of […]
Pupil takes to the skies in plane built by Kinross High students
BBC Students gathered at Fife Airport for the flight A teenager has taken to the skies in a plane that was built as part of a school science project. The Eurofox two-seater was delivered in kit form over a year ago, and assembled by pupils at Kinross High School, with help from amateur pilots. Aaron […]
Dancers with sight loss praise Chris McCausland
Sharon Higgins Bethan Daniels says the “buzz” she gets from performing was not something she was going to give u following her sudden sight loss Dancers with sight loss say a blind contestant making the final of Strictly Come Dancing is a “proud moment” which they hope will inspire people to push beyond their own […]