How ‘immunity passports’ could create an antibody elite
Reuters Covid-19 immunity passports could be used as a way to date without social distancing Governments around the world are testing citizens for coronavirus antibodies, to work out whether people have had the deadly Covid-19 disease. Some countries are setting up so-called “immunity passports” and others may follow suit. The idea is that a passport […]
Irish drink-only pubs to reopen from 21 September
Niall Carson/PA Pubs which only serve drink have not been allowed to reopen on either side of the Irish border The Irish government has agreed that pubs that do not serve food will be able to reopen from 21 September. The reopening will be subject to possible local restrictions if case numbers rise. The move […]
Dave Myers was my best friend in life and death, says Si King
South Shore Productions Dave Myers and Si King had a shared passion for motorcycles and food “Just because Dave’s passed it doesn’t stop him being my best mate,” says TV chef Si King. “That’s not how that works. You know, you’re mates for life and death.” It’s been over nine months since Si’s best friend […]
Suffolk Show returns to ‘champion’ local farming
Suffolk Show More than 90,000 people are expected at the two-day event at Trinity Park on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich A 192-year-old agricultural show is “bringing people together” to “champion” a county’s farming. Suffolk Show director John Taylor said the county’s farmers have had “some ups and downs over the last year” adding the […]
Sensors and AI to monitor Dorset social care patients
Getty Images One hundred people in Dorset who need social care are to be monitored by artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a three-month pilot. Sensors installed in homes will track behaviour and electricity usage which the AI will analyse to spot potential health problems. Lilli, the UK-based firm behind the technology, says it could […]
India’s next government will have a growth problem
Reuters Economists say India’s growth is powered by the ‘top 100 million’ people As India lumbers towards the final phase of an exhausting general election and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP seeks a second term in power, there’s some worrying news. The world’s fastest growing major economy appears to be headed for a slowdown. Getty […]
Cardiff Museum of Military Medicine plan go-head despite petition
Scott Brownrigg An artist’s impression of the museum, which it is hoped would attract 250,000 visitors a year Plans have been approved for a museum of military medicine on the site of a playground and open space in Cardiff Bay despite thousands of objections. The museum, based at barracks in Surrey, is set to move […]
From hit movie to West End musical
When The Devil Wears Prada came out in 2006, the movie shone a light on the cut-throat world of fashion and over the years has become a pop culture cornerstone. Nearly 20 years on from the film, a musical adaptation has just opened at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End. The production features music […]
Bristol food app brings ‘hope’ back to food industry
Pepe Blanco Pepe Blanco said: ‘It’s a massive help and they are keeping us venues feeling like we’re in this together.’ Independent food venues say the launch of a delivery app is giving them “hope” for their future after lockdown ends. The Bristol British Association of Independents (BARBI) App will take on 40 enterprises, with […]
More improvement at top grades in Wales
BBC There has been a further improvement in Welsh students’ performance at the top grades at A-level. Performances for the top grades are the best since 2009 – with 26.3% getting A* and A grades. Results show 8.7% of grades awarded were A* – the highest since the grade was introduced in 2010. These are […]