Hambledon Vineyard ‘against the clock’ to save crops
Hambledon Vineyard The vineyard usually employs 25 seasonal workers from Europe to pick grapes every year A vineyard has said its harvest could be ruined due to a shortage of trained grape pickers caused by Brexit and the pandemic. Hambledon Vineyard in Hampshire is “up against the clock” to pick 200-acres worth of crops over […]
Fading newsprint: Scotland’s newspapers struggle on
Getty Images The decline of commuting, lower advertising spend and soaring costs have added to the difficulties of keeping Scotland’s news presses rolling. Publishers are struggling to switch from print to digital revenue, and cost-cutting brings yet more job losses for journalists. STV, meanwhile, has a better story to tell about a shift to video-on-demand […]
Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis
Getty Images A ban on multi-buy deals for junk food has already been delayed The government is reviewing its anti-obesity strategy for England, including plans for a ban on TV advertising of junk food before 9pm. It is understood ministers believe it should be looked at in light of the cost-of-living crisis. But health campaigners […]
Surgeons use 3D technology on patient for first time
BBC Libby was able to celebrate her 12th birthday pain-free An 11-year-old has become the first patient in the country to have kidney surgery using specialist 3D equipment. Libby, from Watchet, Somerset, was suffering from kidney and bladder complications which meant she was often in severe pain. Surgeons were able to operate on her faster […]
Ireland ‘unwise’ to pick a fight over fishing in Scottish waters
Andy Strangeway The Scottish government has threatened action against Irish vessels found fishing within 12 miles of Rockall The head of Scotland’s largest fishing industry organisation has said Ireland would be “unwise” to pick a fight over fishing rights in Scottish waters. Bertie Armstrong from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), said increased Irish activity around […]
Food industry’s no-deal plea and ministers act on NHS pensions row
Reuters Food industry seeks no-deal Brexit competition waiver Should food industry rivals be able to work together without fear of prosecution in order to maintain supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit? The Food and Drink Federation says it has been calling on ministers to guarantee just that for months. But with the prospect […]
Harley Gallery welcomes Lego-inspired art
Harley Gallery Hannah Gibson’s Whispering Sweet Nothings is one of the Lego-inspired works that will feature in the exhibition Brick by Brick For some, Lego evokes the joyful memories of building scenes and objects as a child. But others might recall the pain of stepping on one of the sharp plastic bricks. For a group […]
Your Christmas tree could help save the planet
Kelly Mercer An estimated seven million trees end up in landfill in the UK each Christmas Your unwanted Christmas tree could be processed to produce important chemicals and cut emissions, say researchers. Pine needles could provide feedstock to create new products, such as sweeteners and paint, as well as cut emissions. Currently, an estimated seven […]
‘PM’s team plots new referendum’ and Strictly winner
Getty Images It’s no surprise that the word “Brexit” is in many of the headlines. Two of the prime minister’s senior allies are preparing for a second referendum behind her back according to the Sunday Times – in what the paper describes as “another Tory civil war”. It reports that David Lidington – who is […]
Cause of crab deaths off North East coast ‘may never be known’
Paul Grainger /PA Wire Thousands of crabs, lobsters and other shellfish washed up along the Yorkshire and North East coastlines The government has said it “may never find the cause” behind the deaths of thousands of shellfish off the North East and North Yorkshire coast. Environment minister Mark Spencer said that while the unexplained mass […]