Scientist debunks health hoaxes with viral parody video
Courtesy Office for Science and Society The video has racked up millions of views A Canadian scientist’s Youtube video about an all natural cancer-curing moss is a social media hit. But it comes with a twist: the health claims in the video are revealed as completely false. Jonathan Jarry, its creator, is a science communicator […]
Two electric buses trialled during Isle of Man TT fortnight
Two electric buses are being trialled on the Isle of Man as part of the fleet catering tens of thousands of TT visitors. The single-decker, a Mercedes Benz eCitaro, was on the island for initial testing in February. The vehicle is now back alongside an Electroliner double-decker bus from Wrightbus. A government spokesman said the […]
Duran Duran set to play at Powderham Castle
Duran Duran are set to play in a Devon castle next summer – one of only two UK shows the band is performing next year. The multi-award winning group will take to the stage at Powderham Castle on 3 July 2025 to perform their hits which iclude ‘Hungry like the Wolf’ and ‘Rio’. Two days […]
Sainsbury’s gives its beauty offering a facelift
Sainsburys Sainsbury’s is launching specialised beauty aisles in 11 stores as part of a renewed push into the beauty industry. The supermarket chain said it plans to re-launch its boutique cosmetics range and offer 1,500 new products from brands including Burt’s Bees and Essie. Eight of the new beauty aisles will be staffed by dedicated […]
Stay ahead in AI race, tech boss urges West
Getty Images A protester calling for the AI race to be stopped Fears about the technology have led to demands for new regulation, with the UK calling a global summit this autumn. But the boss of software firm Palantir, Alex Karp, said it was only those with “no products” who wanted a pause. “The race […]
Scots Trad Music Awards in Inverness
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards were held in Inverness on Saturday night. The prize for album of the year was posthumously awarded to Glasgow-based Irish musician Eamonn Nugent. The 31-year-old bodhrán player died in October after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Other winners included Glasgow harpist Ciorstaidh Beaton, who was named musician […]
‘Mad cow disease’ at Aberdeenshire farm after BSE confirmed
PA A case of BSE – so-called mad cow disease – has been confirmed at a farm in Aberdeenshire. BBC Scotland understands the “isolated” case involves a beef herd in the Huntly area. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said a movement ban was now in place on the unnamed farm. Investigations are under way to […]
AI traffic monitoring scheme to be piloted in Hull
Andrew Shaw The council hopes the scheme will cut congestion by about 25% Artificial Intelligence (AI) is to be used to monitor traffic in Hull in a bid to reduce congestion. The city council said the technology would analyse traffic data on several major roads to adapt signals to improve the flow of traffic. The […]
Comedian wants statue of ‘groundbreaking’ comic idol
BBC Aherne won a BAFTA in 2000 for her performance as Denise Royle in The Royle Family A comedian has called for a statue tribute to be created in memory of her idol Caroline Aherne, who she applauded for “breaking the stereotype that women aren’t funny”. Stand-up comic Lucy Beaumont said the late Royle Family […]
No-deal Brexit risks cattle cull in NI, industry insiders warn
Getty Images One source told Newsnight the culling of cattle could start within weeks of a no-deal Brexit Some 45,000 dairy cows could be culled in Northern Ireland, in the event of a no-deal Brexit if new higher tariffs are applied to British milk, senior industry figures have warned. Northern Ireland is particularly vulnerable because […]