Fresh questions for BBC over misconduct claims
The BBC is facing fresh questions over its handling of allegations against Gregg Wallace, after emails emerged showing it was warned about him in 2017. According to the Sunday Times, the broadcaster Aasmah Mir complained about inappropriate comments Wallace had allegedly made during filming of Celebrity MasterChef. But this week, a BBC News investigation revealed […]
Farmers cut food production as costs soar
BBC Lincolnshire farmer Andrew Ward told the BBC the food system in the UK is broken Farmers struggling with soaring costs are being forced to cut back on their food production, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). It said some are at risk of going out of business. One farmer told the BBC the […]
Streamer Dr Disrespect axed by his gaming company
Getty Images The gaming streamer Herschel “Guy” Beahm, known online as Dr Disrespect, has had his role at his gaming company “immediately terminated” after it said it “became aware of an allegation” against him. The decision by Midnight Society – which Beahm co-founded – comes four years after he was abruptly kicked off streaming platform […]
Broadway tickets to go on sale for September reopening
Reuters Thousands lost work when Broadway theatres closed in March last year Tickets for Broadway will go on sale this week, although shows will not restart until 14 September. Theatres will then be allowed to fill 100% of capacity, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced. Thousands lost work when Broadway theatres closed in March 2020 […]
The screen tech that can do almost anything
Linköping University It might look basic – but could this be the future of screens? At first glance, it looks like a relic from the 1980s. A tiny computer screen with flickering, low-resolution text scrolling across it. But this could be the future. The screen was made using perovskite light emitting diode (PeLED) technology. It […]
Coronavirus French cities start month-long curfew
Getty Images French cafe culture is now a victim of coronavirus French restaurants, bars and cafes faced a busy evening before a month-long curfew started at midnight (22:00 GMT) in Paris and other cities. The controversial night curfew is aimed at curbing the soaring coronavirus infection rate in France, which is one of Europe’s coronavirus […]
Technology research project for elderly launched in East Sussex
A research project to see if technology can boost the wellbeing of older people has been launched in East Sussex. The Living Lab aims to look at whether using digital technology can help improve the mental and physical health of elderly adults. The results of the 12-month trial project will help shape East Sussex County […]
Could ultra-processed foods be harmful for us?
Getty Images Processed meats, mass produced sliced breads and cheeses are common ultra processed foods “It’s a bit scary isn’t it after only two weeks to see those results.” Aimee, 24, has spent two weeks on an ultra-processed diet as part of a test carried out by scientists from King’s College London for BBC Panorama. […]
Horizon expert ‘pressurised’ by Post Office over Misra evidence
Alamy Thursday was the third day the inquiry heard from Gareth Jenkins. He will conclude his oral evidence on Friday A Fujitsu software expert who helped build the Horizon system has said he felt pressurised by the Post Office over evidence he gave in the 2010 prosecution of sub-postmistress Seema Misra. Gareth Jenkins said the […]
Kate sends emotional Christmas message of ‘love, not fear’
The Princess of Wales has sent an emotional Christmas message calling for “love, not fear” ahead of her carol concert next week. Catherine says the Christmas story is about “the importance of giving and receiving empathy” and showing “how much we need each other in spite of our differences”. The princess, who has faced health […]