Scots farmer concern over Cumbrian badger bovine TB cases
Getty Images A leading south of Scotland farmer has voiced “extreme concern” after a deadly cattle disease was found in wildlife across the border in Cumbria. Scotland has been classed as officially free of the disease since 2009. Lockerbie farmer Robin Spence said the industry remained vigilant but they relied on the authorities to prevent […]
Award-winning artist learned to paint in prison
Mike Winnard Kevin Devonport turned his back on crime and discovered his passion for art in prison A former soldier who became a heroin dealer is now a successful artist after finding his passion while serving a 13-year prison sentence. Kevin Devonport spiralled into criminality after he left the Army aged 21 and he struggled […]
Chief vet defends support of larger hen cages
Getty Images Battery cages for chickens were banned in the EU in 2012 Some cages for hens provide a “necessary defence” against bird flu, the government’s chief vet has said. In a tweet, Nigel Gibbens said the larger pens, which replaced so-called battery cages in 2012, have welfare benefits and offer more space. It comes […]
MP tells broadband companies they must share infrastructure
Telecoms minister Chris Bryant has urged broadband operators to share infrastructure amid public concern over the number of telegraph poles which are being erected. Bryant met with 15 operators on Thursday and voiced concerns of residents who “have telegraph poles lodged outside their home, often without being told beforehand”. The minister said many poles were […]
Film-maker Morgan Spurlock confesses to sexual misconduct
Getty Images Morgan Spurlock made his name with the documentary Super Size Me, which looked at the effects of eating fast food Spurlock, who made the hit film Super Size Me, wrote on Twitter that he had been accused of rape and had paid to settle a claim of sexual harassment. He also admitted cheating […]
Hampshire police begin facial recognition pilot
BBC The LFR vans have begun operating in Southampton City Centre Live facial recognition (LFR) technology is being used by police in Hampshire for the first time. Vans in Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke and Winchester have been scanning people passing a camera during a three-day pilot scheme. Images are compared to faces put on a police […]
Prince Andrew’s funding cut off by King Charles, claims book
Reuters Prince Andrew has been under pressure about paying for his home at Royal Lodge The Duke of York has been cut off financially by his brother King Charles, according to an updated royal biography. Prince Andrew had been under financial pressure over the cost of running his 30-room home at Royal Lodge in Windsor. […]
Drone delivers food to Japan town hit by nuclear disaster
Getty Images The town of Odaka in Fukushima was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami Drones are delivering food to residents of a Japanese town devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster where access to shops is limited. Residents were allowed to return to the Minamisoma area last year but obtaining supplies can be difficult. […]
Are celebs such as Charli XCX and Addison Rae making smoking ‘cool’ again?
Alamy Lady Gaga can be seen holding a cigarette in the artwork accompanying her single Die With A Smile, advertised here on a public mural billboard on Melrose Avenue in LA Brat summer might be over as we grapple with how dark it is at 16:00, but the concept of being a brat – “pack […]
Details for Northern Ireland businesses published
Getty/Hinterhaus Productions Details of the energy price cap for Northern Ireland businesses and other non-domestic users have been published by the government. The scheme will fix wholesale gas and electricity prices for firms for six months from 1 October, shielding businesses from crippling costs. Hospitals, schools and charities will also get help, the government said. […]