The North Korean women who had to escape twice
Chun Kiwon Screenshot of Jiyun on the sexcam site Trafficked into the sex industry after defecting from North Korea, two young women spent years in captivity before finally getting the chance to escape. From the third floor of a residential tower block in the Chinese city of Yanji, two young women hurl their torn up, […]
Dutch ‘did not know about contaminated eggs last year’
How safe are Dutch eggs to eat? The Dutch food watchdog has said allegations it knew about a potentially dangerous egg contamination as early as last year are “untrue”. But NVWA inspector-general Rob van Lint did admit to receiving an anonymous tip-off that a harmful insecticide had been used in November. The chemical in question, […]
Seven takeaways from police chief confirmation hearing
East Sussex County Council Jo Shiner answered questions from the Sussex Police & Crime Panel at her confirmation hearing As Jo Shiner bids to be reappointed as chief constable of Sussex Police she faced questions from the Sussex Police and Crime Panel. Mrs Shiner had been chief constable in Sussex since June 2020. She retired […]
Saoirse Ronan says reaction to Graham Norton viral women safety clip is ‘wild’
Saoirse Ronan talking about women’s safety on The Graham Norton Show Saoirse Ronan has said the reaction to a viral clip of her talking about women’s safety on The Graham Norton Show has been “wild”. The Irish actress appeared on the BBC One talk show last week alongside actors Paul Mescal, Eddie Redmayne and Denzel […]
Would you add butter to your brew?
Getty Images Mr Asprey says that his butter coffee drink helped him to change his life for the better The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Dave Asprey, founder of cult US coffee brand Bulletproof. Dave Asprey plans to live until he is […]
‘I can’t afford to leave home on £1,500 a month’
Luken Coleman The Budget on Wednesday will reveal how much tax each of us will pay and how much the government will choose to spend on services like the NHS, schools and transport. BBC News has been speaking to people with a range of incomes about what they want from the Budget and, in some […]
Severn Hospice tells stories through art exhibition
Severn Hospice Wendy Brookfield said she found art sessions at the hospice really helpful A hospice patient has said it is a “privilege” to be able to share a collection of her art with the public. Wendy Brookfield’s art will form part of a display at Severn Hospice at Bicton, Shrewsbury, next week and she […]
Facial recognition part of Isle of Man port security plans
Isle of Man Government Legislation for identity recognition technology to used at Manx ports would need to be passed Plans to introduce facial and number plate recognition technology at the Isle of Man’s ports in a bid to tighten security have been announced by the home affairs minister. The Securing Our Island strategy was launched […]
Liam Payne collaborator Sam Pounds postpones release of Do No Wrong
The release of a new song by Liam Payne has been postponed after his collaborator said “it’s not the time yet” and he wants to let the singer’s family “mourn in peace”. The One Direction star, who died two weeks ago, co-wrote and sang on the track Do No Wrong with North Carolina singer Sam […]
Jobs at risk if UK fails to hit carbon emissions target
Getty Images Up to 660,000 jobs could be at risk if the UK fails to reach its net-zero target as quickly as other nations, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned. The government has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035. But the TUC fears many jobs could be moved offshore to countries […]