Northampton theatre students to perform at Disneyland Paris
Students from a theatre school are set to perform a series of dance and musical routines on stage at Disneyland Paris. A group of 38 youngsters from Top Hat Theatre School in Dallington, Northampton successfully auditioned to secure a spot on the park’s Videopolis stage during the October half-term. Phoebe and Darcy, both 13, said […]
Will paying more for alcohol and sugary drinks make us healthier?
Getty Images A minimum price on alcohol is being introduced in Scotland, in a bid to cut problem drinking. It follows the introduction of a UK-wide sugar tax, as part of measures to tackle obesity. But does making unhealthy products more expensive persuade people to make “better” choices? And what are the trade-offs associated with […]
How tall will Mount Everest get before it stops growing?
Alamy Mount Everest is steadily growing taller at around 4mm per year while the forces of erosion wear away it (Credit: Alamy) Arching over 8,849 metres (29,032ft) into the sky, Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. But will it always be? Aurora Elmore was approaching Mount Everest’s South Base Camp in Nepal. But rather than […]
Protein drinks firm warns of no-deal exodus
Volac Volac makes protein drinks from dairy in what is an expanding market A protein drinks company says it will consider its future in Wales if there is a no-deal Brexit and 40% tariffs on their exports. Volac has been going for more than 20 years and employs 100 people at Felinfach near Lampeter, Ceredigion. […]
What’s the point of buying the latest smart phone?
Getty Images Google unveiled its new Pixel 9 handsets last month Happy new smartphone season to all who celebrate. It’s that time of year again, when the tech giants pull out all the stops to persuade you to upgrade your gadgets. Recently we’ve seen Google launch the latest Pixel 9 handsets, followed by Apple unveiling […]
Blitz and the truth about London’s greatest wartime horror
Apple TV+ Oscar-winner Steve McQueen’s latest film offers a new perspective on life in the capital during the devastating 1940-41 Nazi bombing campaign – dispelling myths and clichés. “I can assure you, there is no panic, no fear, no despair in London town. There is nothing but determination, confidence and high courage among the people […]
North Korea plan and child rapist payment defended
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: Getty Images North Korea promises Guam strike plan within days The US isn’t backing down in its rhetoric either, with Defence Secretary Jim Mattis saying Pyongyang would be “grossly overmatched” in any war. The world waits for the next development, but the BBC’s Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, in Guam, says most people […]
Ideas wanted for science-based attraction in Scunthorpe
Residents are being invited to help shape a multi-million pound attraction opening in Scunthorpe next spring. North Lincolnshire Council said Discover@2021, based at the former St John’s Church, would feature a suspended dome that will display creations made by children and teenagers. Council leader Rob Waltham said the local authority wanted to hear from “our […]
Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close
Nicola Sturgeon announces tougher restrictions for pubs and restaurants All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland are to be closed under new measures aimed at tackling a surge in coronavirus cases. The new rules will apply to licensed premises across the central belt, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Pubs and restaurants will be able to open […]
Campaigners criticise Worcestershire’s SEND provision
BBC Dawn Style says her daughter Shanelle is missing out on the education she deserves Campaigners have criticised Worcestershire’s failing special educational needs (SEND) provision, arguing council bosses were not equipped to fix it. In April, a joint Ofsted and CQC inspection found there were “widespread failures” within SEND provision iwith some children waiting two […]