The prisoners swapping crime for dressmaking
The prisoners swapping crime for dressmaking Machinists are chatting over the sound of overlockers amid scattered rolls of fabric, but despite its initial appearance, the Making for Change workshop is anything but ordinary. The training facility is in a women’s prison in Surrey, and outside is an imposing razor-wire topped fence, tight security checks and […]
Ex-Strictly dance pros help Southend school mark milestone
Southend Dance Centre A competition was held to mark the school’s milestone Two former Strictly Come Dancing professionals have judged a competition to mark an Essex ballroom dance school’s 30th anniversary. Matthew Cutler, who lifted the glitterball trophy with Alesha Dixon on the BBC show, and his former wife and professional dance partner Nicole Cutler […]
MasterChef finalist credits Sri Lankan heritage for love of food
Shine TV/BBC Brin Pirathapan, 29, said he had been watching MasterChef for almost two decades A fans’ favourite on TV show MasterChef has said his love of cooking is inspired by his Sri Lankan heritage. Brin Pirathapan, 29, from Chelmsford, is one the three finalists on the BBC One show. Dr Pirathapan, who was working […]
What to do when you break-up with your friends
Javier Hirschfeld/ BBC Friendships are a core part of who we are – so what happens to us when they end? In the spring of 2019, I had my first friendship breakup. It ended with a bitter argument, tears, frustration, and we haven’t spoken since. For a long time I grieved the loss of that […]
US election latest: Harris attacks huge Trump New York rally as ‘divisive and demeaning’
Explained: How Trump’s warm-up acts risked overshadowing massive rallypublished at 05:04 Greenwich Mean Time 05:04 GMT Image source, Reuters Donald Trump held a huge rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. This hometown appearance was billed as Trump’s opportunity to set up the final weeks of his presidential campaign by setting out his message […]
Workington Amcor Packaging strike risks crisp shortage, union says
Google Workers at Amcor Packaging in Workington are planning five days of strike action Strikes by factory workers risk causing shortages of Walkers crisps and Kellogg’s cereal packages, a union has warned. About 100 workers from Amcor Packaging in Workington, Cumbria, will walk out after being offered a 6% pay increase. Unite general secretary Sharon […]
Merseyside gamers invited to play RSPCA animal futures game
RSPCA handout The scenarios in the game include robot pets and artificial intelligence allowing humans to communicate with animals Gamers in Merseyside are being given the chance to consider what life might be like for animals in 2050 thanks to an “immersive online experience” being rolled out by the RSPCA. The Animal Futures project brings […]
Fighting for votes in ‘the world’s biggest data mine’
Getty Images India’s combination of high smartphone take-up and lax regulations mean that most political parties have gathered “the data to do everything” They are the apps every Indian has on their phone – the one where you order your taxi, your food, find your next date. Innocuous, everyday, unremarkable to billions around the world. […]
Newark’s Air and Space Institute opens its doors to students
LDRS Ellie Ford is hoping her course at the institute will lead to a career in the RAF A new Air and Space Institute (ASI) has officially opened in Nottinghamshire with a promise of helping more young people break into the industry. Students will get the chance to train on state-of-the-art simulations, virtual reality and […]
Timothée Chalamet crashes look-alike event in New York City
Timothée Chalamet has stunned fans after making a surprise appearance at a lookalike contest for the actor. The Wonka star crashed the event in New York City attracting a chorus of screaming fans. Chalamet was seen posing for pictures with his curly-haired doppelgangers during a brief appearance at Washington Square Park. The city’s police moved […]