Shropshire farmers call for stability from new government
BBC Farmer Andrew Bebb said his industry needed greater stability Farmers in Shropshire have called on the new Labour government to renew confidence and stability in the farming sector. The industry supports more than 10,000 jobs in Shropshire and contributed £407m to the county’s economy last year, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). New […]
Government pledges nearly £22bn for carbon capture projects
Darren Staples/PA The prime minister made the announcement on a visit to to the North West with Rachel Reeves and Ed Milliband The government has pledged nearly £22bn for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production. It said the funding for two “carbon capture clusters” on Merseyside and Teesside, […]
Why Irani cafes in this Indian city are dying out
Getty Images There are hundreds of Irani cafes in Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad A lingering fragrance of bun maska (bread and butter), plates loaded with freshly cooked samosas and cups of piping hot and creamy Irani chai. These are some of the sights you would typically find at a Persian-style cafe in India. Popularly known […]
Manx featured at cultural regeneration event in Brussels
The growth of Isle of Man’s native language has been highlighted at a cultural regeneration event in Brussels. The Manx Gaelic was one of nine languages represented at the gathering, which was organised by the the external relations offices of the island, Jersey and Guernsey. The Minority Language Regeneration event aimed to share initiatives to […]
Mercury winners English Teacher to perform at Radio 1 Halifax gig
Mercury Prize winners English Teacher will return to their “spiritual home county” when they play at a live BBC Radio 1 event in Halifax next month. The band, from Leeds, said they were “so excited” to be part of Radio 1’s New Music Live show at the Square Chapel Arts Centre on 20 November. Also […]
Trump campaign accuses Labour of election interference as Starmer tries to play down row
‘They’re doing it in their spare time’: Starmer tries to play down rowpublished at 07:17 British Summer Time 07:17 BST Chris MasonPolitical editor, travelling with Keir Starmer Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sought to play down the significance of alleged interference by the Labour Party in the American presidential election. Speaking to reporters while […]
Water companies set to pay more compensation for poor service
Water companies that fail to meet basic standards will have to pay customers more in compensation, the government is proposing. New rules for what could trigger these payments, including failing to carry out meter readings or installations as promised, will also be introduced. Some payments could amount to customers claiming at least a quarter of […]
Facial recognition cameras lead to seven arrests in Southend
Facial recognition technology used in a city centre led to seven arrests, police said. Essex Police said they received 14 alerts from live facial recognition (LFR) software in Southend between Thursday and Sunday last week. Among the arrests were individuals connected to an aggravated burglary, a domestic assault, an assault on an emergency worker and […]
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to reopen after four-year closure
David Rowan Essential work has been carried out to the roof, heating and lifts across the entire Council House complex, the museum said Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is set to reopen after a four-year renovation project. New displays will be on show in nearly a dozen reimagined spaces, with an updated shop and tearoom. […]
The UK coal-fired power station that became a giant battery
Getty Images With the closure of the last coal-fired power station in the UK, it raises questions about how old fossil fuel infrastructure can be repurposed. One option is to use them to store energy from renewables. It’s an unassuming place for a major era of British history to come to an end. Surrounded by […]