Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa
BBC Angeline Usanase’s early diagnosis saved her life Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. But in Africa it is far…
Tutti-men and women hand out oranges
BBC Tutti-men and women are visiting about 100 houses and businesses to mark the occasion People in top hats and tails have been delivering oranges…
Isle of Man’s teenage fishing apprentice’s joy at UK award win
BBC The 17-year-old said she was “overwhelmed” with the local support A Manx teenager is celebrating after being crowned Trainee Fisherman of the Year at…
Kenny Shiels: Former Kilmarnock boss appointed Northern Ireland senior women’s manager
“Women’s football is the fastest growing area of the game and it is hugely exciting to be taking up this role at this time. “I…
‘Alexithymia means I can’t explain how I’m feeling’
Saffron Anderton Saffron says her life is more complicated due to being autistic and having aphantasia and alexithymia Saffron Anderton was at university when she…
Gary Oldman receives another best actor prize
Getty Images Oldman is tipped to win his first Oscar for his work in Joe Wright’s film Gary Oldman’s march towards the Oscars has continued…
Women’s Six Nations: Scotland will be ‘fitter, faster & stronger’
Scotland suffered a whitewash in 2016, and were crushed 55-0 by France and 64-0 by England. The following year, they beat Wales and Italy at…
Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
BBC Climate change and more resilient grapes are helping Denmark and Sweden build a winemaking sector Sipping a glass of local wine is likely not…
Social media given ‘last chance’ to tackle illegal posts
Online platforms must begin assessing whether their services expose users to illegal material by 16 March 2025 or face financial punishments as the Online Safety…
Brilliant beards aim to be a cut above at festival
John Thompson While facial hair is the focus, fancy dress, as worn by Mick Wallage, is encouraged There will be stubble trouble for anyone with…