Who is the independent London mayoral candidate Tarun Ghulati?
Tarun Ghulati Tarun Ghulati is standing as an independent candidate in the mayoral elections. He is a businessman and investment banker. He wants more visible community policing Mr Ghulati says he will ensure there is more visible community policing by hiring more officers and and reopening police stations across London. He will also focus on […]
‘Thermographic scans gave my son false hope’
BBC When Sean Walsh was told his cancer had returned, he rejected conventional treatment. A well-known figure on Liverpool’s music scene, he documented his search for alternative ways of managing his condition for his followers. He also used thermography, heat images of the body, which are promoted by some as an alternative to conventional scans. […]
How Bumble is pairing AI and human connection to make the perfect couple
Klawe Rzeczy Lidiane Jones, chief executive officer of Bumble, enters the BBC’s Executive Lounge to talk about a decade of dating tech, and navigating the dangers and responsibilities of AI. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to find true love may seem counterintuitive. But at Bumble, a dating app committed to helping people find authentic connections, Lidiane […]
How West Yorkshire influences the fashion world
Alistair James Kylie Minogue in the Swarovski-embellished Alistair James top which was inspired by a West Yorkshire moor London, Paris, New York…West Yorkshire? It might not be renowned for its style credentials, but a fascinating new exhibition explores how the county has influenced contemporary fashion. Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Red or Dead are among brands […]
Premier 15s: Abbie and Dave Ward on married life at Bristol Bears
When Dave Ward was announced as Bristol Bears Women’s coach, most thought signing his wife Abbie, the England and Harlequins lock, was a certainty. A formal meeting across the kitchen table was arranged. “If you think for a second that I was going to sign for a club because my husband is the coach, I […]
Why is Australia’s parliament so white?
AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT Some of Australia’s MPs, pictured here, fail to reflect the country’s diversity, critics say Australia is one of the most multicultural nations in the world, but it’s a different story in the country’s politics, where 96% of federal lawmakers are white. With this year’s election, political parties did have a window to slightly […]
First Women’s America’s Cup is ‘really exciting’
Getty Images Saskia Clark (left) and Hannah Mills won gold in the 470 class for Team GB at Rio 2016 and will be reunited in the Women’s America’s Cup in October Taking part in the first Women’s America’s Cup is “really exciting as a female athlete”, according to an Olympic gold-winning sailor who has come […]
Ireland women: IRFU to offer 43 professional deals to women’s 15s and sevens squads
On Thursday, the IRFU also announced that Gillian McDarby had been appointed to a newly created head of women’s performance and pathways role. “To respect the importance of the upcoming test windows in Japan and the Sevens World Cup, the IRFU will discuss the details of the contracts with players before making further public pronouncements […]
Young Chinese put off by Lunar New Year
Reuters China’s Spring Festival travel rush is the world’s largest mass migration every year “If I had the choice, I definitely wouldn’t go back home,” says Yuwen, a 33-year-old who has been unemployed for more than six months, days ahead of the Chinese New Year. Many of China’s nearly 380 million internal migrants only go […]
Rugby League World Cup 2021: Bristol to bid to host matches
Bristol wants to host matches in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup at Ashton Gate, BBC Radio Bristol reports. England was chosen to host the tournament in 2016, ahead of a rival bid from the United States and Canada. Bristol City Council want to submit a bid to the Rugby Football League by July, with […]