Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
Hull and Blackpool businesses given Government heat pump funding
Two businesses, in Hull and Blackpool, have been awarded multi-million pound government funding to increase the production of heat pumps. Ideal Heating, based on National…
The black princess who ‘took on a white world’
Amaal Said Reports from the time say Princess Dinubolu wore red robes The young woman arrived at Southend railway station by third class carriage with…
Fewer than half of IVF cycles are successful. These scientists are trying to change that
Serenity Strull/ BBC Eggs and sperm are delicate cells, so manipulating them during the IVF process can lead to damage (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC) It…
Women’s FA Cup: Leicester City 2-1 Reading – Foxes book Man City cup tie with win over WSL club
Paige Bailey-Gayle’s spectacular double helped Championship side Leicester dump out Super League side Reading, and book a Women’s FA Cup quarter final date with holders…
Nick Timothy says Tory campaign was a ‘failure’
Reuters Mrs May took centre stage in the Tories’ election campaign One of the architects of the Conservatives’ election campaign has described it a “failure”.…
Could a thermal camera reveal your hidden heat loss?
Jamie Matthews Jamie Matthews tracked down heat loss at his home with a thermal imaging camera It’s like X-ray vision – for heat loss. Last…
Posies singer apologises while denying abuse claims
Getty Images Ken Stringfellow has denied the accusations made against him Posies frontman Ken Stringfellow has apologised and promised to seek therapy after multiple women…
Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
Vilma Larsson Vilma Larsson, a stay-at-home-girlfriend, gets spending money from her boyfriend Sweden has a global reputation for championing gender equality, so why are young…
Domestic abuse survivor shares story of ordeal
BBC/RICHARD EDWARDS Laura Pulleyn, who shared her experience of domestic violence A survivor of domestic violence has told a summit that the abuse of women…
Jonathan Rea: WSBK champion wins BBC NI Sports Personality award for third time
Lady Mary Peters, a gold medallist at the 1972 Olympics, was on the judging panel and felt there were a number of “inspirational performances” throughout…