NCA officer unfairly sacked after offensive Muslim remarks
PA Media The NCA lost vital evidence relating to its disciplinary process against Abbey Brooke, a tribunal heard Abbey Brooke made the comments at a training session led by Abrar Javid, a Muslim community leader in Rotherham. The tribunal said the intelligence officer’s conduct had contributed to her dismissal. But it found the dismissal was […]
Who is the UK’s Eurovision entrant?
Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent Capitol Records Mae Muller is the UK’s first female Eurovision entrant in five years So, Mae Muller has been officially revealed as the UK’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The 25-year-old heads to Liverpool in May to perform I Wrote A Song – a daft-but-catchy revenge song, written […]
How Instagram wellness guru Belle Gibson faked cancer – and caused a scandal
Netflix (Credit: Netflix) A new Netflix miniseries tells the story of an Australian influencer who lied about having a terminal illness to promote alternative therapies. A decade on, it remains a warning. Back in 2013, a remarkable, against-all-odds story of survival hit the headlines when a young woman launched what would become a best-selling wellness […]
The pop star who gave up singing
Steve Holden Newsbeat music reporter Lauren Aquilina Four years ago, Lauren Aquilina quit her job as a pop star. Lauren was signed to a major record label and worked for years on her debut album. She released it in 2016 but almost immediately announced she was giving up music. “This Lauren Aquilina album was not […]
Rebecca Lucy Taylor on university honour
Rebecca Lucy Taylor told the ceremony of her love for Sheffield Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Sheffield. The songwriter was recognised for her success in the music industry and “public championing of inclusivity and diversity”, the university said. Her Prioritise Pleasure record reached 11 […]
Transport for London aims to use more AI to boost platform safety
Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporting Service PA Media Sir Sadiq said this will improve customers safety between the gap from the train and platform edge. Transport for London (TfL) has said it is “prioritising work” on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to keep passengers safe on station platforms. The experimental technology is already being […]
Norfolk is becoming a hotbed for young golfing talent
Tom Williams & Andy Trigg BBC News, Norfolk Jonny Michel/BBC Many of Norfolk’s young golfers, seen here at Royal Norwich GC, have taken part in national and international tournaments Norfolk is becoming a hotbed for young golfing talent, the local administrators for the sport said. Many of the county’s young players have enjoyed success in […]
Mary Phillip: Former England captain on managing Peckham Town’s men’s team
“She’s got loads of experience. I’ve nothing bad to say about Mary,” Peckham goalkeeper George Legg said. “I don’t really think about whether Mary is male or female. “She’s got loads of experience so, regardless of her gender, it does not matter to us, she’s great.” Peckham-born Phillip is no stranger to the team, having […]
Concern the UK’s AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Brian Wheeler Senior political reporter Reuters Keir Starmer is pinning his growth hopes on cutting edge tools powered by AI Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make the UK a “world leader” in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could put already stretched supplies of drinking water under strain, industry sources have told the BBC. The giant data centres […]
Steph Houghton: End of era for England as Man City defender hands over captaincy
Houghton’s career has gone upwards, alongside her reputation off the pitch and her influence on the growth of women’s football. But she has been tested as a leader with the Lionesses. Her first test was taking over from Casey Stoney – a strong personality, excellent defender and respected figure within the game – as captain. […]