Jason Gulley Conservation success story: a manatee with its calf in Florida A manatee and its calf drift underwater in Hunter Springs, Florida. An algal bloom in the area had caused a decline in the eelgrass beds that provide them with food, but the local community restored the habitat, resulting in more manatees being recorded […]
PA Media Michael O’Leary said a drinks limit could help reduce disorder on flights Aeroplane passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airports, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said. Mr O’Leary said introducing alcohol limits at airports would help tackle a rise in disorder on flights. Violent outbursts are occurring weekly due to […]
Aug 28, 2024, 06:20 AM ET NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke said the new collective bargaining agreement with the NWSL brought “relief and joy,” with the elimination of player drafts and amendments to parental leave and childcare benefits two of the key changes. The new CBA went into effect on July 30 when […]
Ministers have committed to help households struggling with their gas and electricity bills this winter after energy industry bosses warned that consumer debt had climbed to more than £3bn. With the government under fire for scrapping universal winter fuel payments to pensioners, ministers met energy industry bosses on Wednesday to discuss ways of supporting struggling […]
BBC Sylvia Vickery spent £20,000 travelling to Missouri for surgery A woman who used her life savings to have vaginal mesh removed in the United States said she could no longer wait for surgery in Northern Ireland after passing blood and debris. Sylvia Vickery, 61, said she was “angry and sad” but had no other […]
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The Gruffalo’s Child will appear on a new commemorative 50p coin to mark 20 years since the story was first published. The character will follow in the footsteps of her father, the Gruffalo, who appeared on 50p coins in 2019. The new coins will not enter general circulation but will be available to buy from […]
Top seed Jannik Sinner has left the doping controversy that marred his US Open preparations in the rear-view mirror with a largely drama-free start to his campaign, while fellow title contender Carlos Alcaraz has also advanced to the second round after a minor blip. The spotlight on Tuesday was firmly on Sinner in the day […]
Getty Images Oasis played two concerts at Knebworth in 1996 The owner of Knebworth House has invited the newly reformed Oasis to play the venue to mark the 30th anniversary of their previous visit. In August 1996 the band played to 250,000 people at the Hertfordshire stately home, which is considered Britain’s largest music venue. […]
BBC England’s blood donor service has warned blood stocks are still in short supply as it launches a fresh appeal for donors. Supplies of blood have improved since an “amber alert” in July but there is still a risk that the care of hospital patients could be impacted, officials said. The number of people booking […]