Two French nationals have been handed lengthy prison sentences by a court in Iran after being convicted of espionage, Iranian state media reports. The reports do not name the defendants but they are believed to be Cecile Kohler, 40, and her partner Jacques Paris, 72, the only French nationals being held in Iran. They were […]
Jen SmithSouth West health correspondent BBC Candi Hulley had to learn how to speak and eat again during her recovery for mouth cancer A woman whose tongue had to be reconstructed with a piece of her leg because of mouth cancer is urging people to check for the warning signs. Candi Hulley, 52, from Bude, […]
BBC Dr Steinman says working at the unit has taught her the “strength of the human spirit” When the first hostages are released by Hamas in Gaza, taken into Israel and transferred by helicopter to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, Dr Michal Steinman will take them up to the sixth floor, swipe open […]
The pharmacists’ watchdog has promised to investigate and “take action” after the BBC exposed illegal and potentially harmful practices in the aesthetic Botox industry. Under UK law, Botox can only be supplied under prescription by a qualified medic following a face-to-face consultation with the patient, to check it is safe for them. But undercover BBC […]
Kevin KeaneEnvironment, energy and rural affairs correspondent, BBC Scotland Pathe News The twin Flettner rotor ship Buckau made its maiden voyage into Grangemouth in 1925 It must have been a bizarre sight when a freight ship, equipped with two large rotating towers, made its way under the Forth Bridge a century ago. The experimental sail […]
The imminent release of Israeli hostages by Hamas is the focus for most of Monday morning’s papers, with the Times dubbing it an “historic opportunity to end the war in Gaza”. According to the paper, Hamas says they have custody of all 20 living hostages, and will begin releasing them on Monday under the first […]
Today, more than half the world’s population live in cities – and as our numbers swell, so will our cities, especially those around the Pacific Rim, where it’s predicted our largest megacities of 10 million plus will be situated. And herein lies an opportunity: 60% of the buildings needed for 2050 are not yet built. […]
Ken BanksNorth east Scotland reporter, Stonehaven Hutchinson family Arlene and son Jack pictured with her late husband Mark Arlene Hutchinson’s husband, Mark, was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes “out of the blue”. Like many couples they had never discussed organ donation but she knew it was what he […]
The Rangers board now must bring in a manager who can be a unifying figure for the supporters and get the best out of a group of players who have massively underperformed this season. The Ibrox club could have gone and got Derek McInnes after sacking Philippe Clement. Now such an appointment would be way […]
Brendan HughesBBC News NI political reporter UUP leader Mike Nesbitt’s conference speech in full English nationalism is now the “biggest threat” to the union, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Mike Nesbitt has said. He made the remarks at his party’s annual conference – his second in charge since reclaiming the leadership last year. Nesbitt is […]