Ofcom investigates GB News after 7,300 complaints
Media watchdog investigates Dan Wootton show on GB News after Laurence Fox appearance sparks 7,300 complaints Source: BBC News
Households could be paid to turn down heating
It comes after people were paid to use less electricity last year to prevent supply issues. Source: BBC News
Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall 'felled overnight'
Northumberland National Park Authority officials asked people to stay away from the site. Source: BBC News
Croydon: Boy, 17 held over killing of girl with 'bright future'
The ‘much-loved’ youngster died after being stabbed in the neck with a foot-long knife on her way to school. Source: BBC News
Aston Villa: Jacqui Oatley says women’s team ‘dreading’ WSL opener because of ‘clingy’ shirts
The problem was particularly obvious when Villa’s men’s side wore home shirts without a sponsor during their Europa League match against Legia Warsaw Aston Villa women are “dreading” playing on Sunday because of issues with the club’s “clingy” shirts, says football commentator Jacqui Oatley. Villa’s male players have reportedly told the club the shirts are […]
Haikun: Taiwan unveils new submarine to fend off China
The submarines could “aid Taiwan’s relatively small navy in taking initiative against China’s mighty navy” by conducting “guerrilla style warfare with their stealth, lethality and surprise capabilities”, noted William Chung, a military researcher with the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taiwan. Source: BBC News
Police officers widely misusing body-worn cameras
In 2021, police in Ohio published footage of Ma’Khia Bryant, 16, being fatally shot while holding a knife. While the video supported the police’s view that she appeared to be dangerous, it also raised questions about whether a Taser or other tactic could have been used. Source: BBC News
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Nicolas Jackson goal sends Blues into fourth round
Nicolas Jackson claimed his second goal for Chelsea Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea’s victory over Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup ‘must be’ the turning point of their season. Nicolas Jackson scored the only goal in an intense game to see the Blues pick up their first win in four matches and set […]
Aston Villa 1-2 Everton: James Garner and Dominic Calvert-Lewin score
James Garner scored his first goal for Everton Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored again as Everton stunned Aston Villa at Villa Park to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Calvert-Lewin was jeered off by his own fans in the 4-0 thrashing here in August, but the Englishman coolly converted his side’s second goal after netting […]
Uruguay 36-26 Namibia: Second-half fightback denies Namibia first Rugby World Cup win
Scrum-half Santiago Arata (left) plays his club rugby at Castres in the Top 14 Uruguay: (12) 36 Tries: Amaya 2, Kessler, Arata, Basso Cons: Etcheverry 3, Berchesi Pens: Berchesi Namibia: (20) 26 Try: Mouton, Greyling Cons: Swanepoel 2 Pens: Swanepoel 4 Uruguay beat Namibia in Lyon to record their first pool win at the Rugby […]