The Premier League is facing a surge in social media threats towards its players and their families, prompting a dedicated team to track down online trolls. The team is detailed in a new series titled “Why Do You Hate Me?” on BBC Radio 4, which explores extreme examples of online abuse. Exclusive access is given… Continue reading Inside the Premier League unit hunting online trolls who threaten players
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Patient care hit by disrepair in NHS buildings
Last year, thousands of incidents were recorded in the National Health Service (NHS) due to disrepair in its buildings. Examples, obtained by the BBC through Freedom of Information Act requests, included critically-ill patients being moved because of rainfall inwards, sewage leaks, floods, and failing equipment. The government was urged to increase its capital spending on… Continue reading Patient care hit by disrepair in NHS buildings
The strangers who saved each other’s lives
Marius Werner, a German citizen, donated stem cells anonymously to save the life of British doctor Dr Nick Embleton, from Newcastle’s neonatal intensive-care unit, who was suffering from a rare type of blood cancer. With no matching donors available in the UK, the worldwide search led to Marius, who had been on the donor register… Continue reading The strangers who saved each other’s lives
Martha's rule may be introduced in NHS hospitals from April
Starting April, English hospitals will have the chance to apply for funding to implement “Martha’s rule” which would provide seriously ill patients access to a second opinion when their medical condition deteriorates, according to the NHS. Approximately 100 hospitals, or two-thirds of all hospitals, will be able to apply initially. This follows a campaign by… Continue reading Martha's rule may be introduced in NHS hospitals from April
Wales' 20mph limit: Average speed down 4mph after switch
New figures from Transport for Wales show that drivers on roads using the default 20mph speed limit have reduced their average speed by 4mph. The data was gathered from road sensors over a two-week period at the end of November and the start of December, covering 3.4 million vehicles over nine locations in Wales. The average… Continue reading Wales' 20mph limit: Average speed down 4mph after switch
Suspected World War Two explosive device found in Plymouth garden
A suspected unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in a Plymouth back garden, leading to hundreds of people being evacuated from their homes. A cordon spanning 200m was established and a major incident was declared, following the detection of the device on St Michael Avenue in Keyham. Speaking on Tuesday evening, Chief Superintendent Matt… Continue reading Suspected World War Two explosive device found in Plymouth garden
WRU apologises after reports of sex assault at Principality Stadium
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has issued an apology after reports emerged of a former female employee being sexually assaulted at the Principality Stadium. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that she was assaulted on two separate occasions, with one of them happening in a cupboard at the stadium between 2019 and 2021.… Continue reading WRU apologises after reports of sex assault at Principality Stadium
David Neal: Immigration and borders watchdog sacked after critical news stories
David Neal, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has been sacked by Home Secretary James Cleverly after details of critical reports began appearing in newspapers. The Home Office said that Neal had “breached the terms” of his role. Neal had been quoted in The Daily Mail about security checks on private jets, while… Continue reading David Neal: Immigration and borders watchdog sacked after critical news stories
Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks for UK users
Dating app Tinder is launching improved identity checks in the UK, which include verifying profiles with passport or driver’s licence details, as well as video self-portraits. Users signed up to the voluntary scheme receive a verified badge on their profile that confirms their age, appearance and encourages matching. The move follows repeated targeting by fraudsters,… Continue reading Tinder introduces passport-scanning ID checks for UK users
The Body Shop to shut up to half of its UK stores
The Body Shop, a popular beauty retailer, is set to close up to half of its 198 stores in the UK resulting in mass job losses, as well as reducing the size of its head office to re-energise the brand. The administrators overseeing the restructuring of the company have said that store closures will begin… Continue reading The Body Shop to shut up to half of its UK stores