A recent investigation into the mass stranding of long-finned pilot whales in Lewis suggests that the event may have been initiated by complications experienced by a female whale during childbirth. This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of more than 50 whales in July 2023 at Tolsta Bay. The report, compiled by the Scottish Marine… Continue reading Pilot whale's difficult birth may have triggered mass stranding
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Radio 1's Big Weekend: Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera to headline
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend is set to return to Sunderland this year, with DJs Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera headlining the dance-focused opening day of the festival. Taking place at Herrington Country Park from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May, the event promises a vibrant start with performances from notable artists including Australian producer… Continue reading Radio 1's Big Weekend: Fatboy Slim and Sonny Fodera to headline
Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
The Metropolitan Police have announced the arrest of four individuals connected to a counter-terrorism investigation involving Iran. Those detained include one person of Iranian nationality and three who hold dual British-Iranian citizenship, all suspected of aiding a foreign intelligence service. This probe specifically concerns alleged surveillance activities targeting locations and individuals associated with Jewish communities… Continue reading Four arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
Look Mum No Computer: UK's Eurovision entrant says his song Eins, Zwei, Drei, is 'a risk'
Sam Battle, known by his stage name Look Mum No Computer, has been confirmed as the United Kingdom’s representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The musician expressed surprise at the BBC’s choice of his entry, describing his track, Eins, Zwei, Drei, as “completely wacky” and quite different from the polished pop that… Continue reading Look Mum No Computer: UK's Eurovision entrant says his song Eins, Zwei, Drei, is 'a risk'
Woman, 29, 'chucked' into care home 100 miles from family
Iona Grant, a 29-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, has found herself living in a care home nearly 100 miles from her home after her NHS-funded care package fell apart. Originally told that the move to the care home in Nairn would only be temporary, lasting a few weeks, it has now been close to five… Continue reading Woman, 29, 'chucked' into care home 100 miles from family
Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East
British citizens who returned to the UK on the government’s initial flight from the Middle East since the outbreak of recent conflict have recounted their urgent efforts to cross borders and secure a spot on the evacuation plane. The chartered flight was intended to depart from Muscat, Oman’s capital, on Wednesday evening but was postponed… Continue reading Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East
'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry
Rivka Gottlieb shared a deeply personal account at the conclusion of witness testimonies at the Covid inquiry in west London, reflecting on the trauma of losing her father, Michael, during the early days of the pandemic. Michael, a fit and active 73-year-old who worked part-time in a golf shop and taught children at his local… Continue reading 'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry
Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills – and its dinner plates
It looks like you’ve provided a portion of a detailed article about sheep farming in the UK, focusing on challenges faced in the industry today, including declining numbers in the national flock, changing consumer tastes, and shifts in subsidy schemes post-Brexit. The article also touches on environmental and animal welfare concerns, as well as the… Continue reading Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills – and its dinner plates
How Travelodge in Maidenhead gave sex attacker key to woman's room
A woman who was sexually assaulted in her hotel room has expressed feeling let down by Travelodge after hotel staff gave a stranger access to her room by handing him a key card and revealing her room number. The man, Kyran Smith, had been seen earlier that night at a party with the woman and… Continue reading How Travelodge in Maidenhead gave sex attacker key to woman's room
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Cillian Murphy says love for characters is 'humbling'
Cillian Murphy has expressed deep appreciation for the enduring enthusiasm surrounding Peaky Blinders as the film adaptation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, premieres. Returning to his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, Murphy marks 13 years since first portraying the Birmingham gangster in the beloved BBC series. Reflecting on the show’s rise, he noted that it… Continue reading Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Cillian Murphy says love for characters is 'humbling'