Protecting and ensuring the future of British farming has been a hot topic in recent days and weeks – but is the industry in danger of morphing into an American factory-style model? The Environment Agency has received 32 applications for ‘mega farms’ in the last three years and some workers are afraid companies will use […]
Rats and mice will ‘stay away’ from your home with 1 small change to garden
Rats have a bad reputation and are notorious for destroying and damaging most things it crosses paths with. From making holes, to eating whatever they like, to gnawing through wood and spreading diseases, finding ways to keep them out of your garden is vital. These nocturnal animals are savvy creatures too with many gardeners even […]
Rodri aiming to defy odds and make his Manchester City comeback this season | Manchester City
Rodri is targeting a comeback this season despite the Manchester City midfielder having previously been ruled out until next year due to a serious knee injury. The Spaniard suffered ACL ligament damage in September’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. After undergoing surgery City announced he would not be available until next season. […]
Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow ahead of the PWHL’s new campaign
A year ago, when the Professional Women’s Hockey League was preparing to launch its inaugural season, few knew what to expect. Women’s hockey leagues have come and gone over the years, and Jayna Hefford knows that better than most. She played in a few of those leagues over a Hall of Fame career, and served […]
The five newest countries in the world – the oldest formed just 30 years ago | World | News
Out of the 195 recognised countries around the world, some of them are less than three decades old with one forming just 13 years ago. Countries are often formed out of the fragmentation of larger nations, a fight for independence or various international disagreements. The challenge of standing alone and building a stable government while […]
Assisted dying: a historic vote comes to parliament – podcast | Assisted dying
On Friday, MPs will vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill – a once-in-a-generation vote on whether those with terminal illnesses should have the right to an assisted death. The right, in other words, to end one’s own life with the help of medical professionals. As the Guardian’s deputy political editor Jessica […]
Ukrainian girls team finds hockey haven at Wickenheiser festival in Calgary
A Ukrainian girls hockey team is in Canada for a few days of peace and hockey in an arena that doesn’t have a missile-sized hole in its roof. After 56 hours of travel to Calgary — including a 24-hour bus ride from Dnipro to Warsaw, Poland, that required an army escort at one point — the Ukrainian Wings will join […]
Mexico will retaliate if U.S. moves ahead with Trump’s tariff plans, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump followed through with his proposed 25 per cent across-the-board tariff, a move her government warned could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs and drive up prices for U.S. consumers. “If there are U.S. tariffs, Mexico would also raise tariffs,” Sheinbaum said during […]
Canada leaders agree to unite against Trump tariff threat amid reports of retaliatory measures | Canada
Canada’s federal government and the premiers of the 10 provinces have agreed to work together against a threat by US president-elect Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, with one official saying the country was already examining possible retaliatory measures. “We agreed that we need to be smart, strong and united in meeting […]
Portsmouth vs Millwall abandoned due to ‘safety reasons’ with thousands in the ground | Football | Sport
Portsmouth’s EFL Championship tie with Millwall was abandoned for ‘safety reasons’ on Wednesday night. Kick-off was initially suspended because of a ‘power issue’, with the match eventually called off over an hour after it was scheduled to start. Posting on their official X account, Portsmouth said: “Tonight’s match against Millwall has been postponed for safety […]