Scientists hunting great white shark in Irish and UK waters
Well, US non-profit research organisation Ocearch believe great whites do indeed roam the depths around Ireland and Britain. "It would be the shark heard around the world," Chris Fischer, founder of Ocearch, previously told Sky News. For decades, the possibility of great whites in British or Irish seas has remained a mystery. There has never been a confirmed great white shark sighting in British or Irish waters; however, scientists believe the conditions are perfect. Shark expert Dr Nick Payne, assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences, is the lead Irish scientist on the new Ocearch expedition.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 20:55 UTC
Oxford University prof has work cited in UK Supreme Court
These include international dispute settlement, human rights, international organisations law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. READ MORE: Oxford University prof wins prestigious international awardProfessor Philippa Webb. It referred to The Law of State Immunity (Oxford University Press, 2015) by Professor Webb and Lady Fox KC four times. A statement published by Exeter College on Monday said: "Congratulations to Exeter College Fellow, Professor Philippa Webb. The news comes after another Oxford University professor won a prestigious award.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 17:31 UTC
Losses shrink at The Sun as Times reports £60m profit
However, Times Media marginally increased its profits while News Group Newspapers, which reports results for The Sun, reduced its operating losses. Times digital advertising and subscriptions upTimes Media revenues, which include The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Radio, were down 0.6% to £383.4m in the year to 30 June 2024 while its operating profit and profit before tax were up 0.2% to £61m. The Times said it reached 13.7 million readers per month in the UK across both print and digital in H1 2024. The Times and The Sunday Times had 594,000 paid digital subscriptions at the end of the financial year, making up 84% of total subscriptions. (Times digital subscribers have since grown to 616,000 according to more up-to-date News Corp results.)
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 15:44 UTC
Netflix Adolescence to be available in all high schools
The harrowing programme follows the story of a 13-year-old schoolboy named Jamie who is accused of murdering a female classmate. Hit Netflix show Adolescence captures 'national mood'Anne Mensah, Netflix VP UK Content, said: “Adolescence has captured the national mood, sparking important conversations and helping articulate the pressures young people and parents face in today’s society. Director shares thoughtsIs Adolescence based on a true story? Stephen Graham explains new Netflix seriesHow was Adolescence filmed? Netflix shares behind the scenes of new showHe said: “As a father, watching this show with my teenage son and daughter, I can tell you – it hit home hard.
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March 31, 2025 12:52 UTC
London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
Quakers in Britain are reeling from what they say is an unheard-of violation of one of their places of worship by police officers who forced their way into a meeting house in London and arrested activists gathered there to plan Gaza war protests. “No one has been arrested in a Quaker meeting house in living memory,” Paul Parker, the recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, said in a statement issued after the raid. But on Thursday evening, the pacifist group said, more than 20 uniformed police officers, some armed with tasers, forced their way into the meeting house in Westminster, breaking open the front door “without warning or ringing the bell.”The officers searched the building and arrested six women at a gathering of Youth Demand, an unaffiliated activist group that was renting a room to meet in, the Quakers in Britain said.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 12:30 UTC
BBC to ‘open up conversation’ with AI providers and invest further in Tiktok
BBC News on iPlayer and BBC Tiktok video featuring Marine Le PenThe BBC has said it will open new talks with AI providers, invest in short-form video, expand BBC Verify and revamp its news coverage on iPlayer in 2025/26. BBC short-form news video, Verify and iPlayer expansionThe BBC also teased investment of its short-form and video output this year, expanding its presence on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram. The BBC said it will expand BBC Verify, which launched in 2023 with a team of more than 60 journalists and the aim of building audience trust by showing how its journalists know what they are reporting is true. Currently BBC Verify largely publishes more responsive fact-checks in an ad-hoc fashion. Former BBC director of news and current affairs James Harding said the plan would “drain advertising away from journalism”.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 12:19 UTC
UK Weather: Sunny and dry weather to see high temperatures
Much of the UK is set to enjoy highs of 17-18C, which may even climb to 20C by Thursday, with the south east of the UK expected to enjoy the best of the sunshine. Some short-lived rain and cloudiness may be possible in Northern Ireland, Scotland and north-west England on Monday. However, the weather is generally expected to remain dry and sunny across the country into next weekend. Here's your 4cast for tomorrow 👇 pic.twitter.com/slm62FVFZp — Met Office (@metoffice) March 30, 2025See the full forecast via the Met Office. UK to heat up as higher temperatures and sunshine arriveSimon Partridge, a meteorologist at the Met Office, explained: “High pressure is building over the UK.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 12:18 UTC
First trees planted in effort to expand ‘iconic’ temperate rainforest site
Volunteers have planted 450 saplings from Wistman’s Wood, an ancient oak woodland covering seven acres in the Dart Valley, on Dartmoor, Devon, and installed protective guards around naturally regenerated trees. Newly planted trees are being established in small groups and in a newly fenced area, by the Duchy of Cornwall, working with Natural England, Moor Trees, the Woodland Trust and tenant farmers, with a long-term ambition to create a “mirror image” of the existing wood. Temperate rainforest is one of the most precious habitats in the UK (Duchy of Cornwall/Charles Sainsbury-Plaice/PA)Atlantic temperate rainforest is one of the UK’s most precious habitats. Wistman’s Wood has numerous protections for its significance for nature conservation, including some of the rarest species of mosses and lichens, and is rich in folklore and mythology, the Duchy said. Volunteers have planted saplings to expand Wistman’s Wood (Duchy of Cornwall/Charles Sainsbury-Plaice/PA)Acorns and rowan seeds have been gathered and grown on in the past two years by Moor Trees’ community tree nursery in Dartington, south Devon.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 12:04 UTC
Heather burning ban on peatland to be expanded under Government plans
This means the ban would apply to more than half of the country’s 677,250 hectares of blanket bog, including the entire area of upland deep peat. Any burning would need to be done under strict licence, issued where there is a clear need, such as reducing wildfire risk, the Government said. But 80% of England’s peatlands are degraded while large-scale burning of its vegetation causes the release of harmful pollutants into the air. Ministers argue that expanding the ban will help to improve air quality in villages, towns and cities. A rare global habitat, it is a precious part of our national heritage, and that is why we’re announcing a consultation on these measures to ensure deep peat is better protected.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 11:04 UTC
Toddler expelled from UK nursery school for being transphobic: Report
A toddler was reportedly excluded from nursery for being "transphobic", newly released figures have revealed.According to data from the Department for Education (DfE), the child – believed to be either three or four years old – was suspended for what was described as “abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity”.The incident occurred during the 2022–23 academic year at a state school, as reported by The Telegraph. She expressed disbelief that a toddler could be suspended for what was labelled ‘transphobia’ or homophobia, and added that this was not an isolated incident. Joyce claimed that 13 children aged four and five had been suspended or excluded for similar reasons. He argued that if an ideology results in toddlers being punished for failing to adhere to it, that might be a compelling reason to reconsider the ideology altogether.A spokesperson for the Department for Education stated that all pupils and staff should feel safe and protected in school and should never be subjected to violence or abuse. The plan includes initiatives such as free breakfast clubs in every primary school, improved access to mental health support, and a renewed emphasis on attendance through targeted school improvement efforts.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 10:14 UTC
Football gossip, paper talk and transfer rumours: Viktor Gyokeres, Milos Kerkez and Jules Kounde
THE SUNLiverpool believe they have won the battle to sign £50m-rated left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. DAILY STARAjax are eyeing a free transfer swoop for Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen. THE ATHLETICArsenal are developing a strong interest in Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres as they consider their options to recruit a striker this summer. Manchester United have reportedly almost halved their ticket prices for Sunday's derby after a lack of uptake. DAILY RECORDRangers will reportedly have to stump up at least £5m if they are to land Maccabi Tel Aviv star Dor Turgeman this summer.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 09:58 UTC
The Sun reduces losses with cover price hike as The Times boosts subscriber numbers
Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up to FREE email alerts from BusinessLive - Enterprise - good ideas, product development and SME news every WednesdaySomething went wrong, please try again later. The Sun has managed to reduce its pre-tax loss, thanks to an increase in cover price which helped counterbalance declining newspaper sales. The Sun, which files its accounts under News Group Newspapers with Companies House, cut its pre-tax loss from £65.8m to £18m in the year ending 30 June, 2024. The company reported a pre-tax loss of £50.3m for the year, a slight improvement from the previous year's loss of £53.7m.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 09:09 UTC
The 'booming' Greater Manchester town with affordable homes and glorious scenery named one of UK's best places to live
The 'booming' Greater Manchester town with affordable homes and glorious scenery named one of UK's best places to liveThis old mill town, which sits between Manchester and the Peak District, has been hailed by The Times in its 2025 list of the best places to live in the UKThe Greater Manchester town has been hailed in The Times' prestigious list (Image: Getty Images )A Greater Manchester town which boasts gorgeous scenery and cheaper than average homes has been named one of the best places to live - and local estate agents say the property market is 'booming'. The former mill town of Mossley, which sits in Tameside between Manchester and the Peak District, found itself on The Sunday Times' list of the 'best places to live in the UK in 2025' alongside just one other Greater Manchester area - The Heatons in Stockport. "It’s just 20 minutes by train to Manchester city centre, but just a few minutes the other way and you’re surrounding by glorious rural scenery." The great mix of places to eat, drink and shop in Bottom Mossley also lend to its 'thriving' community. Article continues below“All these things combined make it a hugely popular place to live and the housing market in Mossley is booming.”
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 08:57 UTC
The Sun slashes losses as The Times treads water
The Sun slashes losses as The Times treads waterThe Sun, The Times and TalkTV form part of News UK. The Sun slashed its pre-tax loss as an increase in cover price helped to offset falling newspaper sales, it has been revealed. Separate accounts filed for The Times also show its finances have remained broadly the same during its latest financial year while TalkTV continued to make a huge loss. The Times, which posts its accounts via Times Media, reported a turnover of £383.4m for the year, down from the £385.7m it posted in the prior 12 months. The Times’ digital paid subscriptions totalled 594,000 in the year – a rise of 29,000 – representing 84 per cent of its overall 705,000 subscribers.
Source:The Times
March 31, 2025 08:01 UTC