British Documentary Awards 2024: Shortlists In 15 Categories Include Kevin Spacey, Russell Brand Docs (Credits: Grierson Trust)The Grierson Trust has announced the shortlist for the 2024 British Documentary Awards and it is a diverse bucket of nominations. The shortlist has 15 program and presenter categories to honour the best documentary singles and series across broadcasters, streamers, and online. Sky Documentaries could get eight of its works into consideration, and National Geographic has four. Shortlisted entries in this category cover a hoax paedophile scare created by internet users, Russell Brand documentary, and an investigation into allegations of abuse against Kevin Spacey. These films really connect with audiences, uncovering characters and perspectives that have previously been unseen.
Source:The Guardian
July 23, 2024 00:19 UTC
Loughborough swimmer Daniel Wiffen has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of Paris by stating he’s “going to win a medal” this summer. “I want to go into the games knowing that I'm going to win a medal,” Wiffen told Loughborough Sport. “My goal is to put as much work in as possible before so that I have no doubt in my mind that I'm going to do it. We joined Loughborough at the same time, and we've been training ever since together, pushing each other on. Give him a year and I reckon we'll be going at the same time - I don't mind after this year; he can go as quick as he wants!
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 22:20 UTC
Ms Boothby-O’Neill had been admitted three times to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but was discharged each time and sent home, the inquest was told. Ms Boothby-O’Neill’s mother, Sarah Boothby, wrote to the GP practice manager in the April wanting to know what had "gone badly wrong" with the care of her daughter. "Since 10 March, 2021, I have been the only person providing care for a person unable to sit, stand or chew," she wrote. "You did not call as arranged then and when I rang the surgery, they told me you were off sick. "Illness stopped them knowing her better, but they knew her love and on her death bed she remembered them."
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 22:17 UTC
The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland. Convener of Highland Council, Councillor Bill Lobban rebuffed the analysis, stating that he ‘does not recognise the place that the Times claims to portray.’However, many locals seem to be in favour of the report. Readers also highlighted the fact Highland Council is the UK’s biggest local authority by square miles. I would give them a pass this time round.”Readers also suggested that services would be better if Highland Council was split up - a topic that has been discussed previously. The Highland Council is beyond its remit, trying to manage Inverness which is quickly growing into a city that is too big to manage with a regional council, while still prioritising the smaller areas.
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 21:19 UTC
There are many things that explain the timing of President Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. Biden almost certainly didn’t base his timing on Bibi Netanyahu’s visit this week (though he deferred explaining it for a few days, which may put that address after Bibi’s). While he remains a wildly successful President, Biden dropped out of the race because his age prevents him from running effectively. But Biden’s policies on Gaza were the primary thing that cut what otherwise might have been a natural lead on Trump. And among Biden’s most stubborn beliefs was not that he was the best candidate to beat Trump, but that he could reason with — that he could moderate — Bibi.
Source:The Guardian
July 22, 2024 20:51 UTC
UK Conservative Party to announce new leader on Nov. 2reuters_tickers1 minuteLONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Conservative Party said on Monday it will name its new leader on Nov. 2, following the party’s worst-ever election performance this month that prompted former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to say he would stand down. Sunak will remain acting leader until the appointment of a successor, the Conservative Party said in a statement. The leadership contest will see the party narrow down the field of nominations to four candidates who will make their case at the Conservative Party conference. The nominations will further narrow down to two candidates, following which party members will vote for a leader. Sunak said in his final speech outside the prime minister’s Downing Street office that he would quit as leader of the party once formal arrangements for his successor were in place.
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 20:22 UTC
The previous British government spent far more than previously announced on a contentious plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, it was announced on Monday. The policy, which called for sending asylum seekers to the African nation for processing and resettlement, was championed by successive Conservative prime ministers as their flagship plan to tackle irregular migration. But no asylum seekers were ever deported to Rwanda under the initiative. Four people were put on planes to the central African nation this year, but they were asylum seekers who went voluntarily after being offered £3,000 each. The policy cost the government some £700 million, or just over $900 million, Britain’s new home secretary, Yvette Cooper, told Parliament on Monday.
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July 22, 2024 19:58 UTC
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. More infoIt was in September 2009 that Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor wrote his name into the Premier League history books. “The reason I chose City is because they have the same ambitions as me," Miedema told club media. Looking to the future, I’ve always said I want to play with best players in the world and I think City have got that. I hope I’m going to be able to help the team as much as I can do."
Source:Express
July 22, 2024 18:15 UTC
Aston Martin has shown off its new Valkyrie AMR-LMH racing car on track for the first time ahead of the vehicle’s attempt to win the Le Mans 24-hour race. In 2025, Aston will be pinning its hopes on the Valkyrie AMR-LMH, which is the only car in the cutting-edge hypercar class to be based on an existing performance car. Next year, Ferrari is expected to face competition from numerous big-name brands, including Toyota, Peugeot and Porsche, as well as the new Aston Martin. “The first runs for the Valkyrie AMR-LMH have been an immensely proud moment in the programme,” said The Heart of Racing team principal Ian James. We know we are going up against the best, so we intend to represent Aston Martin at the same level.
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 17:16 UTC
A STRICTLY Come Dancing pro has been seen slapping his partner's bum three times during recently resurfaced footage. Its reappearance - after first being aired on spin-off show It Takes Two - comes as the BBC series is plunged into turmoil. Now Aussie Brendan Cole, 48 - who starred in 15 Strictly series - has been seen tapping the derriere of former TV presenter Fiona Phillips, 63, in disturbing scenes. Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one live show. He is currently under investigation by the BBC over misconduct after complaints were filed by several of his former celebrity dance partners.
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July 22, 2024 16:23 UTC
Toby Savin failed two medicals at Old Trafford before joining a different clubToby Savin missed out on a dream move to Manchester United after failing not one, but two medicals at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Shrewsbury Town, was targeted by the Red Devils as a third-choice option behind Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. He was close to completing a move to Old Trafford on two occasions but it never happened, with Savin failing both medicals. The 23-year-old has since joined Shrewsbury Town on a free transferStay up-to-date with the latest Man Utd news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. The Red Devils have been busy strengthening other areas of their squad, having already welcomed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro to Old Trafford.
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July 22, 2024 13:49 UTC
MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says it is opening a new European maintenance station located at the Farnborough, U.K. airport. The new location is meant to provide light scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and support for grounded aircraft. MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says it is opening a new European maintenance station located at the Farnborough, U.K. airport. The new location is meant to provide light scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and support for grounded aircraft. It says its mobile response teams around the world are all equipped to quickly support Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets.
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 13:06 UTC
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to reduce the UK's "long-term reliance on overseas workers" as he unveiled a new skills training organisation aimed at boosting productivity and economic growth. "We're turning the page on that," he insisted, pledging to "reduce our long-term reliance on overseas workers". Skills England will work with another public body, the Migration Advisory Committee, to identify current and future skills gaps and address them. But between 2017 and 2022, UK skills shortages doubled to more than half a million and account for more than a third of job vacancies, the ministry said. Skills England will be working on this issue to make sure that we got the skills in place to bring those levels down."
Source:The Times
July 22, 2024 12:28 UTC
Polio has been detected in Gaza's sewage, posing a serious risk to thousands living in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. In short:Gaza's sewage samples tested positive for poliovirus type 2, according to tests by UNICEF and Israeli labs. Gaza's ministry calls for an end to the Israeli offensive to restore essential services and prevent further health crises. — Gaza Ministry of HealthWhy this matters:Polio can cause severe health issues, including paralysis, and its detection in Gaza's unsanitary conditions threatens a major outbreak. Addressing this public health risk is crucial to prevent widespread disease and suffering in an already vulnerable population.
Source:The Guardian
July 22, 2024 10:58 UTC