Birmingham accent ranked ‘most hated’ on BBC’s unofficial league table, Kate Adie reveals

Despite being illegal for nearly 200 years, dog fighting is reportedly on the rise, with the RSPCA registering 1,734 reports in England from 2020-2023. Rescued dogs often suffer severe injuries, treated poorly by their owners, who use DIY vet kits, while weaker breeds are used as bait in gruesome encounters. Animal rescue worker Karen Taylor emphasizes the public's unawareness of the ongoing brutality, as dogs are frequently abandoned and organizations struggle to cope with the...

More than 20 people were killed and 83 injured, including seven children, when Russian missile strikes hit a bus in Sumy, Ukraine, on Palm Sunday morning. Local authorities reported devastating damage, including a burnt bus and shattered buildings, as President Zelensky condemned the attack as an act of terrorism against civilians. This incident follows accusations of ceasefire violations between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting ongoing tensions and the urgent need for international responses to such acts...

A severe two-hour rainstorm in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, has led to significant flooding, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency. The city of Arrecife experienced the worst of the flooding, with reports of sewage odors due to overwhelmed drainage systems, while towns like Tahiche and Costa Teguise were also affected. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and holidaymakers are encouraged to check their travel plans, as the flooding has caused substantial damage, including...

Hived driver Kevin Smith, who joined the company in 2021, delivers parcels in Richmond, West London, highlighting the challenges faced by delivery drivers, such as customer complaints and the need for resilience. Hived, an all-electric fleet that has reduced emissions by 76%, focuses on quality and customer experience by optimizing delivery routes through an app and providing proof of delivery. The streamlined process at their new depot and the flexibility in work hours aim to...

Home Office data indicates a 7% increase in stop and search incidents involving women in England and Wales, totaling 59,549 searches for the year ending March 2024, compared to the previous year. In contrast, searches of men decreased by 2%, with 447,952 searches recorded, marking a 4% drop. This trend highlights a significant divergence in police search practices between genders, with women experiencing an uptick in searches while men face reduced scrutiny. Full Article

A new immersive virtual reality experience titled "Titanic: Echoes of the Past" allows users to explore a detailed recreation of the Titanic, highlighting both its grandeur and the tragedy of its sinking in 1912. The experience begins on a modern research vessel, leading participants 12,500 feet below the ocean to view the wreckage while narrating the stories of passengers, including William Harbeck, a cinematographer who perished during the disaster. The VR simulation emphasizes the diversity...