News bulletin 2022/05/09 20:33

Reuters
Ukraine's embattled farmers running on empty as world faces food crisis
After making it through the spring planting season, sometimes with the help of bulletproof vests and helmets, Ukraine's farmers are facing another challenge – finding enough diesel for the harvest to come. The war with Russia cut fuel supplies just as farmers stepped up work for the spring season and they have lost about 85% of their normal supplies since the conflict started on Feb. 24, farmers, fuel distributors and analysts say. The total area planted with grain this spring is already expected to be up to 30% smaller than last year because of the fighting, and yields could drop too if farmers don't get fuel so they can apply chemicals and harvest crops at the right time.
a day ago
Echo
Dementia Day Care centre purchases virtual reality headsets
DAYS at the Haven Dementia Day Centre, is excited about its latest purchase - two virtual reality headsets.
19 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Bembridge RNLI involved in Solent search and rescue with mainland teams
Bembridge RNLI is involved in a search and rescue response with mainland lifeboats and rescue helicopter this afternoon (Wednesday).
a day ago
The Independent
Gambia to investigate fugitive ex-dictator Jammeh for abuses
Gambia’s government is setting up a special prosecutor’s office to investigate for severe human rights violations and potentially charge former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who fled into exile in 2017 after 22 years in power
19 hours ago
Western Telegraph
Boccia club hosts first in-house competition
Crymych Panthers Boccia Club recently held their first in-house Boccia competition, with eight members in the tournament.
2 hours ago
The Independent
US school shooters behind the ‘unconscionably evil’ massacres that leave scores of children dead
The Texas school shooting is one of the deadliest since the Sandy Hook massacre
23 hours ago
Bournemouth Echo UK
Emergency repairs to road in Poole will now last up to two weeks
Emergency works in Shore Road originally planned for two days will now last for two weeks.
an hour ago
Evening Standard
Speaker Hoyle: Trauma support dog would be ‘calming influence’ on MPs
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is an animal lover with a menagerie of pets.
2 days ago
The Independent
Boris Johnson urges country to 'move on' from Partygate and insists he has 'learned lesson'
Boris Johnson urges country to 'move on' from Partygate and insists he has 'learned lesson'
a day ago
The Independent
Relatives of Troubles victims carry coffin to Downing Street in protest.mp4
Relatives of Troubles victims carry coffin to Downing Street in protest.mp4
a day ago
The Independent
10 best sporty swimsuits for women that make a splash
For lounging poolside or perfecting your stroke, these playful cossies deliver the support you need
a day ago
The Guardian
Scott Morrison confirms he will remain in politics after election defeat
Former PM says he will back new Liberal leader and downplays loss, saying party ‘will regroup’
13 hours ago
PA Media: Motoring
First Drive: Is Toyota’s GR86 the perfect everyday sports car?
The first GT86 has gone down as one of the all-time greats. Jack Evans has been to find out if the GR86 replacement is just as good.
6 hours ago
The Independent
Analyst says negative tweets about Heard were not related to Depp lawyer's statements
Analyst says negative tweets about Heard were not related to Depp lawyer's statements
2 days ago
The Telegraph
Ukraine says ‘fate of the country’ could be decided in Donbas battles
The Russian offensive in the Donbas made significant gains on Tuesday, with Ukrainian officials saying the “fate of the country” could be decided in the ongoing battles.
2 days ago
The Independent
Florida therapy dogs to support grieving families in Texas
Families grieving from the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas will be getting a visit from comfort dogs from Central Florida.
10 hours ago
The Independent
Tributes to ‘sweet’ boy, 13, who drowned while swimming with friends
Body of Kane Edwards found in River Tawe in Swansea
21 hours ago
Sky News
Depp v Heard: Actress's $45m loss of earnings disputed as court told about 'lack of chemistry' in Aquaman
Amber Heard's estimated $45m loss of earnings due to negative statements made by Johnny Depp and his attorney has been disputed in court, as their ongoing libel battle ends its 21st day. Depp is suing Heard over an article she wrote in the Washington Post in 2018, in which she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse - his lawyers say this falsely implies he physically and sexually abused her while they were together. Heard is countersuing Depp for $100m (£80m) saying she was defamed when he called her a liar.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Carlos Alcaraz into third round after beating Albert Ramos-Viñolas in epic
Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the third round of the French Open in Paris after beating his fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Viñolas in a delirious five-set epic
19 hours ago
The Guardian
Since my mother’s death the spring flowers she loved bring me joy – but pierce my heart
In my childhood memories my mum is hitching up her sari to snip a cutting from a stranger’s garden, or watching Gardeners World. Now crocuses, tulips and daisies are my portal to her, writes Chitra Ramaswamy
a day ago

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