Charlie Haynes

Nottingham

Senior Investigative Reporter at BBC

Senior investigative reporter for the East Midlands - BBC News. Drop me a DM if you have a story or a cute dog pic

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New doctors only being told job location with weeks to spare

2 months ago | bbc.com | Charlie Haynes

'The NHS can't tell me where my job will be'Charlie HaynesBBC Investigations, East MidlandsBBCJayne Evans is one of hundreds of "placeholder" resident doctors who do not know where they will be basedJayne Evans has completed four years at medical school in London - but says she is still being left in the dark about where her first permanent NHS position will be. "I was told that I don't have a job set aside for me," she said.
Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Jul 9, 2024 | mywinet.com | Charlie Haynes

17 minutes in the pastBy Charlie Haynes, BBC News, East MidlandsPenalties – the phrase has lengthy struck concern in the hearts of England followers. But on Saturday, Gareth Southgate’s males defied England’s less-than-ideal file in main tournaments, dispatching all five towards Switzerland to make it by means of to tonight’s Euro 2024 semi-final versus the Netherlands. Now a graduate from Nottinghamshire has informed the BBC he believes he holds the secret to shootout success.
Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Jul 9, 2024 | bbc.com | Charlie Haynes

Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty? By Charlie Haynes, BBC News, East MidlandsBBCBilly Watson went down to Basford United Academy to put his theories on penalties to the test Penalties – the word has long struck fear in the hearts of England fans. But on Saturday, Gareth Southgate's men defied England's less-than-ideal record in major tournaments, dispatching all five against Switzerland to make it through to tonight's Euro 2024 semi-final versus the Netherlands.
Euro 2024: Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Jul 9, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Charlie Haynes

"Actually if you shoot down the middle every time, the keeper will understand what your strategy is and they're going to stay in the middle," Mr Watson said. "So what you want is a mixed strategy, where you shoot in the top left a percentage of the time and the top right a percentage of the time."He said his dissertation impressed his tutor, who suggested he would look to publish it in Math Plus Magazine at University of Cambridge, external - and it achieved an impressive first-class mark of 85.
Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Jul 5, 2024 | bbc.com | Charlie Haynes

Image caption, Billy Watson came down to Basford United Academy to put his theories on penalties to the testAs England bids for quarter-final glory against Switzerland on Saturday, a graduate from Nottinghamshire says he holds the secret on how to win on penalties. Billy Watson, 21, from Kimberley, has combined maths, statistics and psychology to calculate the best place to aim in penalties.
Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Jul 5, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Charlie Haynes

"Actually if you shoot down the middle every time, the keeper will understand what your strategy is and they're going to stay in the middle," he explained. "So what you want is a mixed strategy, where you shoot in the top left a percentage of the time and the top right a percentage of the time." "Most players are right footed, so there is a bias to shooting in the top left. So you shoot top left 57% of the time and top right 43% of the time".
The RSPCA at 200

Jun 15, 2024 | bbc.com | Charlie Haynes

The RSPCA at 200: Life as an inspectorBy Charlie Haynes, BBC Investigations, East MidlandsBBCFerrets were found caged in filthy conditions in a back garden in IlkestonIn 1824, the world’s first animal welfare organisation - now known as the RSPCA - was founded. Two centuries on, what is it like to work for the charity? The shed is overgrown, stacked with cages. The smell of rotten meat and faeces is overwhelming. This isn't an abattoir - it's a semi-detached house in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Sight loss support waiting times in Midlands criticised

May 27, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Charlie Haynes

Published28 May 2024, 05:55 BSTBlind and visually impaired people are being left at risk because of delays to vital rehabilitation to allow them to learn to live with their disability, a charity said. The Royal National Institute of Blind people (RNIB) said more than a quarter of councils in England have left those who need help waiting more than a year to be assessed and get support. “It wasn't until I walked outside that it hit me.
Abuse of councillors and staff putting democracy at risk, say local government groups

Feb 4, 2024 | news.nestia.com | Charlie Haynes

By Charlie Haynes Senior Investigative Reporter, BBC East Midlands Abuse towards people in local government is getting so severe it is putting democracy at risk, groups representing them have warned. Examples include harassment, stalking, threats, assault, and even a dead rat being pushed through a letter box. Some councils have put security plans in place to protect staff.
Abuse of councillors and staff putting democracy at risk, say local government groups

Feb 4, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Charlie Haynes

Abuse towards people in local government is getting so severe it is putting democracy at risk, groups representing them have warned. Examples include harassment, stalking, threats, assault, and even a dead rat being pushed through a letter box. Some councils have put security plans in place to protect staff. But many councillors have been put off from standing at the next local elections after facing abuse and intimidation, a survey found.