Greig Watson

Nottingham

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

Journalist, father, Roman reenactor, history buff and lover of big movies. Bring me good food, gorgeous music and friends. All views my own of course...

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Project aims to return 'keystone' elk to UK

3 days ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Project aims to return 'keystone' elk to UK Greig WatsonGetty ImagesEurasian elk are still widespread in parts of Scandinavia and eastern EuropeWildlife experts are "very excited" at the prospect of bringing back elks to the East Midlands - and to the UK - for the first time in about 3,000 years. The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Wildlife Trusts have secured £15,000 of funding from the Rewilding Britain charity to begin feasibility studies into their return.
Project aims to return 'keystone' elk to UK

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Greig Watson

NowLegendary India batter Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. His decision comes before this summer's five-Test tour of England, which starts on 20 June, and follows captain Rohit Sharma's retirement on Wednesday. Kohli, 36, has played 123 Tests for India and scored …
Plans for new family holiday park attraction in Clowne

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Greig Watson

Image source, Great Lakes UK LimitedImage caption, Great Wolf Resorts often feature a large indoor water area, along with other leisure facilitiesA major family holiday park attraction could be built in Derbyshire and create up to 500 jobs. US leisure operator Great Wolf Resorts wants to build a 500-bedroom hotel, indoor water park, conference facilities and varied leisure facilities on the outskirts of Clowne.
Plans for new family holiday park attraction

6 days ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Plans for new family holiday park attractionGreig WatsonGreat Lakes UK LimitedGreat Wolf Resorts often feature a large indoor water area, along with other leisure facilitiesA major family holiday park attraction could be built in Derbyshire and create up to 500 jobs. US leisure operator Great Wolf Resorts wants to build a 500-bedroom hotel, indoor water park, conference facilities and varied leisure facilities on the outskirts of Clowne.
Man jailed for waving machete in Bulwell street fight

1 week ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Man jailed after waving machete in street fightGreig WatsonNottinghamshire PoliceDante Shakespeare pulled out the weapon after a confrontation with a van driverAn 18-year-old man who chased a vehicle with a machete in a residential street has been jailed. Dante Shakespeare was among a small group who became involved in an argument with a van driver in Bulwell, Nottingham, at about 13:30 GMT on 24 March, police said.
Nostalgic images of Victoria Embankment ppaddling pool ahead of return

1 week ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Nostalgic images of paddling pool ahead of returnGreig WatsonNottingham City CouncilThe pool opened in 1928 and this photograph was likely taken soon afterA fixture of Nottingham from summers past is due to return in a new form. The Victoria Embankment paddling pool opened in 1928 and has provided entertainment for generations of children. It shut in 2021 due to ongoing maintenance problems but has now undergone a £750,000 facelift.
Nottinghamshire Police

1 week ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Warning over 'sinister' police phone call scamGreig WatsonGetty ImagesPolice appealed for any further victims of the scam to come forwardA warning has been issued by a police force after a series of "brazen and sinister" scam calls from people claiming to be police officers have targeted elderly residents in part of Nottinghamshire. The force said the victims, who live in the Retford area, were contacted by a person who said they were an officer.
Tollerton cafe owner 'heartbroken' by airfield plan closure

1 week ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson |Jake Garner

Cafe owner 'heartbroken' by airfield plan closureGreig Watson & Jake GarnerAlison HoltAlison Holt said closing was a "massive blow" to both her and her familyThe owner of an airfield cafe which is being forced to close by a developer says it has been "a horrible time". Chocks Away, at Tollerton in Nottinghamshire, has been run by Alison Holt for 13 years but will close on 10 May.
Warning as areas of Derbyshire moorland wildfire reignite

1 week ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Warning as areas of moorland wildfire reigniteGreig WatsonDerbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceAt its height, 10 appliances were sent to tackle the flames and protect nearby propertiesA warning has been issued after a major wildfire in Derbyshire was found to have partially reignited. Flames were spotted near Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley on Wednesday and at its height 10 fire appliances were deployed to the scene.
Tracks show flying giants walked with dinosaurs

1 week ago | bbc.com | Greig Watson

Tracks show flying giants walked with dinosaursGreig WatsonUniversity of LeicesterSome pterosaurs had specialised jaws and feeding strategies to catch small fish or floating preySome of the largest animals to ever take to the air actually spent much of their time on the ground, a new study claims. Researchers at the University of Leicester have been examining the tracks left by a type of pterosaur called Quetzalcoatlus, which had a wingspan of up to 10m (32ft).