Jacob Evans

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Journalist at BBC World Service

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Legal battle continues over what constitutes Jamaican rum

Mar 23, 2025 | bbc.com | Jacob Evans

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal disputeJacob EvansReporting fromBusiness reporterGetty/Dave BenettRum is one of Jamaica's biggest exportsRum is a key part of Jamaica's cultural identity, but what exactly makes a rum Jamaican? That question is at the centre of a dispute that is continuing to rumble on the Caribbean island, as some producers wish to strengthen rules on what can, and cannot, be called "Jamaica rum".
Rape reported every hour in London, BBC investigation shows

Sep 20, 2024 | bbc.com | Jacob Evans

There were more than 8,800 rape offences reported to the Metropolitan Police in 2023.
Should the capital become a 'sponge city'?

May 19, 2024 | bbc.com | Jacob Evans

Should London become a 'sponge city'? Getty ImagesFlash flooding is predicted to increase as a result of climate change Flash flooding has been described as the main environmental risk to people living in the capital by the Greater London Authority (GLA). One solution put forward is that London should become a "sponge city" - an urban area designed to absorb and hold rainwater. How would this work?
Israel-Gaza: Defaced peace mural is painted black by TfL

Mar 4, 2024 | bbc.com | Jacob Evans

Image source, Jacob Evans/BBCImage caption, The mural was located on a Transport for London building opposite Old Street underground stationThe mural appeared on a TfL-owned building on Old Street, Shoreditch in February and was created by the charity, Circle of Toys. It featured two girls - one in a headscarf waving an Israeli flag and another waving the flag of Palestine. TfL says it painted it black "as not to encourage any antisocial behaviour".
Israel-Gaza peace mural in east London defaced

Feb 27, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Evans

An Israel-Gaza peace mural painted on a street in east London has been defaced 16 days after it was unveiled. It was created by the charity Circle of Toys, which said it wanted to highlight "the true victims of war" - children. Located on Old Street, Shoreditch it depicts two girls - one in a headscarf waving an Israeli flag and another waving a Palestinian flag. The charity said the graffiti showed "even more the importance of shifting the focus away from political debate".
Hyrox: The new fitness trend sweeping the capital

Feb 26, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Evans

It's midday at a gym in central London and Charles Carroll has just finished his first Hyrox class. "I'm exhausted but it was very rewarding," the 30-year-old says. He was part of a class of 20, but across London thousands of people are lacing their trainers for this new fitness trend. They are part of a rapidly growing global movement that is said to have witnessed a 1,000% increase in participation in the past five years.
Hyrox: The new fitness trend sweeping the capital

Feb 26, 2024 | bbc.com | Jacob Evans

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Ealing: New species of moth discovered in west London park

Dec 4, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Evans

A lifelong moth enthusiast has discovered a new species at her local park in Ealing, west London. Barbara Mulligan caught the tiny insect in her moth trap at Walpole Park and sent it to the Natural History Museum for testing. Through DNA analysis, the museum confirmed the find was unknown to science. "It's nice to think I'll be forever remembered by a moth" said Ms Mulligan, after the announcement.
Why are whales throwing seaweed on their heads?

Oct 20, 2023 | bbc.com | Jacob Evans

Media caption, Drone footage captured the whale playing in a patch of seaweedWhales enjoy throwing seaweed on their heads and holding it in their mouths as makeshift toothbrushes, new research from Australia suggests. Scientists examined the behaviour - called kelping - by analysing aerial footage and social media posts of more than 160 whale interactions. They found kelping may also be used as a welcomed body scrub and as a way of strengthening social bonds.
Hina Bashir: Obsessive man jailed for killing student found in suitcase

Jun 23, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Evans