James Gregory

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Digital Journalist at BBC

Senior journalist on Digital News Team at BBC News. Former Content editor and reporter @essexlive. All views are mine.

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Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'

5 days ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'PA MediaA rose has been named after Catherine, Princess of Wales to highlight the healing power of nature. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said it called the flower 'Catherine's Rose' to raise awareness of the role that spending time outdoors plays in supporting people's mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. The floribunda rose has coral-pink blooms with a scent of Turkish Delight and mango.
Government plans to extend levy to milkshakes

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakesGetty ImagesThe sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and other milk-based drinks under new government plans. The government is consulting on proposals to end the exemption from the tax for dairy-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her autumn budget last year that the government was considering widening the levy.
Police raids across France following wave of attacks

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Police raids across France after wave of prison attacksGetty ImagesCars belonging to prison officers were set alight at several institutionsTwenty-five people have been arrested in early morning raids across France in response to a wave of coordinated attacks on prisons and the homes of prison officers in April. Raids are taking place across the country on Monday including in the capital Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux in the south, and the city of Lyon.
Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Catholics around the world mourn Pope FrancisGetty ImagesServices have been held in the Philippines to make the Pope's deathFrom the Vatican to the Philippines, Catholics around the world are spending Easter Monday mourning the death of Pope Francis. Less than 24 hours before the Vatican's announcement, he had appeared at St Peter's Square to greet worshippers on Easter Sunday - one of the most important dates in the calendar for followers of the faith.
Pubs to stay open later to mark 80th anniversary

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversaryGetty ImagesPubs in England and Wales will be able to stay open until 01:00 BST to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said pubs and bars that usually close at 23:00 will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday 8 May.
What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ian Aikman |James Gregory

Washington and Kyiv are moving closer to signing a deal involving Ukraine's mineral deposits, almost two months after President Volodymyr Zelensky first travelled to the US to finalise it - but failed to do so. Details are still emerging about what the latest version of the agreement would include, but previous leaks suggest it may include control of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, oil and gas, in addition to minerals.
Bridging Generations: One Game At A Time

4 weeks ago | savannahtribune.com | James Gregory

Video games have evolved far beyond arcade classics like Pac-Man. Today, they remain a powerful tool connecting people of all ages. Picture a grandparent having a friendly race with their grandchild in Mario Kart or teaming up in Minecraft to build anything imaginable with a vast palette of blocks. Gaming fosters relationships, making it an activity that bridges generations. Lots of games are designed to unite players in fun and cooperative ways.
Anthrax kills dozens of hippos in Virunga National Park

1 month ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Fifty hippos killed by anthrax in DR CongoGetty ImagesVirunga in eastern DR Congo is home to a third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas and more than 1,000 hipposAt least 50 hippos and other large animals have been killed by anthrax poisoning in Africa's oldest national park, its director has said. Photos shared by the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo show the motionless animals floating along the Ishasha River.
Women to continue having babies later in life, ONS projects

1 month ago | bbc.com | James Gregory

Women to continue having babies later, says ONSGetty ImagesWomen in England and Wales are likely to continue having babies later in life, and having smaller families, than previous generations, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) projections. The ONS says girls turning 18 in 2025 are likely to have an average of one child per woman by the age of 35 - unlike their mothers' generation, which had an average of one child per woman by the time they were 31.
King experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment

1 month ago | yahoo.com | James Gregory |Sean Coughlan

King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. The King returned to Clarence House, where he was said to be continuing to work on state papers and make calls from his study. He has cancelled a tour of Birmingham on Friday, acting on medical advice. Charles, 76, had planned to travel to the city for a busy schedule of engagements, which included four events.