Tim Dodd

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Plastic bags: Have bans and fees curbed shoreline litter?

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Tim Dodd

Image source, EPAImage caption, Climate and science reporterBanning or charging for plastic bags is helping stop them ending up on US shorelines, a study of the country's litter suggests. Data from thousands of cleanups showed that areas which tried to reduce bag use saw them fall by at least 25% as a percentage of total litter collected, compared to areas that didn't try.
Missing in the wild and praying for survival

Jul 27, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim Dodd

As the hours passed and temperature dropped on the Isle of Skye, John began to lose hope that he'd come out alive. By Tim DoddBy Tim DoddStranded on a Scottish mountain, walker John Pike is losing hope that he will be found alive. With a fractured hip and no phone signal, he crawls two miles uphill to try to call 999. Little does he know that he'll be stuck for two days - only saved by a Facebook post.
LGBT+ people drawn to minority religions - census

Apr 20, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim Dodd

The latest census revealed that of all the faiths in England and Wales, the followers of smaller religions were most likely to be LGBT+. The BBC spoke to people about what drew them to their faiths. Once a staunch atheist, 30-year-old Sif is now a follower of Norse Heathenry - a spiritual movement that recognises a large number of gods and entities from Norse mythology.
Boys are suffering in silence, says mental health charity TIC+

Apr 15, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim Dodd |Tim DoddBbc Gloucestershire

A charity that has helped almost 4,000 people with their mental health say some boys in the area are "suffering in silence". TIC+ offers support and counselling, but said only 30% of those accessing its services were male. The help available could make "life and death" differences in some cases, the Mitcheldean-based charity says. Its outreach scheme is focusing on males aged nine to 25 in some of Gloucester's most deprived areas.
Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life

Feb 24, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

The BT Tower, an iconic feature of London's skyline, is set to be turned into a hotel after it was sold for £275m. It joins a list of landmarks across England that have been converted for new ventures, as the country and its buildings evolve. Looming over the River Thames, the beloved Art Deco edifice was transformed into a shopping and leisure complex during a 10-year project which saw its four famous white chimneys dismantled and rebuilt, due to the corrosion of their steel structures.
Battersea power station and The Piece Hall among landmarks given new life

Feb 24, 2024 | bbc.com | Tim Dodd

Image source, BRENDAN BELLImage caption, Battersea Power Station's four chimneys were dismantled and rebuilt as part of the renovationLooming over the River Thames, the beloved Art Deco edifice was transformed into a shopping and leisure complex during a 10-year project which saw its four famous white chimneys dismantled and rebuilt, due to the corrosion of their steel structures.
Drag and Chinatown explored in working class heritage projects

Feb 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

The stories of England's working class heritage will be told through 56 new projects funded by Historic England. Histories including drag in Newcastle's Gay Village, life at Newhaven's Parker Pen factory and 40 years of London's Chinatown will be explored. The public body has pledged £875,000 to a range of projects that will shine a light on the diversity of English heritage. "Every community has a story to tell," Historic England said.
Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge

Feb 18, 2024 | bbc.com | Tim Dodd

Image source, Highways England Image caption, Highways England said it wanted to build the tunnel to reduce traffic and cut journey times on the A303BBC News, West of EnglandCampaigners have lost a High Court challenge against renewed plans to build a road tunnel near Stonehenge. Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS) challenged plans for a two-mile tunnel from Amesbury to Berwick Down.
Bruce Grove station restored to 1872 glory

Feb 5, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tim DoddBbc England |Tim Dodd

Renovations at Tottenham's Bruce Grove Station have breathed life into its disused rooms and paid homage to its Victorian history. Following structural repairs, the London Overground station now has a new community space and waiting room. Haringey Council has worked in partnership with others to improve the station and its accessibility. Work was completed in December 2023 and arrangements for using the community space will be finalised soon.
Luke Littler: Friends and supporters tell of pride ahead of final

Jan 3, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Lauren Hirst |Tim Dodd

Luke Littler fever has gripped the nation as the teenage darts sensation prepares for his big final - and there is nobody more proud of him than his friends and fellow young darts players. The 16-year-old, who grew up in Warrington, Cheshire, became the youngest person to reach the PDC World Darts Championship final. As excitement builds ahead of his clash with Luke Humphries, pride is bursting in the areas where the star grew up and nurtured his talents.