Neil Bradley

The Five Minute Spare Guide to Stranraer
The old Dumfries and Galloway port town on the west coast of Scotland.

We all know and love Stanraer for being the port town where we catch the ferry to Belfast. To […]

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.
BBC News – Business

Young men and women meet leading philosophers in a country criticised for intolerance of dissent.
BBC News – Middle East

The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.
BBC News – Europe

He says he hopes Boris Johnson will not be tempted by “coercive measures” to tackle Covid.
BBC News – UK

The defence struggled to produce witnesses on Friday and only nine out of a proposed 35 testified.
BBC News – US & Canada

The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses.
BBC News – Africa

Regulated rail fares in England, which include season tickets, will rise by 3.8% in March.
BBC News – Business

Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded.
BBC News – Middle East

Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman opened fire before escaping.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons.
BBC News – Europe

Simon Case, who was leading the inquiry, stands aside after it emerged an event was held in his office.
BBC News – UK

Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the “chaotic” fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
BBC News – US & Canada

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
BBC News – Africa

Did you know that the *English Football League consists of four divisions of professional association football clubs? However, did you also know that, founded in 1888 as the Football League, it’s the oldest such […]

Policymakers increase rates from their historic low despite fears that Omicron could slow the economy.
BBC News – Business

Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers.
BBC News – Middle East

The sprinter talks to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue about how video games helped him win gold.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron.
BBC News – Europe