Jonathan Ditchburn

Troops announce a takeover on TV, while the defence ministry insists a coup attempt was thwarted.
BBC News – Africa

Lowestoft Town FC is one of the more historied teams in the County of Suffolk and probably the most successful after Ipswich Town.  They are also the most easterly team in England for those who like a bit of […]

The chronic shortage of lorry drivers has led haulage firms to try to attract more women to the role.
BBC News – Business

Third jabs given as part of a booster programme are beginning to dampen the latest Covid surge.
BBC News – Middle East

The country will be the first to recognise the crypto-currency as legal tender from September 7.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Three boys are sentenced to 10, nine and eight years over the “brutal” death of one of their peers.
BBC News – Europe

There is a “strong case” for vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds, the government believes.
BBC News – UK

Before and after satellite images of the devastation caused by Storm Ida in the north-east US.
BBC News – US & Canada

New tactics are being used in the fight against jihadists as Chad and France reduce their military roles.
BBC News – Africa

Output will halt at eight plants in the US, Mexico and Canada amid a global shortage of semi-conductors.
BBC News – Business

Alexanda Kotey is on trial for his involvement in the murders of US journalists and relief workers.
BBC News – Middle East

The flight arrived in Mexico City on Wednesday, with 175 Afghan citizens on board, including 75 children.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The five year old ate the mushrooms at a refugee centre near Warsaw after his evacuation from Kabul.
BBC News – Europe

Some 18 councils across the UK are suffering waste collection delays due to a lack of bin lorry drivers.
BBC News – UK

The court also accepts that its ruling could face more legal challenges at a constitutional level.
BBC News – US & Canada

“The world’s worst famine situation in decades” is brewing in the north of the country, the UN says.
BBC News – Africa

Harlow Town FC (The Hawks) are one of the oldest football teams in Essex having been around since 1879. In their time they have played in a multitude of leagues, however, they have spent the majority of their […]

E10 is set to become the new standard petrol, but 24% of drivers are unaware of it, says the RAC.
BBC News – Business