Visa changes will keep workers away and cause harm to sheep, shearers warn

Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn

19th, March 2026, 06:29pm

Sheep shearing takes me all over the world - UK visa changes could make Scotland a no-go area for some

Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn

19th, March 2026, 06:29pm

I travel across the world to shear sheep - UK visa changes could hurt our industry

Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn

19th, March 2026, 06:29pm

I kept falling over on Ibiza lads holiday - it turned out to be MS

George Mckinty says he became concerned as he also suffered from vision problems in one eye.

19th, March 2026, 06:17pm

Beeps, shouts and abuse - police join female runners to tackle harassment

More than half of female runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.

19th, March 2026, 06:17pm

'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate

British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

19th, March 2026, 06:16pm

South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis

Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

19th, March 2026, 06:01pm

How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

19th, March 2026, 05:59pm

How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis

It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

19th, March 2026, 05:59pm

U-turn after job applicant told 'car is too old'

Alanah Thompson French, 18, was originally told by haart her application could not be progressed.

19th, March 2026, 05:58pm