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I know a lot of women, they go and work in the day and then they want to come and skate after work, so something like this, having an indoor skate park where its lit, its open, its a safe space, its perfect, really, especially when youre just starting out. yeah, still a lot of work to do but were happy that were here with so many people benefiting. the talisker whisky atlantic challenge is one of the worlds toughest endurance races and a team from the uk has its sights set on the world speed rec...

The talisker whisky atlantic challenge is one of the worlds toughest endurance races and a team from the uk has its sights set on the world speed record. team extraoardinary will row 3,000 miles from la gomera in the canary islands to english harbour, antigua across the planets second largest ocean while raising funds to turn the tide on cancer, in honour of one of its members. stuart ratcliffe reports. this tiny boat, nicknamed the dolly parton, will be home to kat and her team for more than se...

Another factor is also at play — alack of decent facilities. this from stuart ratcliffe. meet rob, a trucker for over 30 years, and in that time he has seen many changes, particularly when he compares facilities for truck drivers on the continent to those in the uk. the truck stops over there, they are dedicated to lorry drivers and you get the proper facilities, ie showers, decent food, parking facilities. but over here you actually get nothing. you turn up at a truck stop and theres no secur...

To most drivers are on the road, they will tell you how difficult it is out there. and the wider concern is the shortage of drivers could mean continued shortages on the shelves — a situation which could become even more of an issue in the run—up to christmas. stuart ratcliffe, bbc look east. should green belt land be used to help ease the housing shortage in parts of london? its something being considered in the north london borough of enfield, in the face of strong opposition. heres our en...