The Great Storm of 1987 was a forecasting blunder that left at least 18 people dead, felled 15 million trees and caused a billion pounds worth of damage.
Category: British Broadcasting Corp
London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior
The police commissioner spoke after the BBC broadcast video showing officers making sexualized comments, reveling in the use of violence and expressing racist views.
London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior
The police commissioner spoke after the BBC broadcast video showing officers making sexualized comments, reveling in the use of violence and expressing racist views.
BBC Ends Ties With ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace After Investigation
The BBC said it would stop working with Mr. Wallace after dozens of sexual misconduct allegations were upheld.
British Man Is Charged Over Attempted Mock Wedding With Girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris
The French authorities said a 39-year-old had attempted to conduct the ceremony with a minor on Saturday. The British police say he is a convicted sex offender.
William Cran, Documentarian of Global Issues, Dies at 79
He had a hand in more than 50 films, many for PBS’s “Frontline,” including a series on the English language and an exploration of J. Edgar Hoover’s secret life.
