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BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Quantock Hills ranger issues barbecue warning amid wildfire risk
A ranger has alerted people to the dangers of accidentally creating wildfires in Stevenson, a ranger for the National Landscape Team on the Quantock Hills, said there should be no barbecues or campfires on the moorland due to the fire risk. His warning comes after a section of the Quantock Hills were set on fire in April, with fire crews having to work through the night to contain the blaze. "Everything is tinder dry at the moment," Mr Stevenson said. "If something was to catch fire on the hills particularly, the whole place would probably go up to be honest." Mr Stevenson said in the past two years, approximately four or five fires have been started on the Quantock Hills by barbecues and campfires that got out of hand. The ranger said while controlled burns are carried out on the hills between December and February, they should not be confused with winter fires are set for habitat management and also work as a fire prevention service, Mr Stevenson explained."There may be patches across the hills that you may see are black and charred immediately after the winter," he added."They'll very quickly recover with a damp spring, which we haven't had this year."He said anyone who sees smoke on the Quantox between March and November should call 999. Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have responded to 856 wildfire incidents so far this year, according to the National Fire Chiefs the end of July, it said wildfire numbers were 663% higher than the same period in 2024 and 33% higher than the same period in 2022, which was then a record year for Stevenson told BBC Radio Somerset's Simon Parkin that he did not want to discourage people from walking on the hills, but urged people to be mindful of their surroundings. 'Don't take a BBQ' Ben Williams, the group commander from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, has also asked people to enjoy the countryside safely. He said: "We've had a quite a dry hot summer and in these fine periods of weather we really encourage people to get outside."But we'd say take a picnic, don't take a barbecue."Effectively any open fire increases the risk of that spreading going out of control."It means resources have to be dragged in from right across the country."When we're dealing with those incidents which were entirely preventable, those resources are being diverted away from their primary role - maintaining a life."
Scotsman
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
BBC Tennis: how to watch Wimbledon women's final at home?
You won't want to miss any of the action from Centre Court 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Wimbledon will crown its latest women's champion. The final is due to take place on Centre Court. But how can you follow the action at home? Going to a final at Wimbledon might simply be a dream for most of us - but you can still follow the action at home. The women's singles final is set to take place on Centre Court. After nearly two weeks of fierce competition it all comes down to this. Viewers in the UK will have multiple ways to watch the action on TV this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But where can you find the final on your television? Here's all you need to know: How to watch the Wimbledon women's final? A general view of the exterior of Centre Court during Wimbledon |All of the action from Centre Court will be live on TV for viewers to watch at home. The BBC has been broadcasting coverage daily throughout the tournament - and that includes this weekend's finals. The women's final will be live on BBC One and iPlayer. Clare Balding will lead the coverage on the Beeb. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However this year you will also have the choice to watch the finals live on TNT Sports/ Discovery+ - if you should so wish. Who are the Wimbledon presenters on BBC? The Beeb's presenting, pundit and commentary team includes the likes of Tim Henman, Gigi Salmon, Qasa Alom, Clare Balding, Isa Guha, Andy Stevenson and Andrew Castle. Clare Badling and Isa Guha will lead the coverage on BBC One and Two respectively. Joining them in the studio will be a stellar line-up of tennis legends, including Grand Slam champions John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King, Pat Cash, and Tracy Austin, alongside Tim Henman and Annabel Croft, to provide their insight and analysis throughout the fortnight. As the tournament reaches its gripping conclusion, Andy Stevenson will present coverage of the wheelchair finals. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Castle is among the commentators. The full list reads: Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Pat Cash, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Annabel Croft, Katherine Downes, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming, Paul Hand, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Abigail Johnson, Anne Keothavong, Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Monroe, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Andy Stevenson, Todd Woodbridge plus Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt and Katie O'Brien for the Wheelchair events. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
NBC Sports
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How USGA made Woodmont accessible yet challenging
Andy Stevenson reports from the U.S. Adaptive Open, catching up with Ford Martin of the coordination impairment category and Max Togisala (seated players). Learn how the USGA made the course accessible yet challenging.
NBC Sports
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
'Big, big deal': U.S. Adaptive Open gets under way
Watch highlights from Monday's opening-round action at the U.S. Adaptive Open, before Andy Stevenson comments from Woodmont Country Club about the significance of the event.
Metro
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Meet the Wimbledon 2025 tennis presenters, commentators and pundits
Wimbledon 2025 won't just feature the very best tennis players in the world rocking up in south west London over the course of the Championships. The BBC also has their very own star-studded lineup of presenters, commentators and pundits helping to bring the coverage into the living rooms of millions of viewers around the country. But who exactly are those playing their part in the corporation's Wimbledon coverage this year? Let's take a look at those looking to shine off the courts for the BBC… Isa Guha will be on presenting duties from 11am daily, taking viewers through the morning action from SW19. The former England cricketer, who works on the BBC's coverage of cricket, made her debut in the Wimbledon hot seat three years ago. Veteran broadcaster Clare Balding will take the reigns from Guha in the afternoon in place of Sue Barker, who stepped down as the main presenter in 2022 after 22 years anchoring the BBC's coverage of the tournament. In the evenings, Qasa Alom will front the daily highlights show – Today at Wimbledon – while the wheelchair tennis coverage will be led by Andy Stevenson. Nick Kyrgios was a Wimbledon commentator in 2024 – but the fiery Australian star is not a part of the BBC's coverage this time around. This year's line-up features Andrew Castle, Chris Bradnam, James Burridge, Pat Cash, Naomi Cavaday, Matt Chilton, Andrew Cotter, Annabel Croft, Katherine Downes, Jo Durie, Colin Fleming, Paul Hand, Daniela Hantuchova, Dom Inglot, Abigail Johnson and Anne Keothavong. Robbie Koenig, David Law, Nick Lester, Alicia Molik, Ryan Harrison, John Lloyd, Ronald Mcintosh, Alison Mitchell, Nick Monroe, Nick Mullins, Pete Odgers, Arvind Parmar, Louise Pleming, Simon Reed, Candy Reid, Sam Smith, Liz Smylie, Mel South, Andy Stevenson and Todd Woodbridge are all part of the BBC's team too. Jayant Mistry, Louise Hunt and Katie O'Brien are on commentary duties for the Wheelchair events. The presenters will be joined in the studio by various tennis legends such as John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Billie Jean King and Pat Cash. More Trending The likes of Tim Henman, Tracy Austin and Annabel Croft will also be on hand to offer their insights both in the studio and in the commentary box. Boris Becker, who was previously a mainstay in the BBC's coverage before his spell in prison, once again misses out. Becker served eight months of his two-and-a-half year sentence for hiding £2.5m of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts and was released in December 2022. There were rumours that Andy Murray might be popping up in the commentary box in SW19 – but he's not a part of the BBC's coverage. MORE: EastEnders return from dead twist 'sealed' as star teases shock return MORE: Glastonbury headliner Neil Young missing from BBC coverage alongside Kneecap MORE: Emma Raducanu issues response after stalker's attempt to buy Wimbledon tickets
