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May162023 by adminNo Comments

Surf champ Lucy Campbell says her sport must be greener

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Getty ImagesBy Claire Marshall and Malcolm PriorBBC News Climate and Science A top UK surfer has slammed her sport for relying on boards and wetsuits mass-produced from petrochemicals that create tonnes of waste every year.Seven times British women's champion Lucy Campbell told the BBC the top brands "need to change".Despite surfing's eco-friendly image, it uses plastic boards covered in toxic resins and non-biodegradable wetsuits.The industry says it is developing new sustainable boards and the world's first fully recycled wetsuit.Ms Campbell said she would now only work with or accept sponsorship from brands with a clear sustainability ethos. "It's often hard to turn down a big pay check, if they're a brand that isn't sustainable, but it's definitely more worthwhile in the long run," she...

Jan32021 by adminNo Comments

Transfer gossip and football news LIVE: Hit clubs with points as Mendy latest player to break COVID rules, Real, PSG want Paul Pogba, Ozil hails Smith Rowe, Garcia KOs Campbell

Sports

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The new year is just days old, but much has happened already. Keep up to date with all the latest football news, transfer gossip and expert opinion on the top talking points. Headlines ‘Top drawer’ Pochettino made me a better player, says Carroll Ozil loves Smith Rowe and thinks the no.10 position will be his […] talkSPORT

Sep12019 by adminNo Comments

Vasyl Lomachenko seeks unification fight and promises UK return after convincing victory over Luke Campbell

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Vasyl Lomachenko promises he will return to fight in the UK after his stunning win over Luke Campbell at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night.The Ukrainian knocked Campbell down in the 11th round and claimed a unanimous decision by two scores of 119-108 and one of 118-109. Getty Images - Getty Lomachenko delivered a boxing clinic at the O2 While the judges’ scorecards were arguably a little harsh on the Hull fighter, Lomachenko underlined just why he is regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet as he took another step towards becoming the undisputed champion in the 135lb division. The victory saw him retain his WBA and WBO lightweight titles and scoop the vacant WBC crown. ...

Jun72019 by adminNo Comments

Bruce Campbell talks ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not!,’ ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ rumors

Entertainment

June 7 (UPI) -- Actor Bruce Campbell is returning to TV as the host of the latest incarnation of Ripley's Believe it or Not!, and the cult star hinted that his most iconic character, Evil Dead's Ash Williams, is also due for a return. The 60-year-old actor, writer, director and producer is taking on hosting duties for the Travel Channel's version of Ripley's, a brand that began as a newspaper feature in 1919 before bringing its true-life stories of unusual people, objects and events to TV in three previous series, including a 1982-1986 run hosted by Jack Palance and a 2000-2003 series featuring actor Dean Cain. Campbell told UPI in a recent interview that this latest incarnation, which premieres Sunday night, brings some changes to the formula, eschewing the "newsreel style" of the old s...

Aug232017 by adminNo Comments

Naomi Campbell, Vogue and the photo that caused a social media backlash

Entertainment

Naomi Campbell has criticised the lack of diversity among the staff at British Vogue under its previous editor.The supermodel posted the magazine's last staff photo, which featured no black faces among the 55-strong team.It was taken before Edward Enninful took the reins as the magazine's first black editor earlier this month."Looking forward to an inclusive and diverse staff now that @edward_enninful is the editor," Campbell wrote on Instagram.Broadcaster and commentator Edward Adoo said the Vogue staff photo looked like a snapshot of "very old school Britain".He told BBC News: "It seemed there was no room for anyone else. It seemed like the Sloanies' club. In the whole fashion industry, the mainstream element feels very middle class, very white, very controlled, and there needs to be som...