andy howard, bbc points west, university of bristol. of it is off—limits to people who use traditional wheelchairs. now one woman has launched a charity aiming to help more people access the national park. abi jayeloa reports. debbie north has always been passionate about the countryside, and spent many happy hours rambling with her husband, andy. he sadly died last year, but she was determined to keep doing what she loved, and to help other people in wheelchairs do the same. she set up access the dales in his memory. i wish andy was here to see it, because i know... ..i know he'd be looking down and i know he'd say, "good one, kiddo." yeah, he'd be very proud. and, you know, today, watching so many different types of wheelchair coming to this stunning location, it is a tear—jerker, but tears ofjoy. the charity, launched this week, has funded 14 specially—adapted all—terrain wheelchairs. some of them are like the one debbie is using. they'll be loaned out from five hubs in the dales. today is the first visit here to gordale scar for man

let's bring him stephen how, who's a senior research fellow at university of bristol, and a specialist in colonial history. he joins us from oxford, steve, and thanks for being on the program. why hasn't the reparation of indigenous communities received the attention it deserves? well, i think there are many reasons. as you said, for argentina, indigenous communities that are a small and mostly poor minority tree. and that is true of similar groups to scattered across the world. we're talking in many, many cases, post colonial societies where indigenous groups are small, poor, marginalized, often internally divided and have, oh, he recently, if a tall begun to achieve much political organization or international attention to their problems. stephen, what's the most important type of reparation? is it financial or other other avenue be different for different cases. though many of these groups have common problems for song, it is right to land with all the crucial issue for some which is attempting to preserve or rebuild traditional cultures and ways of life. to san as in the argentinia

researchers at the university of bristol analysed genetic samples from 120,000 women in seven countriesomb cancer rose by 88% for every five extra units of bmi, or body mass index. they say the levels of two hormones, insulin and testosterone, both influenced by weight gain, increased the likelihood of a diagnosis. the commonwealth games are 100 days away and, although they are based in birmingham, they also use locations in coventry, warwickshire and staffordshire too. it's meant one of the greatest challenges west midlands police have faced, with security planning, using drones and dogs taking place for the last five years. joanne writtle has been taking a look at some of the work going on. this is the biggest operation west midlands police have everfaced. at points will have over 3,000 officers on the ground. police from across the country will be drafted in during the games to help coordinate this mammoth event. drones are part of the security operation, but there will be a strict ban for private operators. there is an emerging threat from drones. it has played out most recently at

so the university of bristol was the perfect setting for british researchers to test their new anti-anxietythem to do was some sequencing of numbers. we really ramped up the level of anxiety. >> reporter: they tested more than a hunded students, giving them this breathing cushion to hug. it simulating slow breathing. >> they reduced their pretest anxiety. th still got anxious but less anxious. >> reporter: researchers found anxiety scores for cushion hugging students were similar to those who meditated. >> it has a lovely, intuitive, simple feel to it. >> reporter: annie helped create the calming cushion and says dementia patients find it comforts. >> it makes them smile. >> reporter: testing is still in the early stages, and the pillow hasn't been tried on patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders, but researchers are hopeful. >> we can use therapies and pharmaceuticals, but they take time and money. but a cushion is something people can interact directly with. >> reporter: a quick cuddle can put anxiety to rest. tina krause, cbs news, london. >>> and that is the "overnight news" for this

and that labour law expert i was speaking to and from the university of bristol also said that if thereto directors, as well. so those are the kinds of things potentially at play here, but we will have to see where these investigations go and whether or not any prosecution is brought. absolutely, a quick thought about passengers, what it means for people who might have tickets coming up to some schools, breaking up holidays — what does it mean for passengers is might have routes been operating normally from a passenger perspective? normally from a passenger perspective?_ normally from a passenger --ersective? , ., ., , , ., perspective? the short answer is no, they haven't — perspective? the short answer is no, they haven't been _ perspective? the short answer is no, they haven't been operating - they haven't been operating normally. today's letter doesn't have any bearing on whether services are up and running now. most of the fairies still are not running, for example in the dover and calais root, they will have to go through safety inspection before they can get up and running again

researchers at the university of bristol analysed genetic samples from 120,000 women in seven countriesinister for government efficiency, jacob rees—mogg, has written to all secretaries of state — saying they must send a "clear message" that it's time to end the work from home culture. according to official figures, the department for education had the lowest number of staff back in the office in the first week of april — at 25%. in the united states, a federaljudge in florida has voided a national mask mandate, covering planes and other public transport, ruling that the covid—19 mitigation measure exceeds the authority of federal health officials. the mask mandate was recently extended by the cdc until may 3rd. here's our north america correspondent peter bowes. this mandate has been enforced since just afterjoe biden took office, february of last year. it has been extended several times, most recentlyjust a couple of weeks ago, extended for about two weeks, over concerns about the rise of the 0micron variant and the fact that around the united states, the number of new infections is r

researchers at the university of bristol analysed genetic samples from 120,000 women in seven countriesy mass index. they say the levels of two hormones, insulin and testosterone — both influenced by weight gain — increased the likelihood of a diagnosis. the uk's energy regulator 0fgem is investigating claims that energy companies are increasing payments by more than necessary, and directing customers to tariffs that are not in their interests. millions of customers in britain face higher utility bills amid surging inflation. joining me now is the chief executive of 0fgem, jonathan brearley. thank you forjoining us. you have a couple of concerns you are investigating, firstly, let's look at the issue of suppliers raising their customers' direct debit payments by more than is necessary. what evidence have you found that? look, we should start by saying that customers are facing an incredibly difficult time at the moment. we have seen record increases in prices through the race in the price cap in april and many families are struggling. i talk to families every week to understand their ci

scientists at the university of bristol have created a mechanical fingertip that replicates human touch'm going to show you something incredible. this robotic hand. what we are focussing on is the finger tips, that are very special. if i show you this squidgy toy. my hand pushes in. this hand knowsjust how much... to grip it. in order to hold it. without squeezing it. incredible, nathan talk us through what is going on here in layman's terms. , , , what is going on here in layman's terms. , ,, ., what is going on here in layman's terms. , , , ., , terms. these finger tips are build in a way that _ terms. these finger tips are build in a way that they're _ terms. these finger tips are build in a way that they're structured i in a way that they're structured mimics the way our skin and our finger tips work, for the hand uses this feedback from the finger tips to hold this soft panda gently and without grasping it. hope to hold this soft panda gently and without grasping it.— to hold this soft panda gently and without grasping it. how long has it take on the — without grasping it. how long

researchers at the university of bristol analysed genetic samples from 120,000 women in seven countries be reduced to about £10, while seats on some london to edinburgh services will be slashed from £44 to £22. transport campaigners have welcomed the move but argue that costs should be cut even further. the transport secretary grant shapps said the sale won't solve the cost of living crisis but will help people. i think it's one of these things, no—one is saying that it will solve everything, but every little bit helps. this is something where, for example, a london to edinburgh ticket could be as low as £22 — exactly half price in that case. manchester to newcastle for £10.30. these are very substantial reductions, particularly on advance tickets, and for people who perhaps haven't had the opportunity to visit friends and family or indeed need to travel for work. these are very substantial discounts. it's never happened before because we didn't have a single railway to do it with and great british rail is the reason why we have been able to do that, and i think it will be widely welcom

research fellow of the global policy institute in paris. fam kick rumbler. political anna is focused in in europe, and in bristol, u. k. james shells, professor of france politics of the university of warwick. welcome to the program, james. there is a prevailing sentiment that my cron was more can been sing during the debate, but is this on its own enough for him to win the election? i think that is indeed the prevailing sentiment le pen marin pen needed to do 2 things. in this did beat. she needed to do much better than in 2017 when she had a disastrous to be appealing, ill prepared. and i was of a bit and simply unfit for the highest office. this she did achieve coming across as much calmer, more on top of her brief, more serene, less excitable, less aggressive. however, she did not achieve her 2nd objective. she needed to learn some real blows on macro to close the gap and the polls. and she didn't manage it. draw was all was going to be good enough for micro butler pen needed a win on what we got, i think was a droll or maybe even a win on points for macro. ok, i don't think the debate in that sense shifts the picture much. jack, anyone would be looking for a moment that wou