English actor, writer, producer; co-creator of Spaced; prolific in sci-fi and comedy
Greenpeace has dropped two-tonne boulders in the Southern North Sea MPA to block bottom trawling, claiming it harms habitats and porpoises. Activists say the action closes 116 sq km to trawling, while government and fisheries groups urge lawful conduct and review of protections.
Lucy Davis has disclosed a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis that has metastasised to her bones. She states the cancer is incurable and that chemotherapy is no longer an option. She will continue living as fully as possible while seeking privacy for her family.
The Royal Mint has unveiled two 50p coin designs, some in colour, to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek. The designs feature the Vulcan salute with the motto Live long and prosper and a second coin with four spacecraft spanning different eras. Mint and Paramount executives say the coins honour the franchise’s dedicated collector community; they go on sale September 3 with prices from 19.95 pounds.