Jayne Ludlow: Wales players inspiring youngsters, says manager
“Because I think people do enjoy going through this journey.” Wales face Estonia at Wrexham’s Racecourse Stadium on Friday in what could be a record crowd for a women’s international friendly. Ludlow, a former Arsenal midfielder, is encouraged by the increased interest in the women’s game in Wales. “I think the girls have had a […]
Cloned customer voice beats bank security checks
BBC Could banks tell the difference between a real Shari Vahl and a clone? Artificial intelligence can now clone human voices so well they that they are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. But how would it fare against the voice recognition tech that is supposed to protect people’s bank accounts? As part of the […]
Vicky Carleton: Cliftonville midfielder aims to end ‘whirlwind year’ on high after injury
After a rollercoaster year, one shift back in her day job was all it took for Vicky Carleton to realise she needed to pursue her dream. The Cliftonville midfielder was one of 22 players selected for Northern Ireland’s full-time training camp ahead of Euro 2022. However an ankle injury “at the worst possible time” robbed […]
Metro bosses ‘committed’ to iPhone ticket plan
Transport bosses say they remain hopeful of making digital tickets available on iPhones after years of frustration. The Tyne and Wear Metro has been urged to finally deliver a “seamless” experience for Apple users who are currently unable to keep Metro tickets on their phone. A Pop card app allowing customers to buy and store […]
High street £100 voucher site opens amid ‘huge demand’
“It’s their dream and their livelihoods” Almost 500,000 requests have been made for Northern Ireland’s high street voucher scheme – but some people complained that they could not access the website used for the process. Everyone aged 18 and over can apply for a £100 “spend local” card to use in shops before the end […]
Salisbury woman loses £20k through AI investment scam
BBC Ms Jensen will be paying back a £23,000 bank loan for the next 27 years New figures have revealed people were scammed out of £612m through investment fraud last year, with criminals now using famous faces to gain trust. Ann Jensen, from Salisbury in Wiltshire, fell victim to a fake investment opportunity she thought […]
Jane McDonald announces death of fiancé Eddie Rothe at 67
Getty Images McDonald said Rothe had been battling lung cancer in recent months Jane McDonald has announced the death of her fiancé Eddie Rothe, a musician best known for being the drummer in Liquid Gold and later The Searchers. Singer and TV presenter McDonald said Rothe had “been battling lung cancer for the last few […]
Nadiya Hussain praised for on-screen anxiety treatment
BBC Viewers have praised Nadiya Hussain for opening up about her lifelong struggle with “extreme anxiety”, and her journey to get help, in a BBC One documentary. The 2015 Great British Bake Off winner allowed cameras to follow her as she sought a diagnosis and treatment. She was seen having therapy, speaking about how her […]
Amazon hit by ‘strike’ during holiday season scramble
Getty Images One of America’s most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against Amazon, aiming to put pressure on the tech giant as it rushes out packages in the final run-up to Christmas. The Teamsters union said Amazon delivery drivers at seven facilities in the US had walked off the job on Thursday, after […]
Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: India inspired by U19s win, says Shikha Pandey
India’s Women’s Under-19 World Cup success has inspired the senior side heading into their own T20 World Cup, says all-rounder Shikha Pandey. India won the inaugural U19 World Cup final by seven wickets against England in South Africa last month. “The whole team were an inspiration back home,” said Pandey, before India’s opening game against […]