FA Cup: Lack of video assistant referee technology felt in fourth round
Football fans have become accustomed to debating the use of technology in the game over recent years – but in the FA Cup fourth round, its absence has provided a frequent talking point. With video assistant referee technology only in use from the fifth round onwards this season, there have been a number of controversial […]
Why people are giving 100% tips
@Broadstbullyt But it’s workers in the US service industry who have become the beneficiaries of the latest trend – the #TipTheBillChallenge. As the hashtag suggests, the challenge consists of adding a 100% gratuity to a bar or restaurant bill. Hundreds of people have shared images of the generous tips they have given or received, with […]
Scillonian III ferry set for final season to the Isles of Scilly
David Dixon BBC News, Cornwall Isles of Scilly Steamship Group The Scillonian III connects the islands to the mainland Final preparations are under way for the Scillonian III ferry to start sailing to the Isles of Scilly next month on what could be her last season. The vessel came into service in 1977 and has […]
UK trade will thrive despite border checks, says chancellor
Chancellor: ‘UK trade will be better outside EU’ UK trade will thrive despite the introduction of UK border checks after the Brexit transition period, the chancellor has said. Sajid Javid admitted frictionless trade with the EU would be “over” but said that Britain would have a “better future”. But Mr Javid said supply chains “would […]
Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever, says Bybit
Faarea Masud BBC Business reporter Getty Images Cryptocurrency firm Bybit said hackers stole $1.5bn (£1.1bn) worth of digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto theft in history. The Dubai-based company’s founder told users that their funds were “safe” and that it would refund any of those affected. It said hackers stole from its […]
Venezuela to raise minimum wage despite economic crisis
EPA President Maduro appeared on television to declare: “good news!” Venezuela is set to raise its minimum wage by 40%, in a move expected to worsen already high levels of inflation. The country is suffering from an economic crisis in which shortages of food and medicine are common. Venezuela’s economy has been hit by falling […]
Number plate recognition checks to be rolled out at Manx port
Ashlea Tracey BBC News, Isle of Man BBC The cameras would be used at the Sea Terminal in Douglas Number plate recognition technology is set to be introduced at a Manx port to enable the police to carry out “proactive and intelligence led security checks”. Plans have been put in place for the Isle of […]
Why do kindness influencers get criticised?
Suzanne Bearne Technology Reporter Samuel Weidenhofer Samuel Weidenhofer’s acts of kindness started with hugs and roses Growing up, Samuel Weidenhofer struggled with his mental health after losing his aunt to suicide when he was nine, experiencing a speech impediment, and being bullied. The trauma of it all made him want to end his own life, […]
Bristol food donation charity ‘only has funding for two more weeks’
BBC The charity has delivered more than 30,000 boxes of fruit and vegetables and raised £120,000 in funding A community campaign group donating free boxes of fruit and vegetables to the public has said it only has funding to last two more weeks. Despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions, Bristol Community Care Package said it […]
Has Shrek had a face lift? Trailer for new film divides fans
Annabel Rackham Culture reporter Universal Pictures Zendaya will voice new character Felicia, stars alongside Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy The long-awaited first trailer for the new Shrek 5 film has been criticised by some film fans over the way characters have been animated, giving them different facial features. In the 27-second clip, recurring […]