What could Google search monopoly ruling mean for you?
Getty Images The tech world is paying close attention to what happens to Google after a judge ruled in August that it illegally monopolised online search. A potentially seismic ruling for the industry and landscape of web search, it may have similarly seismic consequences for Google. The US government has asked the judge in November […]
Yorkshire Dales National Park hydro plant could power 140 homes
Listed building consent has been applied for as part of proposals to construct a hydro power plant at a reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales. Ellegreen Hydro has already been granted planning permission for the plant at Winterburn Reservoir in Malhamdale. The firm said once constructed it would generate enough energy to power about 140 homes. […]
Baildon leisure centre to close in money-saving bid
Google Baildon Recreation Centre in Bradford only has a “small number” of people using it, the council says The closure of a leisure centre in West Yorkshire will help a cash-strapped council save about £500,000 in the next two years, a review has found. Baildon Recreation Centre in Bradford was “no longer viable” as it […]
Tanzanian incoming WHO Africa director dies at 55
The incoming director of the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, just three months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor, died on Wednesday morning in India while undergoing treatment, Tanzania’s speaker of parliament said. He is known for having […]
How to avoid being a toxic friend
Javier Hirschfeld/ BBC/ Getty Images A few simple steps to improve your relationships can help make sure you are the kind of friend you would wish to have yourself. Human beings are notoriously inept at recognising our failings. We may complain about another person’s arrogance, ignorance or stupidity, without ever considering the enormous flaws that […]
Northern trains boss admits Southport service unacceptable
Northern rail services in one part of Merseyside were among “the worst performing in the country”, according to one of the firm’s bosses. Matt Rice, chief operating officer at Northern, said its services operating from Southport were “unacceptable”. He added the operator has “under-delivered” for passengers across the Liverpool City Region (LCR), with about 20 […]
Wolverhampton’s Royal School reveals major refurbishment plans
A school in Wolverhampton has revealed major refurbishment plans which include a new primary school and sports hall. The Royal School has submitted a planning application for a new 630-space primary school at its site in Penn Road, Wolverhampton. The work also includes a two-storey extension to the main Grade II listed school building, a […]
‘I was duped by Martin Lewis deepfake advert’
Des lost £76,000 after falling victim to a scam advert on Facebook “It’s quite difficult for me to have to sit in the same room as you”, money saving expert Martin Lewis says as Des Healey, a kitchen fitter from Brighton, walked into the BBC Radio 5 Live studio. Like many other people, Des had […]
Animal robots give Gravesend a taste of the future
BBC Crawlybots are four-wheeled flexible robots with large LED eyes which can display animal characteristics A day celebrating innovative ideas and technology has been held in a Kent town. The Innovation Showcase took place in venues across Gravesend with experts from leading universities sharing their knowledge with the public. One of the most popular exhibits […]
Bluesky chief doesn’t know age limit for users
Wikipedia/Makeworldpedia Jay Graber, the chief executive of Bluesky, said there were no plans to introduce advertising The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky – which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks – was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. While […]