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In 2016, Benzies founded Barb, the same year he departed from Rockstar Games, the developer behind Grand Theft Auto, following a legal dispute over unpaid royalties. The new company initially embarked on developing Everywhere, a multiplayer role-playing game set in a futuristic urban environment. However, the focus later shifted to an action-adventure title named MindsEye.… Continue reading MindsEye: Ex-GTA developer's studio faces closure

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The impact of abuse inflicted by Jeffrey Donaldson, a convicted child sex offender, has been poignantly described by his victims. In June, Donaldson was found guilty on 18 counts of sexual abuse, including one count of rape, involving two women who were minors at the time of the offenses. The former leader of the Democratic… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson victim describes 'profound impact' of child sex abuse

At the recent National Giant Vegetables Championship held at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire, competitive growers impressed with their oversized produce, resulting in seven provisional Guinness World Records. The event took place as part of the Malvern Autumn Show, attracting numerous participants showcasing extraordinary vegetables despite a notably difficult growing season. Among the standout… Continue reading Giant veg Guinness World Records broken at Malvern Autumn Show

There have been multiple instances where healthcare staff have faced disciplinary actions for improperly accessing medical records of individuals they know without authorization. In one case from 2023, a consultant working for the NHS in Cambridgeshire came under investigation by the General Medical Council after reviewing the medical history of a woman who had begun… Continue reading NHS staff suspected of snooping on patient data to face immediate suspension

David Brittin assumed the role of BBC director general in May, following a ten-year tenure as president of Google for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, he was questioned about the possibility of creating and presenting a programme using artificial intelligence. Brittin responded affirmatively but emphasized that such an… Continue reading Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says

Daniel Thomas, an anti-migrant campaigner also known as Danny Tommo, has formally denied charges of criminal damage following an incident in the English Channel. The 37-year-old was arrested after a livestream showed him apparently attacking a dinghy with a knife while it was afloat. During the incident, a crew member was reportedly on board the… Continue reading Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed in Channel

Glasgow City Council has come under significant criticism from its employees after announcing plans to implement a fire-and-rehire strategy amid a deadlock over proposals to address equal pay issues. The council intends to terminate the contracts of more than 23,000 staff members and subsequently offer new contracts. This move follows unsuccessful negotiations with unions regarding… Continue reading Council is letting staff down again says worker after fire and rehire plans

A 34-year-old man was initially charged in connection with an incident that took place on March 19, 2026, but he was subsequently released while further investigations are ongoing and did not appear in court. The case is still under review, with authorities reserving the possibility of future legal action if new evidence emerges. Faslane, located… Continue reading No action taken against Iranian man who tried to enter nuclear base

A police department in Wales has reported experiencing a cyber-attack that disrupted some of its non-emergency systems and may have potentially exposed or compromised staff information. Dyfed-Powys Police detected the breach on 14 September and are currently conducting an investigation to determine the details and impact of the incident. Despite the cyber incident, the police… Continue reading Dyfed-Powys Police suffers cyber-attack causing disruption