Imran Rahman-Jones and Graham Fraser were the technology reporters who shed light on a recent incident involving holiday park company Center Parcs. The company had removed links to its old X account from its website after a man named Carl Lennon took over the account and started receiving messages from genuine customers. Center Parcs had… Continue reading Center Parcs removes X link from site after fake account set up
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TUV's first conference since Allister's Westminster election win
At the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) annual conference in Cookstown, party leader Jim Allister will emphasize the ongoing fight against the Irish Sea border. Allister, who recently secured the North Antrim seat in Westminster, succeeding Ian Paisley of the Democratic Unionist Party, will address party members with a strong message against the border during the… Continue reading TUV's first conference since Allister's Westminster election win
Isolated and confused: How a granddad 'vanished' from his family
In a heartbreaking tale of familial betrayal, the story of John Wilcox and his granddaughter, Amy, unfolds. John, an elderly man suffering from dementia, was found by his stepson, David, living in squalor in a dingy hotel room, neglected and alone. His wife of many years, Barbara, had been cut off from him, along with… Continue reading Isolated and confused: How a granddad 'vanished' from his family
Justin Welby tells BBC abuse in Church was 'overwhelming'
In a recent interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby admitted to failing to address abuse allegations within the Church of England due to feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of the issue. This confession comes after an independent review revealed his failure to rigorously pursue reports of John Smyth, a known… Continue reading Justin Welby tells BBC abuse in Church was 'overwhelming'
Newspaper headlines: 'Hundreds feared dead in quake' and Reeves likened to Truss
The front pages of newspapers are dominated by photos of the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar. The Guardian showcases a disturbing image of an injured survivor being carried by a rescue worker. It highlights the rare request for help made by the isolated military government from any country or organisation. Meanwhile, The Mail’s headline… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hundreds feared dead in quake' and Reeves likened to Truss
Has the UK's most loathed protest group really stopped throwing soup?
Justin Rowlatt is a reporter for BBC News specializing in climate matters. The controversial climate advocacy group Just Stop Oil has announced its disbandment by the end of April. Often accused of being disruptive zealots and vandals, the activists claim victory in their efforts to influence government policy regarding oil and gas licenses. Despite their… Continue reading Has the UK's most loathed protest group really stopped throwing soup?
'I had to use a goods lift to go for an abortion'
Written by Munaza Rafiq, Disability Producer Dani Czernuszka-Watt recalls a heartbreaking memory of being put to sleep for an abortion she never wanted. The agony she experienced as a wheelchair user during the ordeal left her traumatized. Facing complications from a previous pregnancy, Dani was informed she had to terminate her fourth pregnancy. This came… Continue reading 'I had to use a goods lift to go for an abortion'
Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis
Tate Britain has announced that it will be returning a 17th Century painting to the family of a Jewish Belgian art collector, which was taken by the Nazis during World War Two. The painting in question, Henry Gibbs’ 1654 work titled Aeneas And His Family Fleeing Burning Troy, was seized by the Nazis as an… Continue reading Tate Britain to return painting looted by Nazis
Rocket League: Do home crowds make a difference in esports?
Competing in esports events can often provide an advantage to players who are in familiar surroundings. Just like in traditional sports, where home-field advantage is a well-known phenomenon, esports players also benefit from the support of their home crowd. In the Rocket League Championship Series held in Birmingham, players were asked about the impact of… Continue reading Rocket League: Do home crowds make a difference in esports?
I used face recognition app to hunt man behind whisky fraud
Late one evening in my office, I was experimenting with facial recognition software when I stumbled upon a shocking discovery. Placing a photo of Craig Arch, the CEO of Cask Whisky Ltd, into the software, I was surprised to see a police mugshot staring back at me. The articles linked to the image revealed a… Continue reading I used face recognition app to hunt man behind whisky fraud