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Police were called shortly before 3pm on Tuesday after concerns were raised for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Thamesmead.

Britain's competition watchdog has concluded that Apple and Google are stifling competition in the UK mobile browser market, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The inquiry found Apple's iOS policies particularly restrictive, requiring all browsers to use its WebKit engine while giving Safari preferential access to features. Apple's practice of pre-installing Safari as the default browser also reduces awareness of alternatives, despite allowing users to change defaults. Google faces similar criticism for pre-installing Chrome on most Android devices, though investigators noted both companies have recently taken steps to facilitate browser switching. The probe identified Apple's revenue-sharing arrangement with Google -- which pays a significant share of search revenue to be the default iPhone search engine -- as "significantly reducing their financial incentives to compete."

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Council bosses say these are 'incredibly difficult decisions, but necessary to protect vital frontline services'

Cheltenham revellers were snapped getting into the spirit of things yesterday - with some racegoers spotted chugging booze out of some rather interesting containers.

So much for 'carbon negative by 2030'

Microsoft says there is plenty of wind and solar to power datacenters in the US, but it is still eyeing natural gas generation as it juggles the growing energy needs of AI with its own net-zero commitments.…

MailOnline Travel's Sally Meeson checks in to a world of white-sand beaches, canoes stuffed with Champagne and villas with marble floors and infinity pools.

Ashley Betts, 32, kept 'Cliff' the American alligator (pictured)in a purpose-built outhouse and tank in his back garden for more than a year before it was found and seized by police.

Both police and an ambulance rushed to the scene

A Ryanair flight coming into Stansted carrying 178 people from Szczecin in Poland suffered a close shave with a helicopter after a miscommunication.

A Ryanair flight coming into Stansted carrying 178 people from Szczecin in Poland suffered a close shave with a helicopter after a miscommunication.

The pair did not attend the court hearing today

Parents who are worried about their children being on Roblox should not let them use it, the chief executive of the gigantic gaming platform has said. From a report: The site, which is the most popular in the UK among young gamers aged eight to 12, has been dogged by claims of some children being exposed to explicit or harmful content through its games, alongside multiple reported allegations of bullying and grooming. But its co-founder and CEO Dave Baszucki insisted that the company is vigilant in protecting its users and pointed out that "tens of millions" of people have "amazing experiences" on the site. When asked what his message is to parents who don't want their children on the platform, Mr Baszucki said: "My first message would be, if you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on Roblox." [...] "That sounds a little counter-intuitive, but I would always trust parents to make their own decisions," he told BBC News in an exclusive interview.

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The SNP-led Glasgow council has received backlash after residents of Ashlar Village hit out at their decision to give streets on a new housing estate bizarre names.

Putin mouthpieces have warned the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine would amount to a 'direct armed conflict' with Moscow, and that it would respond to this by 'all available means'.

If you love skygazing, you won't want to miss the spectacular 'blood moon' set to light up the sky tonight, which makes our lunar neighbour look more like Mars.

The pricemasters at Prestbury Park are so comfortable with draining wallets that even a 'zero' alcohol pint of Guinness sets back thirsty consumers to the tune of £7.40.

The Manchester-born Money Saving Expert founder explained that those with 'Parkinson's or physical disabilities, dementia or terminal illness' should be eligible for an extra payment.

Jakob Walpole is accused of killing 82-year-old John Brown, who died six days after allegedly being beaten at his home.

Liam Gallagher has revealed that he has turned down an opportunity to be on The Traitors.

Unlike back home, in London I must be vigilant to a crime so shockingly common it's almost considered a part of life. My friends in Sydney don't believe me when I tell them...