Essex and Suffolk Water issue hosepipe ban update after drought declared
Essex & Suffolk Water has issued an update on its position regarding a potential hosepipe ban after Essex was officially declared to be in drought today.
Iran-linked CyberAv3ngers suspected in attacks on Minnesota water systems
More than 30 facilities disrupted in 'coordinated cyberattack,' though officials have yet to name a culprit
Cricket scandal takes new twist as the club in cheating storm forfeit tonight's match with 'Clicky Ponting' cricketer 'knocked sideways' by global outrage
EXCLUSIVE BY KEVIN DONALD: The amateur cricket team at the centre of the 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal have been dumped out of a cup competition on Wednesday.
What drove Sonia, a sweet-natured music tutor from Portsmouth, to fly to the US and pay a man to torture and murder her - and her killer's sickening words of justification to his wife
Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old music tutor from Portsmouth, was found dead in Florida last year, allegedly murdered by a sadist who worshipped an Egyptian god of death.
Scientists say we need to HALVE Earth's population to just 4 billion to save the planet
It might sound like the evil plan of a nefarious villain, but scientists now say that we need to halve Earth's population to save the planet.
Naga Munchetty 'lost out on LBC job after car crash interview with Kemi Badenoch' as it emerges BBC bullying probe was 'quietly dropped' before she quit to join Radio 5 Live Breakfast
The broadcaster was being courted by the radio channel last year while she was the subject of a probe by BBC Breakfast bosses over claims of workplace bullying.
AI storage boom is keeping Seagate's hard drives spinning
Cloud operators have already claimed most of its nearline capacity through 2028
Luxury for less: From Caribbean island paradises to luxury yachts, you CAN afford to holiday like the super-rich - just follow our expert tips and tricks
When it comes to travel, luxury doesn't always have to mean expensive. Sometimes, a luxe holiday can be more accessible than you think.
Married NYC lawyer, 45, is SUSPENDED from his job after he was caught smooching with underling, 29, in Central Park
Nathaniel D Cullerton, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, was placed on leave amid an investigation into his canoodling with Kelsey Borenzweig, the Financial Times reported.
At 40 I was too tired to get out of bed and my whole personality changed. I thought it was early menopause... but it turned out I was lacking TWO key vitamins. Easy fixes gave me my life back within weeks
When 40-year-old Rachelle Smith found herself collapsing onto the sofa after a long day at work, she brushed it off as a normal, inevitable part of ageing.
Man 'in black clothing' admits kidnap after girl approached from behind
It was reported that a girl was approached from behind, thrown to the ground and assaulted
Glorious day for Goodwood! The sun shines on revellers arriving in flamboyant hats and bold prints for day two
Bold prints, summer frocks and fancy fascinators were all on display as fashion-conscious women descended on the racecourse in Chichester, West Sussex.
More Than 30 Minnesota Water Systems Targeted In Cyberattack
jrnvk shares a report from KMSP: Minnesota IT Services reports that a "coordinated cyberattack" targeted technology at more than 30 community water systems between Sunday, July 26 and Monday, July 27. The state has activated its cybersecurity incident response capabilities to respond to the attacks.
On Monday and Tuesday, FOX 9 reported on notices from four cities that had disclosed the attacks: Plymouth, South St. Paul, Maple Plain, and Braham. All four cities said the impacts of the attacks were limited or mitigated and residents could continue normal water use. The Minnesota Department of Health is not aware of any municipality asking residents to alter their drinking water use as a result of the attacks.
State officials are working with federal and private-sector partners to investigate the attacks, support the affected communities, and strengthen the security of Minnesota's critical infrastructure.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
All Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants are closing for good soon - do you live near one affected?
A spokeswoman for Whitbread told This is Money that following a consultation a decision had since been made to shut all 106 Beefeater sites, as well as the group's other restaurants.
Iran 'considered attacking Ukrainian port in revenge for strikes on Caspian Sea ships heading for Russia' as two wars continue to merge
Tehran considered attacking a seaport in Ukraine in revenge for strikes on an Iranian ship heading for Russia, but a flurry of diplomacy has calmed the situation, a report claimed.
Microsoft faces competition probe over Copilot subscription price hike
Watchdog asks whether customers were clearly told how to avoid the costlier AI-equipped plans
'Dangerous' motorcyclist who filmed himself riding at over 100mph sentenced
A Colchester motorcyclist who filmed himself riding at dangerous speeds has been handed a suspended prison sentence at court.
Drought officially declared in Essex after one of the driest Julys on record
Essex has been officially declared in drought by the Environment Agency amid ongoing high temperatures and exceptionally low rainfall.
Drought officially declared in Essex after one of the driest Julys on record
Essex has been officially declared in drought by the Environment Agency amid ongoing high temperatures and exceptionally low rainfall.
Michelin-starred restaurant shuts suddenly as 'devastated' owner blames Labour's 'never ending' tax hikes
Sorrel, in Dorking, Surrey, told diners this week in an email that their upcoming booking had been cancelled after making 'the very difficult decision' to close with immediate effect.