New M25 Moto service stations could be halted over traffic concerns
National Highways says the slip roads to and from the two new service stations could slow down traffic
Lenovo puts the 'cloud' in cloud computing, proposes mid-air datacenters
Sustainable vision? Who knows
Lenovo says that traditional datacenters are not fit for purpose, and must evolve to future-proof businesses across EMEA. This is based on research, but the PC and server biz has come up with some wacky possible designs, including one that is almost literally in the clouds.…
Officials sound alarm after Rift Valley Fever outbreak kills 42 in west Africa sparking fresh pandemic fears
Officials are desperately trying to contain the killer virus, which began spreading in Senegal and Mauritania in late September.
Moment fugitive fraudster hands himself in three days after he was freed from HMP Wandsworth by mistake as hunt continues for Algerian migrant sex offender
Fraudster William 'Billy' Smith, 35, was wrongly set free from the south London jail earlier this week but reportedly handed himself in after a three-day manhunt.
Construction sector suffers worst downturn since 2020
Job cuts in the sector are rising and staffing levels fell to the lowest level since August 2020, while total output in the industry remained on a 'downward trajectory.'
The room-by-room guide to paint colours that devalue your house - and the shades to choose instead
When it comes to home decor, bold colours have become increasingly popular in recent years - however, experts have warned that using certain hues can devalue a property.
Oncologist shares 'under discussed' symptom of bowel cancer as cases surge in younger Britons
A US-based oncologist has revealed a symptom of bowel cancer that he says is not talked about enough.
Witham Christmas Fayre to return for 'biggest event yet'
Witham's Christmas Fayre is returning bigger than ever, with an additional road closure in place along Maldon Road.
Hosting a big family Christmas? The 26 stylish and practical furniture pieces you can order now to be delivered in time for the big day
Many of the big furniture retailers have cottoned on to our need for an investment piece or two before Christmas, and are specifically promoting their 'buy now for Christmas' items online...
A12 to be completely closed for two nights for carriageway works
National Highways have put a diversion in place
Thousands of Flights in Danger of Cancellation as FAA Announces Major Cuts
The government shutdown-spurred airport chaos is about to get a whole lot worse. From a report: The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will reduce flight volumes by 10 percent across 40 major airports in response, a move that could threaten 3,000 to 4,500 flights daily. The cuts will affect "high volume" markets, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to CBS. The FAA has not formally announced which airports will have their capacity cut.
"I'm not aware in my 35-year history in the aviation market where we've had a situation where we're taking these kinds of measures," FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said at a news conference, according to the AP. The government shutdown, which is now the longest in US history, has already been causing thousands of delays each day, as well as long waits at airport security. Some major airports have even been forced to operate without air traffic control for hours at a time.
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Family shaken after car smashed by group of youths in balaclavas in Essex town
A family has been left shaken after a group of youths wearing balaclavas smashed their car window on their front drive in the middle of the night.
Family shaken after car smashed by group of youths in balaclavas in Essex town
A family has been left shaken after a group of youths wearing balaclavas smashed their car window on their front drive in the middle of the night.
Angelina Jolie's guide is ordered to register at conscription office during her visit to Ukrainian front line - and 'his family can no longer contact him'
Angelina Jolie's guide was dramatically ordered to register at a war conscription office during her visit to frontline regions of Ukraine on a UN humanitarian mission.
Moment mortified Ukrainian beauty queen takes a tumble while being introduced on stage during Miss Earth final
This is the moment a mortified Ukrainian beauty queen took a tumble as she was introduces on stage during the Miss Earth final.
Meghan turns to famous friends to help sell her As Ever range: Royal sets up her first 'shop' in wealthy pal's bookstore on day her return to acting was revealed
When the Montecito-based Duchess of Sussex first launched As Ever in April, products reportedly sold out within the hour, but fast-forward to today, and the brand appears to have taken a turn for the worse.
PPE firm linked to 'Baroness Bra' owes £39m in tax - on top of the £148m it's already been told to repay taxpayers
Documents filed by PPE Medpro's administrators show the amount owed to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs on top of the £148m i has already been ordered to pay.
Microsoft: Don't let AI agents near your credit card yet
Shopping bots pick first option and are 'vulnerable to manipulation', Magentic Marketplace trial finds
Ready to have your agent talk to my agent and arrange a sale? Microsoft has published a simulated marketplace to put AI agents through their paces and answer a question for the new age: Would you trust AI with your credit card?…
Man who stabbed stepdaughter and her husband to death then took their children to McDonald's is jailed for at least 29 years
Derek Martin, 67, 'just flipped' after a row erupted over money and attacked his stepdaughter, Chloe Bashford, 30, in her own home
Parents of three little girls murdered in Southport attack have 'complete disdain' for answers given by killer's father to public inquiry - as he says, 'I love him so much'
Rudakubana's father, Alphonse, 49, told the girls' parents that his son was a 'monster' who murdered their 'beautiful angels.'