Drivers facing SEVERE delays on major route
A130 northbound traffic in Essex faces severe delays, with average speeds of 5mph and 14-minute hold-ups. Drivers urged to allow extra journey time.
Facing prison, farmer who posed as vet and left animals in agony
A stud farmer who posed as a vet and kept animals in such poor conditions some had to be put down has been told he is facing jail.
AI policy wonks declare 'sovereign agents' a threat to civilization
These are AI agents that operate outside of human control and 'pursue open-ended, evolving survival'
I kept waking at 3am and blamed booze and perimenopause. Then a scan revealed my stiff LIVER could be to blame... and it affects more women than you think. Here's how to find out if you have it too: GEORGINA FULLER
It might sound strange but a recent health check has given me serious pause for thought.
Alexander Graham Bell's family fury as Canada rewrites telephone inventor's legacy over eugenics claims
Alexander Graham Bell's descendants are up in arms after the Canadian government rewrote his legacy amid claims over his views on deaf people and selective breeding.
Ofcom writes to BBC demanding more transparency about £200m cuts as they accuse bosses of drip-feeding information
Ofcom has written to the BBC, demanding more transparency about the £200 million in savings cuts the corporation has made so far.
Henry Nowak’s family slam ‘political game’ played with their son’s death
Henry Nowak’s family condemn riots and political exploitation after his stabbing death, as IOPC probes police response and ITV documentary seeks justice.
Henry Nowak’s family slam ‘political game’ played with their son’s death
Henry Nowak’s family condemn riots and political exploitation after his stabbing death, as IOPC probes police response and ITV documentary seeks justice.
Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge buys £1million London flat to rent out for free to early-career writers and makes a 'generous' donation
The Fleabag TV creator and actress, who is dating millionaire film-maker Martin McDonagh, is known for her charitable concerns and strong social conscience.
Is Putin stepping up his hybrid war? Fridges are hacked, planes diverted by bomb threats and Russian troops show signs of new European incursion
At least six flights were targeted this morning, with some forced to divert before being searched on the ground.
Burnham's 'surrender' deal with EU 'is done': UK to accept Brussels' rules on food, allow youth 'free movement' and slash fees for European students
Ahead of an UK-EU summit, a 200-page draft text for a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement is reportedly being shared among the bloc's members.
Danny Cipriani's ex-wife Victoria reveals she's been secretly battling cancer for eight months as she says she will undergo surgery after being left 'unwell' by her treatment
Danny Ciprini's estranged wife Victoria has revealed she has been battling cancer since March and is now preparing to undergo surgery.
Brigitte Bardot letter to her husband saying he 'destroyed' her 'day after day for 30 years' is revealed as he battles her family over her will
The last husband of Brigitte Bardot received a letter from her before she died and disinherited him, reading: 'You have patiently destroyed me, day after day, for 30 years.'
Fujifilm To Boost Tape Production 5x As AI Fuels Archiving Demand
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In an announcement released Thursday, Fujifilm said it will invest roughly 10 billion yen (about $63 million) to increase its production capacity fivefold for an unlikely beneficiary of the AI era: magnetic tape. Fujifilm attributes the surge in archiving demand to the spread of generative AI, which the company remarked is producing "exponential growth" in data needs worldwide. The 5x increase in production capacity will be measured against fiscal year 2025 production levels.
The investment in Fujifilm's Kanagawa Factory, Odawara site will make it "the largest investment Fujifilm has made to date in dedicated LTO tape facilities." The project will run from fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to fund manufacturing expansion and additional personnel, primarily to produce the latest-generation "FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium10" tape. [...]
According to Fujifilm, "major cloud service and data center operators" have been expanding their use of magnetic tape because it can store large data volumes at relatively low cost. Tape backups can be easily disconnected and stored in a drawer, a vault, or a separate facility. Fujifilm highlights the ability to air-gap tape cartridges as a last defense for user data: "Given the sophistication of cyberattacks, magnetic tape is attracting increasing attention as a means of protecting data from threats such as ransomware."
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Pensioner who sent Sky News presenter Cathy Newman letters with 'explicit sexual remarks' and men's briefs admits stalking
Christopher McKeever, 76, also sent the journalist flowers, despite cease and desist notices from ITN, who employed her at the time.
Huge band FIVE to headline Chelmsford Summer Series 2027
The band has sold more than 20 million records worldwide
Harrods moves to strip Mohammed Al Fayed's widow and daughters of control of his £118million estate amid sex abuse claims from 300 women
Harrods has applied to replace Heini Wathen-Fayed and daughters Camilla and Jasmine Fayed with independent lawyers.
Celebrity who threatened to kill himself if sex abuse allegations were made public LOSES High Court bid to gag the media
The well-known individual made the 'unprecedented' argument that he would kill himself if the allegations went public. It's claimed he 'abused his status' to abuse women and girls over a number of years.
Supply teacher called pupils 'Ching and Chong' and told African student 'back when he was younger he wouldn't be allowed in the classroom'
Anton Van Der Watt, 66, called two Chinese pupils 'Ching' and 'Chong', and threatened others, including telling one he would 'rip their vocal chords out and feed them to the lions'.
Now THIS is a real tearjerker! Amateur John Lewis Christmas advert costing under £100 is labelled 'best in years' by emotional fans as they watch a lonely woman grieve her parents
Since 2024, singer and filmmaker Sam Clegg, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, has impressed viewers with his amateur films in support of various charities.