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Pupils miss classes as school cyber-attacks rise

Posted May 11, 2024 by jacksparrow

Schools are grappling with the escalating threat of cyber attacks, leading to disruptions in lessons and logistical challenges such as prolonged lunch queues. According to the latest figures from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), there has been a staggering 55% increase in cyber incidents reported in the education and childcare…

Oxfordshire company launches free mobile scheme to reuse waste polythene

Posted May 10, 2024 by jacksparrow

Polythene UK, a packaging company based in Oxfordshire, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to tackle plastic waste by introducing a free, mobile collection and compaction scheme. This innovative project aims to collect and compress waste polythene, making it reusable in the company's plastic wrapping products. Using a specially equipped van…

Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home

Posted May 9, 2024 by jacksparrow

Andrew Tate has been served with civil proceedings papers at his home in Romania regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four British women. Lawyers representing the women stated that the alleged victims are initiating legal action against the self-proclaimed "misogynist influencer" at the high court in the…

UK court rejects Nirav Modi’s bail plea again, says he’s ‘real’ flight risk

Posted May 8, 2024 by jacksparrow

A UK court rejected the bail plea of diamantaire Nirav Modi on Tuesday, citing a "real, substantial risk" of him fleeing justice, according to sources familiar with the matter. Modi, accused of defrauding Punjab National Bank of ₹6,498 crore, has been held at Wandsworth prison near London since his arrest…

UK and Saudi Arabia to step up vital aid funding for conflict-hit areas

Posted May 7, 2024 by jacksparrow

The UK and Saudi Arabia are poised to significantly enhance their collaboration on joint humanitarian and development initiatives worldwide. This partnership, which has already pledged a total of $22 million in joint funding, will receive an additional $5 million to address escalating levels of malnutrition in Somalia. This fresh funding,…

King Charles and UK Royals to Relinquish Dozens of Patronages

Posted May 6, 2024 by jacksparrow

Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday that King Charles and other senior members of the British royal family will be stepping down from their roles as patrons of nearly 200 charities and organizations, following a comprehensive review of their affiliations with over 1,000 groups. This review was initiated in the aftermath…

On Princess Charlotte’s 9th birthday, UK royals share photo taken by mother Kate

Posted May 4, 2024 by jacksparrow

Kensington Palace recently marked Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday by sharing a new photo of her, taken by her mother, Kate Middleton. The UK royals expressed gratitude for the warm wishes received, attributing the image credit to the Duchess of Cambridge. Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of Prince William and Kate…

Students occupy UK university campuses in protest over Gaza

Posted May 3, 2024 by jacksparrow

In Leeds, Newcastle, and Bristol, students erected tents outside university buildings on Wednesday, appealing for donations of food, drinks, and hygiene products. Elsewhere, student activists organized marches and sporadic protests. At Warwick University, one group established a camp in the town's piazza, intending to occupy it for a week. These…

Maternal deaths are dropping, but these moms still face high risk.

Posted May 2, 2024 by jacksparrow

New data reveals a significant decline in the number of women dying during or shortly after childbirth in 2022, following alarming increases observed in the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that approximately 817 women succumbed to maternal causes in…

Bird never seen in US, the blue rock thrush, reportedly spotted on Oregon coast

Posted May 1, 2024 by jacksparrow

Michael Sanchez, an amateur photographer from Vancouver, Washington, ventured to northwest Oregon last week with the intention of photographing waterfalls, not birds. However, his excursion led to an unexpected and remarkable discovery. Sanchez, aged 41, chose the scenic locales of Hug Point along the North Pacific Ocean coast as his…