The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is calling on the UK Government to overhaul its drinking water standards to tackle the risk of PFAS, which have been linked to health issues such as liver damage, testicular cancer and developmental defects in unborn children. PFAS – more commonly known as forever …
Read More »Palace of Versailles evacuated again amid heightened alert level in France
The former royal palace’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: “For security reasons, the Palace of Versailles is evacuating visitors and closing its doors today Tuesday October 17. Thank you for your understanding.” Following a police inspection, the palace was cleared to reopen in the afternoon, police said. …
Read More »‘The music industry has to be open to change’.
“As a company, you need to have a purpose and you need to know where you’re going,” says PRS for Music CEO Andrea C. Martin, reflecting on her vision for the British PRO. Martin was appointed as CEO in 2019 and given charge of an organisation of 500 people across …
Read More »MARKET REPORT: Another sales fall sparks rollercoaster ride at THG
MARKET REPORT: Another sales fall sparks rollercoaster ride at THG By John Abiona Updated: 17:33 EDT, 17 October 2023 It was a rollercoaster ride for investors in THG as it posted another fall in revenues despite under-pressure boss Matt Moulding insisting that ‘progress had been made on numerous fronts’. The …
Read More »Is Denmark’s Princess Marie back in the fold? Royal has her work outings plugged twice on the palace Instagram account – after a 4-month absence when she criticised Queen’s decision to strip her children’s titles
Princess Marie of Denmark has stolen the spotlight in recent days as she appeared on the Danish Royal Household’s Instagram account twice in a row. The sudden social media presence of Queen Margrethe II’s daughter-in-law is a marked difference from the last four months, when the 47-year-old royal didn’t feature …
Read More »Just Eat Takeaway.com Unveils AI Assistant And Robot Deliveries In Tech-Driven Expansion
Advertisement In an era where digitalisation allows consumers to order anything at any time, Just Eat Takeaway.com is stepping up its game. The company is continually evolving its technology to meet the growing consumer demand for convenience, choice, and a seamless experience. – Advertisement – AI-Powered Assistant As part of …
Read More »Driver, 19, seriously hurt in Royal Stoke as car crashes into house
A driver suffered serious leg injuries after a car crashed into a house in Shelton. Emergency services were called to the property on Cleveland Road at 6am on Tuesday (October 17). They discovered that a white Vauxhall Corsa had ‘collided with’ a house. The 19-year-old driver, who was travelling alone, …
Read More »Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh elected to International Olympic Committee
The IOC voted in eight new members to make a total of 107 drawn from royal families, sports officials, current and former athletes plus leaders from politics and industry. Members attend annual meetings which includes approving recommended candidates as future Olympic Games hosts. They could be asked in Paris next …
Read More »Meghan Markle knows her ‘commercial value’ and may be planning a ‘relaunch’ after a summer of public appearances, royal expert claims
Meghan Markle has been planning her comeback and will soon unveil a new money-making venture, a royal expert has speculated. Royal biographer Emily Andrews has predicted a notable return to the spotlight for the Duchess of Sussex since her Archetypes podcast was axed by Spotify earlier this year. It comes after …
Read More »The Engineer – New trials move the UK closer to allowing everyday drone deliveries
Six projects have been chosen for new trials under a UK Civil Aviation Authority scheme that will help make beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights an everyday reality. The UK Civil Aviation Authority invited organisations to bid to participate in an innovation sandbox earlier this year to …
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