Facebook announced Thursday it is to end millions of Canadians’ ability to access and share news on its platform in response to the government’s online news act which passed Thursday. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said both platforms would block access to news before the act takes effect, expected …
Read More »Cambuslang Rangers and East Kilbride Thistle to remember Alan Paterson with memorial match
East Kilbride Thistle and Cambuslang Rangers will come together to remember their former player and manager, Alan Paterson, with a memorial match next month. Paterson, who played for and managed both clubs, tragically passed away in September at the age of just 44. The father of two’s sudden death shocked …
Read More »Jailed at Truro Crown Court in April: Rapist, paedophile and drugs gang taken off Cornwall streets
The months are flying by and hopefully better weather and warmer temperatures are just around the corner. But regardless of the weather outside the wheels of justice continue to turn at Truro Crown Court. Throughout April a number of criminals were jailed at the court, for crimes spanning the criminal …
Read More »Quedgeley butchers to reopen smaller shop due to customer demand
A Quedgeley butcher and deli which was forced to close due to rising utility costs and overheads has good news for its customers. Following a conversation with a customer talking about the large customer base and social media following, the owners decided to reopen a smaller and scaled back business …
Read More »Lanarkshire man aiming to play every golf course in Scotland after kidney and pancreas transplant
A Lanarkshire man is on a mission to play on every single golf course in Scotland. Barry Smith has always loved golf but following his kidney and pancreas transplant in November 2019, the 41-year-old said the sport has given him a “new lease of life”. This World Kidney Day, on …
Read More »Dealing with the implications of ChatGPT. Telegram impersonation affects cryptocurrency firm. Phishing attacks.
By the CyberWire staff At a glance. Dealing with the implications of ChatGPT. Telegram impersonation affects cryptocurrency firm. Phishing attacks. The NOTAM outage appears not to have been caused by a cyberattack. Ransomware attacks and developments. Dark Pink APT active against Asian targets. Kinsing cryptojacking targets Kubernetes instances. The Health3PT …
Read More »British Gas despair as ‘thousands’ left without energy vouchers
A struggling Exmouth British Gas prepayment meter customer is among many households who are still waiting to receive a vital energy voucher due to alleged address blunders. All households in Great Britain are entitled to £400 off energy bills, divided up into six payments between October and March as part …
Read More »Royal Mail to investigate after hundreds of letters found dumped at roadside
The Royal Mail has launched an investigation after hundreds of letters were found dumped at the side of a busy road. The post, which included bills and personal letters, was collected by volunteer litter-pickers who were clearing hedgerows and grass verges by the A47, near Hinckley. Efforts are now being …
Read More »Stafford dad in tears after Royal Mail driver’s amazing gesture to his son
A Stafford dad was moved to tears by a Royal Mail driver after his “amazing gesture” for his truck enthusiast son. Darren Chesters’ son Alex, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy – which is the most severe form of cerebral palsy, loves to watch truckers zoom by as he stands on …
Read More »Woman claims she was poisoned after touching mysterious napkin left on her car door
A woman has claimed she was poisoned after removing a napkin that was mysteriously stuck on her car door and has taken to social media to warn others to be careful when out and about. Erin Mims, a local hair salon owner, was celebrating her birthday with her husband at …
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