Virtual interviews don’t show bosses your personality, says Burnham

"How do you get over some of your personality, your passion?" Burnham queried, drawing attention to the inherent limitations of screen-based interactions. He elaborated on his fear that this digital…

Xbox tech boss says ‘unacceptable’ outage should not have affected disc games

The gaming world was recently thrown into disarray by a widespread Xbox outage that, according to Xbox’s own tech boss, should have been entirely avoidable and critically, should not have…

Peterborough City Council vows to tackle nitrous oxide misuse

The decision by Peterborough City Council comes amidst escalating concerns from Cambridgeshire Police, who revealed an alarming disposal rate of 972 canisters over the past 12 months within their jurisdiction.…

Amboseli elephant deaths: Kenya Wildlife Service suspects pesticide-sprayed tomatoes to be the cause.

Fifteen elephants discovered deceased in southern Kenya, just outside the renowned Amboseli National Park, are strongly suspected to have succumbed to poisoning after consuming tomatoes that had been treated with…

Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care

Prime Minister Burnham, while acknowledging the critical need for systemic reform in social care, has maintained a more cautious stance on funding. He has indicated a clear preference for first…

UK warned about ‘explosive diarrhoea’ cyclospora infection

UK holidaymakers are being warned about a nasty infectious disease called cyclosporiasis that can cause explosive diarrhoea, after a sharp rise in cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has…

What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?

The Bank of England has maintained UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, a level last seen in February 2023. This decision, announced in late July 2026,…

Banbury bagpipes – the first defence against alien invaders?

David Kerr, a proud Scotsman residing in Banbury, is a pivotal figure in this narrative. Originally hailing from Glasgow, Kerr carries the rich musical legacy of his homeland, expressed through…

Fossil hunter discovers rare ‘sea dragon’ at Lavernock Point

The pivotal moment in Myerscough’s life occurred in 2014, high on the slopes of Yr Wyddfa, more commonly known as Snowdon, Wales’s highest peak. An avid mountaineer, he was pursuing…

Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian – Polish PM Tusk

The object that impacted a Polish field in the early hours of Thursday, leaving a significant crater, was "probably a Russian Kh-101 ballistic missile," according to Polish Prime Minister Donald…