CrowdStrike boss apologises over global IT outage
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has again apologised for the global IT outage sparked by a flawed update, as a company executive faced questions from legislators in the US.
Quebec sees 40% surge in language inspections amid rising complaints
Quebec’s language watchdog ramped up its operations last year, conducting 40 per cent more inspections as complaints about violations of the province’s language laws reached new highs. And it looks…
Coldplay 2025 tour: Presale codes, ticket prices and ‘Infinity’ tickets
Coldplay enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as they anticipate the chance to snag tickets for the newly announced 2025 UK concerts. Earlier this month, the iconic British band shared the…
Petrol prices drop to three-year low
Petrol prices have reached a three-year low due to a fall in oil prices and the strength of the pound.
More heavy rain on way as Met Office issues more weather warnings
Weather warnings have been issued for more heavy rain as flooding forced 43 people to evacuate from a holiday park. Firefighters and police worked to evacuate residents until late on…
Sister-in-law admits stealing £25k from Omagh bomb survivor
A woman has admitted stealing £25,000 from her sister-in-law employer who was seriously injured in the Omagh bomb.
I tried cheap supermarket butter and found one as ‘moreish’ as Lurpak
On a day-to-day basis, we like to have a tub of spreadable butter in the fridge. It tastes 100 per cent better than margarine but is generally cheaper and easier…
Met Office issues 17-hour ‘danger to life’ rain warning with more flooding possible
The Met Office has warned of a ‘danger to life’ as another barrage of heavy rain is set to strike the region. Up to 60mm of rain could fall across…
Tipping In The USA
As the US presidential candidates fight for votes, the American culture of tipping has become an election issue. But will the proposals favour service workers, as intended, or create loopholes…
Almost 1,000 spare places in reception means closing primary schools ‘unavoidable’
Closing primary schools in Bristol could be “unavoidable” as almost 1,000 spare places in reception this September were left empty. Over the past decade the number of babies born in…