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22/02/2023

Instead of hosting a party at your house, think about another location. Here are some reasons why hosting a party at your home is not the best idea.

Instead of hosting a party at your house, think about another location. Here are some reasons why hosting a party at your home is not the best idea.

29/10/2021

Beachy Head Lighthouse, England, UK

Standing about 541 feet (165m) from the towering chalk cliffs of Beachy Head near Eastbourne, East Sussex, this traditional lighthouse was constructed in 1902. Its predecessor, the Belle Tout lighthouse, was built on the headland in 1828, but was abandoned in 1899 due to concerns about the cliff collapsing. Today, the jaunty red-and-white striped tower has earned a place in the hearts of visitors to this iconic stretch of coastline.

10/05/2021

BORIS JOHNSON is set to give the thumbs up to stage three of his roadmap out of lockdown, as Covid infection rates and deaths continue to fall across England.

Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. BORIS JOHNSON is set to give the thumbs up to stage three of his roadmap out of lockdown, as Covid infection rates and deaths continue to fall across England. PUBLISHED: 00:15, Mon, May 10, 2021 | UPDATED: 00:15, Mon, May 10, 2021

10/05/2021

Mail bosses will use drones to deliver PPE and Covid testing kits to the Isles of Scilly in pilot scheme that could be rolled out across Britain

Mail bosses will use drones to deliver PPE and Covid testing kits to the Isles of Scilly in pilot scheme that could be rolled out across BritainRoyal Mail to start trialling using drones to deliver equipment such as Covid testsIf successful the technology could be used to access remote areas across

10/05/2021

Another missed chance to tackle social care crisis: Queen’s Speech will NOT include relief for families with elderly relatives… two years after Boris Johnson vowed to deliver his plan...

Another missed chance to tackle social care crisis: Queen's Speech will NOT include relief for families with elderly relatives... two years after Boris Johnson vowed to deliver his planDetailed measures to fix the social care sector are not expected in tomorrow's Queen's Speech despite Boris Johnson

22/04/2021

It’s pork barrel cracking time again, like it was ever really closed – the UK government has waved in a 30-strong gang of vendors to compete for slices of a potential £1.2bn framework for back office software.

It's pork barrel cracking time again, like it was ever really closed - the UK government has waved in a 30-strong gang of vendors to compete for slices of a potential £1.2bn framework for back office software. Cross-government procurement organisation, the Crown Commercial Service, said the de

22/04/2021

UK Telecoms Diversification Taskforce says Ofcom should take lead to ensure telcos don’t rely on too few suppliers

Ofcom should take a more active role in ensuring the UK's telecommunications providers do not become over-reliant on products from a small number of suppliers. Or so claims a a new report [PDF] from the Telecoms Diversification Taskforce (TDT), which has urged Government to instruct the British comm

22/04/2021

Olivia Rodrigo says her “angsty” debut album SOUR is “reminiscent” of Alanis Morissette’s classic record Jagged Little Pill.

Olivia Rodrigo says her "angsty" debut album SOUR is "reminiscent" of Alanis Morissette's classic record Jagged Little Pill.The Drivers License star tells Apple Music her new record, due for release on 21 May, is "the best that I can do right now" as she opened up about the highly-anticipated LP. &l

22/04/2021

For some learner drivers the wait for a test is over as they resume in parts of the UK – but many have spoken about the difficulties in securing a test date.

image copyrightCharlotte Daltonimage captionCharlotte Dalton (left) says getting her driving licence would be a "lifeline" for her familyFor some learner drivers the wait for a test is over as they resume in parts of the UK - but many have spoken about the difficulties in securing a test date.Tests