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When news of the contract issues emerged in June, Scotland Rugby chief executive Alex Williamson said the situation would be resolved before the tournament. However, Scotland wing Rhona Lloyd told the media at the World Cup squad announcement that the agreement reached has resulted in “more than half” of the …

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested after suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £200,000 were seized at George Best Belfast City Airport. It happened on Saturday after an air passenger was detected with cannabis in their luggage, police said. The woman was arrested on suspicion of …

I went eyes-on with Samsung’s two 115-inch TVs, and was surprised at what glare filters and Micro RGB backlights could do. Source link

A Metropolitan Police officer said to be the youngest detective inspector in the country has appeared in court accused of destroying evidence. Det Insp Taylor Flanagan-Clark, 32, attached to the north-west local investigations team, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, charged with perverting the course of justice. Prosecutor Rhianne …

Noise-canceling earbuds are great productivity tools, blocking out noisy roommates and busy coffee shops so you can focus on studying or work. While there are a number of great options these days, few are as eye-catching like the translucent Beats Studio Buds Plus. And right now, you can buy the …

Getty Images Benone Strand is to close to the public due to the presence of blue-green algae A bathing ban is in place at a popular north coast beach over the August bank holiday weekend due to the presence of blue-green algae. High levels of the potentially toxic algae was …

Emer Moreau Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The WH Smith name is only seen in airports in the UK now WH Smith shares slumped 42% on Thursday following an accounting error which led it to overstate its North America profits. The company has cut its profit forecasts in the …

Local charities are being invited by the Guernsey Community Foundation to collaborate on tackling issues raised in its 2025 Quality of Life Report. The report highlights key areas of need across the island including living costs and housing. Foundation chief executive Jim Roberts said charities often had the expertise to …

Microsoft is testing out a Windows 11 update that lets you use AI to search through your files and images directly from the Copilot app. This test is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs and allows you to use more descriptive language when conducting your search. …

We’re just days away from the start of the US Open singles competitions – but which of these players do you think will win the men’s event? Pick your favourite from the selection below. The vote opens at 17:00 BST on Wednesday, 20 August and closes at 17:00 BST on …

Katy Prickett BBC News, Cambridgeshire Family handouts Anne Martinez (left) and Karen Starling died the year after undergoing double lung transplants at the hospital A hospital trust has paid a “six-figure settlement package” in the case of nine patients following an outbreak of a bacterial infection linked to its water …

Sophia Allsopp BBC News, West of England Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership The maps highlight four routes designed to boost mental health and encourage car-free exploration A set of illustrated walking maps have been launched to encourage people to explore nature, history and hidden corners, while supporting sustainable, car-free travel. Tewkesbury …

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have brought in attacking reinforcements but the balance of their side looks off. Against Bournemouth, they were bright going forward but looked susceptible to conceding on the break. Last season, Liverpool only conceded two goals from fast breaks all season. In the first game of this season, …

Residents of Eyemouth look set to be consulted on a draft management plan to tackle problems caused by gulls. The town’s herring gulls were described as “out of control” last year after councillors heard that seven children had been attacked by the birds in the space of a month. A …

The pundits were certainly split on the decision – and there was some confusion over the actual wording of the law, too. Ex-Premier League forward Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club it was a “scandal” and “really, really harsh”. “That’s not a penalty,” he said. …

Claire Keatinge is to be the new public appointments commissioner for Northern Ireland. The role has been vacant since May 2021, after Judena Leslie’s term in the job ended. Northern Ireland has about 1,400 public appointments, ranging from unpaid boards of further education colleges to many high-profile paid positions. The …

A dozen “incredibly thoughtless” drivers who were caught filming the scene of a fatal crash on the M1 motorway have been contacted by a police force. Northamptonshire Police said 12 motorists were seen using mobile phones to film the aftermath of the crash and were subsequently sent notices of intended …

His ball-carrying from deep areas in a counter-attacking set-up is incredibly impressive, helping his team get up the pitch with ease. He attracts opponents but his burst, ability to resist contact and accurate passing while running at full speed ensure he reliably dominates the big spaces. Against weaker sides, Frank’s …

Neve Gordon-Farleigh BBC News, Norfolk Natural England The large marsh grasshopper is found in fens and peat bogs Britain’s biggest grasshopper has returned to the Broads after 86 years thanks to a conservation programme called Hop of Hope. Natural England said the large marsh grasshopper – also one of the …

Anthropic has updated the usage policy for its Claude AI chatbot in response to growing concerns about safety. In addition to introducing stricter cybersecurity rules, Anthropic now specifies some of the most dangerous weapons that people should not develop using Claude. Anthropic doesn’t highlight the tweaks made to its weapons …