Authorities are urging the public to avoid using “dodgy” Fire TV sticks as a major crackdown on illegal streaming continues across the UK. FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), in collaboration with police forces, has issued cease-and-desist orders to 30 suppliers of illicit streaming devices, threatening legal action if these activitiesContinue Reading
Sophia Smith, the ex-girlfriend of late One Direction star Liam Payne, has announced her engagement to James Bridgwood in a heartfelt social media post. The 30-year-old influencer shared a video capturing the romantic moment James proposed during the Christmas period. In the clip, James got down on one knee inContinue Reading
Julie Richardson, a bus driver for Go North East, is delighting passengers by dressing as a different festive character every day throughout December. Operating out of the Percy Main depot in North Shields, Julie has so far transformed into the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, and a Christmas nutcracker, among others.Continue Reading
CCTV is to be installed at a row of shops after council wardens were “attacked by thugs wielding sticks”. The incident took place earlier in the year when staff visited Spencer Beck shops, off Allendale Road, in Ormesby near Middlesbrough. Conservative Curt Pugh, who sits on Redcar and Cleveland BoroughContinue Reading
Cleveland Police are urgently searching for a man believed to have sustained “significant injuries” during an assault in Grangetown, Redcar and Cleveland. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at around 2:15 BST, on Eversham Road. Officers were called to the scene following reports of an attack. AContinue Reading
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published its latest quarterly list of individuals and businesses penalized for failing to comply with tax obligations or for deliberately filing inaccurate tax returns. The details are made public when a person or business has deliberately defaulted on more than £25,000 in taxes. TheContinue Reading
The UK will train 180 Ukrainian soldiers to be combat mental resilience practitioners on the frontlines in 2025 – nearly double the 100 who were successfully trained this year. The Combat Stress Signposting Course (CSSC) has been delivered by British Army specialists to Ukrainian soldiers within positions of command asContinue Reading
Addiction is a complex condition that affects millions worldwide. It is often misunderstood and stigmatized as a moral failing or a lack of willpower. However, addiction is a chronic disease that changes the brain and requires the same compassion, understanding, and treatment as other medical conditions. What Is Addiction? AddictionContinue Reading
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. As a condition that impacts more than 2.8 million people worldwide, MS is often misunderstood and misrepresented, making awareness and education crucial. What is MS? MS is an autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
Chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria in 1854, but it has lost its royal endorsement under King Charles. Cadbury’s USContinue Reading
