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Why is Slough full of data centres?
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (1103+ words) James Tyler, from Equinix, says that virtually all of our online activity is made possible by data centres Slough is commonly regarded as Europe's largest collection of data centres. With about 40 already and more on the way, experts say the…...
Sale postmaster hailed 'community champion' for smartphone help
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (738+ words) Sid Patel says he wants to help customers who are frustrated with their smartphones A sub-postmaster is being hailed a "community champion" for giving up his own time to help customers who struggle with using smartphones. Sid Patel holds 30-minute…...
Turnout in Cornwall at school phone ban debate 'disappointing"
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (625+ words) Smartphone Free Childhood invited schools around Truro to a meeting to discuss a phone ban A campaign group said the turnout at a consultation on banning smartphones in primary and secondary schools in Cornwall was "disappointing". Smartphone Free Childhood is…...
Highland community broadband service closing in April
6+ day, 28+ min ago (467+ words) The Wester Ross company says it has struggled to compete with other providers A community broadband service in Wester Ross is being switched off in April after struggling to compete with rival providers. Highland Community Broadband (HCB) has been providing…...
Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1163+ words) Iran is 10 days into one of the most extreme internet shutdowns in history, with 92 million citizens cut off from all internet services and even disruption to phone and text messaging. The Iranian government cut off services on 8 January, apparently to…...
Australia social media ban: Teens share their views one month on
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1739+ words) Watch: 15-year-old Lulu tracks her social media use following the Australian ban For the first time in years, Amy feels free. One month since Australia's teen social media ban kicked in, she says she is "disconnected from my phone" and…...
How to access Social Tariffs
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (207+ words) Social tariffs are discounted rates for things like broadband, phone, and even water usage, created for people on lower incomes or receiving specific benefits. These tariffs usually offer no or low set-up fees, with a stable monthly price, meaning no…...
Islanders warned of Guernsey revenue service scam emails
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (424+ words) The states say not to engage with the email and to report it instead The States of Guernsey is warning islanders of scam emails which claim to be sent from one of its departments. It said it had been made…...
What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) The Chinese owner of TikTok, ByteDance, has struck a deal with US and global investors to operate its business in America, TikTok's boss told employees on Thursday. ByteDance has been under pressure from Washington to sell its US operations over…...
Keith Lee takes top prize at first TikTok Awards in US
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (619+ words) TikTok Creator of the Year 2025 Keith Lee pictured on the red carpet alongside his wife Ronni Keith Lee has won Creator of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards in the US. Hosted by TV personality La La Anthony at…...