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Stereophonics phone box in Cwmaman has 'likely been scrapped', says BT
3+ hour, 4+ min ago A south Wales phone box made famous by rock group Stereophonics has "likely been scrapped", telecoms firm BT has revealed. It was removed by BT in 2019, angering locals who lobbied to have it put back. BT now says "those conversations…...
Lockerbie: 37 years on from atrocity, volunteers recall vital role
16+ hour, 34+ min ago When Anne and Ross Campbell were watching the news on the night of 21 December 1988, they already had "go-bags" ready. The Ayrshire-based couple were part of the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (Raynet), a UK-wide radio communications service. Staffed by volunteers, it…...
Islanders warned of Guernsey revenue service scam emails
19+ hour, 21+ min ago 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 aware of emails claiming to be from the States - it said the emails were…...
The radio enthusiasts key to the Lockerbie bombing response
21+ hour, 10+ min ago When news struck that an aircraft had crashed in to a small Dumfries and Galloway town on the night of 21 December 1988 the Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (Raynet) were called into action. The radio enthusiasts key to the Lockerbie bombing response...
Manx businesses warned to be on 'high alert' for scam emails
23+ hour, 59+ min ago Businesses have been warned to be on high alert after scammers have been targeting Manx firms and their networks. The government's Cyber Security Centre has received reports of five businesses being compromised in the last three weeks through scam emails....
Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?
2+ day, 4+ hour ago TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US. But what does this mean for the over 170 million Americans (or so the social media platform claims) who use the app? The key…...
Keith Lee takes top prize at first TikTok Awards in US
2+ day, 12+ hour ago Keith Lee has won Creator of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards in the US. Hosted by TV personality La La Anthony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the fan-voted awards ceremony doled out logo-shaped trophies to content…...
81-year-old reaches millions with positivity on TikTok
2+ day, 14+ hour ago Ian Smith spoke to Radio Scotland Breakfast about his messages of positivity on TikTok. 81-year-old reaches millions with positivity on TikTok...
BBC Audio | What in the World | Ethiopia arrests TikTok creators over ‘indecent’ outfits
2+ day, 16+ hour ago Kalkidan Yibeltal, a BBC journalist based in Nairobi, tells us about cultural expectations for clothing in Ethiopia and why the outfits sparked so much controversy there. Email: [email protected]. What in the World Ethiopia arrests TikTok creators over "indecent" outfits Available…...
West Sussex council calls for UK-wide primary school phones ban
3+ day, 3+ hour ago A local authority is calling on the government to ban smartphones in primary schools. West Sussex County Council will write to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a notice of motion was passed during a full council meeting. The Department for…...