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Norwich residents lodge complaints over 24-hour Co-op delivery noise
Residents living near a Co-op store on Earlham Road in Norwich say the shop’s 24-hour delivery service is causing sleepless nights, with moped and e-bike drivers accused of slamming on brakes, revving engines, playing music and making noisy phone calls throughout the night. Staff have posted a sign asking couriers to keep noise down, but…
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Middle East tensions and Russian ban push diesel prices to decade highs
Diesel prices in the UK and US surged to their highest levels in years after an intensification of Middle East hostilities compounded an already tight fuel market caused by Russia’s extended ban on diesel exports. Farmers were among the hardest hit, with red diesel used for agricultural machinery rising by roughly 10% in under a…
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Brits brace for pain as BoE chief economist urges interest rate hikes now to head off inflation surge from Iran war
The Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, has called for an immediate rise in interest rates from 3.75 per cent to 4 per cent, warning that the war in Iran risks driving up UK inflation. He criticised the Bank’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee for taking a “wait-and-see” approach, arguing that delaying action risks letting…
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Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+.
Fairphone, a Dutch smartphone maker newly entered into the US market, has released the $650 Fairphone Gen 6+, a device engineered for longevity and easy self-repair rather than the sealed, glued-together designs typical of most modern handsets. CTO Chandler Hatton says the company’s aim is to let owners “fully own” their device, countering an industry…
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I’m an ethical muncher in The Blood of Dawnwalker, which means I’ve forced poor Coen to slurp up nine million rats
The article is a first-person opinion piece from Rock Paper Shotgun reflecting on moral choice systems in the upcoming vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker. The writer describes deliberately playing the half-vampire protagonist, Coen, as an “ethical” blood-drinker, feeding him on wild animals such as rats and deer rather than human victims, and argues that…
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Liverpool target Minteh can still get dream move – Hurzeler
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has said winger Yankuba Minteh could still achieve a big move in a future transfer window, after the club turned down bids from Liverpool during the summer window. The rejection matters because it signals Brighton’s determination to hold onto key assets despite significant interest, while suggesting the door remains open for…
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Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a ‘distraction-free Windows experience’ for developers
Microsoft has formally named its developer-focused Windows setup “Project Zenith”, a preconfigured, distraction-free version of Windows 11 aimed at software developers, and confirmed the first hardware to run it. AMD unveiled the launch device at IFA in Berlin: a mini PC built around its Ryzen AI Halo chips, with further devices using different silicon expected…
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Sam Altman apologizes for ‘messy’ GPT-6 Astra rollout that’s locked out paying users
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologised for a “messy rollout” of the company’s new GPT-6 Astra model, after paying subscribers found themselves locked out following its launch. The staggered release prioritised enterprise customers with access to OpenAI’s Daybreak cybersecurity platform, leaving many Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise subscribers frustrated at being made to wait, particularly…
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James Marriott Shares Glittery New Track ‘Burn Down The Disco’
James Marriott has released a new single, “Burn Down The Disco,” ahead of his headline show at London’s Brixton Academy. The track combines shimmering, dance-inspired grooves with the energy of mid-2000s indie music, marking a shift towards a more anti-pop sound for the artist as he prepares for his upcoming live shows. Marriott has described…
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Kemi Badenoch’s defence-spending plan, Wales school stabbing and Sánchez protests dominate
The Tories unveil a plan to raise defence spending to 3% by 2030 funded by welfare cuts, a Pembrokeshire teacher is stabbed by a pupil, and thousands protest against Sánchez in Spain; plus food-stockpiling warnings, Premier League’s return and Gloria Steinem’s final interview.