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Burnham seeks to mend Labour’s fractured relationship with farmers
The Labour government’s tax changes, particularly inheritance tax, sparked major farmer protests in 2024, including tractor demonstrations at Westminster. Relations between the government and farming community became severely strained, with farmers warning the tax would force farm closures. Andy Burnham is now attempting to repair this relationship through direct engagement with farmer activists, signalling the…
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Sheffield police prepare major operation for rival Saturday demonstrations
Rival demonstrations are planned in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, involving the right-wing Sheffield Patriots and the counter-protest group Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism. The opposing events matter because they are expected to create a significant public-order challenge in shared city-centre spaces. South Yorkshire Police is preparing a major operation to protect…
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Tesla Semi production begins as charging shortages hinder electric lorry adoption
Tesla has begun high-volume production of its long-delayed Semi electric truck, promising a 500-mile range for long-haul operators. The launch matters because electric lorries could reduce fuel costs and emissions, but widespread adoption in the United States remains constrained by high prices and inadequate charging infrastructure. The long-range model is expected to cover about the…
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This Browser Extension Lets You Snooze Open Tabs Until Later
Tuck is a free browser extension that lets users snooze tabs so they close temporarily and reopen later, helping reduce clutter without losing pages they still need. It also automatically closes idle tabs and saves them for later retrieval, making it useful for people who routinely accumulate too many open tabs. The extension works on…
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Delta Force marks anniversary with overhaul shaped by player feedback
Delta Force marks its second anniversary with Season Reorientation, a major overhaul built directly from two years of player feedback. The update introduces Unreal Engine 5 technology across multiple game modes and aims to reduce friction, giving players more time to focus on tactical gameplay whilst expanding the variety of experiences available. The anniversary celebration…
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Rival demonstrations held in Sheffield as police enforce protest restrictions
Opposing demonstrations took place in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, with right-wing group Sheffield Patriots gathering at Peace Gardens and Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism assembling at Sheffield Station. South Yorkshire Police deployed officers to manage the events and balance protesters’ rights with the impact on other people in the city. Legal…
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Sheffield counter protests live updates as demonstrators take to the city – Yorkshire Live
Protests and counter-protests were expected to take place in Sheffield city centre, prompting a substantial police operation. The demonstrations mattered because rival groups were due to gather at the same time, raising concerns about public safety, disruption and possible disorder. South Yorkshire Police said protesters and counter-protesters would assemble before midday, with separate meeting points…
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Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren without smartphones are facing significantly higher bus fares as operators digitise discount schemes and make them app-only, creating tension with government guidance to keep mobile phones out of schools. A mother in Derbyshire described how her 11-year-old daughter must pay an extra £546 annually because the discounted b_line bus fare requires app registration, while…
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Mississippi deaths probe; HR software scam targets US firms; South Park surges
Toxicology tests awaited after two university deaths; cyber criminals dupe HR staff with fake payroll tools. South Park’s new season draws 4.2m viewers as Beast of War becomes streaming sensation.
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Fentanyl deaths feared; SNP mocked on air; cyberattack spreads
Mississippi police probe two student deaths with potential fentanyl link and major drug charges. An SNP MSP faces ridicule after live TV gaffe, as cybercriminals target American HR and payroll firms.