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‘AI can help save NHS time’, director says
A trial of Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, suggests it could reduce administrative work for NHS staff and free more time for patient care, according to a director involved. The findings matter because the NHS is under pressure to improve productivity while managing staff workloads and long waiting lists. Participants reported saving an average of 43…
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Sheffield boxing superstar Kell Brook drops intriguing comeback hint amid Conor Benn talk – thestar.co.uk
Former world welterweight champion Kell Brook has hinted that he may return to boxing, prompting renewed discussion of a possible fight with Conor Benn. The suggestion matters because Brook retired after defeating long-term rival Amir Khan in 2022, but remains a high-profile name in British boxing. The Sheffield fighter shared a social-media post from a…
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Remains of Brit father are found in a well 25 years after he disappeared in France – as partner is investigated
The remains of a British father have been discovered in a well in France, 25 years after he vanished, with French police now investigating his former partner in connection with the case. The discovery reopens a decades-old missing persons case and points towards a long-suspected foul play scenario finally being examined by authorities. Details of…
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Welsh Rugby Union confirms Scarlets or Ospreys to be cut
The Welsh Rugby Union has set out a timeline for cutting its professional men’s teams from four to three by 2028, confirming that Ospreys and Scarlets will compete against each other for the sole remaining licence in west Wales. Cardiff and Dragons are expected to be awarded the capital and east licences respectively, meaning the…
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Britain’s most overcrowded commuter trains are revealed as thousands are left standing at peak times
New research has identified the most overcrowded commuter train services in Britain, revealing that thousands of passengers are regularly left standing during peak morning and evening journeys. The findings highlight ongoing capacity problems on key commuter routes into major cities, raising fresh concerns about passenger comfort and safety as rail operators struggle to keep pace…
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Scotland striker Shankland named Rangers captain
Lawrence Shankland has been named the new captain of Rangers, succeeding James Tavernier who led the club for 11 years. The appointment is notable because the 30-year-old Scotland striker only joined Rangers two months ago from Hearts, meaning he takes on the leadership role remarkably soon after arriving at Ibrox. At Hearts, Shankland also captained…
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Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
Ofcom’s latest annual report on UK media habits shows Netflix has overtaken the BBC as viewers’ preferred default choice for the first time, a symbolic shift given the BBC’s decades-long dominance of British broadcasting. The finding underlines how streaming services are reshaping viewing habits, particularly among younger and middle-aged audiences, and adds pressure on traditional…
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Andy Burnham refuses to commit to raising UK defence spending by 2030
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to commit to raising UK defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030, a target his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer’s government had also failed to firmly guarantee. Speaking at a press conference in North London, Burnham instead pointed to the later Nato-wide target of 3.5 per cent…
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‘Welcome II The Terrordome’ Returns To Cinemas With New Restoration, Ngozi Onwurah Discusses How The Film Was Almost Lost & Plans For Her Next Project
Janus Films is releasing a new 2K restoration of Welcome II the Terrordome in US cinemas this week, marking a dramatic reappraisal of British director Ngozi Onwurah’s groundbreaking 1995 debut feature. The film, savaged by critics on its original release for its raw exploration of racism and state violence, has in recent years been reassessed…