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How driverless taxis work and how safe they are as UK launch coming in 2026
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (620+ words) US driving technology company Weymo has revealed that its driverless taxis will launch in the UK later this year. The company, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet Inc, revealed previously its plans to launch its driverless vehicles in London,…...
I’m a finance expert – this simple move could change your finances for years
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (828+ words) I'm a personal finance expert " and this is the one surprising thing you should do that could transform your finances for years to come." Brian Brynes, director of personal finance at Moneybox, has shared his insights as part of Financial…...
Visit to China will bring benefits for Britain, says Sir Keir Starmer
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (349+ words) Sir Keir Starmer said his mission to Beijing would bring benefits for people in the UK as he prepared to begin the first prime ministerial visit to China in eight years. The Prime Minister will touch down in China on…...
Free family fun day to be held at Dumyat Centre this weekend
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (139+ words) There will be a free family fun day at an event at the Dumyat Centre this Saturday. The event, at the Dumyat Centre in Menstrie is organised by Our Dumyat Centre, and is funded by Hillfoots What Matters to You…...
A million pensioners could get a £3800 a year free DWP cash boost
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (492+ words) Pensioners could be missing out on vital financial support worth more than "3,800 a year, simply because they don't realise they're entitled to it. Attendance Allowance is a DWP benefit designed to help people over State Pension age who need support…...
Thrilled gymnastics club revels in award nomination
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (356+ words) A Surrey gymnastics coach and club have been shortlisted for a prestigious award at the British Gymnastics Awards. And recognise British Gymnastics affiliated clubs that have not only excelled in promoting and developing gymnastics but have also made an outstanding…...
Carsebridge Cultural: More Than a Game
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (437+ words) Last week, something quietly powerful happened at the Clackmannanshire Chess Club. We welcomed a visiting chess player from Ukraine, Volodymyr Tushynskyi, now living in Scotland and playing with Dunfermline Chess Club. On the surface, it was simply a club night…...
Claudia Winkleman reveals a The Traitors first as latest episode ends on major twist
1+ week, 5+ day ago (240+ words) Friday (January 16) night's episode of The Traitors ended with a major twist, as host Claudia Winkleman revealed a show first. Friday (January 16) night's episode saw two more contestants eliminated from the show, as we edge closer to the final, which…...
Fact check: Government received data on sector impact of revaluations
1+ week, 5+ day ago (785+ words) Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed in Prime Minister's Questions on January 14 that Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the Chancellor "did not even realise the impact of her business rates policy" on January 12. She added that on January 13 the "tax office…...
National charity seeks volunteers to help support pupils in Clackmannanshire
1+ week, 6+ day ago (269+ words) An award-winning service has launched an urgent call for volunteer mentors in Clackmannanshire "As part of"National Mentoring Month,"MCR Pathways has launched an urgent call for volunteers to support pupils attending Alloa Academy for just one hour a week....