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Musk ‘ideologically committed’ to pushing free speech boundaries – Louise Haigh
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (629+ words) The Government was right to be "tough" in taking on Elon Musk over his AI chatbot Grok's nudification technology, an influential Labour former minister has said. Louise Haigh said the tech boss is "ideologically committed to pushing the boundaries of…...
Sweet shop at Andover's town centre celebrates three months in business
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (393+ words) A sweet shop has marked three months in business. Go Fudge Yo'self, based in Unit 49 of Andover's Chantry Centre, officially opened its doors on October 25. The shop is run by sisters Laurien Griffiths and Ashlyn Edwards, who were born and…...
Community pays tribute to ‘heart of the community’ Janet White
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (518+ words) Flags were lowered to half-mast last week as family, friends and colleagues gathered at St James" Church in Ludgershall to celebrate the life of Janet White, a much-loved figure whose quiet dedication left a lasting mark on both Ludgershall and…...
Herd of llamas bring laughter to care home during surprise visit
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (275+ words) A herd of llamas brought laughter and memories to life during a special visit to a care home. Residents at Rothsay Grange Care Home in Andover enjoyed a surprise visit on Tuesday, December 30, from the furry guests, who roamed around…...
Gladiators star on 'very rare and unique' situation on BBC show ahead of return
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (632+ words) A Gladiators star has spoken of the "very rare and unique" situation that the show creates ahead of the new series. The hugely popular BBC show returns for its third series this weekend (January 17). Presented by'Bradley Walsh and his son,…...
Concorde 50p coin takes off as Royal Mint celebrates supersonic aircraft
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (376+ words) A new 50p coin celebrating the speed and elegance of Concorde has been launched by the Royal Mint, marking 50 years since the aircraft's first commercial flight. The coin was made in partnership with British Airways and Airbus, and its reverse or…...
SNP faces last-minute pleas ahead of final Budget before election
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (809+ words) The Scottish Government will deliver its final Budget on Tuesday ahead of the Holyrood election in May. Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out her tax and spending plans in Parliament at 2.20pm. It is expected to pass following Labour's plans…...
Aldi to lift pay for store workers from March
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (336+ words) Aldi has unveiled plans to give its staff a pay rise in less than two months, ahead of an increase to the national minimum wage in April. Starting pay for store assistants at the supermarket chain will increase by 33p from…...
Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (752+ words) Scottish Labour are "not in a strong negotiating position" on the Budget, the party's leader has claimed after he announced the party will not block the Government's plans. Anas Sarwar said, last week, his MSPs would not stand in the…...
Sophie Turner says filming new TV series in London felt ‘invasive’
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (382+ words) Sophie Turner has said filming her new television crime series in London felt "invasive, as she was "robbing places that feel like home. The 29-year-old stars in upcoming Prime Video series Steal as Zara, an ordinary office worker who gets…...