Beedle’s Chippy in Bishop Auckland to close on Sunday’s
Beedle’s Chippy on Oaklea Terrace, said it will be closing on Sundays from this weekend (May 10). The chippy said it will give its staff “more opportunity to rest, be with their families and overall improve our service and offering”. It also said it understands that some customers will be disappointed by the news. Writing…
Franco Manca confirms it will be closing down 16 sites
Parent firm Fulham Shore shared last month that it planned to shut sites as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) process. Franco Manca currently runs 70 restaurants but said it has been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for restaurants. The affected restaurants were “no longer sustainable”…
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
LONDON – Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities. Apple trumpeted new AI features for its virtual assistant Siri when it rolled out…
Planes and ships could run on kelp someday, but there are serious hurdles
WOODS HOLE, Mass. – Green cells whirl around a red-light chamber, propelled by a blade through bubbling water. These little seaweed cells, called gametophytes, will develop into a strain of fast-growing kelp — part of what was once a government-funded initiative to develop sustainable biofuels for American transport. Electricity from solar and wind energy can…
Steve Lancaster last-man standing after global search fails to find NZ Rugby boss
Steve Lancaster is New Zealand Rugby’s new CEO. Photo: Photosport After searching the globe for a new CEO, New Zealand Rugby finally came to the conclusion that the best person was right under their nose. The New Zealand Rugby Board has confirmed Steve Lancaster as the organisation’s new chief executive. Lancaster was overlooked when he…
Caleb Clarke ready for Crusaders ‘mental test’ as Blues face Christchurch fortress
Caleb Clarke grew up imbedded in the Crusaders and Blues rivalry. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Caleb Clarke had little chance of becoming a Crusaders fan. His father, Eroni, was a member of the inaugural Blues squad in 1996, and Clarke inherited his old man’s heated rivalry with Canterbury. So when Clarke had thoughts of making the…
Tees Valley export fund generates £12.3m global sales
The Tees Valley Export Fund has now backed more than 100 projects from across the region, helping firms connect with opportunities in 42 countries worldwide. Countries including Iceland, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and Japan are among those where links have been developed. Tees Valley Export Fund impact map (Image: Supplied) Worth an estimated £410,000, the…
Conservative leadership meeting abandoned amid eligibility debate
Tory councillors who serve on the authority were due to vote on the next leader and deputy leader at the group’s annual general meeting today. An election was needed after former executive committee member Keane Duncan announced that he had been nominated by colleagues for the leadership role, which is currently held by long-serving councillor,…
Polls open for elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions of people are eligible to cast a ballot in the largest set of contests in the UK since the 2024 general election. This is everything you need to know about the elections taking place today. What elections are taking place? Elections are being held for the Scottish Parliament and Senedd in Wales, as well…
