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Chris Vallance Senior Technology Reporter Getty Images Millions of websites – including Sky News, The Associated Press and Buzzfeed – will now be able to block artificial intelligence (AI) bots from accessing their content without permission. The new system is being rolled out by internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare, which hosts around a fifth of the…
The bakery chain is offering treats to loyal customers who sign up, it says: “Download the Greggs App and get a warm (or cold) welcome with any regular hot drink or iced drink on us. Whether it’s a freshly ground, Fairtrade Flat White or a refreshing and fruity Mango & Strawberry Cooler – get your first one for free…
Humanoid robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a ROBO League football tourmentant in Beijing, China on Saturday. Four teams faced off in a series of 3-on-3 games, with the robots operating autonomously using AI driven strategies. The event served as a preview to the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, being held in Beijing…
Getty Images Elon Musk has appointed a product developer responsible for several successful youth-focused social media apps to a senior role at X. Nikita Bier has been made X’s head of product three years after publicly suggesting on the platform – then known as Twitter – that it should employ him. “I’ve officially posted my…
The Wainstones Hotel in Great Broughton started its ‘top-to-toe’ refurbishment in January 2025, with doors reopening on July 1. Now, the much-loved venue is ready to welcome guests with a fresh appearance and an “elevated experience.” The revamped hotel features 20 individually designed bedrooms, a “striking” cocktail bar, a restaurant with modern, seasonal menus, and…
Offering shoppers a curated range of handmade pieces and unique local finds Unlocking Treasures by Melissa Flint has confirmed it will open on Friday, July 4. Located on Skinnergate, the jewellery shop will welcome customers from 10am to 4pm throughout the weekend. Melissa Flint, originally from California, has settled in Newton Aycliffe and is set…
Costa’s rewards programme – Costa Club – rewards customers for every hot drink they buy. You buy a coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or whatever it is that takes your fancy, and you earn yourself a little coffee bean. Earn 10 of them and you can claim a free hot drink. How many cups of coffee/tea…
Maple Patisserie, on Durham’s Riverwalk, announced “with a heavy heart” on Monday (June 30) that it has shut the doors. Founded in 2022, the family-run business has become known for serving up “excellent” hot drinks and “truly amazing” pastries. But today, the business confirmed on social media that it had decided to close, thanking customers…
Under HMRC rules, most cold food, including sandwiches, is zero rated for VAT, but many sweet treats are counted as luxuries, and the 20 per cent levy is added – and must be paid to HMRC by businesses. The £2.80 “game-changing” limited edition Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich is filled with the fruit and…
Health experts have revealed beers like Guinness, Stella Artois Unfiltered, and London Porter Dark Ale could all have benefits when it comes to your gut health. Researchers have been accumulating evidence to suggest that certain beers could help improve the diversity of species in the gut microbiome. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, from 2022,…
