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Woman accessed Alexa device to tell ex-boyfriend’s new partner to get out

Woman accessed Alexa device to tell ex-boyfriend’s new partner to get out

Philippa Copleston-Warren, 46, logged into an app linked to smart devices in the victim’s Lincolnshire home.

‘You shouldn’t have to give up too much personal data for a pizza or a pint’

‘You shouldn’t have to give up too much personal data for a pizza or a pint’

Information Commissioner’s Office said businesses using apps for ordering should keep data collection simple, fair and transparent.

Franco Manca owner eyes 150 potential new restaurant sites

Franco Manca owner eyes 150 potential new restaurant sites

Fulham Shore, which also owns the Real Greek chain, said sales have been ahead of expectations in the current financial year.

Judge considers evidence in case of woman left brain damaged by Covid-19

Judge considers evidence in case of woman left brain damaged by Covid-19

Medics suggest life-support should end, while children and sister disagree. Mr Justice Hayden says: ‘It is the most extreme example of its kind’.

New cheaper, faster Covid test could be used at airports, say researchers

New cheaper, faster Covid test could be used at airports, say researchers

An internal review of the pricing and standards of service from test providers is ongoing.

Author Khaled Hosseini ‘fears for progress made by Afghan women’

Author Khaled Hosseini ‘fears for progress made by Afghan women’

The Afghan-American said ‘the last 20 years have certainly been challenging and beset by missteps and tragedies’ but there had also been ‘progress’.

UK wants to work with ‘challenging’ China and Russia on Afghanistan response

UK wants to work with ‘challenging’ China and Russia on Afghanistan response

Downing Street said Boris Johnson was looking to co-ordinate how international powers should deal with the Taliban after their takeover.

British holidaymaker, 21, evacuated from Afghanistan after hiding from Taliban

British holidaymaker, 21, evacuated from Afghanistan after hiding from Taliban

Miles Routledge described his arrival in Dubai as a ‘happy ending’ and praised the British Army for the evacuation.

Plymouth gunman received mental health support during lockdown

Plymouth gunman received mental health support during lockdown

Jake Davison, who shot dead five people before taking his own life during a 12-minute killing spree in Plymouth, had been receiving support.

UK wages soar by 8.8% year-on-year after workers taken off furlough

UK wages soar by 8.8% year-on-year after workers taken off furlough

Meanwhile, earnings excluding bonuses were up 7.4% for the period, in line with analyst predictions.

Stormont Executive urged to provide homes for Afghans who helped allied forces

Stormont Executive urged to provide homes for Afghans who helped allied forces

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie, who served in Afghanistan with the Army, made the appeal as scores attempted to flee the Taliban.

Will using hydrogen mean bigger bills?

Will using hydrogen mean bigger bills?

The versatile gas is one of the potential options for cleaning up home heating.

Teenage boy appears in court charged with stabbing father to death outside home

Teenage boy appears in court charged with stabbing father to death outside home

James Markham was attacked in Chingford, east London, after confronting a group of teenagers, the Old Bailey was told.

Risk of eye issues for children born to mothers with diabetes, study suggests

Risk of eye issues for children born to mothers with diabetes, study suggests

Researchers said that youngsters should have their eyes tested.

One in 20 deaths in England and Wales now involve Covid-19, figures show

One in 20 deaths in England and Wales now involve Covid-19, figures show

The number of extra deaths, or ‘excess deaths’, is the highest since mid-February.

Call for more ambulance staff after military personnel cover ‘burnt-out’ crews

Call for more ambulance staff after military personnel cover ‘burnt-out’ crews

Almost 90 military personnel have been helping out at three ambulance trusts in England.

Queen remains at Balmoral after worker tests positive for Covid

Queen remains at Balmoral after worker tests positive for Covid

The monarch is enjoying her annual summer break at the castle in Royal Deeside.

Britain did not see Taliban takeover coming, Foreign Secretary says

Britain did not see Taliban takeover coming, Foreign Secretary says

Dominic Raab has said people ‘across the world’ were surprised by the group’s swift movement in taking over parts of Afghanistan in a mere few days.

Otter cub found alone and crying now ‘quite lively’ in RSPCA care

Otter cub found alone and crying now ‘quite lively’ in RSPCA care

Windy may have lost is mother and will be released back into the wild once he has been rehabilitated.

Grocery sales slide as customers retreat from online shopping

Grocery sales slide as customers retreat from online shopping

Data firm Kantar found that sales declined for the 12-week period to August 8.

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