Drivers Fined £100 Despite Following Rules Due to ANPR 'Double Dipping' Glitch Thursday, April 16, 2026 anpr parking glitch fine doubledipping technology motorists accuracy surveillance traffic Many drivers are facing unexpected £100 parking fines due to a glitch in Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology known as the “double dipping” error. This issue results in motorists being penalized … Read More
Millions of Microsoft Outlook Lite Users to Lose Inbox Access from May 25, 2026 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 microsoft outlook android email outlooklite outlookmobile shutdown appupdate technology userexperience Microsoft has announced the upcoming shutdown of its Outlook Lite app for Android, effective May 25, 2026. This means millions of users relying on the lightweight app will lose all access to their mailboxes once the service … Read More
'Supremely efficient' cordless vacuum now £120 off as buyers praise 'superb technology' Thursday, April 9, 2026 vacuum cordless gtech airram cleaning petowners technology cordlessvacuum discount springcleaning Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home, and a powerful vacuum cleaner is essential for achieving that satisfying, spotless finish—especially for pet owners dealing with hair and dust. The Gtech AirRAM 3 Plus Dual … Read More
Birmingham Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Issues Over 3,100 Parking Fines in Six Weeks Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham parking enforcement safety mev council fines traffic schools technology Since its launch on February 9, Birmingham City Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) has issued more than 3,100 penalty charge notices to motorists illegally parked across the city. Known as the “spy car,” … Read More
Wetherspoons Considers Scrapping QR Code Ordering Amid Fears It Kills Pub Atmosphere Wednesday, April 8, 2026 wetherspoons qrcodes pubculture technology timmartin stubrew beerfestival brewing hospitality customerexperience Wetherspoons chairman Sir Tim Martin has criticized the increasing use of QR codes for ordering food and drinks, arguing that it undermines the social experience at the bar. The 70-year-old pub boss suggested he may even veto … Read More
Ex-Barrister Revitalizes Birmingham School, Slashing Suspensions and Introducing Phone Policy Sunday, April 5, 2026 education birmingham leadership discipline attendance gcse schoolimprovement suspensions behaviour technology When Rash Rahman took the helm as headteacher at Shenley Academy in September, he faced a school grappling with serious challenges: rampant absenteeism, students wandering corridors during lessons, widespread mobile phone … Read More