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UK NCSC urges critical infrastructure and local authorities to reinforce DoS defences amid pro-Russia hacktivist surge

Cs news3 months ago06 mins

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued fresh guidance calling on local government and critical infrastructure operators to harden denial-of-service (DoS) defences following a rise in pro-Russia hacktivist activity targeting organisations. The hackers attempt to disrupt operations, take websites offline, and disable services. “In particular, the group NoName057(16) has been active since March 2022,…

Recycling campaign group Recycle Now has put together a handy guide for how to identify which plastic products you can recycle.

What the recycling symbols on your plastic rubbish actually mean

Cs news4 months ago011 mins

As British households prepare to put away the Christmas decorations for another year, many will also be thinking about a clear-out ahead of a fresh start for 2026. As well as Christmas trees and the odd unwanted gift, expect to see plenty of families scratching their heads over how best to declutter their homes and…

Full list of percentage of adults who are smokers in UK, by local area

Cs news6 months ago6 months ago011 mins

Here is a full list of the latest estimates of the percentage of adults who are current smokers in each local authority area of the UK. The figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and are based on the UK Annual Population Survey of adults aged 18 and over. Smoker estimates…

US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate

Cs news6 months ago12 mins

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities on the twin-island nation. It was an unusual warning that came as tensions grow between the United States and Venezuela over deadly U.S. strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers. Venezuela is…

Full list of population change in UK local areas

Cs news7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Here is a full list of the estimated change in population for every local authority area in the UK between mid-2023 and mid-2024. Of the 361 local authorities, the population is estimated to have increased in 342, decreased in 18 and remained unchanged in one. The figures have been published by the Office for National…

Local government reforms backed by MPs despite ‘power grab’ concerns

Cs news8 months ago8 months ago08 mins

Labour’s local government reforms have passed their first Commons hurdle, with Angela Rayner hailing a “new era” for Britain. Transport, planning and housing will be devolved to new unitary local authorities, under proposals in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. MPs backed the reforms on Tuesday, voting 365 to 164, majority 201, to pass…

Nigerian military airstrikes free 76 hostages, including children

Cs news8 months ago03 mins

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 76 hostages, including children, have been freed after Nigeria’s military targeted militants with precision airstrikes in the country’s northwest, local authorities said. The airstrikes were launched on targets around Pauwa Hill, located in the Kankara area of Katsina state, in the early hours of Saturday, Nasir Mu’azu, the state’s…

Full list of population change for local areas in England and Wales

Cs news9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Here is a full list of the estimated change in population for every local authority area in England and Wales between mid-2023 and mid-2024. Of the 318 local authorities, the population is estimated to have increased in 306 and decreased in 12. The figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The…

China is suppressing coverage of deadly attacks. Some people are complaining online

Cs news9 months ago09 mins

BEIJING (AP) — Late last month, a car struck children near an elementary school in an outlying district of Beijing, according to a Chinese news report. A four-sentence police statement said a 35-year-old male driver hit pedestrians due to “improper operation” of the car. It didn’t mention the school or that the victims included children….

Man dies trying to cross the English Channel from France

Cs news9 months ago01 mins

PARIS (AP) — One person has died after attempting to cross the English Channel from a beach in northern France, local authorities said on Saturday, bringing the death toll this year in the perilous waterway to at least 18. The Pas-de-Calais department’s prefecture told The Associated Press that a man was found in cardiac arrest…