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A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut

The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

The extreme engineering of aircraft windows

Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

North East mayor set to move into 'problem' council-owned offices in line for £10m revamp

Newcastle City Council confirmed earlier this year that it would spend up to £10 million renovating The Core, which the North East mayor's office is now poised to move into

Another Met officer dismissed after BBC Panorama investigation into Charing Cross scandal

The IOPC is continuing investigations into the conduct of 15 more members of staff

Northern confirms new rule for North East train passengers with mobility scooters

Train passengers who currently have mobility scooter permits with Northern are being contacted about the change

Gateshead drug dealer who made £185,000 ordered to pay back just £8,000 of dirty cash

Paul Hogarth, of Gateshead, was jailed after trying to jump out of a window and flushing drugs down a sink during a police raid

Nato chief to praise Britain’s ‘serious’ commitment to defence during UK visit

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte will meet with the Prime Minister face to face for the first time on Wednesday.

'My sex offender ex is fighting for access to our child'

The woman, who is "sick" at the thought of her sex offender ex having access to their child, is calling for laws to change.

Heathrow expansion cannot go ahead without cutting flying emissions, say climate advisers

Cost of international flights might have to increase by hundreds of pounds by 2050 to pay for measures, Climate Change Committee warns

Result due in village ‘independence’ vote held over asylum seeker housing plan

Piddington Parish Council will announce the result of the vote at 7am on Wednesday.

About 1,500 Britons a day quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers

More than a million people have left work to look after loved ones in the past two years, Carers UK says About 1,500 Britons a day are quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers, as they try to balance their vulnerable…

Women facing a ‘drop to the top’ from entry level to C-suite, data shows

The gender gap is particularly pronounced within the AI industry where women are being left behind at the top levels, LinkedIn’s data showed.

‘Extremely concerned’ – Bar of Ireland calls for immediate end to pay dispute

Killer driver admits causing death of teen years on from horror motorbike crash with HGV

Gabriel Horsley-Ling has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in February 2024

Family of adored youngster Valentina Foster share her funeral details

Seven-year-old 'TT' died in a fire at a house in Grangetown, along with her aunt Natalie McDonald

Booze bid for proposed Marton Premier store challenged by objectors in meeting

If councillors green light proposals, alcohol sales, solely for consumption off the premises, would run from 9am to 9pm

Seaside nightclub which prompted police concern over 'serious incidents' allowed to keep licence

The Deck, in Redcar, was subject to a licensing review brought by Cleveland Police

Nissan Sunderland to get £170m investment to produce new model

The Nissan Kicks will become the fourth model being produced in the North East, with the boost for the plant coming in its 40th anniversary year

Parking concerns outside Liverpool church after hearse forced to park in middle of road

Liverpool City Council said it appreciates the concerns that have been raised regarding parking around the church, particularly given the important role the church plays in hosting regular services

Newton Hospital attacker had 'paranoid belief' neighbour was trying to steal identity

Omar Momand claimed he had been spiked with poisoned orange juice after striking six members of staff with the weapon

Six-hour sepsis test identified infection days before conventional methods

Researchers say a new test could help identify sepsis days earlier in patients.

Complaints to watchdog about water firms hit highest increase in 20 years

Complaints to the Consumer Council for Water are up 84% – the biggest year-on-year rise in the watchdog’s 20-year history.

Greens urge MSPs to vote for moratorium on hyperscale data centres

MSPs will debate the issue at Holyrood on Wednesday.