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May 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, court rules

Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, court rules

Supporting image for story: Mystery lights above Shropshire's skies explained

Mystery lights above Shropshire's skies explained

Supporting image for story: 75% of Irish data watchdog’s GDPR decisions since 2018 overruled – report

75% of Irish data watchdog’s GDPR decisions since 2018 overruled – report

May 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: AI pioneer warns Government offering little defence against threat of technology

AI pioneer warns Government offering little defence against threat of technology

May 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Heads up! Chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Shropshire tonight say scientists

Heads up! Chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Shropshire tonight say scientists

May 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: £24 million broadband boost to benefit 12,000 homes in Shropshire

£24 million broadband boost to benefit 12,000 homes in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Baby with DNA from three people born in the UK

Baby with DNA from three people born in the UK

May 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

May 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans lodged for two more 'eyesore' 20m phone masts in Shrewsbury

Plans lodged for two more 'eyesore' 20m phone masts in Shrewsbury

May 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pearson shares plummet after ChatGPT warning from US rival Chegg

Pearson shares plummet after ChatGPT warning from US rival Chegg

Supporting image for story: AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits job at Google

AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits job at Google

May 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: One of the world’s most important fossil deposits found near Shropshire border

One of the world’s most important fossil deposits found near Shropshire border

April 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Roman military camps identified in Arabian desert in ‘spectacular’ find

Roman military camps identified in Arabian desert in ‘spectacular’ find

Supporting image for story: Lung problems ‘should now be seen as complication of type 2 diabetes’

Lung problems ‘should now be seen as complication of type 2 diabetes’

Supporting image for story: AI and dyslexia are a ‘powerful combination’, says Sir Richard Branson

AI and dyslexia are a ‘powerful combination’, says Sir Richard Branson

Supporting image for story: Thousands born by donor eggs or sperm set to find out biological origins

Thousands born by donor eggs or sperm set to find out biological origins

April 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Telford specialist breaks new ground with first ever sodium-ion battery packs

Telford specialist breaks new ground with first ever sodium-ion battery packs

April 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Government pledges £100m investment for AI taskforce

Government pledges £100m investment for AI taskforce

Supporting image for story: Broadband providers urged to promote cheaper deals as millions miss out

Broadband providers urged to promote cheaper deals as millions miss out

April 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Researchers develop way to break down masks using fresh air and electricity

Researchers develop way to break down masks using fresh air and electricity

Supporting image for story: Review announced into why some mobile phones did not receive UK test alert

Review announced into why some mobile phones did not receive UK test alert

April 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Scottish Government spent more than £300,000 on TikTok before ban

Scottish Government spent more than £300,000 on TikTok before ban

Supporting image for story: TCS app makes sure London Marathon runners get a boost just when they need it

TCS app makes sure London Marathon runners get a boost just when they need it

Supporting image for story: Alan Sugar approaches Tetris scriptwriter about ‘exciting movie project’

Alan Sugar approaches Tetris scriptwriter about ‘exciting movie project’

Supporting image for story: Mobile phone emergency alert test on Sunday: What will happen and why?

Mobile phone emergency alert test on Sunday: What will happen and why?

Supporting image for story: Emergency Alert: Time, how to deactivate, driving rules and why your phone will ring

Emergency Alert: Time, how to deactivate, driving rules and why your phone will ring

April 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Which notable UK figures have lost their blue ticks on Twitter?

Which notable UK figures have lost their blue ticks on Twitter?

Supporting image for story: Businesses backing growth of the West Midlands' high-tech education institute

Businesses backing growth of the West Midlands' high-tech education institute

April 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Healthcare systems need an ‘always on’ approach to pandemic-readiness – expert

Healthcare systems need an ‘always on’ approach to pandemic-readiness – expert

Supporting image for story: Domestic abuse victims with secret phones warned about national emergency alert test

Domestic abuse victims with secret phones warned about national emergency alert test

Supporting image for story: US state of Montana one step closer to TikTok ban

US state of Montana one step closer to TikTok ban

April 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Deal to allow tech companies to trial products in NHS test beds

Deal to allow tech companies to trial products in NHS test beds

Supporting image for story: Influencers warned of the risks of promoting ‘get rich quick’ schemes

Influencers warned of the risks of promoting ‘get rich quick’ schemes

April 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Scientists do the maths on how men can achieve orgasm

Scientists do the maths on how men can achieve orgasm

Supporting image for story: Critically-endangered pearl mussels found in Scottish lochs for first time

Critically-endangered pearl mussels found in Scottish lochs for first time

Supporting image for story: TikTok fined £12.7m after it ‘did not do enough’ to keep under-13s off platform

TikTok fined £12.7m after it ‘did not do enough’ to keep under-13s off platform

March 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit on brink as it axes 675 workers

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit on brink as it axes 675 workers

March 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ocado claims victory in High Court robot patent case

Ocado claims victory in High Court robot patent case

Supporting image for story: Shropshire money expert warns of imminent broadband and mobile price hikes

Shropshire money expert warns of imminent broadband and mobile price hikes

March 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: More mammals infected with bird flu but risk to humans is low, experts say

More mammals infected with bird flu but risk to humans is low, experts say

March 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: No atmosphere found at faraway Earth-sized world, study says

No atmosphere found at faraway Earth-sized world, study says

March 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: TikTok returns as Eurovision Song Contest partner

TikTok returns as Eurovision Song Contest partner

March 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Milky Way is visible – here is how to see it

The Milky Way is visible – here is how to see it

March 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: With mobile and broadband costs set to soar a Shropshire MP has offered his advice

With mobile and broadband costs set to soar a Shropshire MP has offered his advice

March 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Take down 5G monstrosity mast' demand furious Shrewsbury residents alleging underhand tactics

'Take down 5G monstrosity mast' demand furious Shrewsbury residents alleging underhand tactics

March 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: WhatsApp boss warns service could be blocked in UK if Online Safety Bill passes

WhatsApp boss warns service could be blocked in UK if Online Safety Bill passes

March 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Broadband customers to be freed from ‘industry jargon’ under Ofcom proposals

Broadband customers to be freed from ‘industry jargon’ under Ofcom proposals

Supporting image for story: New drug hope for children with primary bone cancer after pioneering Midlands research

New drug hope for children with primary bone cancer after pioneering Midlands research

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Pupils dive deep into science with Titanic-themed week of education

Pupils dive deep into science with Titanic-themed week of education

February 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Can I see the northern lights tonight? What time spectacular display should be visible

Can I see the northern lights tonight? What time spectacular display should be visible

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