Six ‘Vampire’ Gadgets That Drain £66 a Year From Your Energy Bills Wednesday, December 10, 2025 standby energy consumption vampire gadgets smartmeter octopus technology efficiency bills Many common household gadgets quietly consume electricity even when not in active use, a phenomenon often dubbed as ‘vampire’ power drain. Recent analysis reveals that these power-hungry devices could be costing the average … Read More
iPhone 16e Cyber Monday Deals: Cheapest Offers Starting at Just 63p a Day Sunday, November 30, 2025 iphone cybermonday deals apple skymobile mobilecontracts technology discounts mobilesco smartphones The iPhone 16e is Apple’s most budget-friendly model, launched in 2025 with cutting-edge features like Apple Intelligence and a refreshed design specific to the “e” series. What truly sets it apart is its … Read More
Sainsbury's Trials Driver-Facing 'Spy' Cameras in Delivery Vans Amid Privacy Concerns Saturday, November 29, 2025 sainsburys delivery cameras privacy safety drivers surveillance technology union trial Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s leading supermarkets, has started trialling advanced camera systems in a small fleet of its delivery vehicles, prompting concerns among drivers about privacy and monitoring. The trial … Read More
Massive Upgrades to Health Centres in Stockland Green and Edgbaston to Reduce NHS Waiting Lists Monday, November 24, 2025 healthcare nhs birmingham primarycare neighbourhood hubs waitinglists investment technology healthcentres Two key health centres in Birmingham—Stockland Green Primary Care Centre and Summerfield Primary Care Centre in Edgbaston—are set to undergo significant upgrades, transforming them into ‘one stop health hubs.’ … Read More
Wednesbury’s Village Medical Centre to Introduce One of the UK’s First Robotic Pharmacies Monday, November 24, 2025 wednesbury friarpark pharmacy robotics healthcare medicalcentre housing sandwell expansion technology Sandwell Council has approved an exciting upgrade for Wednesbury’s Village Medical Centre, located on Crankhall Lane in Friar Park. The development includes a two-storey extension featuring one of the UK’s first robotic … Read More
Calls for Urgent Action as Children as Young as Four Targeted in Online Grooming Crimes Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming children nspcc onlinesafety sexualabuse westmidlands technology childprotection snapchat crime Children as young as four are becoming victims of disturbing online grooming crimes, with offences more than doubling in the West Midlands region, according to new data from the NSPCC. The charity has called for immediate … Read More