Posts by Alice Spencer

Refuge exposes alarming new patterns of abuse involving wearable technology

As Valentine’s Day and Safer Internet Day approach, Refuge is warning that emerging forms of abuse involving AI and wearable technology – including smart glasses and watches – are increasingly being misused by abusers to stalk, surveil and control survivors. To raise awareness of these trends and others, the UK’s largest specialist domestic abuse charity is hosting […]

From seat to stadium: new locations added for Harry Styles fans heading to Wembley

Harry Styles fans heading to Wembley Stadium, connected by EE, for the pop star’s Together, Together tour this June can enjoy stress-free travel with National Express, the Official Coach Supplier to Wembley Stadium. Due to high demand the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator has now added dedicated services to and from a number of new […]

Tepid growth expectations prevail, says CBI

Firms across the private sector once again expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -20%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Nonetheless, this pessimism has eased somewhat, with growth expectations at their least negative in three months. The downturn in activity is expected to be broad-based, with business volumes […]

Roll up, roll up – Richmond athletes urged to register for funding

Some of Richmond’s most accomplished athletes visited Pools on the Park leisure centre last week to celebrate the launch of GLL’s Sport Foundation in the borough. The Foundation (GSF) – now in its eighteenth year – is the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme. It offers financial bursaries to help with travel costs and equipment […]

Daughter of Croydon judo dynasty triumphs

Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Merredew has been crowned judo’s British Champion in the U52kg category following a gruelling tournament at the end of last year. In some ways, her success is no surprise as Lizzy comes from a long line of talented ‘judokas’. Her granddad, grandma, mum, brother and twin sister have all participated in the sport […]

New study shows plant-rich diet and probiotics can slow prostate cancer progression

Ground-breaking new research has found for the first time that the friendly bacteria in the gut can be enhanced to help slow prostate cancer progression while improving men’s overall health and wellbeing. This landmark UK study – led by academics from the University of Bedfordshire alongside a team from Addenbrooke’s and Bedford, Cambridge University Hospital […]

Ready Aye Ready: ABP supports Sea Cadets in local communities

As 2025 draws to a close, Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, has completed a programme of donations supporting the work of Sea Cadet units in coastal communities all across Britain. The funds donated by ABP will be invested across fifteen Sea Cadet units in close proximity to ABP’s ports, including in […]

Flying Spur sets new ‘Winter Lap Record’ at most northerly active racetrack in the world

The Flying Spur Speed has again demonstrated its exceptional performance in all conditions by setting a new ‘winter lap record’ at the world’s most northerly active race circuit. The record was set at the Drivecenter Arena circuit in Fällfors, northern Sweden – just 100 miles from the Arctic Circle, and a former military airbase. Despite […]

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford: Pre-Game Focus

As the Premier League heads into another intense weekend, Brighton & Hove Albion host Brentford in what promises to be a sharp test for both sides. While Brighton aim to build on solid home form, Brentford travel with ambition — and pressure — to make a statement on the road. Brighton arrive having suffered only […]

Conor Benn outclasses Chris Eubank Jr to level the score in London

Conor Benn produced the most complete performance of his career as he avenged his defeat to Chris Eubank Jr with a commanding points win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The long-running saga between the sons of British boxing legends Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr reached its conclusion with Benn winning comfortably on all three […]

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