17+ hour, 6+ min ago   (664+ words) US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying “negative forces” were “bringing up things that won’t happen”, after calls by industry bosses to slow down development. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (775+ words) A hedgerow cut down amid a long-running 63-home planning battle could now have to be replanted, with councillors told any replacement would be protected for at least 30 years. The hedge on Sidmouth Road near Ottery St Mary was removed late…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (616+ words) The boss of an air traffic control provider said he “always” accepts “full responsibility” after a technical issue caused huge disruption to flights. Nats, which provides air traffic control services to 15 UK airports, said in a statement that recovery had…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (370+ words) Uber has launched the UK’s first robotaxis across London after partnering with British AI technology firm Wayve. Londoners can hail autonomous vehicles through Uber, although each vehicle will still have a human safety driver who can take the wheel if…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (392+ words) An East Devon MP has described the loss of face-to-face banking in rural areas as a “heist". Richard Foord, MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, made the comments during a Westminster Hall debate on September 1, highlighting the growing impact of bank…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) Aldi stores across Devon will remain closed for Boxing Day to give staff extra time off with their families. The retailer has confirmed it will also close on Christmas Day, reopening on December 27, 2026. New Year’s Day will see stores shut…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (315+ words) Drafting the next Scottish budget will be “extremely challenging” amid tight fiscal conditions, the Deputy First Minister has said. Jenny Gilruth said she will not shy away from the challenge of balancing the Scottish Government’s books. She will be speaking…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (351+ words) Support is being offered in Devon for people struggling with their energy bills. The Crisis and Resilience Fund is being promoted by Devon County Council ahead of a four per cent rise in the energy price cap, announced by regulator…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (337+ words) London’s 100 Club venue is to charge 1976 prices for two nights to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Punk Special which featured early performances from The Sex Pistols, The Clash and Siouxsie And The Banshees. Entry to the Oxford Street club will…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (293+ words) Discarded bodyboards are being given a new lease of life to help protect coastal habitats in Devon. The Environment Agency is repurposing the boards, collected at Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), for use in surveys on intertidal mudflats, where…...