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Blackstaff Residents’ Association previously made a request for a plaque honouring John Stewart BellOlympia Drive Entrance to Olympia Leisure Centre(Image: )A new arch has been requested for an entrance to the Olympia Leisure Centre in Belfast as a dedication to a world-famous physicist who was born in the Village.Belfast City Council, who own the leisure centre, have received correspondence from William Dickson on behalf of the Blackstaff Residents’ Association requesting they consider erecting a metal arch incorporating the wording “John Stewart Bell Entrance” over the entrance from Olympia Drive.An officer report forwarded to the council’s People and Communities Committee for…

The UK’s independent online safety regulator, Ofcom, has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act 2023. The investigation is examining whether the platform has complied with its duties to protect users in the UK from illegal content. Ofcom said its initial concern came from reports that the Grok AI chatbot account on X had been used to create and share non-consensual intimate images and images of children. The watchdog described these as potentially falling under intimate image abuse and child sexual abuse material offences. Suzanne Cater, Director of Enforcement at Ofcom, said: “Reports of Grok being…

Josephina was left with a hole in her bum that ‘gushed’ liquid, and suffered a blood clotNeil Shaw Network Content Editor11:31, 19 Jan 2026Updated 11:36, 19 Jan 2026Josephina Finch wanted safer surgery in Spain (Kennedy News and Media)(Image: )A mum almost died after flying to Spain for cosmetic surgery and waking up in the operating theatre before being left with a huge hole in her bum, which ‘gushed’ liquid. Josephina Finch hoped for a ’rounder bum’ so jetted off for the procedure in Spain after hearing horror stories about people’s experiences in Turkey.The 38-year-old paid around £6,000 for the Brazilian…

The draw has been made for the fifth round of the FA Vase.Teams are now just three ties away from a Wembley final with holders Whitstable Town still hoping to retain the trophy.Two-goal Javaun Splatt holds off a Harpenden player during Whitstable’s win on Saturday. Picture: Les BiggsThe Oystermen, who won 4-1 at Harpenden Town in the last 32 on Saturday, have been handed a home tie against Cockfosters.The visitors currently sit fourth in the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division, three points off top spot with four defeats in 21 league games.Fellow Southern Counties East League sides Punjab United and…

Taking acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability in children. This conclusion comes from the most comprehensive review of the evidence so far, published on January 16 in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health. The study was led by researchers at City St George’s, University of London. The research team carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis drawing on results from 43 previously published studies. Their goal was to determine whether acetaminophen use during pregnancy is safe. The analysis was prompted by…

A 23-year-old man from Sheerness has been charged11:40, 19 Jan 2026Updated 11:42, 19 Jan 2026The incident took place on Noreen Avenue in Minster shortly before 7pm on Saturday, January 17.(Image: Google Maps)A suspect has been charged with murder following the death of a man in a stabbing in Minster. Officers from Kent Police were called to Noreen Avenue on the Isle of Sheppey at 6.38pm on Saturday, January 17.There it had been reported that a victim had been assaulted and sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds. A large police presence descended on the street and established a cordon in the…

“Those investors will not only lose their reputation but also lose their investment”, said Mike Martin13:12, 19 Jan 2026Updated 13:20, 19 Jan 2026Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin has accused South East Water of acting “like a bit of a gangster” as tens of thousands of homes across Kent and Sussex were left without water. The MP told KentLive he had written to the company’s investors, warning them their reputations and investments were at risk unless the board intervened to resolve repeated outages.There are still many homes without water as the time of reporting (19 January) including in Bidborough near Tunbridge…

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is the flagship early-stage startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, spotlighting the world’s most promising young companies. Each year, thousands of applicants from around the globe vie for one of 200 slots in the cohort, which provides unparalleled visibility, access to top-tier investors, and opportunities to grow.  Early-stage startups from around the world are joining the Startup Battlefield email list to be the first to know when applications open in mid-February. Don’t miss a beat if you’re ready to join the action.  What is Startup Battlefield?  Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images Startup Battlefield 200 is a highly selective startup launch program designed to…

Location : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25 and the A308 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 19 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 19 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link

Revolut, a London-based digital banking and payments company, has applied for a full banking license in Peru as part of its expansion across Latin America, Bloomberg reported on Monday. If approved, the license will allow the company to operate as a regulated bank in the country, adding Peru to a list of regional markets alongside Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. Bloomberg said Revolut plans to compete primarily with incumbent banks rather than newer fintech rivals.Revolut has identified remittances and cross-border payments as key parts of its local strategy, noting that about 1 million people in Peru rely on money sent from…