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‘Catholics seem to see the Orangeman as the bogeyman. They have this visceral hatred’
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/10/26/catholics-seem-to-see-the-orangeman-as-the-bogeyman-they-have-this-visceral-hatred/
The internet used to be a wonderfully weird place. Before algorithms, influencers and AI slop, ordinary people could become global sensations by dancing in ... Show more
An internet tax that would charge by the gigabyte just squeaked through France's lower house
techspot.com/news/114406-gigabyte-internet-tax-squeaked-through-france-lower-house.html
Openreach has issued an urgent warning that there are only three months until old copper landlines are all finally disconnected.
Read more: www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/andy-burnham-government-considering-roadside-34420239?
Will there ever be a perfect broadband service? BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone top broadband complaints list (aff)
Full story: lep.co.uk
Satellite Mobile Communications: Telekom Takes on Starlink: European providers plan to build their own satellite communications network through a new consortium ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/satelliten-mobilfunk-telekom-fordert-starlink-heraus-a-acb37ec7-6e1d-43b8-a351-8d4c1e5aaada
NI Secretary to ban Orange Order Drumcree parade: Follow live developments as Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant announces that the Orange Order's ...
rte.ie/news/2026/1009/1594782-drumcree-parade/
Key FactsSir Chris Bryant announces Drumcree parade ban
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher advised that enforcement would require major intervention and carry unacceptable risks of serious injury and disorder.
- The Parades Commission allowed the march under restrictions, but a large protest on Garvaghy Road prevented it.
- The commission considered its original ruling no longer to have lasting legal effect after the PSNI assessment; courts would ultimately decide.
- By last Thursday, the policing operation connected with the dispute had cost approximately £3 million.
Orange says network incident disrupts mobile services across France: Telecoms operator Orange said on Wednesday that an incident affecting its mobile network ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/orange-says-network-incident-disrupts-mobile-services-across-france-2026-10-21/
PHP internet warning latest: Global cyber security alert issued - as major tech boss says he's 'not seen anything like this in a long time'
news.sky.com/story/internet-threat-latest-wider-wave-of-attacks-feared-as-critical-flaw-hits-websites-worldwide-13602117
The Drive Oct 15
America’s EV Charging Is a Mess. The CEO Trying to Fix It Explains Why: Ionna CEO Seth Cutler told The Drive how the EV charging network owned by eight ...
thedrive.com/news/americas-ev-charging-is-a-mess-the-ceo-trying-to-fix-it-explains-why
Dispute over satellite telephony frequencies: The European Union wants to reallocate the frequencies for satellite mobile communications ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/streit-ueber-frequenzen-fuer-satellitentelefonie-accg-201601849.html
Mobile communications from space: What European providers are planning - | and why Starlink will likely be left out
t3n.de/news/mobilfunk-weltall-europaeische-anbieter-starlink-1768858/
BT loses appeal for 5G digital hub plans in Salisbury: A planning inspector has dismissed two appeals against Wiltshire Council’s refusal of planning ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26629766.bt-loses-appeal-5g-digital-hub-plans-salisbury/
William lives in a blue tent on a patch of grass beside St Chad's Queensway in Birmingham city centre, a noisy route that never sleeps. Next to him ... Show more
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/andy-burnham-government-considering-roadside-34420239?
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/andy-burnham-government-considering-roadside-34420239?
BBC Oct 05
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk : The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvze4g06526ro
BBC Oct 05
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk : The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvze4g06526ro
O'Neill tells protesters to hold road until midnight: Police stopped Portadown Orangemen from marching from Drumcree Church towards Garvaghy Road in Portadown ...
rte.ie/news/2026/0927/1593090-crowds-gather-garvaghy-road/
Garvaghy Road residents 'furious' at commission ruling
rte.ie/news/2026/0925/1592989-garvaghy-residents-furious-ruling/
dlvr.it Sep 28
Ofcom pulls the plug on Openreach's aggressive fiber discount: Regulator intervenes after deciding altnets may be unable to match the offer and recover their ...
theregister.com/networks/2026/09/28/ofcom-pulls-the-plug-on-openreachs-aggressive-fiber-discount/5299427
Orange Order given green light to march for first time in nearly 30 years: Protesters are now beginning to blockade Garvaghy Road following the late night court ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/garvaghy-road-liveorange-order-given-37706507
‘Kimmel’ Guest Host Reveals Epstein Segment ABC Blocked: The network apparently pulled another controversial bit five minutes before the taping.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kimmel-guest-host-rosie-odonnell-reveals-epstein-segment-abc-blocked/
Key FactsRosie O’Donnell Says ABC Blocked Epstein Segment
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- O’Donnell said ABC executives rejected a planned Epstein segment for her final night.
- The segment never aired on ABC; weeks later, she posted a clip showing a meeting with the women.
- The clip appeared September 3, exactly one year after survivors demanded the Epstein files’ full release outside the US Capitol.
- O’Donnell is discussing individual videos with the women featured; she said the clip was filmed within a few hours.
You are all heroes, and you’re going to change how the world deals with child sex abuse.— Rosie O'Donnell; addressing Epstein survivors in a clip she posted on social media.
Warning as staple BT service being switched off forever: The system, which has been used for decades, is set to be taken away in a matter of months.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/warning-staple-bt-service-being-34619668
Orange Button scheme launches to help Northamptonshire residents struggling with suicidal thoughts
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/orange-button-scheme-launches-to-help-northamptonshire-residents-struggling-with-suicidal-thoughts-9009439
Can brand SRK help revive brand Vi? What his endorsement history shows: Vodafone Idea has brought in Shah Rukh Khan for its brand makeover, but experts say star ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/can-brand-srk-help-revive-brand-vi-what-his-endorsement-history-shows-126090300901_1.html
Mumbai ring road expansion: MMRDA plans 307-km network linking Thane, Navi Mumbai and suburbs
financialexpress.com/business/roadways-mumbai-ring-road-expansion-mmrda-plans-307-km-network-linking-thane-navi-mumbai-and-suburbs-4328899/
Cries of 'yes' as NHS worker who made £200K from dodgy fire sticks avoid prison: NHS worker Craig Austin, 38, supplied more than 1,000 people with illegal access ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dodgy-fire-stick-crime-court-37575867
Callaway and Good Good’s violent golf ad sparks internet outrage: 'That approval should never have happened,' Callaway admitted after ad showed a male golfer ...
mashable.com/life/callaway-good-good-golf-ad-backlash
Luna llena y eclipse lunar parcial coinciden: cuándo verlo en EE. UU.: Un eclipse lunar parcial oscurecerá cerca del 96% de la Luna la noche del 27 al 28 de ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/space/2026/08/27/horario-eclipse-lunar-agosto-2026-eeuu/91406236007/
Colombia’s Puracé Volcano Stays on Orange Alert as Ash Column Reaches 3,250 Metres
riotimesonline.com/colombia-purace-volcano-orange-alert-2026/
Thousands in Northampton yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade: Full Fibre broadband is now available to 92,000 homes and businesses across Northampton ...
northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/thousands-in-northampton-yet-to-benefit-from-major-broadband-upgrade-8946313
BBC Aug 15
Worker fears 'no work-life balance' under BT relocation plan: Lesley Wood says moving to a Manchester office would increase her commute, as dozens hold a protest ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly5prz9l8ko
Staff spend day in 'tears' as hundreds of jobs set to leave Liverpool: Politicians, union officials and BT Group workers have called on BT Group to ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/workers-shock-hundreds-jobs-set-34447878.amp
UK's Gamma Communications in talks with PE firm Waterland over possible takeover: British telecom services provider Gamma Communications on Friday said it was in ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/uks-gamma-communications-talks-with-pe-firm-waterland-over-possible-takeover-2026-08-21/
BT Openreach issue statement following widespread disruption to broadband services in Northamptonshire village
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/bt-openreach-issue-statement-following-widespread-disruption-to-broadband-services-in-northamptonshire-village-8842522
Metro changes on Independence Day: Early start in Delhi, station closure in Bengaluru, no Orange Line in Kolkata
financialexpress.com/business/infrastructure-metro-changes-on-independence-day-early-start-in-delhi-station-closure-in-bengaluru-no-orange-line-in-kolkata-4317712/
What The World's Oldest Telecommunications Company Looks Like Today: BT's roots stretch back almost two hundred years to the days of telegraphs ...
engadget.com/2236190/worlds-oldest-telecommunications-company-what-looks-like-today/
Heavy rain and snow forecast: KZN deploys emergency teams ahead of severe weather
iol.co.za/news/weather/2026-07-29-heavy-rain-and-snow-forecast-kzn-deploys-emergency-teams-ahead-of-severe-weather/
Rs 8,056 cr Mumbai tunnel to cut travel time between Orange Gate and Marine Drive by 20 mins – 650 m excavated on 9.2-km route
financialexpress.com/business/infrastructure-rs-8056-cr-mumbai-tunnel-to-cut-travel-time-between-orange-gate-and-marine-drive-by-20-mins-650-m-excavated-on-9-2-km-route-4305367/
How to switch mobile provider: Switching mobile network has never been easier with the introduction of text-to-switch. If you are overpaying for your contract or ...
which.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phone-providers/article/how-to-switch-mobile-provider-aonh23I44Fno
Inside BT Tower's dramatic transformation into posh hotel: London's iconic BT Tower landmark is being transformed into a hotel with a rooftop pool ...
metro.co.uk/2026/08/02/inside-bt-towers-dramatic-transformation-posh-hotel-29253658/
Decision taken over BT 'street hubs' planned for Shrewsbury: The council gave differing reasons for the two decisions.
shropshirestar.com/news/decision-taken-over-bt-street-hubs-planned-for-shrewsbury-8836207
dlvr.it Jul 28
Openreach nudges another 112 exchange areas toward full fiber: Latest batch takes the copper sales restrictions to 1,572 locations and 15.4 million premises
theregister.com/networks/2026/07/28/openreach-nudges-another-112-exchange-areas-toward-full-fiber/5279046
Swedish gang leader given life sentence in Iraq for drug trafficking: Ali Shehab Ahmed, one of the leading figures in Sweden's Foxtrot network criminal gang ...
thelocal.se/20260804/swedish-gang-leader-given-life-sentence-in-iraq-for-drug-trafficking
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Fullerton College soars, or hovers, to new heights with enhanced military connections for its drone program
ocregister.com/2026/08/06/fullerton-college-soars-or-hovers-to-new-heights-with-enhanced-military-connections-for-its-drone-program/
Grimsby Live Aug 04
Work begins on 'major upgrade' to bring fibre broadband to Humberston: Engineers have started work on a new full fibre broadband network in Humberston ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/work-begins-major-upgrade-bring-11090517
rsn.org Aug 03
How Rogue Officers Turned a Nationwide Camera Network Into a Tool for Stalking: Flock’s array of license-plate cameras was built to fight crime ...
rsn.org/001/how-rogue-officers-turned-a-nationwide-camera-network-into-a-tool-for-stalking.html
Internet jumps on Trump after his gaffes at NATO meetings: ‘His brain is mush’: Democratic lawmakers mocked Trump for mistakenly calling Iran the ‘Islamic ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-speech-nato-japan-putin-b3011409.html
Key FactsTrump’s NATO Summit Blunders Spark Global Mockery
Jul 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- President Trump mistakenly called Iran the “Islamic Republic of Japan” during a NATO press event.
- He also confused national leaders and mixed up names when addressing reporters about Putin and Zelensky.
- Lawmakers like Chuck Schumer condemned the performance as embarrassing and damaging to U.S. credibility.
- While the White House defended Trump’s vigorous engagement, many online mocked him and suggested invoking the 25th Amendment.
His brain is mush.— The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump PAC, pointed out Trump’s gaffes and stated that his brain is mush.
Ofcom proposes blocking Openreach new customer deal over competition concerns: The telecoms watchdog said it provisionally found Openreach’s new customer offer ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/ofcom-proposes-blocking-openreach-new-customer-deal-over-competition-concerns-8824879
The best internet moments of 2026 (so far): From a baby monkey in Tokyo to a rocket circling the moon.
mashable.com/life/best-internet-moments-2026
BT installation and United Utilities works set to cause road havoc across Lancashire next week
lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/bt-installation-and-united-utilities-works-set-to-cause-road-havoc-across-lancashire-next-week-8835048
The Which? Shoddies 2026: the biggest brand fails this year: Our rigorous testing, surveys and investigations uncover this year's award-winning disappointments
which.co.uk/news/article/the-which-shoddies-2026-a01Hd9I3hWbA
Gateshead man slams broadband cover which has 'ruined' grass verge outside his home
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gateshead-man-slams-broadband-cover-34324208
Relocation of 600 Liverpool workers branded 'redundancy by stealth': Talks have begun between city leaders and BT bosses over the future of hundreds of staff
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/relocation-600-liverpool-workers-branded-34375785
BT Street Hub approved for Barrow Street in St Helens: Plans approved for a new BT Street Hub in St Helens, replacing phone kiosks and offering free Wi-Fi, calls ...
sthelensstar.co.uk/news/26416188.bt-street-hub-approved-barrow-street-st-helens/
Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network: Linda Mwananchi takes over ODM officials and vows to strengthen grassroots network as Sifuna criticizes ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001553100/linda-mwananchi-vows-to-strengthen-grassroots-network
Paid articlePaywall Liverpool set to lose 600 jobs as BT plans to close city centre office: Kim Johnson MP said BT's decision is another example of the "damage caused when decisions ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-set-lose-600-jobs-34274239
camdennewjournal.co.uk Jul 09
Even saw the lights of the Goodyear Blimp…
Lovely shot of the BT Tower today on this hot and hazy day by the brilliant photographer Simon Lamrock
Mobile networks record biggest ever spikes as commuters stream England kick-off: New records were set for both EE and O2 during Wednesday evening’s Fifa men’s ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/mobile-networks-record-biggest-ever-spikes-as-commuters-stream-england-kick-off-8773991
Verizon: BT Group legt internationales Firmenkundennetzwerk mit US-Konzern zusammen - Golem.de
golem.de/news/verizon-bt-group-findet-kaeufer-fuer-internationales-firmenkundennetzwerk-2606-210316.html
Heavy rains bring relief to Delhi as Orange alerts issued across several States | Monsoon LIVE updates
thehindu.com/news/national/india-monsoon-rain-today-live-updates-mumbai-delhi-north-india-imd-forecast-kerala-landslide-gujarat-rain-flight-cancellation/article71196412.ece
London's BT Tower is transforming into a luxury hotel after £275,000,000 sale: The iconic 620ft London landmark is being stripped out and converted into a hotel ...
metro.co.uk/2026/06/28/londons-bt-tower-transforming-a-luxury-hotel-275-000-000-sale-28800922/
Openreach plans for Gorleston home disapproved by council: A council is objecting to plans to install fibre broadband wiring in a listed, historic house.
edp24.co.uk/news/26254294.openreach-plans-gorleston-home-disapproved-council/
Thousands without internet in Maghull for days after cables damaged: The issue was caused by an Environment Agency contractor who struck an underground cable ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/thousands-without-internet-maghull-days-34242581
BT’s turnaround is in the home stretch: A streamlined domestic business and the end of a hefty investment programme mean it will soon start to generate cash
ft.com/content/a8d3173c-127a-444d-8701-7e2faff6f8a7
Paid articlePaywall dlvr.it Jul 01
Brit competition cops fast-track £2B borging of Netomnia into Openreach challenger
theregister.com/networks/2026/07/01/brit-competition-cops-fast-track-2b-borging-of-netomnia-into-openreach-challenger/5264986
Thousands in Lancaster yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade: Most of Lancaster is now covered by Full Fibre but many residents and businesses still ...
lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/pedigree-news/thousands-in-lancaster-yet-to-benefit-from-major-broadband-upgrade-8772856
When will the CRL open? Here’s our back-of-the-timetable guesstimate: An earnest attempt to work out when the City Rail Link will open, with the help of maths ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/02-07-2026/when-will-the-crl-open-heres-our-back-of-the-timetable-guesstimate
BT’s pension fund lost £300mn on Thames Water : One of UK’s biggest private schemes wrote off stake in beleaguered utility in 2024
ft.com/content/078d7695-15d4-46b7-94aa-4e0f4ce262ca
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The Sentinel Jun 24
BT Openreach accused of 'corporate greed' over Stoke-on-trent telegraph poles: More than 1,000 residents have signed petition
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/company-accused-corporate-greed-over-11026844
Internet down for thousands after 'fibre cut' with Cloudflare engineers investigating cause
metro.co.uk/2026/06/22/parts-internet-goes-major-network-outage-28879691/
Martin Lewis urgent 'one word' advice for EE, Sky, Virgin, BT customers: Personal finance expert told BBC Podcast listeners 'you may get a much better deal'
mirror.co.uk/money/martin-lewis-urgent-one-word-37320404
BT boss takes home £5.6m as pay and bonus package more than doubles: Allison Kirkby pocketed the payment after BT’s share price surged nearly 80%
theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/11/bt-chief-executive-allison-kirkby-pay
The purple yam is taking the internet by storm — but is it as good for us as we think? CNN Creator Antoinette Radford looked into it.
Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France: Bouygues Telecom , Orange and Free-iliad Group said on Saturday they have signed ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/bouygues-led-consortium-signs-2344-billion-deal-buy-sfr-altice-france-2026-06-06/
TfL makes major announcement on Tube internet roll-out in huge boost to commuters
standard.co.uk/news/london/tube-internet-connectivity-tfl-underground-b1285675.html
Morocco Accelerates AI Push with New Strategic Partnership with Orange: Morocco has taken a new step in its ambition to develop a sovereign and competitive ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/06/315066/morocco-accelerates-ai-push-with-new-strategic-partnership-with-orange/
Romania Insider Jun 04
Cybersecurity, drone and health-tech startups join Orange Fab accelerator in Romania
romania-insider.com/orange-fab-startups-romania-june-2026
