Leisure centres scrap biometric systems to keep tabs on staff amid UK data watchdog clampdown
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/16/leisure-centres-scrap-biometric-systems-to-keep-tabs-on-staff-amid-uk-data-watchdog-clampdown
Grand National racegoers struggle to get to Aintree on first day: A number of Merseyrail services have been hit with issues
liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/grand-national-racegoers-struggle-aintree-28975529
Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
- I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.
- Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.
- There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.
- Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
DARPA's Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year
twz.com/sea/darpas-defiant-fully-uncrewed-demonstrator-ship-will-hit-the-seas-later-this-year
Liverpool Lime Street issues travel tips for Grand National racegoers: RAIL passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National ...
sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24243111.liverpool-lime-street-issues-travel-tips-grand-national-racegoers/
Plan for 'trackless tram' to reach Liverpool Airport and Anfield www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/plan-trackless-tram-reach-liverpool-28897008
Liverpool Central station's £300,000 new toilets are now open www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-central-stations-300000-new-28910915
Serco ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff: The Information Commissioner's Office issues an enforcement notice against Serco ...
news.sky.com/story/serco-ordered-to-stop-using-facial-recognition-technology-to-monitor-staff-13078992
Data watchdog tells off outsourcing giant for scanning staff biometrics despite 'power imbalance'
theregister.com/2024/02/26/uk_data_protection_watchdog_halts/
Rumours plans to house asylum seekers at uni building fell through due to failed payment over asbestos are untrue
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/stafford/2024/04/04/serco-dismisses-rumours-about-asbestos-payments-as-untrue/
What is the Merseyrail Trainline issue & is this going to change?: Political Editor and Merseyrail user Liam Thorp attempts to explain a quirk of the ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/what-merseyrail-trainline-issue-going-28882005
'Welcome to the 1950s' say passengers as Merseyrail issue statement: www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/welcome-1950s-say-passengers-merseyrail-28879452
19-year-old from Ellesmere Port taken to court over Trainline ticket: A 19-year-old has been slapped with a £276 court fine after buying a Trainline ticket to ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24191830.19-year-old-ellesmere-port-taken-court-trainline-ticket/
300 bikes cycle hire bikes go missing - and 'won't be replaced': 1,500 bikes were available to hire at the start of the scheme - but that figure dropped to 783 ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/300-bikes-regions-cycle-hire-28860515
Getting off at wrong train stop answered burning question I'd hadwww.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wrong-merseyrail-stop-answered-question-28811734
Merseyrail is moving into the modern era....it's about time: It has taken far too long to get to this point, but roll-out of tap-and-go technology should be ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-moving-modern-eraabout-time-28845772
Merseyrail to introduce tap-and-go ticketing from this Autumn: The move is part of a two stage rollout that could lead to smart devices being used in 2025
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-introduce-tap-go-ticketing-28841298
Revealed: the secret algorithm that controls the lives of Serco’s immigration detainees
theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2024/mar/13/serco-australia-immigration-detention-network-srat-tool-risk-rating-ntwnfb-
Morning Mail: Serco’s secret algorithm, abuse claims over Gaza raid, Greens’ demand on offshore gas
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/13/morning-mail-sercos-secret-algorithm-abuse-claims-over-gaza-raid-greens-demand-on-offshore-gas
Wirral: Suspected ‘unexploded bomb’ found in New Brighton: EMERGENCY services have been called to reports of an “unexploded bomb” found in New Brighton.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24179393.suspected-unexploded-bomb-found-new-brighton/
Steve Rotheram hints at Anfield and airport 'transport' solution: Mayor Rotheram made the comments after announcing plans for three new Merseyrail stations
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/metro-mayor-steve-rotheram-hints-28755990
Merseyrail issues warning to thousands of passengers this weekend: Planned engineering works are set to cause severe disruption to rail services on the Northern ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-issues-disruption-warning-thousands-28740235
Liverpool Central Station celebrates its 150th birthday: Liverpool Central Station is the busiest in Liverpool, and the second busiest station in the North West ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-central-station-celebrates-150th-28739952
Merseyrail rush hour disruption as trains cancelled: Merseyrail's Northern Line has been disrupted
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-rush-hour-disruption-trains-28739389
Warning issued to thousands of Merseyrail passengers this weekend: "Crucial" maintenance work will mean rail replacement buses in place on Northern ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/urgent-disruption-warning-thousands-merseyrail-28707954
'Brick' thrown at Merseyrail train window as passengers evacuated: The incident happened while the packed train was moving
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-passengers-evacuated-after-brick-28695357
Merseyrail sorry as works close platform at station in Ellesmere Port: Merseyrail has apologised after "essential engineering works" have led to the ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24130684.merseyrail-sorry-works-close-platform-station-ellesmere-port/
Woman gets 'ridiculous' £480 bill for putting foot on train seat: She is one of several passengers from Wales who have received hefty court bills for breaching a ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/woman-gets-ridiculous-480-bill-28612573
Big change to state’s mobile speed cameras: Hundreds of mobile speed camera operators will walk off the job in Victoria over the weekend in a second protest ...
news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/mobile-speed-camera-operators-to-strike-for-24-hours-in-victoria/news-story/750db92322993cc52c47a291b1ae3901
Asylum seekers to move out of hotel as council awarded £50k to cover costs: The hotel was opened in March last year to house people seeking asylum
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/council-given-more-50000-cover-9096972
Man dies after being hit by train on Merseyrail line: Officers were called to the line near Freshfield railway station
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-dies-after-being-hit-28450691
Speed-camera workers to give Christmas motorists a heads up: Mobile-speed-camera workers will occasionally switch off their cameras as an unresolved pay dispute ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/speed-camera-workers-to-give-christmas-motorists-a-heads-up-20231222-p5etdb.html
Home Office to kick asylum seekers out of North Stafford Hotel this week: The landmark hotel - opposite Stoke Station - has been decommissioned as a migrant ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/home-office-kick-asylum-seekers-9021615
Mobile speed camera operators to strike for 48 hours over new year: Mobile speed camera operators will walk off the job, including stoppages on New Year’s Eve ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/mobile-speed-camera-operators-to-strike-for-48-hours-over-new-year-20231229-p5eu6m.html
Merseyrail station closed as tree falls on line in Storm Jocelyn: Storm Jocelyn has hits Merseyside and is causing travel disruption
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-station-closed-after-tree-28501833
Person dies after being hit by train on Merseyrail line: Merseyrail services were disrupted as police and paramedics attended the scene
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/person-dies-after-being-hit-28376215
Man arrested over lack of ticket despite paying more than £100: Alex Lennon admitted he had not read terms and conditions that required him to have a ticket ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-arrested-liverpool-central-over-28472221
Transport bosses issue warning over opening of new Baltic station: It had been hoped the revived St James' stop could be revived in 2025
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/transport-bosses-issue-warning-over-28480474
Merseyrail customers have same complaint after man arrested: Opinions have been divided
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-customers-same-complaint-after-28482568
MP: Cancelled Merseyrail Chester/Ellesmere Port trains a 'joke': CANCELLED Merseyrail Chester and Ellesmere Port trains have incurred the anger of a local MP who ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24049189.mp-cancelled-merseyrail-chester-ellesmere-port-trains-joke/
‘Major disruption’ as all Wirral Merseyrail services suspended: THERE is major disruption this evening as all Wirral Merseyrail services have been suspended.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24046963.major-disruption-wirral-merseyrail-services-suspended/
Quick Glance: Disruption: All Wirral Merseyrail Services Suspended
- A points failure at Hamilton Square has caused disruption to the Wirral line, resulting in major delays during rush hour.
- The issues have led to delays on all services in the Liverpool loop affecting the Ellesmere Port, New Brighton, Chester, and West Kirby lines.
'40 angry people' stranded for hours after Merseyrail 'debacle': Roy Walsh described scenes of 40 people waiting in the cold for replacement buses after major ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/40-angry-people-stranded-hours-28397166
Inmate dead after attack in kitchen at Auckland's Wiri prison: An inmate at Auckland's Wiri prison has died after an assault in the facility's kitchen ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505278/inmate-dead-after-attack-in-kitchen-at-auckland-s-wiri-prison
Wirral line rail services disrupted due to 'signalling issues': SERVICES on the Wirral line are subject to "minor disruption" this afternoon (Wednesday ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24025423.wirral-line-rail-services-disrupted-due-signalling-issues/
Merseyrail Chester disruption after passenger taken ill on train: Trains have been delayed and cancelled this afternoon on the Merseyrail network near Chester ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24023452.merseyrail-chester-disruption-passenger-taken-ill-train/
Passenger taken ill on Merseyrail Chester train: THERE has been disruption on the Chester Merseyrail service today (Friday, December 29).
trib.al/r4xnSL5
‘I cannot breathe’: Violence, excessive force plagues immigration detention: Understaffing and violence are the latest problems revealed in immigration detention ...
theage.com.au/national/i-cannot-breathe-violence-excessive-force-plagues-immigration-detention-20231016-p5ecoo.html
Quick Glance: Violence and Excessive Force in Immigration Detention
- Specialist team allowed to use force as a last resort against detainees.
- Understaffing leads to violence, sexual assault allegations, and illegal drug trade.
- Conditions in immigration detention are unacceptable and require a review of government contracts.
- Serco understands that major incidents could affect the company and its reputation.
'Major' disruption for Wirral rail services: There is 'major' disruption for Wirral rail services this afternoon due to 'power supply problems' at Hamilton ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24015300.major-disruption-wirral-rail-services/
Man caught performing ‘sex act’ on Merseyrail train: A MAN was seen performing a “sex act” on a Merseyrail train travelling on the Wirral line.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24010937.man-caught-performing-sex-act-merseyrail-train/
Disused rail tunnel could reopen as Merseytravel issues update: It is one of many closed tunnels in Merseyside
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/disused-rail-tunnel-could-reopen-28331473
Delays as trains suspended on Merseyrail line due to fault: One train was forced to terminate at Walton
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/delays-trains-suspended-merseyrail-line-28343295
Former Serco Asia Pacific Victorian speed camera operators cite abuse, attacks on job
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/former-serco-asia-pacific-victorian-speed-camera-operators-abuse/103114762
Merseyrail delays as Northern Line hit by signalling issues: Passengers told to get off trains at Sandhills as problem affects lines to Ormskirk ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-delays-northern-line-hit-28261646
Merseyrail disruption between Chester and Liverpool due to trespasser: TRAIN services between Chester and Liverpool have been disrupted this evening (Thursday ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23975770.merseyrail-disruption-chester-liverpool-due-trespasser/
Merseyrail cancel number of train services every day on two lines: Changes come into place from Saturday, November 18
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-cancel-number-train-services-28129931
Merseyrail Boxing Day trains to run but services reduced: The rail network has unveiled its timetable for the festive period
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyrail-boxing-day-trains-run-28246128
Elderly lady held upright during chaotic Merseyrail journey: Furious passenger Bill Hodgson shared images of the cramped journey as he demanded answers from the ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/elderly-lady-held-upright-during-28235593
Person dies after being hit by train on Merseyrail line: British Transport Police has now confirmed a person has died
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/person-dies-after-being-hit-28191788
'It's every single day' blast furious Merseyrail commuters : Passengers loudly voice their frustration as yet another break down leads to chaos on the network
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/its-every-single-day-blast-28184721
The £80 million brand new station beset by problems: A new station in Merseyside has been blighted by issues - and it seems to have hit Greater Manchester this ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/80-million-brand-new-station-28141756
Changes made to Merseyrail trains Chester Saturday timetable: PASSENGERS travelling on the train between Chester and Liverpool are being made aware of changes to ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23934429.changes-made-merseyrail-trains-chester-saturday-timetable/
'I was fined by Merseyrail even though I had bought a ticket': 16-year-old Izzy Moston found herself a victim of a strange ticketing quirk ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/i-fined-merseyrail-even-though-28032987
Shocked teenage girl hit with £100 Merseyrail fine despite paying for ticket: The 16-year-old was travelling from her college on the Wirral line when she was ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/shocked-helsby-teen-hit-100-28039170
Rail providers' 'total disregard' as trains 'unfit for purpose': 'It feels like a gamble getting to work now'
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/rail-providers-total-disregard-travellers-28039511
I want to like Merseyrail but they're making it really difficult: Merseyrail is experiencing growing pains, which for £100 a month I could do without
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/want-like-merseyrail-theyre-making-28025418
'Patience wearing thin' as it's 'same apology, no explanation': Headbolt Lane passengers speaks of a "shocker of a service" as faults and breakdowns ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/chaos-cancellations-just-weeks-after-28018511
Man fined for putting feet on seat on Merseyrail train calls for rule change: The passenger admits he broke the rules, but wants to see a change in the way the ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/man-fined-putting-feet-seat-27922155
'What I did was wrong but Merseyrail needs to change this rule': 'To me, it feels like a rule that's there to catch out those who don't know ...
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/what-wrong-merseyrail-needs-change-27913917
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