Northern Rail warns that paper tickets will disappear within five years

By Colin Fernandez and Shannon Mcguigan 1:54 PM June 3, 2024, updated 4:27 PM June 3, 2024 Last year, 2.3 million fewer paper train tickets were issued The number of people using Northern Rail e-tickets increased by 19 percent Paper train tickets – a hallmark of rail travel since the first passenger service in 1825 … Read more

End of the queue for paper train tickets as Northern Rail warns passengers that e-fares will make them just a ‘museum exhibit’ for the next five years

Northern Rail said the classic orange train ticket – known as the 'magstripe' because it has a magnetic, machine-readable stripe on the back – will soon be a 'museum exhibit' (file image)

Last year, 2.3 million fewer paper train tickets were issued The number of people using Northern Rail e-tickets increased by 19 percent By Colin Fernandez and Shannon McGuigan Published: 08:54 EDT, June 3, 2024 | Updated: 11:27 AM EDT, June 3, 2024 Paper train tickets – a hallmark of rail travel since the first passenger … Read more

Veterinarian warns cat owners to stop using this type of pet food

A vet has issued an urgent warning to cat owners who only feed their pets dry food. Dr. Drew from Tampa, Florida, has warned about the dangers of not feeding cats wet food and how it can lead to urinary tract problems in a viral TikTok. The vet, known online as @thejunglevet, said: ‘Cats are … Read more

Earth to be hit by a second solar storm TODAY with a 75% chance of radio, satellite and GPS outages, NOAA warns

The US government's space weather experts are warning that a powerful three-day solar storm will hit Earth today - following a solar flare that caused coronal mass ejections (CME) towards Earth - potentially causing 'electricity grid fluctuations'.

Earth is expected to be hit by a powerful three-day solar storm today that could cause “fluctuations in the power grid,” experts warn. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) noted that the geomagnetic storm, which is a major disruption of Earth’s magnetosphere, could disrupt the orbits of satellites, cause radio blackouts and create incredible … Read more

Ice cream truck owner criticizes the municipality for ‘outdated’ calling rules

By Dan Grennan 12:06 May 27, 2024, updated 1:11 PM May 27, 2024 Share or comment on this article: It’s one of the sounds of the British summer, but an ice cream van owner’s noise has landed him in trouble after complaining it’s ‘too loud’. John Barton, who runs Harrison’s Ices in Lincolnshire, was shocked … Read more

Elon Musk warns Windows users to disable controversial new AI feature

ELON Musk has warned Windows users to disable a controversial new AI feature that looks like “a Black Mirror episode”. The Tesla chief was quick to reveal his thoughts on Microsoft’s latest update to Windows 11 devices this summer, amid fears it could bear similarities to a near-future dystopia. Tesla owner and tech genius Elon … Read more

Not enough beer and wine is being served, Trading Standards warns

New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs and bars in Britain contain less booze than they should. A report published on Friday by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) found that 70% of beer and wine tasted across the country were measured too short. … Read more

Beer and wine are being poured, Trading Standards warns – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Beer and wine drinkers are likely to miss out on a full pair of glasses, according to a ‘snapshot’ study Item information Author, Alexander Phillips Role, BBC news 2 hours ago New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs … Read more

Beer and wine are being poured, Trading Standards warns – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Beer and wine drinkers are likely to miss out on a full pair of glasses, according to a ‘snapshot’ study Item information Author, Alexander Phillips Role, BBC news 3 hours ago New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs … Read more