ed From Honeybourne to the set of Children in Need By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:24:00 GMT Hear from the incredible children ready to represent Worcestershire on TV. Full Article
ed 'Shock' at murder in Redditch By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:58:00 GMT An investigation has been launched after a 44-year-old woman was killed. Full Article
ed Mooted club returns great for game - Premiership boss By www.bbc.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:42:08 GMT The boss of Premiership Rugby says he welcomes the prospective return to professional rugby of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish. Full Article
ed The flooded families living in fear of the rain By www.bbc.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:15:58 GMT Residents say they are scared by wet weather after their homes flood multiple times. Full Article
ed Chris McCausland: 'Perception of people with disabilities is antiquated' By www.bbc.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:37:14 GMT The comedian has been praised by students at the Royal National College for the Blind, where he studied. Full Article
ed Joking burglars jailed for string of metal thefts By www.bbc.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:30:30 GMT The gang, who nicknamed themselves The Sticky Bandits, hit 10 firms within six months. Full Article
ed Specialist doctor 'misled' by Letby NHS bosses By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:16:00 GMT Jane Hawdon says she was asked to review deaths and collapses without knowing a nurse was suspected. Full Article
ed Man charged with murder after woman found dead By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:41:07 GMT The 46-year-old man is remanded in custody and due before magistrates on Wednesday. Full Article
ed Campbell's Bluebird to have engines refurbished By www.bbc.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:28:02 GMT A team of engineers are checking the engines so the hydroplane can return to the water. Full Article
ed War memorial moved as part of square revamp By www.bbc.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:42:20 GMT The memorial is moved to a prominent location after consultation with the Royal British Legion. Full Article
ed Damaged bridge to close for essential repairs By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:30:48 GMT The council says the route will close for five days, including to emergency vehicles. Full Article
ed Trial begins of man accused of woman's murder By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:36 GMT Paul Irwin, 50, denies murdering 34-year-old Tiffany Render in March. Full Article
ed Derelict house to be renovated as affordable home By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:29:18 GMT House that has been empty for 12 years will be community-owned and rented out to local family. Full Article
ed Hundreds of social housing mould cases reported By www.bbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:19:48 GMT There are almost 400 active cases of reported damp or mould in social housing across Wiltshire. Full Article
ed 'Pension credit payment weight off our shoulders' By www.bbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:19:00 GMT Pensioners Eddie and Maggie, from Wallsend, will get £10,000 a year after they were helped to apply. Full Article
ed 'Order to repay my carer allowance dehumanised me' By www.bbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:22:44 GMT Carers reveal the stress of the DWP informing them they have been overpaid in benefits. Full Article
ed Beach volleyball teen celebrates gold medal hat trick By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:14:36 GMT Bournemouth schoolboy Lucas , 15, was called up to the England junior squad earlier this year. Full Article
ed Poole Pirates crowned speedway champions By www.bbc.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:45:55 GMT The Poole Pirates win speedway's SGB Championship after beating the Oxford Cheetahs. Full Article
ed Star Wars filming impact on heritage site studied By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:18:07 GMT Dr Rebecca Harrison is looking at how the Andor series affected Winspit Quarry. Full Article
ed Steam fair axed for 2025 after no buyer found By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:33:08 GMT Organisers of the Great Dorset Steam Fair say it costs about £5m to run the event each year. Full Article
ed Dorset's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:59:41 GMT Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset. Full Article
ed The Wiltshire boy who inspired a national charity By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:59:00 GMT Horatio Chapple’s mother Olivia talks about Horatio’s Garden. Full Article
ed Suspected hare coursers use catapults against farmers By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:45:40 GMT The group also rammed a farmer's vehicle in a "terrifying" incident in Wiltshire, police said. Full Article
ed Road closed as firefighters tackle kebab shop fire By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:43:37 GMT The fire service is investigating the cause of the blaze on Northgate Street, Devizes. Full Article
ed Spy poisoning sparked 'incident of scale not seen' By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:35:32 GMT A counter terror commander tells an inquiry the Salisbury poisonings were “truly unprecedented". Full Article
ed Teen says charity therapy 'may have saved my life' By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:25:38 GMT A teenager explains how therapeutic groups for children, helped by Children in Need, supported her. Full Article
ed Man rescued after bungalow roof fire By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:12:42 GMT Firefighters are still at the scene and a road closure is in place on Drove Road in Swindon. Full Article
ed 'Swindon town centre needs complete reinvention' By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:47:33 GMT A draft document with "ambitions" for Swindon town centre is being put to the council. Full Article
ed Lampard confirmed as contender for Coventry job By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:11:35 GMT Coventry owner Doug King confirms that ex-Chelsea and England great Frank Lampard is among the contenders for the Sky Blues job. Full Article
ed West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:13:22 GMT Parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull feature in an annual hotspot list. Full Article
ed Christmas is not cancelled, council boss says By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:42:01 GMT Coventry is cutting the amount it spends on Christmas celebrations. Full Article
ed Reward of £1,000 for information on wanted man By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:14:19 GMT Ryan Ward, 31, is wanted in connection with incidents of assault and criminal damage. Full Article
ed Attempted murder charge after man hurt in shooting By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:35:41 GMT A man in his 20s remains in hospital with serious facial injuries after shots were fired at a park. Full Article
ed Three arrests after man assaulted in disorder By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:58:47 GMT Police were called after a witness reported a man being assaulted in Rugby. Full Article
ed U-turns and LinkedIn rants plague fire chief search By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:14:18 GMT The latest candidate for the post has withdrawn just days after the appointment was announced. Full Article
ed Why do I need to book to take my waste to the tip? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:09:00 GMT A new booking system has been put in place in Norfolk’s waste recycling centres. Full Article
ed Charity helps disabled people access beauty spots By www.bbc.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:35:20 GMT A Norwich disability group thanks a charity for making a city beauty spot more accessible. Full Article
ed Roblox introduces new safety features, Australia bans Under 16s from social media By www.techdigest.tv Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:35:38 +0000 Roblox is introducing new safety features for children under the age of 13, following criticism of how it protects younger users. The free online gaming platform, which has around 70 million […] The post Roblox introduces new safety features, Australia bans Under 16s from social media appeared first on Tech Digest. Related posts: UK ban on social media for under-16s? Naughty Dog cancels Last of Us game Online Safety Bill will make it easier for bereaved parents to access children’s social media Apple iOS 18.2 beta adds more AI features and ChatGPT integration, clear link between UK disorder and social media Full Article News Apple TV australia Roblox Virgin Media O2
ed Blue Sky gets post-election boost, Apple Vision Pro headset production scaled back By www.techdigest.tv Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:22:00 +0000 Social media platform Bluesky says it has gained 700,000 new users in the week following the US election. Bluesky, which was originally conceived as part of Twitter by its former […] The post Blue Sky gets post-election boost, Apple Vision Pro headset production scaled back appeared first on Tech Digest. Related posts: US Senate approves TikTok ban, Apple ‘reduces Vision Pro production’ Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple announces $3499 Vision Pro headset Apple announces Vision Pro Headset launch date, Asus unveils smart glasses Full Article News 23 and me Apple Vision Pro Blue Sky donald trump M4 Mac Mini
ed AI university course uptake increased by 453% over 5 years, claims study By www.techdigest.tv Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:43:43 +0000 The development and rising popularity of AI is not only impacting the tech we use, but also the career paths the next generation are taking. A recent study by laptop and tech […] The post AI university course uptake increased by 453% over 5 years, claims study appeared first on Tech Digest. Related posts: Deepfakes could help in training videos, University of Bath study claims Used EV prices fall fuelling increased demand, claims Auto Trader Full Article Artificial Intelligence
ed Protected: the devil wears dior By petiteanglaise.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:46:18 +0000 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Full Article misc
ed Back to the future: Windows Phone to be called Windows Mobile? By liveside.net Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:01:22 +0000 Maybe that forced change from SkyDrive to OneDrive got things rolling, or perhaps new CEO Satya Nadella really is shaking things up at Microsoft, but there seems to be a newfound interest in beginning anew. That apparently includes name changes, … Full Article News Windows 10 Windows Mobile Windows Phone
ed Why haven’t Spotify released an offical pre-save tool? By here.org.uk Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:03:59 +0000 Back in November 2016 Music Ally wrote an article about how Laura Marling fans could pre-save her new album on Spotify. This was the first ever pre-save. This functionality wasn’t (and still isn’t) an official Spotify tool, it was put together by David Emery (who now works at Apple Music) who was VP of global... Read More Full Article Uncategorised
ed Trump blocked me on Twitter. But for democracy’s sake, we can’t ban him. By plasticbag.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:33:00 +0000 Twitter is one of the closest things we have today to a de facto "public space" on the internet. Full Article Journalism Politics Social Software Technology
ed How to donate to US elections without getting spammed to death… By plasticbag.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:46:48 +0000 Like many people who live in America I have donated to US political candidates and campaigns. And like many people who live in America I have subsequently found my entire life suddenly and completely overwhelmed by text-messages and e-mail spam and phone calls and any number of other venal, stressy, desperate campaign messages. Now of […] Full Article Politics
ed Should gay roles be played by gay actors? By plasticbag.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:23:05 +0000 Today’s social media controversy comes courtesy of former Doctor Who show-runner Russell T Davies who has gone on record in an interview that he believes gay roles should generally be played by gay actors. As you might expect, the response to this argument has been both immediate and strong. Some people have argued that it’s […] Full Article Film Gay Politics Politics Television
ed How Threads will integrate with the Fediverse By plasticbag.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:25:48 +0000 This is an exceptionally long post detailing pretty much everything I learned at an event shortly before Christmas at Meta’s offices in San Francisco. I’ve been delayed in writing it up because of traveling back to the UK for Christmas and other commitments – and because I wanted to capture everything. It’s roughly written, and […] Full Article Net Culture Personal Publishing Social Software Technology
ed Avoiding the conversion cliff-edge: How SLAs support a successful lead handover By www.articulatemarketing.com Published On :: 2024-07-04T08:15:00Z Service Level Agreements are the secret sauce for ensuring marketing and sales are singing from the same song sheet. Qualifying inbound leads is an exercise in cooperation between departments. Full Article Lead generation Difference Engine
ed Using personalisation and segmentation to support advanced marketing techniques By www.articulatemarketing.com Published On :: 2024-08-29T08:15:00Z Advanced marketing techniques such as Account-based Marketing (ABM) and 1-1 marketing require a more individualised approach than traditional inbound marketing tactics. No longer can we paint with a broad brush, as marketers. We must find ways to speak directly with individuals, rather than an audience. Full Article Websites abm
ed Use of ch unit considered inappropriate (in certain circumstances) By clagnut.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:09:14 PST Update: The title of this post was originally a knowing nod to the considered harmful cliché. I thought it might be amusing and get a bit of attention. However it was brought to my attention by a few people I respect that the title as written might be harmful in itself, so I changed it. However I believe that the subtle point I’m trying to make still stands: When did we start using the ch unit to specify the maximum length for a line of text? Many places you look nowadays you'll see a variation on: .prose { max-inline-size: 60ch; } Is it because of a direct reading of Bringhurst and people (like me) who’ve quoted him: Anything from 45 to 75 characters is widely regarded as a satisfactory length of line for a single-column page set in a serifed text face in a text size. The 66-character line (counting both letters and spaces) is widely regarded as ideal. For multiple column work, a better average is 40 to 50 characters. I get it: there’s all that talk of ’characters’. But that’s not what Bringhurst means literally. I’ll come back to that shortly. Firstly let’s remind ourselves about the CSS ch unit. While ch sounds like it should equate to a number of characters or a character width, that’s not strictly the case. The ch unit specifically refers to the width of the zero ’0’ character within the selected font, or 0.5em if no ’0’ is present. So unless you have a line made up entirely of zeroes, or are using a monospaced font, a width of 66ch will probably not give you a line containing 66 characters. What’s more, the rendered width of that line will vary with the font design, sometimes significantly. Two text blocks are set to 34 ch wide, but the use of a condensed font (top) and an expanded font (bottom) makes the rendered width narrower and wider respectively. The important part of Bringhurst’s guideline is not the ’66-characters’ but the ’satisfactory length’. This is about readability, and readability is affected by the length of a line more so than the number of characters in it. A consistent finding is that long line lengths on screen are least preferred or judged as least easy to read [my emphasis] With that in mind, restricting your line length using rem would be a far more appropriate unit to use: .prose { max-inline-size: 30rem; } This would give you a line length accessibly tied to text size, but independent of font design. But is using ch harmful? Bringhurst’s guideline includes this little caveat: a page set in a serifed text face in a text size. This enables him to equate the number of characters in a line with its length. So if you are using a fairly standard typeface for your text then you’ll probably be fine. However that ’standard typeface’ assumption is implicit anytime you use ch to set the width of a column of text. Using rem removes that assumption and gives you what you are probably really after – a consistent, predictable limit on line length. It didn’t surprise me to find that Eric Meyer had written about this six years ago. I’ll leave you with an important observation from his post: If you’re working with multiple typefaces, say one for headlines and another for body copy, be careful about setting ch measures and thinking they’ll be equivalent between the two fonts. The odds are very, very high they won’t be. So is using ch harmful? At the risk of saying it depends, it might not be harmful, but it could be, and there is a far more reliable and appropriate unit to use by way of the rem when it comes to limiting line length in a column of text. Read or add comments Full Article Typography CSS techniques