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Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

Every phone will get an emergency alert this weekend...and here's what it'll say

17 April 2023

More details about this weekend's test of the UK's emergency alerts system have been released including the wording the message will use.


Time confirmed for 'Armageddon' alert testing

Time confirmed for 'Armageddon' alert testing

Time confirmed for 'Armageddon' alert testing

06 April 2023

The time for a test of the Emergency Alerts system which will sound across mobile devices has been confirmed for St George's Day.

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Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

Emergency alert to trigger all UK smartphones but how can you opt out?

21 March 2023

Loud sirens will be triggered on mobile phones in April in a test of the UK's new emergency alerts system but how will it work and can you switch off?


'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones within weeks

'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones within weeks

'Armageddon alarm' to be triggered on phones within weeks

13 March 2023

Alerts, which trigger loud sirens on mobile phones and tablets, are expected to soon be tested across the UK as the system gets ready for roll-out.

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TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

TikTok to introduce screen time limits for children and teens

01 March 2023

TikTok is bringing in screen time caps for children and teens, under new Family Pairing features, alongside new customisable limits for all users.


Renewables play part in crisis reaction - View From a Shed

Renewables play part in crisis reaction - View From a Shed

Renewables play part in crisis reaction - View From a Shed

24 February 2023

Technologies like solar can have a "sudden and immediate impact in a crisis," says columnist Kevin Holland of the Turkey and Syria earthquake.


This event is one for aspiring stargazers

This event is one for aspiring stargazers

This event is one for aspiring stargazers

26 January 2023

Guide to watching the skies is organised by King’s Lynn and District Astronomy Society.


What's Washed Up's new year resolution? Find out

What's Washed Up's new year resolution? Find out

What's Washed Up's new year resolution? Find out

10 January 2023

Sarah Juggins found out while visiting family over the festive period that she was "living through a social media prism".


Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

02 January 2023

Two spectacular supermoons are among the big events to look out for in 2023 but what else can we expect from the new sky gazing calendar?


View From a Shed – solar is a shady business!

View From a Shed – solar is a shady business!

View From a Shed – solar is a shady business!

24 December 2022

Soar expert Kevin Holland: the effects of shade are like "driving from Magdalen to King's Lynn and being blocked by a fallen tree".


MP: bill aims to protect children online

MP: bill aims to protect children online

MP: bill aims to protect children online

03 December 2022

'Internet use offers major benefits. However, social media poses risks and new provisions are needed to make the internet safer for young people.'


Revealed – how to improve home energy ratings as heating bills bite

Revealed – how to improve home energy ratings as heating bills bite

Revealed – how to improve home energy ratings as heating bills bite

27 November 2022

Solar energy columnist Kevin Holland talks performance certificates and heating, hot water or insulation measures homeowners can save money on.


Fast bright shooting stars to rain down

Fast bright shooting stars to rain down

Fast bright shooting stars to rain down

14 November 2022

The Leonids meteor shower will peak this week bringing fast, bright shooting stars to the skies above us.


Big electric car charging switch-on

Big electric car charging switch-on

Big electric car charging switch-on

14 November 2022

Discover which borough car parks will soon get the charging points, enabling 52 vehicles to be charged, in the monthly Love West Norfolk column.


Why is solar industry demand booming?

Why is solar industry demand booming?

Why is solar industry demand booming?

30 October 2022

The View From a Shed columnist explains as the industry held its annual trade event at the Birmingham NEC: "Our busiest exhibition to date."


Whatsapp down for UK users

Whatsapp down for UK users

Whatsapp down for UK users

25 October 2022

Messaging platform Whatsapp has gone down for users on a day when it's likely to be in high usage by Tory MPs ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle.


Debris from Halley's Comet to create 'beautiful' meteor shower

Debris from Halley's Comet to create 'beautiful' meteor shower

Debris from Halley's Comet to create 'beautiful' meteor shower

17 October 2022

The debris from Halley's Comet is set to create a 'beautiful' meteor shower this week and here's how to see the Orionid fireworks.


All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

All you need to know about Netflix's new £4.99 basic plan

14 October 2022

Netflix is offering customers a cheaper, more basic package, that will cost less than £5 from next month and here's all you need to know about it.


Answers are blowing in the wind, says View From a Shed

Answers are blowing in the wind, says View From a Shed

Answers are blowing in the wind, says View From a Shed

25 September 2022

Scottish wind farm pays a community levy and is a shining example of renewable energy, solar power columnist Kevin Holland says.


Facebook works to fix 'weird' issue

Facebook works to fix 'weird' issue

Facebook works to fix 'weird' issue

24 August 2022

Facebook has confirmed it is working to fix an issue with its main feed after many users reported seeing waves of posts unrelated to their interests.


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