Is your local HSBC branch closing soon? Bank exits more locations

Is YOUR branch closing? HSBC to shut 82 this year and axe counter services at others as it focuses on temporary ‘pop-up’ hubs in a digital drive 82 HSBC bank branches will be closed this year, the lender has confirmed Branches in Marylebone, London and in Dorking, Surrey, set to shut Radical shake up of … Read more

Amazon’s Ring Neighbors app exposes locations and home addresses of users who posted in the app

A bug in Ring’s Neighbor app exposed the locations and home addresses of users who shared posts on the platform. The number of users affected is unknown, but reports show there four million posts were shared to the app last year. The video-doorbell maker launched Neighbor as a hyperlocal community-watch app in 2018, allowing members to … Read more

London renters are leaving the capital for countryside locations

London renters are leaving the capital for countryside locations, expert warns, as others say the city will remain popular post-pandemic New research by SpareRoom shows 27% of London’s renters plan to move post-Covid-19 Half of those planning to move intend to leave the capital altogether  London is expected to experience a 13% net exodus in … Read more

Locations with the most 12-point drivers REVEALED

Over 2.6 million motorists across Britain have points on their driving licence, according to latest statistics. Of these, some 8,600 have accrued 12 or more penalty points, which should, by law, have resulted in disqualification. However, motorists have for years been able to abuse a legal loophole to claim that a ban from driving would … Read more

Locations with the most 12-point drivers REVEALED

Over 2.6 million motorists across Britain have points on their driving licence, according to latest statistics. Of these, some 8,600 have accrued 12 or more penalty points, which should, by law, have resulted in disqualification. However, motorists have for years been able to abuse a legal loophole to claim that a ban from driving would … Read more

Google Maps data reveals the most popular outdoor city locations during Covid-19 lockdown

The pandemic has meant that the great outdoors has never been in greater demand – especially for those holed up in urban areas. Now Google Maps has revealed the most popular outdoor locations for a stretch of the legs for residents in the UK’s major cities, based on what people searched for using the tool … Read more

Google Maps data reveals the most popular outdoor city locations during Covid-19 lockdown

The pandemic has meant that the great outdoors has never been in greater demand – especially for those holed up in urban areas. Now Google Maps has revealed the most popular outdoor locations for a stretch of the legs for residents in the UK’s major cities, based on what people searched for using the tool … Read more

Telegram update brings multiple pinned posts, better live locations, etc

It’s time once again for a new Telegram update that brings both new and improved features to your favorite (we assume) messaging app. For this post-Halloween update, they’re bringing new things like multiple pinned posts, playlists for music files sent through the app, new animations and emojis, plus improvements on its Live Location feature. There … Read more

5G: O2 expands its UK coverage to more than 100 locations

O2 expands its 5G coverage in the UK to more than 100 locations — taking it almost level with EE as the nation’s biggest provider of the ultra-fast internet Areas added to O2’s 5G network include Chelmsford, Ipswich and Milton Keynes The mobile service provider offers customers a choice of 28 5G-enabled devices The firm … Read more