Happy St George’s Day and merry Shakespeare Day! Pictured: Roving players the Aldworth Mummers (who by convention remain anonymous) perform their traditional play outside the village pub The Bell around the midwinter solstice. Mummers plays are based l…
The Notebook: How life in plastic can be fantastic
By James Gibson Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, James Gibson, CEO of Void Technologies, takes the pen to talk entrepreneurialism, staying sane in the capital, and reducing plastic pollution Spotting the opportunity in the voi…
How I built a business that helps you earn money from your online data
By Jennifer Sieg Jennifer Sieg sits down with Sam Jones, founder of data management platform Gener8, to find out why – and how – he left his role as global brand manager at Red Bull to start a business in tech. Have you ever thought about using your on…
Norton Hill launches appeal against decision to block plans for shops and flats in Stoke Ferry
A developer has launched a bid to overturn a decision to block shops and flats in a West Norfolk village. Norton Hill hoped to build two shops with flats above on a parcel of land off Furlong Road in Stoke Ferry. The plans proved controversial as a pre…
Coventry ace feels he kept Man United star ‘under control’ but he still showed ‘qualities’
Even before Coventry City threatened a comeback for the ages in an remarkable FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, one member of Mark Robins’ side had to pinch himself just to make sure that, no, he was not dreaming after all. Going up against Manchester Unit…
The IMF says the UK is primed to benefit from AI – the next government must not waste this opportunity
By Chris Dorrell The UK economy is uniquely positioned to benefit from the roll out of artificial intelligence. Politicians on all sides should be championing policies that help secure these benefits as soon as possible, Chris Dorrell writes Amid a sle…
Men’s mental health event to be hosted at Leverington Football Club in June
Businesses and people in sports are being sought to help with an upcoming event to raise awareness of men’s mental health. Matthew Warren, who is a Leverington football coach as well as manager for Wisbech Primary Care Network, has been organising the …
Wisbech schoolgirl Shyla Brown taking on 100 mile bike ride challenge and hosting fun day for Peckover School classmate
A schoolgirl will be clocking up the miles as she takes on a fundraising challenge followed by a fun day. Shyla Brown, nine, wanted to raise money to help her classmate at Peckover School in Wisbech and best friend, Harrison Dodkin. Harrison and his el…
Catering team at Downham Market Academy receive Public Sector Catering Award
A secondary school that prides itself on giving its pupils only the best food has scooped up a national catering award. Downham Market Academy won the award of Education Team of the Year from the Public Sector Catering Awards. Members of the catering t…
Bitcoin To More Than Double In Value To $150K By Year-End, Says Standard Chartered Analyst: ‘We Can Push Higher Again’
The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could still more than double this year, according to a bullish forecast by Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick, despite the recent pullback. What Happened: Kendrick, the head of digital assets research at Standa…