Home Schooling Boom: 95,000+ Children in England now being educated at home

Bristol World Discuss: What are the top stories in the city this week?

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As ever it has been a very busy week in the city of Bristol with loads of stories in the news including the first snow fall of the winter season and the redevelopment of a youth club

“It’s going to be difficult to believe what you see with your own eyes online” - Fraud specialist talks deepfakes and AI

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While some deepfakes are easy to spot due to odd distortions, others are highly realistic, making it increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction. To tell us more is Fraud Specialist at Entrust, Simon Horswell.

A walk through Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter with Kevin Thomas

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We're in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, where a hidden doorway leads to an architectural treasure. Once a bustling hub for fine jewellery and later a crucial wartime industry, this Georgian courtyard offers a fascinating look into the city's industrial and cultural history.

E.ON Next pays out £144 compensation to 250,000 customers

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A major energy supplier is reportedly set to pay out £144 compensation to 250,000 customers. This comes as E.ON Next, which is part of the E.ON Energy Group, has been asked to pay up, after having reportedly failed to give final bills and refunds to pre-payment meter customers.

Glasgow City Centre locations were evacuated following a bomb threat

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Bomb squads were called to Glasgow City Centre yesterday afternoon, on Wednesday 20 November. <br /><br />Buchanan Bus Station, surrounding streets and the nearby Caledonian University were evacuated and locked down after reports of a suspicious item just after 1pm. <br /><br />Bus services from the station were either terminated or rerouted causing a significant amount of disruption.<br /><br />Glasgow Concert Hall on Killermont Street also cancelled performances citing “circumstances beyond” their “control”.<br /><br />A controlled explosion was carried out at around 4pm though nothing was found.<br /><br />Police have since confirmed that three men were subsequently arrested for alleged possession of offensive weapons and inquiries are ongoing. <br /><br />Despite the hassle, it appears services have resumed and buildings have reopened. <br /><br />Passengers are being urged to check with their operators to ensure they are running as usual.

Bristol hit with first snow of the season: Severe Weather Emergency Protocol Activated

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Snow and ice is already causing disruption for some across the UK this week, but will it reach Bristol? In the South West, the Met Office is forecasting blustery showers spreading eastwards, with drier spells to follow.

Leeds: How concerned are you about deepfakes?

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With deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes in the UK, how concerned are you about the safety of your personal data or even your image being misused? What do you think can be done to protect people online?

Deepfakes: How concerned are you about your image being misused?

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With deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes in the UK, how concerned are you about the safety of your personal data or even your image being misused? What do you think can be done to protect people online?

Flexible, Personalised and Stress Free: The Growing Appeal of Home Schooling for Many British Families

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Critics argue that home-schooled children may miss out on social interactions and structured environments, while supporters highlight the flexibility and opportunities for creative development.

Something new: Manchester’s introduction to Padel

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Padel is a new-ish sport that is taking England by storm, so Michael Plant and Theo Hewson Betts went down to Pure Padel to give it a go.