News

bbc.com
bbc.com > news > articles > c626rng1v63o

Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim

Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (599+ words) Apple and Google have agreed to make changes to their app stores in the UK following an intervention from the UK markets regulator. According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the tech giants have committed to not giving preferential…...

BBC
bbc.com > news > articles > c62gr1w6j6jo

Thousands attend Bournemouth's annual tabletop gaming expo

Thousands attend Bournemouth's annual tabletop gaming expo2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (714+ words) The hall is crammed with stalls and players locked in intense miniature battles. Despite stereotypes of tabletop gaming as an introverted hobby, the atmosphere gave the sense of a thriving community. The Beachhead Tabletop Games Expo 2026 welcomed more than 3,500 people…...

BBC Sport
bbc.com > sport > snooker > articles > c5y2yq15lz0o

World Grand Prix: Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda to meet in all-Chinese final

World Grand Prix: Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda to meet in all-Chinese final4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (532+ words) Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda have four ranking titles between them Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda will contest the final of the World Grand Prix on Sunday after winning through the first all-Chinese semi-final line-up in snooker ranking event history....

BBC
bbc.com > news > articles > cd6wx2epwzdo

'Boring career' motivated Scrabble winner from Exeter to play

'Boring career' motivated Scrabble winner from Exeter to play2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (346+ words) A 92-year-old Scrabble champion credits her "boring career" with motivating her to find a rewarding hobby. Diana Beasley, from Exeter, Devon, said work as a shorthand typist "was unfulfilling" and having "been slow at everything" she did, found it a…...

bbc.com
bbc.com > news > articles > c62v7m41052o

The Troubles: What are the issues with the potential board game?

The Troubles: What are the issues with the potential board game?2+ week, 4+ day ago   (957+ words) Crass or historical? A potential board game, which puts the spotlight on Northern Ireland's Troubles, has received pushback from some victims' groups. More than 3,500 people died and thousands more were injured during the 30 years of violence. But now, events from…...

bbc.com
bbc.com > news > articles > c4g3lj1d9xjo

Solihull maths lecturer retains Scrabble title after UK Open win

Solihull maths lecturer retains Scrabble title after UK Open win3+ week, 2+ day ago   (291+ words) A maths lecturer has retained her title as the UK's highest rated female Scrabble player. Natalie Zolty, from Solihull, won the top division of the Final Fling tournament, during the UK Open competition held in Reading. In the winning game,…...

bbc.com
bbc.com > news > articles > cx2kgve7pk0o

The Sheffield man turning childhood memories into tiny worlds

The Sheffield man turning childhood memories into tiny worlds3+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) Working patiently at his desk, scattered with tools, wood and paint, Lee Smithson brings entire worlds to life in miniature. Lee's passion for miniatures began in childhood, sparked by hours spent building Airfix kits. His knack for detail later led…...

BBC
bbc.com > news > articles > c0erp79v4p9o

Exeter Scrabble queen wins national title at 92

Exeter Scrabble queen wins national title at 924+ week, 2+ hour ago   (330+ words) A 92-year-old woman has won first prize at a national Scrabble tournament. Diana Beasley from Exeter took the B Division crown at the Final Fling event in Reading, finishing with 10 wins and a draw across 15 rounds. Her top-scoring plays included…...

BBC
bbc.com > news > articles > crmlnmnwzk2o

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' dismay

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' dismay1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (778+ words) Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement. However, the new product range is causing unease among play experts, who say…...

BBC
bbc.com > news > articles > ce3e1v5gpl3o

Scrabble tournament hosts more than 60 games

Scrabble tournament hosts more than 60 games1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (272+ words) A Scrabble tournament has returned to Berkshire with more than 60 games taking place. The UK Scrabble Open main event is running from Saturday until Monday, consisting of 24 games. Other events will be running until 10 January. About 100 players are taking part…...