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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Inside little-known super-spotters who help catch criminals – just 2% of UK have gift, find out if you're one of them
Scroll down to take the test FACE OFF Inside little-known super-spotters who help catch criminals – just 2% of UK have gift, find out if you're one of them GIFTED "super-spotters" who have enhanced facial recognition abilities could be used to thwart criminals in Scotland. Two per cent of the population are thought to be 'super-recognisers' - those who can easily pick out thousands of faces they have only seen once from a crowd. 2 Two per cent of the population are thought to be 'super-recognisers' Credit: Alamy 2 Professor Josh P Davis has worked with more than 30 police forces Credit: University of Greenwich Scots cops lag behind other forces by not using talented officers to help identify and catch crooks, an expert warns. They have previously been drafted in to identify faces in CCTV footage from major events including the 2011 London riots. Dr David Robertson, senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Strathclyde, explained: 'Super-recognisers are people with a naturally high aptitude at learning and recognising faces. 'Across society, we rely on faces for identity recognition purposes in policing, at border control, and even when presenting ID cards to purchase cigarettes and alcohol. "Despite this, correctly recognising new instances of people we are unfamiliar with - whose faces we have not encountered before - is actually a pretty challenging task and misidentifications do occur. "Research has shown that it is very difficult to try and train people to be better at this type of face identification, and so the best approach, within psychological science, at present, is to select individuals with a natural aptitude for faces for roles in which accurate recognition is the critical task. "We also know that the super-recogniser advantage extends to face recognition even from poor quality CCTV, if the individual is disguised." A leading University of Greenwich academic says Scotland is lagging behind. Professor Josh P Davis has worked with more than 30 police forces in helping them to identify super-recognisers from their workforce. He argues those with remarkable face recognition abilities are, in some instances, superior to artificial intelligence. New CCTV released in hunt for stranger who scalded baby with hot coffee leaving him with 60% burns as parents issue plea It comes months after Scotland's top cop Jo Farrell voiced her support for the use of facial recognition technology to tackle crime. The Met Police has already trialled live facial recognition, which has been described as the biggest breakthrough for crime detection since DNA. Professor Davis said: 'When you want to try and identify the perpetrator and you have a database of potential mugshots, that face is fed into a system and it searches through, potentially, a very large database if you're going to put it through the entire police record of everyone who's been arrested. 'It brings up a large array of face potential matches and against each one you'll get some sort of percentage likelihood that it's a match. 'But if that person hasn't been arrested for five to ten years their appearance will have changed. AI is not as good at that point at all. 'It's AI and super-recognisers that work the best together, rather than one or the other.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We are in the early stages of working with partners to review the potential advantages of super recognisers. 'Our officers are keen to explore every tactic possible to detect and deter crime and keep people safe.' To find out if you could be a super-recogniser, take the University of Greenwich test.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning to Brit travellers after deadly virus that kills 40% of victims found in Spanish hotspot
HEALTH authorities have issued a warning to British travellers after a case of a deadly virus was spotted in the popular tourist region of Salamanca. A 70-year-old man was hospitalised with 2 A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever was recently spotted in Salamanca, Spain Credit: Alamy 2 The disease is spread by tick bites Credit: Getty The Foreign Office-run website The CCHF virus tends to be spread by tick bites and can cause serious viral illness, as well as severe bleeding and multiple organ failure. In severe outbreaks, it can be fatal to up to 40 per cent of its victims, according to the Spanish health authorities said the 70-year-old man had contracted the dangerous infection from a tick bite. Read more on disease Testing confirmed he had CCHF after he was admitted to Salamanca Hospital with telltale symptoms. "He remains stable, although with the clinical severity that this pathology implies," Ministry for Health officials wrote. The patient is being isolated and protection measures are in place for healthcare professionals caring for him, they added. Medics also traced people the man had been in contact with and were keeping them under observation. Most read in Health "CCHF is caused by a virus primarily transmitted through the bite of a Hyalomma tick," Spanish health authorities said. "However, it can also be transmitted from person to person through contact with the patient's blood or body fluids, which can occur particularly among healthcare workers when they are not properly protected." Malaria- how cutting-edge science could finally beat the world's deadliest disease For British travellers, the risk of contracting CCHF while holidaying in Spain remains "low", Travel Health Pro noted. "Imported cases are very rare and are more commonly reported in people who have worked in endemic rural areas in high-risk jobs, such as farmers, veterinarians, slaughterhouse workers, livestock owners and other people that work with animals." But it urged people travelling to CCHF-affected areas to take the necessary precautions to avoid getting bitten by ticks. This includes steering clear of long grass and greenery where ticks may be hiding, as well covering skin with clothing, tucking trousers into socks, and using insect repellent and insecticide. Everything you need to know about Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne viral disease. It triggers symptoms including high fever, muscle pain, dizziness, abnormal sensitivity to light, abdominal pain and vomiting. Later on, sharp mood swings may occur, and the patient may become confused and aggressive. CCHF virus is widespread and the virus has been found among ticks in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe and South Western Europe. In Europe cases of human infections have been reported from Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In June 2008, the first case was diagnosed in Greece and Spain reported the first locally acquired case in August 2016. Two cases were previously confirmed in the UK — one in 2012 and one in 2014 — which were imported from Afghanistan and Bulgaria. A third case was detected in March 2022 in a woman who had recently travelled to central Asia. Source: Travellers were also urged to check their body over for ticks and carefully remove any critters from their skin without squashing them. "UK travellers experiencing symptoms abroad should seek local medical advice as soon as possible," Travel Health Pro stated. In some cases, CCHF infections may cause no symptoms at all. For others, it can take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear. According to the UK Health Security Agency, initial symptoms may appear abruptly and can include: Fever and muscle aches Dizziness Neck pain and stiffness Backache Headache Sore eyes and sensitivity to light Confusion Nausea and vomiting Diarrhoea What's known as the haemorrhagic phase tends to begin three to five days after symptoms first appear. It usually starts with a rash and progresses to: Bruising Bleeding from the gums and nose Bleeding into the brain and/or the abdomen Low blood pressure Kidney failure Neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms The disease be fatal as a result of blood loss and multi-organ failure. Hyalomma ticks - which carry the virus from biting infected animals - aren't established in the UK but are present in countries across Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, and western and south-central Asia. CCHF cases have been reported in over 30 countries across these regions. It's estimated that 10-15,000 human infections occur globally each year, resulting in approximately 500 deaths - though this is likely an underestimate as many cases may go unrecognised.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Sky TV ‘down' updates: Thousands ‘unable to access shows' as viewers report mass outage
THOUSANDS of Sky TV customers have reported outages as they are unable to access shows. More than 10,000 people have reported problems with Sky on the website Downdetector . 2 Thousands have reported Sky TV outages Credit: Alamy 2 There have been more than 10,000 reports of outages Credit: Getty One customer wrote: "Mine [Sky box] says 'you can't watch TV at the moment due to connectivity problem'. "But my internet is fine and the box is connected. "Has to be [a problem] at Sky's end." Another had the same issue, writing: "Mines completely gone off, can't get on the app. Can't do nothing." Read more on Sky By 9:43pm there were 10,495 outages reported on the site. The vast majority of complaints were over Sky's TV service, although a small number of people also had problems with the internet service. And some customers even reported experiencing a total blackout. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in Tech is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers are left gasping after only realising the easy way they can get 50 Tesco Clubcard points for free every week
BARGAIN-MAD Brits have figured out the simple way they can score s whopping 50 Tesco Clubcard points for free. With the costs soaring, there's nothing quite like a freebie - whether it's birthday treats for free or getting 2 The major supermarket has teamed up with a TV show Credit: Alamy 2 If you're a fan of BGT and shop at Tesco on a regular basis, there's an easy way to score 50 Clubcard points for free Credit: FACEBOOK/EXTREME COUPONING AND BARGAINS UK GROUP Now, according to The popular supermarket has teamed up with After you have placed your online votes via the website you will be given the option to collect Tesco Clubcard points. The number of Clubcard points available to collect will be stated on the voting website once you have completed your five free votes. READ MORE ON SHOPPING To be able to qualify for this offer, you must have a Tesco Clubcard account. If you do not have a pre-existing Tesco Clubcard account, you will have the opportunity to join and create a Tesco Clubcard account in a separate online window. After you have created your Tesco Clubcard account, in order to collect your Clubcard points, you must return to the voting website and sign in to your Clubcard account via the link on the website. You will have the opportunity to collect Clubcard points within each voting window. Most read in Fabulous It is your responsibility to ensure that your Tesco Clubcard account details are correct. If your details are incorrect it may result in your points not being awarded or a delay to your points being awarded. Save with secret codes Clubcard points will be credited to your Clubcard account within 48 hours. Tesco reserve the right not to award points or to cancel the award of points where fraud is suspected. The Clubcard points are non-exchangeable and non-transferable. No cash or other alternative is available save as otherwise stated in these terms. Insider tip from a Tesco employee A Tesco employee has revealed a surprising secret about the self-scan trolleys. According to the worker, random checks on customers using these trolleys are not entirely random. The checks are actually triggered by a specific customer habit. If you frequently pick up and put down items without scanning them, you're more likely to be selected for a check. This is due to the system detecting suspicious behaviour, which could indicate potential theft. So, to avoid delays, it's best to scan items immediately after placing them in your trolley. Clubcard points must be redeemed in accordance with the Tesco Clubcard Terms, found The offer has already taken the internet by storm, with many BGT fans sharing their success on Facebook. Informing others about the epic deal, one person, Paige Johnston , took to the Since being uploaded onlne, One TV viewer said: ''I noticed that last week! I only voted once the week before as I didn't realise so it's definitely worth using all 5 votes for your favourite acts.'' Another chimed in: ''Got mine and the same last week.'' ''It's every week,'' someone else reminded.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, dead after crash led to Oulton Park British Superbikes event being cancelled
OWEN JENNER and Shane Richardson have tragically died following a tragic crash at today's British Superbikes event at Oulton Park. Jenner, 21, and Richardson, 29, were involved in 2 Owen Jenner passed away following the tragic incident Credit: Alamy 2 Today's abandoned event took place at Oulton Park in Cheshire Credit: PA The event was subsequently abandoned as medical staff were deployed. In an official statement, MSVR confirmed the awful news that both Jenner and Richardson had passed away. It began: "At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling. The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed. "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled. READ MORE IN SPORT "This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries." On Jenner, the statement went on: "Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at Most read in Motorsport
