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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival to be held in Chelmsford
The 2025 edition of the BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival is to be held in Chelmsford. The event, which last year saw performances from the likes of Sting, Pet Shop Boys and Snow Patrol in Preston's Moor Park, will take place in the Essex city's Hylands Park from Friday, September 5, to Sunday, September 7. Announcing the location on Radio 2, presenter Rylan Clark said: "I can't wait to welcome my Radio 2 family to Chelmsford and have this year's Radio 2 In The Park right on my doorstep. READ MORE: Warning issued to anyone using Amazon Fire Sticks for free TV READ MORE: New ban in all shops takes effect on Sunday across the UK "If there's one thing I know for certain, it's that an Essex crowd know how to party. See you all in Hylands Park." The festival was then welcomed to Essex by Chelmsford town crier Tony Appleton, with the festival line-up set to be announced live on air on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on Tuesday, with tickets to go on sale on Wednesday. Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said: "Radio 2 In The Park is our biggest party of the year, and we're delighted to be bringing a three-day music extravaganza to Chelmsford. "We've been busy booking some of the world's most loved artists to perform to thousands of revellers in Hylands Park, as well as to millions of listeners and viewers at home or on the move. "We can't wait to bring our family of Radio 2 presenters to Essex." The event will see a number of Radio 2 presenters relocate to the city for the weekend, and there will be a Friday night DJ party to start the festival after it debuted at last year's event. Councillor Stephen Robinson, leader of Chelmsford City Council, said: "Hylands Park is no stranger to music festivals, and we're thrilled to add another renowned music event to the list in 2025. "BBC Radio 2 In The Park is a fantastic opportunity for Chelmsford – one that will lift our local economy and boost the city's position as a top events destination. "We're looking forward to welcoming world-famous music acts and thousands of Radio 2 fans from across the UK to our brilliant city this summer for this unrivalled three-day celebration of music. "Our teams have years of experience and expertise in facilitating major music festivals at Hylands Park, so I'm confident that this latest partnership with the BBC will present a smooth-running and highly enjoyable weekend for all involved."
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Warning issued to anyone using Amazon Fire Sticks for free TV
Warning issued to anyone using Amazon Fire Sticks for free TV Criminals have found a way to take advantage of people using Amazon Fire Sticks Fire TV Stick (Image: Amazon ) Criminals are exploiting illicit live sports streams, accessed through devices such as Amazon's £25 Fire Stick, to steal credit card information and infect devices with malware. According to a recent report by Enders Analysis, pirated video content serves as a facade for criminal activities, with the firm criticising big tech for its inaction in addressing "industrial scale theft". The findings indicate that one in eight individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 engage in illicit streaming, labelling the fight against it a "formidable challenge". The report accuses major tech companies of displaying "a combination of ambivalence and inertia" by neglecting to bolster security measures while inadvertently directing consumers towards illicit services. It identifies three key factors that contribute to the proliferation of piracy. The first involves the "opportunistic" retransmission of live events via social media platforms. The second entails the use of streaming services to embed malware on viewers' devices. As stated in the report: "Pirated services are part of sustained efforts, mostly by organised crime, to gain access to consumer data and online identity, infect devices with malware and enrich their criminal enterprises.", reports the Mirror. The third factor is the provision of paid pirate TV services through devices like the Fire Stick, which "masquerade as legitimate operators". It is estimated that approximately 17 million individuals in Europe utilise pirated TV services, with annual losses ranging between £900 million and £21 billion. A single pirated stream of a prominent football match can attract tens of thousands of viewers. The report labels Amazon's Fire TV Stick as a "piracy enabler". The gadget, designed to connect to a television and provide access to a plethora of legitimate services, is also being exploited for the illegal streaming of major events. Enders' research indicates that users don't have to delve into the internet's underbelly, as these services are "openly marketed and promoted". Article continues below Amazon has responded by implementing updates to its Fire TV system to make it more challenging to access pirated streams and cautions customers about the dangers of "sideloaded apps". A spokesperson from Amazon said: "We remain vigilant in our efforts to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content, which includes prohibiting apps that infringe upon the rights of third parties in our Appstore, and warning customers of the risks associated with installing or using apps from unknown sources." Nick Herm, Sky Group COO, commented on the gravity of the situation. He said: "It's a serious issue for anyone who invests in creating and delivering world-class content. We'd like to see faster, more joined-up action from major tech platforms and government."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Identity theft warning issued to everyone using Amazon Fire Sticks for illegal streaming
Amazon Fire Sticks are among some of the most popular devices used to illegally stream live events but a new warning has been issued that these pirate streams are being used by criminals to swipe credit card details and plant malware on user's devices. Illegal live sport streams, often accessed via devices such as Amazon's £25 Fire Stick, are being sneakily used by criminals to swipe credit card information and plant malware on unsuspecting users' devices. A revealing study from Enders Analysis has branded pirated video as an "enticing store front" for crooks, whilst slamming big tech companies for not sufficiently addressing this "industrial scale theft". The report highlights that illegal streaming is embraced by one in eight individuals aged between 16 to 24, deeming the fight against it a "formidable challenge". The investigation blamed top-tier tech firms for "a combination of ambivalence and inertia", criticising them for neglecting robust security measures and inadvertently guiding consumers towards illegal offerings. It detailed three primary factors that contribute to the thriving piracy scene. Social media platforms, according to the research, act as gateways to "opportunistic" re-streaming of live events, while the second deploys streaming as a method to implant malware onto the viewer's gadget, the Mirror reports. The document stated: "Pirated services are part of sustained efforts, mostly by organised crime, to gain access to consumer data and online identity, infect devices with malware and enrich their criminal enterprises." Additionally, devices like the Fire Stick, which sell pirate TV subscriptions posing as legitimate providers, were labelled the third enabler of content piracy. Within Europe alone, it's estimated that a staggering 17 million people engage in pirated TV watching, with the financial impact believed to be somewhere between £900m and £21bn annually. To put this into perspective, just one illicit stream of a major football game might attract tens of thousands of viewers, the report identified. The document branded Amazon's Fire TV Stick as a prominent "piracy enabler". The gadget, which connects to a television and provides access to thousands of legitimate services, is also illicitly used to stream major events. Enders Analysis commented that consumers do not need to "search the darkest corners of the web" as the services are already "openly marketed and promoted". Amazon has reportedly taken steps with Fire TV to make it more difficult to stream pirated content and cautions its users against "sideloaded apps". A spokesperson stated: "We remain vigilant in our efforts to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content, which includes prohibiting apps that infringe upon the rights of third parties in our Appstore, and warning customers of the risks associated with installing or using apps from unknown sources." Sky Group COO Nick Herm remarked: "It's a serious issue for anyone who invests in creating and delivering world-class content. We'd like to see faster, more joined-up action from major tech platforms and government."
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fire Sticks getting 17 NEW movies, shows and live matches after Amazon Prime upgrade – you get them on TVs & phones too
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of telly fans are about to unlock a treasure trove of content through Prime Video. It's a major upgrade that adds TV shows, movies, and live telly to Amazon Fire Sticks, loads of television models, plus smartphones and tablets too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Jeremy Clarkson returns for the fourth season of Clarkson's Farm Credit: Amazon Amazon revealed the update in a blog post, confirming at least 17 new additions to its Prime Video streaming service (although some require paid add-ons). The app normally costs £8.99 a month courtesy of an Amazon Prime membership – or £5.99 monthly as a separate subscription. Amazon boasted that its May line-up has "something for everyone", including some blockbuster additions. That includes the return of Clarkson's Farm, with Jeremy Clarkson kicking off its fourth season on Prime Video. "Join Jeremy and his team as they navigate new challenges, ambitious projects, and hilarious moments at Diddly Squat Farm," Amazon said. "After rounding off series three with the Diddly Squat gang toasting a tumultuous year, Clarkson's Farm Season 4 will return a few months later to find life on the farm has changed. "Kaleb is on a nationwide tour, Lisa is working on a new product line, and Jeremy is left to run the farm alone. "In Kaleb's absence, Jeremy must keep Diddly on track and comes up with an idea." Also airing on Prime Video in May is part two of docu-series Molly-Mae: Behind It All. The first three episodes dropped back on January 17, with the next three coming out on May 9. Jeremy Clarkson's partner Lisa gives behind-the-scenes glimpse of series four of Clarkson's Farm TV fans will see the star "continue to adapt to the challenges of motherhood", and the launch of her "Maebe" brand. Footie fans will also want to tune in over May to watch Amazon's live coverage of the UEFA Champions League semi-final – airing on May 6. Here's the full list of new TV series shared by Amazon for May: The Handmaid's Tale, Season 6 – May 3 Octopus! – May 8 Molly Mae: Behind It All Part 2 – May 9 Overcompensating – May 15 Nine Perfect Strangers, Season 2 – May 22 Clarkson's Farm, Season 4 – May 23 The Better Sister – May 29 4 Nicole Kidman is back in the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers, airing May 22 Credit: Amazon And the list of movies includes: Another Simple Favour – May 1 The Assessment – May 8 Amazon also says there are some other types of "upcoming with add-on subscriptions" due in May too. That includes: Billy The Kid (Seasons 1 & 2) on May 23 – MGM+ for £4.49 a month Gladiator II – Paramount+ for £7.99 a month Little Disasters – Paramount+ for £7.99 a month Interview with a KIller – Crime+ Investigation Play for £4.99 a month Fountain of Youth – Apple TV+ for £8.99 a month HOW MUCH DOES AMAZON PRIME COST? Here's what you need to know about Amazon Prime pricing in the UK... A standard Amazon Prime membership costs £8.99 a month – that's £107.88 over the course of a year. If you pay annually, you'll be billed £95 instead. For TV fans who just want Amazon Prime Video without a full Prime membership, it'll cost you £5.99 a month, working out at £71.88 for the year. Students can get discounted Amazon Prime, with the monthly cost reduced to £4.49 (or £53.88 over the course of a year). And for students who pay annually, the one-off yearly fee is £47.49. Picture Credit: Amazon You'll soon be able to rent or buy the following: The Last of Us, Season 2 A Minecraft Movie And for sport, Amazon has just one entry listed: UEFA Champions League Of course, it's possible that more content will turn up on Prime Video outside of this list. 4 Gladiator will be available to watch via the Paramount+ add-on Credit: Amazon It comes days after The Sun revealed the secret Prime perk to save 15% on Amazon orders. Amazon Prime members can also snap up a free Deliveroo Silver Plus membership worth £42. Subscribers to Amazon are also eligible to claim free games worth £330 through Prime Gaming in April. And you can even use Amazon Prime to bag a pair of discounted cinema tickets for £10 – that's a fiver each.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fire Sticks getting 17 NEW movies, shows and live matches after Amazon Prime upgrade – you get them on TVs & phones too
MILLIONS of telly fans are about to unlock a treasure trove of content through Prime Video. It's a major upgrade that adds TV shows, movies, and live telly to Amazon Fire Sticks, loads of television models , plus smartphones and tablets too. Advertisement 4 Jeremy Clarkson returns for the fourth season of Clarkson's Farm Credit: Amazon Amazon revealed the update in a blog post, confirming at least 17 new additions to its The app normally costs £8.99 a month courtesy of an Amazon Prime membership – or £5.99 monthly as a separate subscription. Amazon boasted that its May line-up has "something for everyone", including some blockbuster additions. That includes the return of Clarkson's Farm, with Jeremy Clarkson kicking off its fourth season on Prime Video. Advertisement Read more on Amazon "Join Jeremy and his team as they navigate new challenges, ambitious projects, and hilarious moments at Diddly Squat Farm," Amazon said. "After rounding off series three with the Diddly Squat gang toasting a tumultuous year, Clarkson's Farm Season 4 will return a few months later to find life on the farm has changed. "Kaleb is on a nationwide tour, Lisa is working on a new product line, and Jeremy is left to run the farm alone. "In Kaleb's absence, Jeremy must keep Diddly on track and comes up with an idea." Advertisement Most read in Phones & Gadgets Tested Also airing on Prime Video in May is part two of docu-series Molly-Mae: Behind It All. The first three episodes dropped back on January 17, with the next three coming out on May 9. Jeremy Clarkson's partner Lisa gives behind-the-scenes glimpse of series four of Clarkson's Farm TV fans will see the star "continue to adapt to the challenges of motherhood", and the launch of her "Maebe" brand. Footie fans will also want to tune in over May to watch Amazon's live coverage of the UEFA Champions League semi-final – airing on May 6. Advertisement Here's the full list of new TV series shared by Amazon for May: The Handmaid's Tale, Season 6 – May 3 Octopus! – May 8 Molly Mae: Behind It All Part 2 – May 9 Overcompensating – May 15 Nine Perfect Strangers, Season 2 – May 22 Clarkson's Farm, Season 4 – May 23 The Better Sister – May 29 4 Nicole Kidman is back in the second season of Nine Perfect Strangers, airing May 22 Credit: Amazon And the list of movies includes: Another Simple Favour – May 1 The Assessment – May 8 Amazon also says there are some other types of "upcoming with add-on subscriptions" due in May too. Advertisement That includes: Billy The Kid (Seasons 1 & 2) on May 23 – MGM+ for £4.49 a month Gladiator II – Paramount+ for £7.99 a month Little Disasters – Paramount+ for £7.99 a month Interview with a KIller – Crime+ Investigation Play for £4.99 a month Fountain of Youth – Apple TV+ for £8.99 a month HOW MUCH DOES AMAZON PRIME COST? Here's what you need to know about Amazon Prime pricing in the UK... A standard Amazon Prime membership If you pay annually, you'll be billed £95 instead. For TV fans who just want Amazon Prime Video without a full Prime membership, it'll cost you £5.99 a month, working out at £71.88 for the year. Students can get discounted Amazon Prime, with the monthly cost reduced to £4.49 (or £53.88 over the course of a year). And for students who pay annually, the one-off yearly fee is £47.49. Picture Credit: Amazon You'll soon be able to rent or buy the following: The Last of Us, Season 2 A Minecraft Movie And for sport, Amazon has just one entry listed: UEFA Champions League Of course, it's possible that more content will turn up on Prime Video outside of this list. Advertisement 4 Gladiator will be available to watch via the Paramount+ add-on Credit: Amazon It comes days after The Sun revealed the secret Prime perk to Amazon Prime members can also snap up a free Subscribers to Amazon are also eligible to Advertisement And you can even use Amazon Prime to bag a pair of 4 Amazon's Prime Video is available on loads of different devices Credit: Amazon
