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North Wales Live
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
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Have you ever wished that there was a one-stop shop for all things book recommendations and book news? Well, wish no more because The Bookish Drop is here to satisfy all your bookish cravings (specific books and sweet treats are not included, sadly). Journalists Catherine Shuttleworth, Danielle Kate Wroe, Talya Honebeek and Zoe Delaney will send you the latest book-related news straight to your inbox once a week. What will be in The Bookish Drop each week? If you want to know the gossip about new releases months before they're available on shelves, or want exclusive interviews with authors, or to find your new favourite indie writer who you can tell all your friends about, The Bookish Drop is perfect for you. We're curating bookish news into one easily digestible newsletter so you don't have to trawl the internet looking at different sources, because we've already done it for you. Books that you may be avoiding because of their Goodreads rating - we'll convince you to read. We'll find social media posts that you're going to be interested in and love, helping you build your bookish communities. Free of charge, we'll curate book news from around the world that you'll be interested in. Book nooks of your dreams, genres you've never even thought to pick up before, and so much more directly to your inbox. And, what's more, you can participate in polls, tell us where you read from to feature in our 'Book Nook of the Week' section, and let us know about book clubs you want to shout about, your favourite places in the UK to grab a coffee and read, or even just let us know what sort of things you want to see from us in the future. We're building a bookish community, and we want you to be a part of it. How do I sign up to The Bookish Drop? The Bookish Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a clean reading experience. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. No doomscrolling, no ads, no clutter, just the book news and reviews that matter to you. Sign up below for The Bookish Drop newsletter.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
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Sign up to our newsletter The Bookish Drop Introducing our free newsletter the Bookish Drop and why if you love books you need to subscribe Our free Bookish Drop newsletter has launched. (Image: Getty ) Have you ever wished that there was a one-stop shop for all things book recommendations and book news? Well, wish no more because The Bookish Drop is here to satisfy all your bookish cravings (specific books and sweet treats are not included, sadly). Journalists Catherine Shuttleworth , Danielle Kate Wroe, Talya Honebeek and Zoe Delaney will send you the latest book-related news straight to your inbox once a week. What will be in The Bookish Drop each week? If you want to know the gossip about new releases months before they're available on shelves, or want exclusive interviews with authors, or to find your new favourite indie writer who you can tell all your friends about, The Bookish Drop is perfect for you. We're curating bookish news into one easily digestible newsletter so you don't have to trawl the internet looking at different sources, because we've already done it for you. Books that you may be avoiding because of their Goodreads rating - we'll convince you to read. We'll find social media posts that you're going to be interested in and love, helping you build your bookish communities. Article continues below Free of charge, we'll curate book news from around the world that you'll be interested in. Book nooks of your dreams, genres you've never even thought to pick up before, and so much more directly to your inbox. And, what's more, you can participate in polls, tell us where you read from to feature in our 'Book Nook of the Week' section, and let us know about book clubs you want to shout about, your favourite places in the UK to grab a coffee and read, or even just let us know what sort of things you want to see from us in the future. We're building a bookish community, and we want you to be a part of it. How do I sign up to The Bookish Drop? The Bookish Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a clean reading experience. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. No doomscrolling, no ads, no clutter, just the book news and reviews that matter to you. Sign up below for The Bookish Drop newsletter. Article continues below
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Online orders paused and missing items – what we know about the M&S cyber chaos
The country may be enjoying the sunny weather, but the storm clouds that have been gathering over Marks & Spencer currently show no sign of abating. We are now well into the second week of a cyber attack that has hit one of the UK's oldest and biggest retailers, causing problems in store and shutting down its online operations. Here's what we know about the attack and the impact it's having. M&S's problems began over the Easter weekend, with customers reporting problems with Click & Collect and contactless payments. The company confirmed it was dealing with a "cyber incident" and although those services have resumed, last Friday it paused online orders on its website and apps. Now, nearly a week on, there is still no word on when online orders will resume. Some stores are also missing certain food items, as the firm took some of its systems offline as it tries to manage the cyber attack. Signs on empty shelves read: "Please bear with us while we fix some technical issues affecting product availability." It had been thought that food availability would be back to normal by the end of the week, although it is unclear if that is still the case. There has been silence from M&S on what or who was behind the attack on its systems, but we now know it was a ransomware attack. This is a type of malicious software used to scramble important data or files after gaining access to a business' computer systems, essentially locking them away unless a ransom is paid. What is ransomware and how does it work? Hackers often threaten to leak or sell the data to pressure a business to pay up. Security experts told the BBC on Tuesday that a ransomware group that goes by the name "DragonForce" was behind the attack. The group lets other cyber criminals rent its malicious software to carry out attacks - leaving questions over who may have done so. But many believe it was a loose network of teenage hackers known as Scattered Spider. The cyber attack has already had a significant impact on the retailer, and the longer it takes them to deal with it, the bigger the hit to its bottom line. Its share price has fallen 6.5% since the technical problems started, with more than half a billion pounds wiped off the company's value. Online accounts for about a third of M&S's clothing and home sales. On average, £3.8m is spent on clothing and home products on its website and apps every day. Faced with the website problems, it's possible customers may have gone to an M&S store to buy something. But it's also likely that shoppers have turned to rival online retailers instead. The problems have coincided with a period of warmer weather, when people are likely to want to buy new summer clothes. Catherine Shuttleworth from Savvy Marketing says the online impact is immediate. "Given the 'buy it now' culture other retailers will benefit from this opportunity." Analysts say M&S's reputation has suffered a "bruise", but they also say there is a lot of affection for the High Street stalwart so customers are likely to give it some leeway. So far there has been no obvious backlash, with one customer telling the BBC staff were "perfectly charming" considering the cyber attack. Suppliers to M&S say they have been in daily contact with the retailer, but so far say there has been little impact on them. However, Thea Green, chief executive of beauty brand Nails Inc, told the BBC her company had a major launch coming up and she was nervous about it, given the problems at M&S. "It does have an impact on us – but it's a single-digit percentage of our business, so it's not a major impact. But they are a very relevant UK customer," she said. Meanwhile, M&S has also had to manage disruption to a small proportion of products that it supplies to Ocado, which delivers M&S online food orders and which is part-owned by M&S. While the retailer was initially quick to inform customers of the breach, subsequent updates have been lacking. It has only put out two public statements, the last one on Friday 25 April. It has not commented on the nature of the cyber attack, which is not unusual in cases like this, but experts say the uncertainty and ongoing silence risks damaging consumer trust in the brand. "In today's hyper-connected world, silence can be unsettling, particularly when trust and transparency are the most valuable commodities a brand can offer," says Kate Hardcastle, a consumer expert and business adviser. Susannah Streeter from financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown says there is no indication that M&S is not meeting its legal obligations, given there is a holding statement on its website. "However, good communication and transparency will be vital to restore confidence in the company and its systems," she says. "There is a risk emerging for the company in terms of reputational damage, the longer the crisis continues."
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sign up to our newsletter The Bookish Drop
Introducing our free Bookish Drop newsletter, and why if you love books you need to subscribe. Have you ever wished that there was a one-stop shop for all things book recommendations and book news? Well, wish no more because The Bookish Drop is here to satisfy all your bookish cravings (specific books and sweet treats are not included, sadly). Catherine Shuttleworth, Danielle Kate Wroe, Talya Honebeek and Zoe Delaney will send you the latest book-related news straight to your inbox once a week. What will be in The Bookish Drop each week? Well, if you want to know the insider gossip about new releases months before they're available on shelves, or want exclusive interviews with authors, or to find your new favourite indie writer who you can tell all your friends about, The Bookish Drop is perfect for you. We're curating bookish news into one easily digestible newsletter so you don't have to trawl the internet looking at different sources, because we've already done it for you. Books that you may be avoiding because of their Goodreads rating - we'll convince you to read. We'll find social media posts that you're going to be interested in and love, helping you build your bookish communities. Free of charge, we'll curate book news from around the world that you'll be interested in. Book nooks of your dreams, genres you've never even thought to pick up before, and so much more directly to your inbox. And, what's more, you can participate in polls, tell us where you read from to feature in our 'Book Nook of the Week' section, and let us know about book clubs you want to shout about, your favourite places in the UK to grab a coffee and read, or even just let us know what sorts of things you want to see from us in the future. We're building a bookish community, and we want you to be a part of it. How do I sign up to The Bookish Drop? The Bookish Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a cleaner reading experience than on many other websites. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. No doomscrolling, no ads, no clutter, just the book news and reviews that matter to you. Sign up below for the free Bookish Drop newsletter.
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wakefield Debenhams store to be converted into bowling alley
A former Debenhams store is to be converted into a new bowling alley and entertainment Council has confirmed Tenpin will be located on the upper floor of the building in Trinity Walk Shopping new venue will include 24 bowling lanes, a laser tag arena, escape room, arcade games, pool tables and a bar and diner, the authority said. A spokesperson said the news was "hugely exciting", adding that the public had been calling for a city centre bowling alley for "many years". Councillor Michael Graham added: "I've made no secret of my ambition for a bowling centre right in the heart of Wakefield, and I know it's something residents want to see too."This is the future of the high street." Boosting the city centre's entertainment and leisure options is a "key priority" in order to entice more residents, visitors and businesses to the town centre, the local authority said. The Debenhams store shut in May 2021 as part of a nationwide closure after the department store entered administration. It had been based in the shopping centre since it opened in 2011. Preparation works for the bowling alley are set to begin soon and it is hoped the new space could be open by December. Retail analyst Catherine Shuttleworth previously told the BBC that as more people shop online, the "traditional town shopping centre" has to evolve. "Repurposing space for leisure is quite sensible - you need to become a destination for something," she said.A spokesperson for Tenpin added: "Our goal is to create a space where people of all ages can come together and we pride ourselves on being a hub for the local community." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
