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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
UK's biggest mobile provider dishes out free data boost to 41 million customers – find out if you qualify
MORE than 34 million people will receive a big boost to their mobile service this summer at no extra cost. And it should cut down on dreaded poor connection when your phone says it has 5G. 3 3 EE is unleashing the best version of 5G, known as 5G standalone, to more users across the UK. When connected to 5G standalone you essentially receive the best form of 5G there is. At the moment, a lot of the 5G your phone gets is actually non-standalone, which is some 4G tech mixed in with 5G upgrades, therefore connections aren't at their full speed potential. But the BT -owned company has been making progress on replacing its kit to the full whack 5G standalone standard. By the end of August, the firm says its 5G standalone network will be available to more than half of the UK population. It claims this will make EE the UK's biggest 5G standalone network less than a year on from launch. Some areas that have recently had the tech switched on include Carlisle, Chesterfield, Hemel Hempstead, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Gosport, Slough, Stoke-on-Trent, Sutton Coldfield and York. But this summer, the following 38 areas will notice more reliable, speedy 5G too. Aberdeen Beverley Blyth Boston Canterbury Chippenham Cleethorpes Crawley Derby Exmouth Great Malvern Grimsby Halifax Harlow Havant Inverness Ipswich Leyland Lichfield Loughborough Norwich Paignton Peterborough Royal Leamington Spa Salisbury Shrewsbury St Albans St Neots Sutton in Ashfield Trowbridge Wellingborough Whitley Bay Windsor Winsford Wishaw Wokingham Wrexham Yeovil EE says it is also rolling out voice over 5G standalone (Vo5G), a feature that improves voice calls with faster setup times, reducing the delay between dialling a number and the phone starting to ring. "Whether you are video calling from a crowded train station, livestreaming on social media from a sold-out concert, or simply staying in touch with your family and friends over the summer holidays, 5G standalone on EE makes your experience smoother, faster and more secure," explained Greg McCall, Chief Networks Officer at BT Group. "Delivering a high-quality mobile experience every day for millions of people is what matters to us, it's what has driven us to build the UK's most reliable network and why we're now delivering 5G standalone to more people in more places across the UK." EE's aims to make 5G standalone available to more than 41million people by spring 2026. 3
New York Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Morgan Gibbs-White is back in a Forest shirt – but the uncertainty is not over
As he made his way towards the tunnel after completing his warm down exercises on the Chesterfield pitch, Morgan Gibbs-White was serenaded with noisy chants of his name from the Nottingham Forest fans. The midfielder initially raised his hands above his head to applaud, before then clasping them together into a heart shape, to convey a simple message to those in the stand. Advertisement Will the 45 minutes and nine seconds of football Gibbs-White played in the first half of a 0-0 draw with Monaco be the last he plays in a Forest shirt? The question of whether it was a goodbye will be answered in the coming days and weeks. It does feel as though the saga — which began when Tottenham Hotspur made an offer of £60million for Forest's most talismanic player ten days ago — is not yet definitively over. Forest were frustrated that the offer happened to precisely match a confidential release clause in Gibbs-White's contract. But while their frustration is understandable, it will not guarantee an end to Tottenham's interest in their most creative player. Behind the scenes, it has been business as usual at the Nigel Doughty Academy, where Gibbs-White has been working hard with his teammates since reporting back for training on Monday. When it comes to Gibbs-White, there have been no issues with the rest of the dressing room or with manager Nuno Espirito Santo, even if the club opted to keep him out of the limelight once more, with Nuno again not conducting post match interviews following the draw with the Ligue 1 side, which saw Forest field entirely different teams in each half. Ola Aina, who himself put pen to paper on a new contract that runs until 2028 earlier this month, says that the topic has been discussed in the dressing room, where both Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi — who is entering into the final year of his contract — have been the subject of some lighthearted flak. 'We have a bit of banter about stuff like that! But it's that person's business,' said Aina. 'Of course I would (like to see Gibbs-White stay). But I don't know what's going on. You'd have to ask Morgan. I don't think it will be forgotten (what Gibbs-White has done for the club). Never. He's a terrific player and his football speaks for itself. Advertisement 'Everyone is being professional. Right now we just need to get our heads down and focus on pre-season. This is going to be another important season for us and we look forward to that. We need to build on last season. We need to try to progress as players, a club and a team. We want to go a step further again.' It is hard to assess a player's mood when they are warming up in the pouring rain in Derbyshire, but Gibbs-White looked lively enough as he went through a series of stretching exercises with Jota Silva. Gibbs-White's last appearance in a Forest shirt had been in the frustrating 1-0 defeat at the City Ground against Chelsea in May, which confirmed that the club would not secure the Champions League football that had looked like such a tantalising possibility for much of the campaign. At the SMH Group Stadium Gibbs-White stepped out in the smart new kit, which carries something of a resemblance to the pin striped offering Forest wore in 1992-93, a season which began with Forest selling one of their best players — Teddy Sheringham — to Tottenham and ended, ultimately, in relegation from the top flight. Forest want to build on the seventh-placed finish they secured last time out, as they prepare themselves to play on the European stage for the first time in three decades. But losing their most influential player in the build-up to the new campaign would not be the ideal preparation. The fact that Gibbs-White has not been persuaded to sign a new deal, with two years left to run on the contract he signed when he joined in a £25million — potentially rising to £42million — move from Wolves in the summer of 2022, leaves Forest in a vulnerable position. Wolves went through a similar situation themselves last season, with Matheus Cunha, their own attacking talisman. Both Arsenal and Forest had been interested in the Brazilian. But he signed a new contract in February, which included a release clause that fairly reflected his value — and ultimately led to his £62.5m move to join Manchester United in June. Advertisement When Gibbs-White's name was included on the teamsheet for Forest's second pre-season game, it raised the question of how he might be received, amid the prospect of his potential departure, which had even seen Tottenham schedule a medical for the player on Friday July 11, prior to Forest seeking legal advice over their approach. But Gibbs-White's name was as loudly cheered as any other Forest player when the teams were announced over the PA system. Forest played with their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation with Gibbs-White in his usual position in the 10, playing just behind striker Chris Wood, with Hudson-Odoi and Jota on the flanks. Amid a competitive friendly game, there were a few moments where Gibbs-White demonstrated exactly why he had become such an integral figure. After drifting out wide towards the right, he looked up before delivering a high, looping ball towards the far post, into the path of a run from Wood, who could not quite control. When Hudson-Odoi played Gibbs-White into space, he cut into the box purposefully, before holding his hand in his hands after opting to shoot — with an effort that cleared the bar — rather than to fire the ball across goal. More than once, he received the ball at his feet, turned, and advanced gracefully forward into space, as we have seen him do so many times during his 118 appearances for the club. Gibbs-White even attempted to win a header against Eric Dier. But the force of the former Tottenham and Bayern Munich man's robust challenge even left his own teammate, Pape Cabral, in an agonised heap. Gibbs-White is expected to join the rest of the squad, when they fly to Portugal for their pre-season training camp next week. Beyond that, the future remains uncertain. Has Gibbs-White burnt his bridges at Forest? It does not feel that way. He remains a popular figure in the dressing room and the reception he received from the stands in Chesterfield suggests many fans remain onside, with a player they know very well, would be hugely difficult to replace.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Soldiers to mark return from duty with parade through Chesterfield
Soldiers from the Royal Lancers are set to march through Chesterfield to celebrate their return from peacekeeping operations 52 soldiers have been on duty in Kosovo, with a further 27 deployed to their freedom of the town - an honour bestowed by the local authority - they will set off from the Crooked Spire at 11:45 BST on Saturday and will head along Burlington Street, Glumangate and Rose Hill to the Town Barry Dyke and Elizabeth Fothergill, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, will greet the soldiers and take the salute in recognition of their service. Maj Will Kellard, officer commanding C squadron, said: "Marching through Chesterfield is particularly meaningful for our regiment given our deep connections to the town."Chesterfield is home for many of our soldiers and we're honoured to march through a town whose community has given so much to our ranks over the years."
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Chesterfield sign midfielder Butterfield
Chesterfield have signed former Everton midfielder Luke Butterfield on a two-year deal following a 21-year-old has appeared in all of the Spireites' pre-season friendlies so far this summer after being released by the Toffees at the end of last could make his competitive debut for Paul Cook's side in their League Two season-opener at home to Barrow on Saturday, 2 August."It's a pleasure to finally get the deal sorted. I'm excited for the season ahead," he told the club website., external
BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Rise in drug trafficking in Derbyshire, report says
Drug trafficking in Derbyshire has increased by more than 60% compared to pre-Covid levels, according to new report by the county's police and crime commissioner says the number of trafficking "occurrences" in 2024 was 1,034, compared to 636 in also said drug deaths in the county had increased by 10% over the past two years, though it did not say how many people had Police said there were a number of factors contributing to the increases, including improved recording processes. As of January this year, police had mapped eight county lines drug shut down about 36 in 2024 and "significantly weakened" 179 others, with 34 children involved in county lines report noted that Derbyshire Police was "constantly closing and mapping new lines in conjunction with the current intelligence and risk picture". Meanwhile Derby North was highlighted as the area with the most drug possession offences in 2024 with a total of had the second highest at 190 and Derbyshire Dales had the lowest number with 66. The report estimated more than 5,000 people across Derbyshire currently use heroin and crack cocaine, although most of these are also receiving added in the past 12 months there had been 1,885 admissions to Derbyshire's hospitals related to heroin and other harmful drugs, with an average cost each time of £3,000. Derbyshire Police said improvements in how crimes are recorded, officers taking a "proactive approach" to targeting drug gangs, and additional training around stop-and-search procedures could have impacted the increase seen in drug trafficking. A spokesperson told the BBC: "If officers are on the front foot and making more arrests and catching criminals, then this will be reflected in the figures."We have a team of officers dedicated to tackling issues associated with drug trafficking, including exploitation and county lines gangs." Derbyshire Police said the use of synthetic opioids was contributing to an increase in drug-related deaths. Officers have been trained to administer Naloxone, a life-saving emergency antidote to opioid overdose, to combat the of June, it had been used to treat people 20 times since May 1,300 officers have been trained to administer the drug in Derbyshire while more than 900 officers in frontline roles have volunteered to carry say that one woman received naloxone on four separate occasions after officers suspected she had taken an overdose each time she was located. The Derbyshire Police spokesperson said while drug-related deaths were increasing nationally, "significant efforts" were being made in Derbyshire to bring the number down"This includes an increase in the availability of specialist treatment and recovery supports for people with drug (and, or alcohol) problems," they said."A multi-agency local drug information system has been established to monitor risks associated with drug use and take actions to reduce risks."Police and partner agencies also have a drug and alcohol-related death multi-agency review process, which seeks to review deaths, learn lessons and inform strategy to prevent further fatalities" The report also said alcohol misuse is also a significant issue in the county with almost 12,000 people dependent on alcohol and only 2,500 receiving and crime commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts said: "Every drug-related death is tragic and, in most cases, preventable."Partners have made progress and there has been a 9.6% increase of adults in treatment."No-one is under any illusions that there is anything other than more work to do. I will work with all the partners and agencies to ensure this delivers the progress we need to see."
