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The Age
28-05-2025
- The Age
Tableware gets the stamp of approval
'My family arrived in Australia for a three-year-stay in 1956,' writes Simon Dixon of Bolton Point. 'Having been raised alongside Green Shield stamps (C8) in the UK, the rewards concept wasn't new to us and my mother soon discovered that Kellogg's was offering silverware in exchange for tokens from its product. On the menu for the next three years, Corn Flakes and All-Bran featured daily as we raced the clock before our return to England. We succeeded, and the cutlery came back with us, only to return when my father retired and migrated to Australia in 1966. I followed with my family in 1970. Both parents are no longer with us, but the cutlery is still in use, appearing on my table daily. While I still regularly eat All-Bran (because it keeps you regular), I still can't face Corn Flakes.' Malcolm Nicholson from Katoomba writes: 'When I was a kid, Marchant soft drinks used to give away kites if you collected enough bottle tops. I remember sending off the required number and nothing arrived. A letter of complaint followed and one duly arrived, followed by a second one a month late. They were great kites, but they usually ended up in trees.' 'It's elementary, my dear Graeme Finn (C8), you probably just need to check your Hotmail to look out for the missing model number of your Email cooker,' suggests Mary Carde of Parrearra (Qld). 'Or maybe just try turning it off and on again.' Brian Harris of Port Macquarie has an eyewitness account of his letter box theft (C8): 'Thieves had trouble removing our letter box so they took the whole gate. We were watching them but didn't say anything for fear they would take offence.' 'I've never had a letter box stolen, but I've been letter box bombed twice,' reveals Jeff Evans of Cambewarra. 'Once in Greystanes in the 1980s and a second 20 years later in Cambewarra. Caught the first culprit but not the second. The family were amazed that I thought it hilarious. A touch of karma from the Fifties?'
Sydney Morning Herald
28-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Tableware gets the stamp of approval
'My family arrived in Australia for a three-year-stay in 1956,' writes Simon Dixon of Bolton Point. 'Having been raised alongside Green Shield stamps (C8) in the UK, the rewards concept wasn't new to us and my mother soon discovered that Kellogg's was offering silverware in exchange for tokens from its product. On the menu for the next three years, Corn Flakes and All-Bran featured daily as we raced the clock before our return to England. We succeeded, and the cutlery came back with us, only to return when my father retired and migrated to Australia in 1966. I followed with my family in 1970. Both parents are no longer with us, but the cutlery is still in use, appearing on my table daily. While I still regularly eat All-Bran (because it keeps you regular), I still can't face Corn Flakes.' Malcolm Nicholson from Katoomba writes: 'When I was a kid, Marchant soft drinks used to give away kites if you collected enough bottle tops. I remember sending off the required number and nothing arrived. A letter of complaint followed and one duly arrived, followed by a second one a month late. They were great kites, but they usually ended up in trees.' 'It's elementary, my dear Graeme Finn (C8), you probably just need to check your Hotmail to look out for the missing model number of your Email cooker,' suggests Mary Carde of Parrearra (Qld). 'Or maybe just try turning it off and on again.' Brian Harris of Port Macquarie has an eyewitness account of his letter box theft (C8): 'Thieves had trouble removing our letter box so they took the whole gate. We were watching them but didn't say anything for fear they would take offence.' 'I've never had a letter box stolen, but I've been letter box bombed twice,' reveals Jeff Evans of Cambewarra. 'Once in Greystanes in the 1980s and a second 20 years later in Cambewarra. Caught the first culprit but not the second. The family were amazed that I thought it hilarious. A touch of karma from the Fifties?'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mission to boost cyber skills as number of jobs rise
Students are being matched up with cyber experts to boost skills in the industry amid more jobs. The University of Gloucestershire is running a programme to build a "talent pipeline", aimed at ensuring the county has the skilled workforce it needs to meet future job demands. The scheme pairs students from schools and colleges with local cyber businesses, which offers them apprenticeship opportunities. Clare Marchant, the university's vice-chancellor, said while there is a lot of cyber opportunities, there is "a lack of skills at the moment". "We know a lot of talent leaves Gloucestershire year-on-year, so we need to be keeping that talent in Gloucestershire. "That's what businesses want and we can facilitate that," Ms Marchant said. "We know there's so much going on in Gloucestershire. We've got GCHQ just down the road, we have the Golden Valley development coming. We need to be primed and have that talent pipeline coming through," she said. The Golden Valley development aims to confirm Cheltenham as the UK's cyber capital. The first phase of construction is the cyber park itself, which includes 1 million sq ft (93,000 sq metres) of commercial space, a car park and bus stops for services to Cheltenham Spa railway station. Ms Marchant said it was vital cyber learning starts at an early age. "One of the things we are focused on is really ensuring we develop their skills and that needs development from late primary and early secondary, rather than just when individuals hit 16 or 17," she added. Cyberis, a cyber security consultancy, is among the businesses participating in Gloucestershire's Launch Pad Programme, which was launched last year. Will Gould, from Cyberis, said it is something the company has been looking at for a while. "We're at the size now where we can take on an apprentice and give them the attention that they require. "It's fantastic for our business to grow and also bring up the next generation of security experts," he said. Students will learn a range of skills, including traditional infrastructure, cloud and general cyber security. Adam joined the programme in 2024 and has been working as an apprentice for a local cyber security business. "It allows me to get all the work experience I need from going straight into employment, as well as obtaining a good quality degree at the same time," he added. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Nobody safe from cyber attacks, says council boss Plan for phase two of cyber park near GCHQ revealed
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd and Spurs fans told one common item at Europa final risks police action
Manchester United take on Tottenham in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday night, with around 80,000 supporters travelling to Bilbao from the UK for the game Football fans travelling to Bilbao for tonight's Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham have been issued a stark warning: leave your vapes at home. The San Mames Stadium, home of Athletic Bilbao and the venue for much-anticipated showpiece, has banned e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products, with strict penalties for those who flout the rules. United and Spurs are both hoping to turn dismal seasons into memorable ones by not only landing a major piece of silverware, but also booking an unlikely ticket to next season's Champions League. Up to 80,000 supporters are expected to descend on Bilbao, a city with a population of around 350,000. Those with match tickets will need to be on guard, as spectators caught vaping could face ejection from the stadium, a fine, and even a report to the police. While vaping is legal in Spain, the rules inside San Mamés are far stricter for the Europa League final. Ahead of the game, Dan Marchant, director of Vape Club and a founding member of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), urged fans to respect the rules. "If vaping is banned in the venue you're travelling to, it's best not to risk a fine or worse," he said. "Fans heading to Bilbao for the Europa League final need to be especially careful. Those attempting to enter with prohibited items could face eviction and be reported to the police." Marchant added: "Vaping within the stadium is prohibited, though there may be a designated smoking area. Check ahead of time, and don't risk using your vape in non-designated areas." The list of banned items at San Mamés is extensive. Alongside vaping products and e-liquids, fans are prohibited from bringing photo and video cameras without permission, helmets, balaclavas, ski masks, drones, oversized flags or banners (larger than 2m), food, drugs, alcohol, weapons, laser pointers, megaphones, fireworks, flares, smoke powder, glass or plastic bottles, backpacks and large bags. United and Tottenham enter the Europa League final with far more at stake than just silverware. Both clubs have suffered dismal domestic campaigns, sitting 16th and 17th respectively in the Premier League - perilously close to relegation. Ravaged by injuries and plagued by inconsistency, the game represents not just a shot at redemption, but a springboard back into Champions League football. Ruben Amorim's United reached the final with a 7-1 aggregate win over Athletic Bilbao, while Tottenham secured their final spot with a 3-1 semi-final win over Bodo/Glimt. For the Red Devils, a win would mark a third consecutive season with silverware, following their FA Cup triumph in 2024 and League Cup success in 2023. Tottenham, by contrast, are chasing an end to a 17-year trophy drought - their last coming in the 2008 League Cup. While Amorim appears secure in his role, having only taken charge mid-season, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou's future remains uncertain, with reports suggesting that even a Europa League title may not be enough to save his job.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alan Shearer calls daughter's ex-rugby star boyfriend an 'idiot' after mistake as feelings on engagement emerge
Crystal Palace take on Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup this afternoon. The game will be shown on the BBC and ITV, with a star-studded lineup of pundits and co-commentators to take viewers through the action throughout the day. Among them will be former Newcastle and England captain Alan Shearer. The legendary former striker - who is the Premier League's all-time record goalscorer - has become one of the most respected pundits in the country since retiring from playing in 2006, and has also transitioned into the commentary box. The ex-Blackburn Rovers and Southampton star has been married to his long-term partner Lainya for nearly 34 years, having met while he was playing for the Saints. The pair share two daughters, Hollie and Chloe, and a son, Will, together. READ MORE: FA Cup final kick-off time moved to earlier time at request of BBC READ MORE: Gary Lineker on brink of 'immediate BBC axe' 24 hours before FA Cup final Shearer's daughters have both steered away from following in their mother's footsteps, opting not to seek footballer boyfriends. In fact, the pair both go out with rugby players. The 54-year-old - who has a reported net worth of around £40 million thanks to his huge £380,000 BBC salary and roles with Amazon and Al-Jazeera - appears to fully support his daughter Hollie's engagement to England rugby star Joe Marchant, based on his past playful remarks. Hollie, 30, and Marchant, 28, began dating in 2022 and relocated to Paris in 2023 when the former Harlequins player joined Top 14 side Stade Français. Despite Marchant being ineligible for England selection due to playing abroad, the couple embraced life in France. Their engagement was announced in late 2024, with Hollie sharing the news on Instagram, writing: 'BEST DAY EVER!! Got to say yes to my favourite person.' Shearer's emoji-only response—heart-eyes and clapping hands—said it all. When previously asked about Marchant, Shearer joked, 'I'm just glad it's not a footballer!' Shearer clearly enjoys a healthy relationship with Marchant. During a holiday to Naxos Island in Greece in 2023, the couple shared a series of photos from the trip; one in particular depicted Marchant in rather revealing swimming trunks. He showed his sense of humour on one photo of Marchant in tight swimwear, commenting: 'WTF are the smugglers you have on?' Clearly, the Premier League legend approves of his future son-in-law and appears to enjoy a similar rapport with the boyfriend of his other daughter, Chloe. Shearer playfully called his daughter Chloe's boyfriend, former rugby player Micky Young, an "idiot" after a travel mishap following Newcastle United's 3-0 win over Ipswich Town last month. While Shearer was in London on Sunday to support his son Will in the marathon, Young had spent Saturday night celebrating the Magpies' victory and planned to join the family the next day. Things didn't go as planned, as Shearer recounted on The Rest is Football podcast. Discussing 24-year-old Will's marathon run, Shearer told co-host Gary Lineker: "He's well, he's told us that he's got about four or five toenails that have gone and his feet – his feet look horrendous – but he did it. I mean, oh my, it's the first time I've been and watched the London Marathon. "And I have to say, it's just, it's unbelievable, the atmosphere and the coming together of everyone creating this amazing [atmosphere]. Yeah, it's just like, honestly, everyone's just like so happy." He then shifted focus to Young's misadventure: "I've got to tell you a quick story about my eldest daughter Chloe and her boyfriend, rugby guy, ex-rugby guy used to play for Newcastle Falcons. He's been going out with her for a few years now. "He went to the Newcastle game yesterday, and he was meant to get on the 5:59pm train from Newcastle to London to come and watch and support Will, as we all were down here. "So he got to the train station and he got there five minutes early and then he got on the train and then 15 minutes on the train he heard the announcement, 'Welcome to everyone who's got on this train to Edinburgh.' And it was non-stop all the way to Edinburgh." Young had missed the correct train and, with no other options, took an overnight Megabus. Shearer said: "He had to go all the way to Edinburgh... He got on the f***ing Megabus, the 10:00pm Megabus, which cost him £30 from Edinburgh to London and he got in at 6:45am this morning into London. So I said to him, 'You are meant to be looking after my f***ing daughter in the future!'" Lineker laughed, calling it "a good effort," while Shearer wrapped it up, saying: "Honestly, I said, 'Really?' and he said he stopped at Dunbar, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield and I said, 'Oh you idiot!'"
