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996 work culture is sad and inhumane. Whatever’s wrong with 888 – or even 000?

Silicon Valley is keen, once more, on a working pattern of 12-hour days, six days a week. It really is time for a new approach, says Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2025

Working 9-6pm: how the extra hour of work crept in and why it matters

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The standard eight-hour day at the coalface has been steadily eroded over the years. But with studies showing that longer days don’t equal more productivity, aren’t we moving in the wrong direction? Helen Coffey investigates whether it’s time to call time on the ever-expanding working week

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

World Darts Championship 2025: Luke Littler holds nerve to book quarter-final spot

Teenage sensation averages 111 in final set to reach last eight

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Defending champion Luke Humphries stunned by emotional Peter Wright in major upset

Two-time former winner Wright turned the formbook upside down

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

World Darts Championship Day 5 prediction, 16/1 treble and best bets

Follow our free darts betting tips as the Ally Pally drama ramps up on Thursday

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Northern lights: how the aurora borealis captivated 18th-century minds

Since May this year, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, have at times been visible further south than usual over Britain, sparking amazement and fascination. Social media has been alive with images of the skies glowing with green, pink and red light.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

This is where some of the greatest Welsh people of all time are buried

The final resting places of some Welsh figures might surprise you

Wales Online · Apr 12, 2023

Terence Kelly sentenced over abduction of Cleo Smith near Carnarvon in WA's outback

Terence Kelly is sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison for kidnapping four-year-old Cleo Smith near Carnarvon in Western Australia's outback and holding her captive for 18 days.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Why one Scottish village became celebrated all across Europe

ON January 1, 1800, Robert Owen started a new job. He did so not in the normal manner of other people, during his days and during ours. Owen was…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2023

Sky Sports forced to lower TV volume after Gerwyn Price subjected to X-rated abuse

Price has suffered yet more abuse on the big stage at Alexandra Palace and the broadcasters were forced to take action

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022