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Greg James and Roman Kemp lead stars reacting as emergency test alert 'goes out early'

Some celebrities have been among those on social media who have reacted to the emergency alert test broadcast which was issued by the UK Government this afternoon

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2023

Welsh language mistake on emergency test alert sent out by UK Government

The Welsh language national emergency alert test sent out on phones on Sunday contained a spelling error, the Government has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023

'I was a bit shocked by it' People in Newcastle city centre react to the Government's emergency alert

One person said the alert was delayed while another said they did not receive it at all

Chronicle Live · Apr 23, 2023

The Proclaimers song removed from Coronation playlist over 'anti-royal' views

Craig and Charlie Reid's hit I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) had been included in the UK Government compilation also featuring Queen, David Bowie, The Beatles, and Tom Jones.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023

UK emergency alert test: Three looking into why users failed to get text

Network’s users report en masse that SMS, accompanied by piercing ten-second tone, never arrived

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

Rewards-led training regime behind long waits for UK guide dogs, says campaigner

Guide Dogs UK defended its methods and blamed drop in number of trained dogs on Covid

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

UK emergency alert: Three mobile network responds after some customers were not notified

Many users on the network said they didn't get the test alert

Liverpool Echo · Apr 23, 2023

Emergency alert: Three responds after phone users complain they did not receive test

The network said it was working with the government to assess the issue

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

Met Office UK snow verdict with heavy rain heading to Bristol

Those balmy spring days aren't with us just yet

Bristol Post · Apr 23, 2023

People baffled as they didn't get emergency phone alert - this is why

It's possible to turn the alerts off and there are some people who won't get them, but many who were expected to be a part of the trial were left without.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 23, 2023