A Google engineer has claimed that an artificial intelligence programme he was working on for the tech giant has become sentient and is a sweet kid. Blake Lemoine, who is currently suspended by Goog… [+1723 chars]
This is the moment a 'drunk' airline passenger is removed from a Ryanair flight to Ibiza by two armed officers after vaping on board. Witnesses say the man, who they say appeared to be 'hammered', w… [+3433 chars]
Elon Musk’s fitful attempt to take over Twitter is shaping up to be the event of the year for hedge funds that bet on takeover deals going through or collapsing. Musk’s marijuana-inspired $54.20-a-… [+3991 chars]
A popular restaurant has taken cod off its menu and is directing customers who want it to the local chippy instead. Alex Cook, who runs The Mill in Stokesley, has taken the decision in a bid to try… [+3030 chars]
Controversial plans to open a Hooters restaurant and bar - where scantily-clad young women will serve customers - at Salford Quays have been given the go-ahead. The decision flies in the face of fier… [+5510 chars]
Tens of thousands of rail and tube workers are due to walk out later this month in what has been described as the "biggest outbreak of industrial action in the UK since 1989". Union bosses are threa… [+2084 chars]
Victims of one of Britains biggest banking frauds will each be offered £3m compensation packages, according to a source familiar with the proposed deal expected to be announced later this week. Hali… [+2574 chars]
Gatwick is is experiencing an operations meltdown every night due to a shortage of air traffic control staff, sources claim. A senior aviation industry source told The Times many airlines are frustr… [+2103 chars]
Top leisure attraction Trentham Estate is officially on the property market. St Modwen has appointed Christie & Co after ordering the sale of the estate - including the Italian Gardens and retail… [+2428 chars]
Ice cream sellers are reporting a shortage of Cadbury Flakes to stick in cones for the second year running. The crumbly chocolate fingers are crucial to the sweet treat combo known as a 99. But ret… [+2716 chars]
An Indian street food restaurant in West Bridgford has been given a food hygiene rating of 0 and it's believed to be 'closed'. Tuk Tuk West Bridgford, based on Gordon Road, was inspected on March 2 a… [+1904 chars]
By Becky MortonBBC News Petrol stations say they have been "unfairly scapegoated", after the government raised concerns a 5p fuel duty cut was not being passed on quickly enough to drivers. The Pe… [+3905 chars]
