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THE streets with the slowest and fastest broadband speeds this year have finally been revealed.Check the interactive map below to see if your street ranks within the top 10.New research from Broadband Genie, an internet service comparison site, has analysed nearly 208,000 internet speed tests across the UK to produce the data.The slowest street was found to be Greenfields Road in Bishop Auckland with an average downloads of 0.35Mbps. While the fastest was Tynemouth Street in London with 921.76Mbps.The average broadband download speed in the UK is 81.97Mbps.Check with your internet company what speeds your paying for.You can use an internet speed…

A MUM diagnosed with cancer was given just 12 weeks to live after going back and forth with doctors about her symptoms “for years”.Bryony Thomas, 46, revealed two key questions doctors failed to ask her. 4Bryony Thomas, 46, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2019Credit: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust4Bryony with her daughter Eleni, now 13Credit: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation TrustThe mum-of-one was told she had pancreatic cancer in December 2019. She’d been visiting doctors “on and off for years” as she battled intense fatigue and changes to her toilet habits. The turning…

A NEW money scam targeting Android and iPhone owners can rinse victims bank accounts without needing their physical card or phone. The attack, dubbed ‘Ghost Tap’, is cloning cards linked to Google Pay and Apple Pay, mobile security experts at Threat Fabric have warned.2Instead of making withdrawals from ATMs, Ghost Tap crooks can buy whatever they want from any card reader anywhere in the worldCredit: Getty2Experts are concerned that the wide network of money mules globally can result in significant losses for victimsCredit: AlamyCyber crooks are able to relay victims’ card data to money mules worldwide, who can then withdraw…

A BRITISH man has died after losing consciousness while diving in Greece.The 25-year-old was found in the sea in after diving in Vouliagmeni, south of Athens on Saturday afternoon.1A 25-year-old Brit was found dead in GreeceCredit: GettyAccording to the Coast Guard, the diver reportedly lost consciousness while diving with instructors from a private company.The Brit was picked up by an EKAV ambulance and taken to the nearest hospital where he was pronounced dead.The Port Authority, who is conducting the preliminary investigation, arrested the 46-year-old diving instructor and his 37-year-old assistant for allegedly violating article 302 of the Criminal Code. The…

ALASTAIR Cook was told he had terminal liver cancer in July 2024.His devastating diagnosis was caused by a ‘silent killer’ virus he got after a traumatic car crash almost four decades earlier. 9Alastair Cook, 67, was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in July 2024Credit: Alastair Cook9The cancer was caused by damage to his liver from hepatitis C, which he was infected with after a car crash in Kuwait in 1981Credit: Alastair Cook9Alastair, pictured here undergoing treatment for cancer, has been given just months to liveCredit: Alastair CookThe 67-year-old, from Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, contracted hepatitis C in 1981 when he was…

APPLE has issued a surprise update to millions of iPhones – but some owners are saying it’s killing battery life.Importantly, even if you’re worried about battery life, you should still download it anyway.2A new software update appears to be draining battery life – but don’t worry, that’s totally normalCredit: The Sun / AppleEarlier this week, Apple rolled out the new iOS 18.1.1 update.Apple revealed that it was an “important” security update that fixed two dangerous bugs.These bugs potentially allowed crooks to compromise your iPhone from afar – and may have been exploited.Now users have taken to Reddit to complain about…

FOR many Brits, the serene landscapes of Laos provide the perfect stage for wanderlust-fueled adventures. But the popular Asian country has been rocked by a series of chilling tragedies that have led governments to issue warnings to visitors.21Holly Bowles has become the sixth person to die from taking alcohol laced with methanol21British lawyer Simone White was rushed to the hospital after being poisoned and died on Thursday evening21Holly’s best friend, Bianca Jones, 19, died earlier this week after she had a swelling of the brainThis week, it was reported that six people have died after drinking shots thought to have…

WOMEN across the UK are waking up at around 3am every night – and experts say it’s to do with hormones.Certain hormonal changes can cause difficulty falling asleep, sleep apnoea, poor quality sleep, and frequent awakenings.2Menopause is one of the main causes of millions of women in the UK waking up in the middle of the nightCredit: AlamyAccording to Dr Martin Thornton, Bluecrest’s chief medical officer, for older women, menopause is a significant factor in disturbed slumber.He said: “Menopause represents a huge change for the body, and hormonal shifts can lead to a range of uncomfortable experiences that can impact…

YOU can quietly upgrade your online accounts to get special features that millions of other people are missing out on.It turns out that Netflix, WhatsApp, and even your iPhone have special clubs where you can get bonus perks.4You can choose the Public Beta that you’d like to join in your iPhone’s Settings appCredit: Apple / The SunImportantly, they’re free to join – if you know how.IPHONEFirst up is your iPhone, which has a special club that you can sign up for to unlock extra features.It’s called the Apple Beta Software Program, and lets you test out upcoming iOS updates for…

THE parents of a British lawyer killed after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in Laos have spoken.Simone, 28, from Orpington, Kent, died on Thursday after she fell ill from drinking free shots allegedly laced with methanol while in Laos, South East Asia.5Simone White, 28, has died5White’s parents paid tribute to the young lawyerCredit: Enterprise5White is one of six people who have died after drinking shots suspected to have been laced with methanolCredit: EnterpriseWhite’s parents described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter.”They added: “Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy…