Joshua Searle

A poll of 2,000 UK adults found that the average person takes 1,040 photos and records 312 videos annually. Gen Z captures the most content, while 42% of adults edit photos or videos before sharing them. Holidays, family occasions, pets and meals are the most common subjects, and social media is raising expectations for production quality. The research, commissioned by Samsung, highlights demand for features such as stable recording, low-light photography, AI tools and larger editing screens alongside promotion of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

Devon and Cornwall Police sergeant Owen Messenger warned UK motorists that unnecessarily staying in the motorway’s middle lane can constitute careless driving, carrying a possible £100 fine and three penalty points. Drivers are reminded to keep left when possible, while the RAC advises using common sense where another overtake, slip-road traffic or junctions make remaining in the middle lane safer. The driver highlighted in the accompanying video was educated rather than penalized.

Marks & Spencer recalled its Truffle Gouda sold in Northern Ireland after Listeria monocytogenes was detected, prompting a Food Standards Agency warning advising customers not to eat the product and to return it for a refund. Authorities outlined potential symptoms and risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, while the company emphasized customer safety and confirmed no other products were affected.

A traveller was denied boarding on a Ryanair flight from Birmingham to Lanzarote due to a small rip in her passport, despite the damage not affecting her personal details. UK government guidance states damaged passports must be replaced, and Ryanair said the refusal followed these rules. The incident prompted the passenger to file a complaint and urge others to check their passports, use protective holders and ensure they have travel insurance. She and her friend have rearranged their trip for September.