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'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
BBC News Brasil A ex-professora britânica Jarvs Tasker conta que levaria 20 anos para receber o que ganha agora, no setor de vídeo games. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
School evacuated as police urgently look into 'explosive device' email
The email, seen by BBC News NI, was sent to numerous schools across Northern Ireland. A school has been evacuated after receiving an email threatening that "an explosive device" is located within their building, BBC News NI understands. St Colman's PS Lambeg said that parents should "come immediately" and collect children and "please don't panic the children are all safe". The email, seen by BBC News NI, was sent to numerous schools across Northern Ireland.
How rare is it to see dolphins in our rivers?
A common dolphin attracted crowds after it was spotted tangled in netting in the River Orwell. Rescuers disentangled it and hoped it would find its way back to sea. Sadly, this was not to be the case, and it later died. Its cause of death will be determined by scientists in the coming days. But why was the dolphin in the river in Ipswich, and how unusual is it for them to appear in freshwater urban environments?
How rare is it to see dolphins in our rivers?
Cigarette Ads Once Promised Absurd Health Benefits. Scientists Just Found One of Them Was Actually True. A 1959 finding about smokers held up for decades—and researchers now know the likely reason. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Before cigarette advertisements were regulated by the federal government, companies made lots of crack-pot health claims. • However, one such claim has held up …
Junior school evacuated after security threat
Staff and pupils relocate to a nearby high school as a precaution following police advice. A junior school had to be evacuated after what has been described as a "reported security threat", a trust said. Firside Junior School in Hellesdon, near Norwich, moved all pupils and staff to Hellesdon High School, on the same road, as a precaution following police advice.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
BBC News Brasil A ex-professora britânica Jarvs Tasker conta que levaria 20 anos para receber o que ganha agora, no setor de vídeo games. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
Em 2019, Jarvs Tasker foi forçada a abandonar o magistério devido a uma doença crônica, quando tinha apenas 28 anos de idade. Agora, sete anos depois, ela ganha o dobro do seu antigo salário, dirigindo a empresa Jarvs Indie Insights, que fornece comunicação e marketing na indústria de videogames. Na quarta-feira passada (23/9), Tasker visitou as instalações de e-sports da Universidade de Suffolk em Ipswich, no Reino Unido, para homenagear os estúdios e desenvolvedores de games independentes.
New Broads boss starts review of unpopular tolls
Follow New Broads boss starts review of unpopular tolls Sat, October 10, 2026 at 1:41 AM EDT New Broads boss starts review of unpopular tolls The new boss of the Broads National Park said she is keen to listen to people's concerns about the "tricky balance" of charging boaters to help fund its work. The Broads Authority, which manages the network of rivers and lakes in Norfolk and Suffolk, imposes an annual toll for all vessels which it uses to pay for waterway maintenance.
Husband accused of GP murder appears at Crown Court
The husband of a GP has appeared before a Crown Court charged with her murder, after she was found dead at home. The body of 45-year-old Hannah Cain, known to her patients as Dr Hannah Terry, was found at a property in Fern Hill, Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday. Mark Cain, 45, also of Fern Hill, was charged with murder on Tuesday. Appearing via video link from HMP Norwich, he spoke only to confirm that he understood proceedings at King's Lynn Crown Court.
Shocked NHS colleagues grieve exceptional doctor
The colleagues of a GP found dead at her home have spoken of their "profound shock" at the loss of an exceptional doctor. Hannah Cain, 45, known to her patients as Dr Hannah Terry, was found at a property in Fern Hill, Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday. Her husband, Mark Cain, is due at King's Lynn Crown Court later, charged with her murder. The GP was based at Grimston Medical Centre and had previously been at Heacham Group Practice for several years.
Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder
Alex Dunlop - at Norwich Magistrates' Court; Laura Devlin Wed, 7 October 2026 at 9:59 am UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr Hannah Terry was found dead on Sunday [Norfolk police] A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife who was found dead at home near the Sandringham estate. The body of 45-year-old GP Dr Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, was found at a property in Fern Hill in Dersingham, in Norfolk, on Sunday.
Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder
Follow Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder Alex Dunlop - at Norwich Magistrates' Court; Laura Devlin Wed, October 7, 2026 at 5:59 AM EDT Dr Hannah Terry was found dead on Sunday [Norfolk police] A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife who was found dead at home near the Sandringham estate. The body of 45-year-old GP Dr Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, was found at a property in Fern Hill in Dersingham, in Norfolk, on Sunday.
Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder
The husband of a GP has appeared in court charged with her murder after she was found dead at home. The body of 45-year-old GP Dr Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, was found at a property in Fern Hill in Dersingham, in Norfolk, on Sunday. Mark Cain, 45, also of Fern Hill, was charged with her murder on Tuesday. He appeared in a black sweatshirt at Norwich Magistrates' Court, where he spoke only to confirm his age, name and address.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
BBC News Brasil A ex-professora britânica Jarvs Tasker conta que levaria 20 anos para receber o que ganha agora, no setor de vídeo games. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
Murs relishing return to Yarmouth for new festival
Olly Murs said he was excited to return to Great Yarmouth Pop star Olly Murs has said he is relishing the chance to relive some childhood memories after being announced as the first headliner for a new four-day festival. The famous golden sands of Great Yarmouth will host On The Beach, a brand that has brought sell-out shows to Brighton each summer. Its organisers said they were excited to "spread our wings" and take the festival to its first sister venue from 17 to 20 June.
Norfolk speedway set me on path to world title
The newly-crowned world champion of speedway has credited his home county club with setting him on the path to success. Norwich-born Robert Lambert, 28, lifted the trophy after winning the final Grand Prix of the season in Torun, Poland, on Saturday. He first began riding professionally in the UK for King's Lynn Stars in Norfolk as a teen, having initially honed his craft in Germany. "King's Lynn has been a massive, massive part of my career," he told BBC Look East presenter Amelia Reynolds.
'Horrendous' stench as manure heap burns for days
A pile of poultry manure that has been burning for almost two weeks has caused a "horrendous" stench in parts of Norwich and villages, a resident said. The muck heap on East Farm, near Newton St Faith, north of the city, has smouldered since 19 September. The site's owners said they were using "every practical resource available" to bring the fire under control, including efforts to redirect irrigation systems.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
A ex-professora britânica Jarvs Tasker conta que levaria 20 anos para receber o que ganha agora, no setor de vídeo games. Resumo Após deixar o magistério por problemas de saúde, Jarvs Tasker dobrou sua renda atuando com marketing na próspera indústria de games britânica.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
Em 2019, Jarvs Tasker foi forçada a abandonar o magistério devido a uma doença crônica, quando tinha apenas 28 anos de idade. Agora, sete anos depois, ela ganha o dobro do seu antigo salário, dirigindo a empresa Jarvs Indie Insights, que fornece comunicação e marketing na indústria de videogames.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
Crédito, John Fairhall/BBC Legenda da foto, Jarvs Tasker abandonou o magistério sete anos atrás e, hoje, é a diretora e fundadora da empresa Jarvs Indie Insights Article Information Author, Zoie O'Brien Role, da Universidade de Suffolk, Reino Unido e Author, Laura Devlin Role, BBC News Published Há 8 minutos Tempo de leitura: 5 min Em 2019, Jarvs Tasker foi forçada a abandonar o magistério devido a uma doença crônica, quando tinha apenas 28 anos de idade.
'Ganho duas vezes mais com games do que ganhava como professora'
BBC News Brasil A ex-professora britânica Jarvs Tasker conta que levaria 20 anos para receber o que ganha agora, no setor de vídeo games. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
'Gaming pays me double what I earned as a teacher'
In 2019, Jarvs Tasker was forced to give up her teaching career due to chronic illness when she was just 28. Fast forward seven years, and she earns double her former annual salary, running Jarvs Indie Insights, which provides communication and marketing within the gaming industry. She visited the University of Suffolk's e-sport building in Ipswich to celebrate independent game developers and studios on Wednesday.
Will English status prevent a whisky wild west?
English Whisky has been recognised as a distinctive spirit with stringent rules on its production, just like those made in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. But voices of dissent north of the border claim the regulations are unfairly relaxed compared with those in Scotland. What does the oldest English whisky producer, based in Norfolk, make of it all? What has changed? Put simply, only whisky made in England is allowed to call itself English Whisky.
Will English status prevent a whisky wild west?
English whisky is now given the same safeguard as Scotch whisky English Whisky has been recognised as a distinctive spirit with stringent rules on its production, just like those made in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. But voices of dissent north of the border claim the regulations are unfairly relaxed compared with those in Scotland. What does the oldest English whisky producer, based in Norfolk, make of it all? Put simply, only whisky made in England is allowed to call itself English Whisky.
Farmer credits reservoir for pumpkin crop success
Follow Farmer credits reservoir for pumpkin crop success Thu, September 24, 2026 at 1:49 AM EDT Freddy Vaudrey said he had a lot of sympathy for other growers [Luke Deal/BBC] A farmer whose fields are bursting with pumpkins despite the summer heatwaves attributes the success of his crop to having his own reservoir. Frog's Farm in Thwaite, near Eye, Suffolk, is planning to open a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and said some other farmers have had to cancel similar events following a poor harvest.
Detectorists strike gold despite faulty headset
Follow Detectorists strike gold despite faulty headset Mon, September 21, 2026 at 12:53 AM EDT Detectorists strike gold despite faulty headset A medieval gold ring unearthed by two metal detectorists is expected to fetch more than £10,000 at auction. Friends Aaron Pizzey, 30, and James Race, 39, made their discovery in a ploughed field near Stoke Ash in Suffolk, in April 2024.
Detectorists strike gold despite faulty headset
A medieval gold ring unearthed by two metal detectorists is expected to fetch more than £10,000 at auction. Friends Aaron Pizzey, 30, and James Race, 39, made their discovery in a ploughed field near Stoke Ash in Suffolk, in April 2024. Engineering lecturer Pizzey, who works at a college in west Suffolk, said he was about to throw away a faulty headset just before they struck lucky. The 14th century gold seal ring of Matilda has been described by auctioneers Noonans Mayfair as "extremely rare".
Coroner raises concerns about 999 response to trapped mum
Saffron Cole-Nottage fell while walking along a concrete wall next to the rocks A coroner has raised concerns about a 999 call-handling team's inaccurate communication to other emergency services while a mother was trapped in sea defence rocks and drowned. Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, slipped and fell headfirst between rocks near The Esplanade in Lowestoft, Suffolk, on 2 February 2025.
Coroner raises concerns about 999 response to trapped mum
A coroner has raised concerns about a 999 call-handling team's inaccurate communication to other emergency services while a mother was trapped in sea defence rocks and drowned. Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, slipped and fell headfirst between rocks near The Esplanade in Lowestoft, Suffolk, on 2 February 2025.
Ageing swimming pool closes over safety concerns
A swimming pool has been closed indefinitely for public safety after surveys revealed it needed a complete rebuild. The pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre in Sudbury, Suffolk, had been due to undergo £875,000 of repairs and maintenance to keep the 39-year-old facility going for a few more years. Owner Barbergh District Council said this was no longer viable, with the pool, sauna and jazuzzi closed with immediate effect.
Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah
Noah Woods was playing at a playground with a relative before he went missing The father of Noah Woods has said the three-year-old "will be loved forever" and no words can describe the pain of the family's loss. Noah disappeared from a playground in Brantham, Suffolk, at about 15:00 BST on Tuesday after becoming separated from a relative. At least 1,300 people helped to try to find him in the following 24 hours, before a child's body was discovered on Wednesday afternoon at a nearby pond.
Police chief says justice too late for shop theft
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Police chief says justice too late for shop theft
Justice for shoplifters comes "too late" because of delays in the system and should be a funding priority, a chief constable has said. Paul Sanford, who leads Norfolk Police, praised the work of officers but said investment was needed in speeding up sentencing for offenders. His comments come after Home Office data showed shoplifting offences dropped by 10% in the county in 2025/26 compared with the previous year. The force remained the most successful for identifying suspects.
Police chief says justice too late for shop theft
Justice for shoplifters comes "too late" because of delays in the system and should be a funding priority, a chief constable has said. Paul Sanford, who leads Norfolk Police, praised the work of officers but said investment was needed in speeding up sentencing for offenders. His comments come after Home Office data showed shoplifting offences dropped by 10% in the county in 2025/26 compared with the previous year. The force remained the most successful for identifying suspects.
Police chief says justice too late for shop theft
Follow Police chief says justice too late for shop theft Wed, September 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT Police chief says justice too late for shop theft Justice for shoplifters comes "too late" because of delays in the system and should be a funding priority, a chief constable has said. Paul Sanford, who leads Norfolk Police, praised the work of officers but said investment was needed in speeding up sentencing for offenders.
Divers explore mysteries of 14th Century lost town
The remains of a Norfolk town that was claimed by the sea about 700 years ago have been explored by divers in an attempt to map its seabed site. Shipden once graced the north Norfolk coast until it appeared to succumb to the waves in the 14th Century - with its demise shrouded in myth and speculation. Divers explored an area off Cromer and photographed 25 manmade features - but found no trace of a church which, according to legend, had a bell that could be heard tolling from the depths.
Divers explore mysteries of 14th Century lost town
The remains of a Norfolk town that was claimed by the sea about 700 years ago have been explored by divers in an attempt to map its seabed site. Shipden once graced the north Norfolk coast until it appeared to succumb to the waves in the 14th Century - with its demise shrouded in myth and speculation. Divers explored an area off Cromer and photographed 25 manmade features - but found no trace of a church which, according to legend, had a bell that could be heard tolling from the depths.
The three walking dads vow to save suicide helpline
A father whose teenage daughter took her own life said he would campaign to reinstate a "life-saving" helpline after a suicide prevention charity folded. Tim Owen, who lost 19-year-old Emily in 2020, has trekked the length and breadth of the UK as one of 3 Dads Walking, all of whom have lost a daughter to suicide. They have raised £1.5m for the Papyrus emergency helpline, which earlier this week announced it had entered administration.
The three walking dads vow to save suicide helpline
Follow The three walking dads vow to save suicide helpline Sat, September 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM EDT Tim Owen (centre) campaigns with fellow bereaved dads Mike Palmer (left) and Andy Airey [BBC] A father whose teenage daughter took her own life said he would campaign to reinstate a "life-saving" helpline after a suicide prevention charity folded.
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