Children need to be protected from ‘online Wild West’, say MPs
Addiction to social media should potentially be classed as a disease, MPs said as they called for tough new regulation to protect children from firms operating in an “online Wild West”.
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MSP tells of fear over online abuse
An MSP has told how she fears for her safety after a string of online threats and abuse.
Social media users reveal best sleep-talk they have overheard
Sleep-talking may be a fairly common occurrence but these social media users can attest that some night-time conversations are more bizarre than others.
Investigate impact of social media on children’s mental health, say MSPs
The effect of social media on children’s mental health should be investigated, the Scottish Government has been told.
Designer ‘amused’ as non-traditional mother of the bride dress becomes viral hit
Most wedding guests try to avoid upstaging the bride on her big day, but one designer is ignoring tradition – with a black “mother of the bride” dress complete with feathers and sequins.
‘Bizarre’: Twitter users comment on Mitt Romney’s birthday candle technique
Former US presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been on the receiving end of a few jokes on his birthday due to the “bizarre” way he blew out his birthday candles.
People are explaining the one sentence they would say to their pet if they could
Social media users have been discussing the age-old question of what they would tell their cat or dog if they could understand English.
Social media has a ‘dangerous dark side’ and needs more rules, warns Sky boss
The boss of broadcasting giant Sky has backed plans for a new crackdown on technology giants as he warned over the “dangerous dark side” of social media.
Company keeps man’s shirt hanging up 10 years after his death
A company is honouring a long-term employee 10 years after his death by keeping his shirt hanging up.
Royal social media accounts to block trolls and report them to police
The royal family’s social media accounts will block trolls who post offensive or abusive messages on official royal channels, and may even report them to the police.
Public outrage after state of Peterhead Academy revealed during the consultation for the new campus
Parents and members of the public have expressed their rage on social media after a consultation event for a new Peterhead community campus revealed the "disgusting" state of the current school.
Tommy Robinson Facebook ban: All you need to know
Facebook has taken the drastic step of issuing Tommy Robinson with a permanent ban across its social network and Instagram.
Recruitment campaign launched for up to 300 firefighters
A recruitment campaign has been launched to find up to 300 firefighters to join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
Fake news, disinformation and social media regulation: All you need to know
Social media sites should face a compulsory code of ethics in order to tackle harmful or illegal content online, a Commons committee has said.
Volunteering at Childline has opened my eyes wider to the problems facing young people today
Over my life time I have met many volunteers, without whom our city, and indeed our country would grind to a halt.
Instagram users report losing thousands of followers
Instagram is looking into an issue that has caused some accounts to experience a drop in their number of followers, the social network has confirmed.
Social media regulation backed by more than nine in 10 Scots, poll suggests
The vast majority of adults in Scotland would back social network regulation, according to a new survey.
Duchess of York criticises portrayal of women on social media
Sarah, Duchess of York has compared the way women are pitted against each other online to the rivalry attributed to her and Diana, Princess of Wales.
Instagram announces ban on graphic self-harm images
Instagram is banning graphic images of self-harm after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said social media companies “need to do more” to curb their impact on teenagers’ mental health.
Sick social media group condemned for seeking indecent images of Aberdeen students
Women attending university in Aberdeen have been targeted by a "disgusting" social media group which asks men to share indecent images of female students.
Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster conducts charity Q&A session on Reddit
Everyone’s favourite Sesame Street character, Cookie Monster, has reached out to fans and conducted a Q&A for charity on Reddit.
11 funny examples of ‘movie logic’ social media users wish worked in real life
Sometimes it seems logic works slightly differently in Hollywood movies than in real life, and we’ve all wished from time to time that our lives worked a little more like a film.
Kate encourages children to seek alternatives to social media
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken out in praise of children who turn from social media to the arts – and confessed to a love of tie dye.
Why are social media firms facing a crackdown?
A proposed crackdown on social media companies is expected to be announced, to force them to remove illegal content and protect vulnerable users.
Social media firms ‘to be forced to remove illegal content’
Social media companies could be forced by law to remove illegal content and sign a code of conduct protecting vulnerable users.
Young people think social media creates pressure to succeed – survey
Most young people in Northern Ireland think social media creates “overwhelming pressure” to succeed, a survey showed.
Social media firms ‘to be forced to remove illegal content’
Social media companies could be forced by law to remove illegal content and sign a code of conduct protecting vulnerable users.
Jewellery maker turns AirPods into cool earrings so they never get lost
Always losing your wireless headphones? Paralegal Gabrielle Reilly has created a fun solution that will ensure your AirPods don’t go missing.
Dame Helen Mirren warns about ‘incredible pressure’ caused by social media
Dame Helen Mirren has warned about the “incredible pressure” caused by social media.
Father and four-year-old son film fun tribute to Frozen in matching costumes
A father from Norway has been praised for posting a heartwarming viral video of him and his son dancing to Let It Go from the Disney film Frozen dressed like Queen Elsa.
Social media users are recounting their hilarious mistakes made on ‘autopilot’
Everyone’s made silly mistakes before when going about their day on “autopilot”, but these Redditors’ anecdotes are a cautionary tale for not paying attention.
Under-fire Scotrail apologised to customers every 15 minutes during day of travel chaos
Sorry seems to be the hardest word, according to a famous Elton John song.