Ghost

Drivers in the UK are talking about 'ghost plates' — number plates deliberately altered or covered so traffic cameras cannot read them. The topic has surged after reports that new traffic cameras can detect these plates, which are designed to help drivers evade speed cameras, congestion charges and police identification. Commentators warn that using them is illegal and can lead to fines, penalty points or prosecution.

A wildlife documentary titled 'Wild Rio Negro | The Black Ghost and the Fatal Coil' is drawing large audiences worldwide. It examines the blackwater Rio Negro river in the Amazon and its elusive predator life, with 'Black Ghost' referring to a creature of the river's shadowy waters and the 'Fatal Coil' suggesting a deadly encounter, likely involving a snake. Viewers are engaging heavily with the footage.

People have started placing 'ghost chairs' outside a Smyths toy store in Greenford, west London, to hold their place in the queue for a product release tomorrow. The practice, long associated with US product launches, involves leaving chairs or placeholders to claim spots without physically waiting. The scenes were shared by a toy collector, drawing surprise that queue-saving culture has now reached the UK.

Toy maker Jakks Pacific is launching Haus of Dread, a new horror-themed fashion doll line that reimagines the Ghost Face character from the Scream franchise in couture style, complete with platform boots. The announcement, reported exclusively by WWD, points to the growing trend of horror franchises crossing over into fashion and collectible toys aimed at adult collectors.

A woman has written a book exploring the paranormal side of Roanoke, covering the city's ghost stories and unexplained legends. Local news reported on the release, drawing attention from readers interested in the area's mysterious history and haunted reputation. Details about the author, the book's title, and its contents were not provided in the coverage.

A woman has written a book exploring the paranormal side of Roanoke, Virginia, according to local news coverage. The book reportedly examines ghost stories and unexplained legends tied to the city, adding to Roanoke's long-standing reputation for mysterious history. Little further detail about the author or the book's contents has been released so far.

The immersive horror theatre production "Tales of the Damned" is returning to Toronto's historic Campbell House for another run. The show, staged inside the city's oldest remaining building from 1822, uses the museum's period rooms to stage ghostly tales and unsettling encounters. Its return gives Toronto audiences another chance to experience site-specific horror theatre in a famously atmospheric heritage venue.

A photographer shared a black and white landscape image of bare trees, calling them 'ghosts on sticks', alongside hashtags for monochrome photography, nature and hiking. The striking wintry or skeletal tree imagery is being circulated among travel and photography enthusiasts who follow classic monochrome and forest photography tags.

Attention is turning to Ford's Theatre in Washington DC, the site of Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination by John Wilkes Booth, amid renewed interest in whether the two historical figures still haunt the building. The historic theatre, now a working venue and museum, has long drawn visitors curious about ghost stories tied to the assassination.

A woman from Roanoke, Virginia, has written a book exploring the city's paranormal history and ghost stories. The book is being featured by regional news outlet WDBJ7, highlighting local interest in the area's haunted lore and supernatural legends.

Ubisoft has renamed its second "creative house" to Massive Entertainment, taking the name of its Malmö-based studio behind the Snowdrop engine. The division also includes studios in Paris, Montreal and Toronto, and oversees franchises including The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell. The reorganisation highlights Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring of its game development operations into larger studio groupings.

SRC has been selected for an Other Transactional Agreement to develop its Ghost Mantis technology as part of the US Air Force's LASS prototype program. The agreement positions the company's technology for evaluation in an Air Force initiative, though details on the scope and value of the award have not been disclosed.

Forgotten user accounts left behind by staff turnover, seasonal hiring and complex supply chains are being highlighted as a growing cybersecurity weakness. Asda, working with identity security firm SailPoint, is showcasing how automating identity governance and linking system access directly to employment status can prevent these so-called ghost accounts from lingering in corporate networks and exposing businesses to attack.