Tony Moretta

'Picking It Up', the first episode of Bergerac, was originally broadcast on this day in 1981.

Oddly I was only watching ‘The Writers’ Room’ feature on the S18 set this afternoon for the first time, really enjoying it and noticing how much Chris was enjoying it, when up popped the news on my phone. A sad way to end my rewatch of S18 but I hope he realised how much it meant to fans like me.

Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children, reports say Dr Alaa al-Najjar was on duty at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when she received her children’s bodies An Israeli airstrike on Gaza hit the home of a doctor, killing nine of her 10 children while she was on duty at her hospital, according to multiple media sources. Dr Alaa al-Najjar, a paediatric specialist at al-Tahrir hospital within the Nasser medical complex, was treating victims of ongoing Israeli attacks across the Palestinian territory on Friday when she received the bodies of nine of her children killed by a strike in Khan Younis. The eldest of the children was 12. Continue reading...

Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children, reports say

AI for Jersey – Is it really a threat or can it be an opportunity for our Island? - Jersey Evening Post By Tony Moretta The threat is of AI is real, and we can’t avoid it. The opportunity, however, is only there if we seize it – and quickly I remember the first time I mentioned AI in Jersey, and was tol...

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Have you confirmed we are included within this, Tom?

Tom Baker during "The Stones of Blood". #TomBaker #DoctorWho #FourthDoctor

‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to forge closer economic links with Europe five years on from Brexit, as a major new poll shows voters clearly favour…

‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll

50 years ago today, Tom Baker during "The Ark in Space". #TomBaker #DoctorWho #FourthDoctor

Japan aquarium cheers up lonely sunfish by taping photos of human faces to its tank Staff had noticed that the sunfish was showing signs of distress after the aquarium was closed for refurbishment Do fish get lonely? Apparently so, according to staff at an aquarium in Japan, who have provided cut-out human companions for a solitary…

Japan aquarium cheers up lonely sunfish by taping photos of human faces to its tank

Den of Geek is saddened to hear about the passing of visionary director David Lynch. Known for his works such as Dune, Twin Peaks, and Mulholland Drive, Lynch's films have inspired generations of filmmakers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones; may he rest in peace.

What does the AI landscape in Jersey look like?

🎙️ Our CEO, @tonymoretta.bsky.social, spoke with BBC Jersey this week about AI’s potential to boost productivity and help us work smarter.

📢 Listen to the full interview from 1:19:40 - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

R.I.P. Christopher Benjamin. Seen here with Trevor Baxter in Doctor Who - The Talons of Weng Chiang by Robert Holmes (2nd April 1977).

Countdown to our Annual Review ⏳

We’re thrilled to welcome Sir Geoff Mulgan as our keynote speaker. With expertise in social innovation and public policy, Geoff will share insights on using tech to tackle societal challenges.

Don’t miss our event on Thursday 6th Feb - eu1.hubs.ly/H0fF0sr0

The Parkinson's Pen - US Bound Another UK healthtech firm says the NHS won't pay for innovation

I like the AI strategy but am pretty sceptical about it delivering savings in this parliament. Especially when UK health tech firms are finding that they have to head for the US rather than rely on a risk averse NHS open.substack.com/pub/rorycell...

Artificial Intelligence: Plan to 'unleash AI' across UK revealed Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

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Record number of electric cars were sold in UK during 2024 Environmental groups urge government to keep tougher green targets despite industry claim they are unsustainable Carmakers sold a record number of electric cars in the UK last year, prompting environmental groups to urge the government to stick to…

Record number of electric cars were sold in UK during 2024

My piece in today’s JEP. Grab a copy for ease of reading.

50 years ago today Tom Baker in "Robot". #TomBaker #DoctorWho #FourthDoctor #FourthDoctor50

Remembering Jacqueline Pearce, born this day in 1943.

Photocall with Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen and Ian Marter (outside the Acton rehearsal rooms). 9th December 1974.

Government to set out £100m plan to make state 'like a start-up' As well as urging a

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Agree though that more needs to be done. Have never understood why recycling is left to the parishes and not handled island wide. We still don’t have kerbside recycling in Grouville.

Imagine partly to do with Guernsey having no incinerator and a full landfill, so more of a burning platform (no pun intended!) than Jersey.

Last week, Colm Farrington, Founder of @roc-jsy.bsky.social had the opportunity to attend Slush, one of the world’s leading startup events.

This amazing chance came after he won Digital Jersey’s 2024 Startup Bootcamp! 🚀

Read his full blog 👉 www.digital.je/news-events/...

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Digital Jersey | Tech Hub & Digital Centre of Excellence: Establishing Jersey as a Digital Centre of Excellence Digital Jersey is a world-leading tech hub that develops strategies to help our on-Island digital industry thrive and remove barriers for inward investors.

If your company wants offcial employee or derivative accounts you can use subdomains. So @digital.je can have rory.digital.je or CEO.digital.je but @tonymoretta.bsky.social and I like a little bit of personal freedom to post about #StarWars 😂

See you wouldn’t get great content like this on Twitter! 😂

Happy Doctor Who day for those who celebrate. (photos by Yoshitaka Kono)

Need some help with your @bsky.app account name? 🤔 Keep an eye out...Rory might post some tips @jerseyitguy.bsky.social 👀

The Digital Jersey Academy was buzzing on Tuesday evening as Jersey students tested their racing car models for the F1 in Schools initiative. 🏎️

They 3D printed and adjusted their designs using VR before racing them. More sessions to come as we prep for 2025's finals - stay tuned for updates!