Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Wednesday 8 July 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

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BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 6 July 2026
ITV1, ITV News West Country, 8 July 2026

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Updated Wednesday 8 July 2026

Dormant

School bans mobile phones with lockable pouches

A school has introduced a ban on mobile phones using lockable pouches, resulting in improved student well-being and focus.

1 channel

Updated Monday 6 July 2026

Dormant

Solihull businesses create phone-free zones to reduce screen time

Businesses and community groups in Solihull are creating phone-free environments to help reduce young people's screen time.

1 channel

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Date Channel 5 BBC NEWS BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Wednesday 8 July 2026 4m 42s 9.0%
Monday 6 July 2026 3m 12s 5.7%