In 2022, the international organizations responsible for the accuracy of time measurement decided to phase out the use of leap seconds – extra fractions of time that were periodically added to synchronize clocks with the Earth’s uneven rotation around its axis. However, because the Earth’s rotation speed has been increasing at an unusual rate recently, […] Post Instead of seconds – a whole hour: Timekeepers are preparing a radical reform of world time at Root-Nation.com.

Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-electionRobert Kenyon will contest the seat for the second timeReform UK has named its candidate to stand the Makerfield by-election. Robert Kenyon, a self-employed plumber, has been confirmed as Reform's official candidate for the upcoming contest in in Greater Manchester. Kenyon stood in the constituency in the 2024 general election, and came second to Labour's Josh Simons. The by-election comes after Simons stepped down as MP to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham an opportunity to contest the seat. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.