Stephen Farrell

Deputy Digital News Editor at Insider Media

manchester, england, united kingdom

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Writer with a background in Journalism as well as previous PR/marketing experience. Currently a Digital Staff Writer at Insider covering the South West and Wales.

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Quantum dot lasers may unlock next era of AI optical interconnects

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the data center landscape, the conversation around optical interconnects is rapidly evolving. For years, silicon photonics was viewed as a promising technology for improving bandwidth density, reducing ... See more

laserfocusworld.com•Stephen Farrell•Oct 21, 2026

'People should be able to stay wherever they call home for as long as possible' - care tech company discusses transformation of social care

The managing director of a care technology company has spoken to Insider about the transformation of health and social care and the role that technology can play. Tunstall Healthcare (UK) works alongside housing, health and social care organisations to he... See more

insidermedia.com•Stephen Farrell•Oct 20, 2026

Soft play centre plans for former mead distillery unit secure planning approval

The proposed conversion of a former mead distillery in East Yorkshire into a soft play centre has been given the go-ahead. Roar & Explore Ltd submitted an application to East Riding of Yorkshire Council earlier this year for a unit at Windsor Court Bu... See more

insidermedia.com•Stephen Farrell•Oct 20, 2026

Two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges to be developed with Scottish Government backing

A pair of Defence Technical Excellence Colleges (DTECs) are set to be developed in Scotland supported by a £10m Scottish Government investment. Innovation minister Alyn Smith has confirmed the funding, with plans underway to allocate sites in the east and... See more

insidermedia.com•Stephen Farrell•Oct 19, 2026

Ware & Kay strengthens Commercial and Litigation teams with three promotions

Yorkshire law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors has made a trio of senior promotions to strengthen its Commercial and Litigation departments. Gemma Foster has been promoted to head of Commercial Department, having joined the firm in 2021. She will lead the C... See more

insidermedia.com•Stephen Farrell•Oct 19, 2026

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