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It was must-see teatime viewing for generations, the home to Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie before they became mega stars, the street that gave us Harold Bishop’s return from the dead and Bouncer’s dream, and where good Neighbours became good friends. While the soap moved from the BBC to Channel 5 and lost UK viewers
According to KBB, the average transaction price for a new electric vehicle increased by 1.8% in March amidst a 17% year-over-year increase. Hopefully that uptick will be reversed with an expected increase in supply, thanks to Chevrolet resuming Bolt production as well as a number of affordable EV models set to arrive at dealerships between
Not just any show can manage a transfer from television to the big screen but Downton Abbey has been successful, with the first film in 2019 making more than £150m at the worldwide box office and the second out in cinemas today. But while the sequel is called Downton Abbey: A New Era, some of
The government has reiterated its intention to privatise Channel 4 and outlined plans for streaming services to face tighter regulation. Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, has announced plans to bring streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime under the control of Ofcom, the communications regulator, for the first time. She says the change will
A judge sided with Elon Musk in a court case brought by investors over Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, which they claimed was pushed by Musk to bail out the solar installer. The court found that Musk was more involved than he should have been in the acquisition considering his interest on both sides, but the
Police officers who visited Amber Heard following an incident of alleged abuse by Johnny Depp that came just days before she filed for a restraining order have told a jury they saw no evidence of injuries or property damage. A staff member who worked in the Los Angeles building where Depp and Heard lived in
Vita, a manufacturer of performance electric boats and electrified marine powertrains, announced its flagship model, the LION, will be manufactured in Maine by Hodgdon Yachts – the oldest shipyard in the United States. When it begins sea trials this summer, the LION will boast impressive marine propulsion specs. Vita is a marine technology company separated
DJ Tim Westwood has stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show “until further notice” after several allegations of sexual misconduct. Three women have accused the former Radio 1 DJ of opportunistic and predatory sexual behaviour, while four others claim they were groped by him at events, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian
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Amber Heard suffered from “histrionic and borderline personality disorders” and “grossly exaggerated symptoms of PTSD” according to a clinical and forensic psychologist who assessed her mental state following her split from Johnny Depp. Doctor Shannon Curry told the court she had originally been approached by Depp‘s legal team to help ascertain whether there was evidence
Blink Charging announced that its European subsidiary, Blink Holdings BV, has acquired Electric Blue Ltd. better known as EB Charging based in the UK. In addition to Blink’s first entry into the UK, the acquisition marks Blink’s global expansion which now includes over eighteen countries. Blink Charging Co. ($BLNK) is an EV charging network operating over 30,000
DJ Tim Westwood has “strenuously denied” several allegations of sexual misconduct by women who say he abused his position in the music industry to take advantage of them, according to media reports. Three women have accused the former Radio 1 DJ of opportunistic and predatory sexual behaviour, while four others claim they were groped by
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Never-seen-before footage has been released of the moments before and after Rust cinemaphotographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set. New Mexico Police has made public all the files associated with the ongoing criminal investigation into her death. One of the clips shows police and medics racing to the scene, with bodycam footage showing first responders
Lectric eBikes, the Phoenix-based electric bicycle company that has built its name on budget-priced electric bikes, opened orders today for its newest model: the Lectric XPremium. The recently-unveiled folding e-bike sets a new industry low-price for high-performance mid-motor e-bikes at just $1,799. While we’ve occasionally seen mid-drive electric bikes with lower sticker prices, they’re usually
From Brexit to COVID, the Cambridge Analytica scandal to the current war in Ukraine, the new series of financial thriller Devils acts as a fictional mirror to the world we live in. The series stars Patrick Dempsey as Machiavellian financier Dominic Morgan, a role that is a far cry from his heartthrob neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd
Music entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards suffered a “sudden” cardiac arrest and died holding his mother’s hand, she has said in her first interview since his death. Singer and Loose Women star Brenda Edwards spoke about her son to fellow panellist Coleen Nolan ahead of her return to the show later this week. Jamal
Like many of the quirky electric vehicles I find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series, this fun-looking electric go-kart is a bit oddly proportioned. But that wouldn’t stop me from terrorizing the local neighborhood in it, all-wheel-driving my way to my rightful position as the kind of the cul-de-sac! Yep,
FREY Bike, the Jinhua, China-based high end electric bicycle manufacturer, has just released a fat tire version of the company’s popular CC full-suspension electric comfort bike. The new FREY CC Fat takes the laidback and relaxed riding style of the original CC and opens the door to more off-road trail rides and diverse terrain with