Everybody needs good neighbours – but alas, it’s finally time to say goodbye once and for all to the residents of Ramsay Street. After 37 years and 8,903 episodes, Neighbours is no more – the emotional final episodes having aired in Australia ahead of the UK broadcast. Ever since it was announced that the soap
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On 9 October 2019, a modern-day whodunnit was thrust into the world, complete with warring celebrities, alleged betrayal, social media traction and perhaps the most famous ellipses of the last century… At the heart of the case are footballers’ wives Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, with Vardy suing Rooney for libel over allegations she made
Ford Motor Company will continue its tradition of providing vehicles to the police, but this time, it’s going all-electric. Today, Ford has unveiled the F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle – what the American automaker is calling the first electric pickup truck in the US, purpose-built for the police. The Ford F-150 Lightning is the first all-electric
Back in April, NASA chose Canoo to build the electric vehicles that will bring astronauts to the launchpad for the Artemis program. Since then, Canoo and NASA have brought the vehicles around Kennedy Space Center, from the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout building to the launchpad that will return astronauts to the Moon. Over the
She might be a Hollywood star, but even Amy Adams admits to still being mildly “horrified” at seeing herself on giant posters as she makes her West End debut. Outweighing this small negative though is the “humbling” experience of playing a part in the “post-COVID resurgence of theatre”, she says. Plus, if she ever does
Shawn Mendes has cancelled the rest of his world tour in the UK, North America and Europe to prioritise his health, the singer has announced. Breaking the news to his 69.7 million followers on Instagram, the 23-year-old said he was “not at all ready for how difficult touring would be” after his long break due
VinFast, a Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer rapidly expanding its US and European operations, is set to bring its electric scooters to US riders. Those electric scooters are of the Vespa variety, not the standing kickscooter style that has also gained popularity in the US over the last few years. Not only is VinFast planning to
A viral hit debut, a number one album and a Mercury Prize nomination in little over 12 months – it’s been quite the year for British alternative indie-rock duo Wet Leg. But now a nod from a former president of the United States might just be the cherry on the cake. Sharing his annual summer
For many of us who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, making sure we were plonked in front of the TV ready for 5.35pm every weekday was non-negotiable. After a hard day’s school, Blue Peter, Grange Hill, Byker Grove were all in the teatime viewing mix, but nothing commanded eyeballs more than Neighbours. While
Tesla tried to force a customer to pay $4,500 ransom over 80 miles of range that the company software-locked in his battery pack. The automaker only started to walk back on the strategy to squeeze $4,500 out of its customers after an uproar on social media. Tesla used to sell Model S vehicles with software-locked
Pulp are getting back together for a series of reunion shows next year, Jarvis Cocker has confirmed. During their 1990s heyday, the Sheffield band were regarded among the “big four” bands of Britpop, along with Oasis, Blur and Suede. Speaking at a Guardian-hosted talk and Q&A for his new memoir Good Pop, Bad Pop, Cocker
Solar energy jobs were up in 47 states and increased 9% percent across the United States from 2020 to 2021, reaching a total of 255,037 solar workers, reports the independent nonprofit Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). According to IREC’s annual National Solar Jobs Census released today, this job growth took place in a year of record solar
The Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney libel trial is being made into a TV docudrama, Channel 4 has confirmed. The High Court case, which saw Rebekah Vardy take Coleen Rooney to court over a 2019 social media post which accused her of leaking Rooney’s private stories, took place in May, with the judgement expected soon.
The average electric car price in the United States hit $66,000 last month – a more than 13% increase year over year. That’s a bit disappointing since the promise has been that EV prices would come down, but this price increase isn’t the whole story. One of the biggest complaints about electric vehicles remains their
US actor Paul Sorvino, most famous for his role as gangster Paulie Cicero in the hit movie Goodfellas, has died aged 83. Sorvino, also known for portraying police sergeant Phil Cerretta on TV series Law and Order, had worked in film and television for more than 50 years. “I am completely devastated. The love of
Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the UK, the European Broadcasting Union and the BBC have confirmed. Ukraine’s entry – Kalush Orchestra – won the competition this year with their song Stephania, and would normally host the event the following year, however the Russian invasion of their country presents too great a
One year after announcing a collaboration with JB Poindexter subsidiary EAVX to develop commercial EVs, REE Automotive has officially unveiled the Proxima electric van, kicking off live demonstrations and customer evaluations in the US. REE Automotive ($REE) is an e-mobility solutions company headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional footprints in the US, UK, and Germany. Last summer, REE
It has been three years since the UK last enjoyed a full fixture of festivals – from local line-ups to the likes of Glastonbury and Download. But while the COVID restrictions have faded away and the summer is rammed with events, industry figures are facing fresh challenges – and ones they predicted back in 2019.
Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most clever eco-DIYers on the planet, we’ve got another impressive solar powered electric bike to show you. This time
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