Britain’s most powerful warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has loaded with munitions ahead of its first operational deployment later this spring. The £3bn aircraft carrier has spent the past month on further sea trials before the visit to the new Northern Ammunition Jetty in Glen Mallan, Loch Long. The fleet flagship was the first visitor to … Read more
Half of the safety cameras on smart motorways are not yet operational, meaning drivers could be avoiding fines for ignoring lane closure signs which are crucial for warning of accidents or breakdowns ahead. The roads, which can use variable speed limits and the hard shoulder as a live running lane to manage traffic flow, have … Read more
From lockdown to lock-in: An entire 17th-century PUB with a fully operational bar is available to rent on Airbnb The 17th century Fitzhead Inn, in the tiny Somerset village of Fitzhead, has five en-suite rooms But the most eye-catching feature is the bar – where guests can pull their own pints of beer The pub … Read more
Unexpected technical complications will keep NASA’s Lunar Gateway from being fully operational by 2024 and delay the agency’s larger plans for a permanent moon base NASA’s ambitious plans for a lunar base will likely be delayed by at least a year The agency encountered technical complications with the space station, called the Lunar Gateway, intended … Read more