Britain’s answer to Greta Thunberg, Finlay Pringle, has objected to the first vertical launch spaceport planned for the Scottish Highlands saying it will destroy habitats. Pringle – who shot to fame in 2018 for telling Bear Grylls he ‘sucks’ over a shark diving experience – has lodged a formal protest over the £17.3m development. The … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
Bristol is crowned Britain’s greenest city thanks to its high recycling rates and low gas consumption while Birmingham is ranked the least environmentally-friendly by new study A new study ranked the cities based on a check list of sustainability factors Bristol’s residents recycle or compost almost half of their household waste Birmingham was found to have … Read more
Britain’s broadband infrastructure will not be able to cope as millions of people work from home during the coronavirus crisis, experts have warned. Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy as a precaution against coronavirus but widespread adoption could lead to internet connectivity issues, experts warn. The added strain of remote access, video … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Revealed: The UK’s favourite flight-booking websites – and it’s easyJet that’s No1 and Skyscanner in second place EasyJet is ranked the top site for affordability, reliability and ease of use It was ranked against nine other sites including Ryanair and TravelSupermarket For a trip to Alicante from Gatwick Skyscanner offers cheaper fares than easyJet By … Read more
Teenager Tommy is a gentle soul, fond of football and rugby. Yet aged just 14, his days of playing them are long gone: topping the scales at 23st, he’s clinically obese and suffers chronic hip, back and knee pain. ‘I’m too heavy to play football or do rugby,’ he says. ‘When I walk up the … Read more
Which is YOUR favourite Valentine’s Day spot? The UK’s most romantic destinations have been named and it’s Windermere that’s No1 followed by Loch Lomond and St Ives Britons were asked to name the UK’s most idyllic spots ahead of Valentine’s Day Highly rated are the Peak District National Park and the village of Grasmere Also … Read more
Swathes of Britain including cities and towns could be put on lockdown to try to stop the spread of coronavirus as Boris Johnson vowed to take charge of the Government response after being accused of acting like a ‘part-time Prime Minister’. After UK cases hit 36 yesterday – an increase of 23 since Friday – Mr Johnson will … Read more
Britain’s car market stuck in the doldrums as demand for new models plunges by almost a quarter and production falls to a nine-year low Production for domestic production dropped over 23% new SMMT figures show Over 80% of cars made in Britain are now destined for overseas markets By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 00:02 … Read more