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Emmerdale actor Dale Meeks has died aged 48, his family has confirmed. The Geordie actor, who played Simon Meredith on ITV soap Emmerdale between 2003 and 2006, died from “heart failure” on Saturday evening, his brother Philip Meeks said. Meeks was due to turn 49 on the day of the King’s coronation and died at

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A giant fire-breathing dragon went up in flames during a live performance at Disneyland in California. Several videos posted on social media showed the 45ft stage prop ablaze as members of the audience were informed via the public address system that the show could not continue due to “unforeseen circumstances”. People were then evacuated from

The US has more than 450,000 warehouses and distribution centers – that’s 16.4 billion square feet of rooftop space ripe for hosting solar panels. Rooftop solar on US warehouses Environment America and Frontier Group crunched some numbers and shared what they discovered in a study called “Solar on Warehouses.” They report that the rooftops of US

California has reached 1.5 million electric vehicle sales two years ahead of its planned 2025 target for the sales milestone, according to the California Energy Commission. With EV demand soaring, California is not the first place to reach its EV sales goals early, and it won’t be the last. The 2025 target was originally set

When Barry Humphries was ill in hospital, he released a statement thanking fans for their kind wishes – but added that he wanted “more and more”. Quipping from his infirmary bed was typical of a man who never missed a punchline. “Never be afraid to laugh at yourself,” as one of his famous quotes went.

Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania and Swedish battery startup Northvolt today unveiled a battery cell that they claim can power a heavy electric truck for 1.5 million kilometers (932,056 miles). Scania and Northvolt have been working together since 2017 to develop a battery cell for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. They assert that in validation tests, their

Wearing a red duvet jacket, an old T-shirt and a Panama hat, all of which had seen better days, Mike Thexton stood out like a sore thumb when he turned into the business class section of Pan Am Flight 73. It was 5 September 1986, the plane sitting on the tarmac at Karachi airport in

The Stockholm-based electric motorbike manufacturer CAKE has just unveiled its new Jante motor that is designed for light electric motorcycles. It’s been a big week for Swedish electric vehicle companies. With everything from electric boat news, fancy electric bikes, electric microcars, and even flying electric surfboards, now we’re seeing a new electric motor designed for

Kevin Spacey will go to trial in London at the end of June, a judge has confirmed, to face several sexual offence charges. The Hollywood actor appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video link from an undisclosed location, under his full name, Kevin Spacey Fowler, for a pre-trial review on Friday. He has previously pleaded

US car buyers are going electric at a record pace. The overwhelming demand is causing some states to temporarily pause EV incentives designed to promote adoption. Despite overall auto sales falling, electric vehicles were a bright spot in the industry last year. According to data from Cox Automotive, total US auto sales fell 8% year-over-year

Citing a massive consumer demand overseas, Ford is expanding its ultra-popular F-150 Lightning to markets outside the US for the first time, beginning in Norway. Ford says it will kick off its entry to Europe with a limited number of F-150 Lightning Lariat Launch Editions, equipped to handle Norway’s snowy terrain, as you’ll see in

Filming for the second series of Star Wars TV spin-off Andor in Dorset has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Scenes for the Disney+ channel were due to be shot at Winspit Quarry close to Worth Matravers, a picturesque village on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula in Dorset, where the first series was filmed in

Dogs from the famous Battersea rescue centre will form a guard of honour as part of a private funeral service for Paul O’Grady. O’Grady, who rose to fame with his drag alter-ego Lily Savage before going on to host a number of popular television and radio shows, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” at his home on

The AIM EV Sport 01 stole the show at the Automobile Council this week with a head-turning design from none other than Shiro Nakamura. Mr. Nakamura is the former Nissan senior vice president/chief creative officer credited with designing some of the brand’s most iconic vehicles, including the GT-R. AIM is an engineering company based in

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop band Astro, has died aged 25, according to a statement from the group’s label. South Korean police said the singer’s body was discovered at his home in Seoul’s Gangnam-gu by the band’s manager on Wednesday evening, Yonhap News reported. It is believed he was pronounced dead at the scene

Tesla has implemented another wave of price cuts across its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. It’s the second time this month, resulting in its electric cars starting under $40,000 before incentives. After consistently and gradually increasing its electric vehicle prices over the last two years, Tesla has started bringing those prices down in 2023

TV star and comedian Barry Humphries is being treated in hospital after being readmitted following treatment for a fall, according to media reports. The 89-year-old Australian star, who is best known for portraying his purple-haired alter-ego Dame Edna Everage, is said to have suffered complications after tripping earlier in the year and having a hip

Barry Humphries, who played Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89. The veteran Australian comedian had been readmitted to hospital after suffering complications following hip surgery last month. The entertainer played the lilac-haired drag persona on stage and TV for more than 60 years. The self-described giga-star was known for her extravagant

Soon you will be able to pull up and charge just about anywhere. Hyundai CRADLE, the open tech innovation unit from the Hyundai Motor Group, is partnering with Brooklyn-based EV charging firm itselectric and the New York City Economic Development Corporation to showcase curbside EV charging stations for city use. Launched in 2017, Hyundai CRADLE