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Tesla has unveiled its new Model Y Standard, the latest addition to the line-up of electric vehicles, as the Elon Musk-led brand looks to boost sales across Europe.The Tesla Model Y Standard is the more affordable variant of the best-selling electric SUV and is available in the UK after launching today.The Standard has a top speed of 110mph, a 0-60mph acceleration time of 6.9 seconds and an impressive 314-mile battery range.Drivers looking to get their hands on the new Tesla model will pay £41,990, £7,000 cheaper than the Premium Model Y.Alternatively, motorists can get the new Model Y Standard for…
An 18-year-old who got out of an ambulance on a motorway was Tasered by police before he was hit by a car and died, the police watchdog has said.Logan Smith, from Weston-super-Mare, died on the M5 in North Somerset late on Sunday evening. The Independent Office for Police Conduct said he was being taken to hospital when concerned paramedics stopped the ambulance on the hard shoulder of the northbound carriageway of the M5. Police were called when Mr Smith walked onto the carriageway, and the officer was captured on bodycam footage discharging their Taser, causing him to fall to the…
There are a number of mathematical situations where Piastri giving up positions to Norris could prevent Verstappen taking the title.The most obvious scenario in which this is likely to happen is if Verstappen is winning the race, Piastri is in the top three, and Norris is fourth.If Verstappen wins, Norris needs to be third to clinch the title. In that scenario, or any other like it, it is clear that McLaren would ask Piastri to cede position to Norris.Another would be if Norris was eighth, Verstappen was second, and Piastri was somewhere in between them.Brown said he was sure Piastri…
A teenager that was killed on the M5 in Somerset on Sunday was tasered before the fatal crash, The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said.The IOPC is currently investigating the “actions and decisions taken by Avon and Somerset Police” at the time of Logan Smith’s death.Smith, 18, from Weston-super-Mare, was on his way to the hospital at around 11pm on November 30, in the back of an ambulance when it stopped on the hard shoulder due to concerns from the staff.The teenager entered the live lanes of the motorway, as staff requested back-up.The IOPC said that a single…
A Labour MP has admitted the UK is “frankly s**t” for millions of British adults wanting to raise children.Makerfield MP Josh Simons, who was appointed as a Cabinet Office Minister in Sir Keir Starmer’s September reshuffle, claimed it is “impossible” to have children and save for a home.In a social media post, the 32-year-old father-of-two said: “Birth rate is big problem for UK. “Needs more attention. But why are we surprised? I can vouch (two kids under five and a third on the way) – impossible to have kids and save for a home. “I’m an MP, got a PhD,…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s reluctance to vacate Royal Lodge has resulted in him being unable to relocate to Sandringham ahead of this year’s festive gathering.Those within the King’s circle regard this timing as rather “fortuitous”, particularly as Andrew has not received an invitation to join the Christmas celebrations.Should he eventually take up residence at Sandringham next year, the monarch may opt to shift the traditional royal Christmas gathering to Windsor Castle.Such a move would echo the approach taken by Queen Victoria, who established the precedent of celebrating the festive season at the Berkshire residence.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s reluctance to vacate Royal Lodge has resulted…
ISA savers could soon face charges on cash held inside stocks-and-shares accounts – a proposal an industry expert has branded “absolutely bonkers” and akin to “essentially a tax”. The plan would allow HMRC to levy a fee on uninvested cash sitting in ISAs, something that has never been applied before, despite ISAs being designed as tax-free investment shelters.The criticism comes from AJ Bell chief executive Michael Summersgill who explained that the move would be “unprecedented” and could deter new investors from entering the market. He warned that anyone opening a stocks-and-shares ISA must hold cash before purchasing shares or funds,…
Martin Kemp has become the sixth celebrity to leave I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! after spending 20 days in the Australian jungle.The Spandau Ballet star, 64, was voted out during Thursday night’s episode, landing in the bottom two alongside Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley.Speaking to hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly after his exit, Mr Kemp reflected on his unexpectedly emotional stint in camp.”I have dreamt about this moment,” he said. “It’s just a weird trip.”Martin Kemp was the sixth celebrity to leave I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! | ITVThe former EastEnders actor admitted he…
Skipton in North Yorkshire has claimed the crown as Britain’s happiest place to live for 2025, marking the first time the charming market town has reached the top spot.The results come from Rightmove’s 14th annual Happy at Home Index, which surveyed thousands of residents across more than 200 areas throughout Great Britain.Locals gave the town particularly high marks for its easy access to nature and green spaces, the warmth of its people, and the availability of essential services, including schools and doctors.Sitting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Skipton has been climbing the rankings steadily, finishing second in 2020…
Gerry BradleyandAuryn Cox, News NIEbrington Primary School principal Brian Guthrie said the children have been affected by a range of illnessesThe principal of a County Londonderry school has said it is like “being back in Covid times” after 170 pupils were off sick on one day alone.Brian Guthrie of Ebrington Primary School said some children had to attend hospital and a small number were admitted for treatment last week.Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks, rising from 273 to 954, official figures show.Mr Guthrie said classroom assistants at…