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The latest Chinese car brand to enter the UK market has come one step closer to becoming reality with the launch of its “maiden journey” to the UK.Lepas has confirmed that the first of its L8 SUVs is set to land in the UK ahead of test drivers in late August and customer deliveries from September.The vehicles, which are UK specification, are expected to dock at the Port of Tyne on the AICC Kunpeng carrier.Lepas is the latest Chinese car brand to enter the UK market and aims to follow in the footsteps of sister brands Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda.The…
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, whose career spanned more than 40 years including a decade on Radio 4’s Today, has died aged 68. Stourton, who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, died on Saturday surrounded by his family, the announced in a statement. The presenter’s friend and former Today co-host James Naughtie praised Stourton’s “warm intelligence and wit”, adding he was “one of the best colleagues”. Another former Today presenter, Evan Davis, said Stourton was “a very important figure for all of us on the daily news programmes on Radio 4”.”One of those people you’re really glad to…
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The community and the council have joined together in East Yorkshire to revamp run-down buildings, tackle crime and rebuild civic pride in Bridlington town centre.East Riding of Yorkshire Council is working alongside the Bridlington Ambassadors, a community interest campaign, and the community voluntary group Brightening Up Bridlington to improve properties across the town.Together, the ambassadors have created a new Property Pride campaign, which is currently being rolled out across the core streets of the town centre.The campaign is part of the ‘Clear Hold Build’ scheme, a multi-agency effort to tackle serious and organised crime and antisocial behaviour in Bridlington area.…
The Invictus Games Foundation has chosen Daejeon in South Korea as its preferred location for the 2029 edition of the international sporting competition for wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans.The announcement represents a historic milestone for the global Invictus Movement, with the Republic of Korea set to become the first Asian country ever selected to stage the Games.Daejeon emerged victorious from a highly competitive international tender process, beating rival bids from Aalborg in Denmark and San Diego in the United States.The Foundation’s Board praised the Korean city’s compelling vision and its partners’ dedication to establishing a meaningful legacy…
Energy suppliers could be given the power to remotely reduce heating output in homes fitted with heat pumps under Government proposals.The Smart Secure Electricity Systems scheme, which is currently under consultation, would allow licensed providers including Octopus Energy and British Gas to dial down heat pump systems via internet connections during periods of peak electricity demand.According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the load control mechanism is designed to help balance the national grid and reduce the risk of power cuts.Britain’s electricity network faces its greatest pressure during cold winter periods, with officials warning blackout risks…
WATCH HERE: BBC spark backlash with new licence fee advert | GB NEWS By Alex Davies, Published: 20/07/2026 – 08:41 Updated: 20/07/2026 – 08:45 Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68, the BBC has confirmed.The broadcaster enjoyed a successful career in journalism, particularly at the BBC, where he worked on the likes of Panorama and BBC Radio 4’s Today. Paying tribute, Today’s James Naughtie said of Mr Stourton: “As a friend, he was always a rock of support and kindness.”His dignity and courage through his illness were an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He was, simply, much-loved.”…
Drivers have been warned of a significant “blind spot” in the dangers posed by SUVs and the impact on pedestrians and cyclists.New research from Swansea University found that 66 per cent of people with a UK driving licence failed to understand that SUVs can be more dangerous to vulnerable road users than smaller cars.Among current SUV owners, the figure rose to 86 per cent, with researchers also finding that simply informing people about the risks was unlikely to change their minds about buying a larger vehicle. Only 3.6 per cent of people planning to buy or lease an SUV said…
Residents say they could face prosecution if they do not pay thousands of pounds to repair a water pipe outside their homes.The residents of five houses in Pontycymer, Bridgend county, said they were told by Welsh Water that a leak from the shared water pipe supplying their homes needs to be repaired at their own cost, which they estimate could cost more than £7,000 each.The Garw Valley locals claim they have been given no evidence of where the leak is which their insurance companies need to cover the cost, causing sleepless nights. A Welsh Water spokesperson said the pipe was…
Wales finished a first season under Tandy with a record of three wins, against Japan, Italy and Fiji, from 12 Tests.They are 11th in the world rankings – bizarrely moving up a place courtesy of the Azzurri’s heavy loss in Australia – as they count down to next year’s World Cup, when they face England, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the group stages.”The squad has developed, particularly with our performances against Scotland and Ireland during the Six Nations, and then the win over Italy,” said Morgan.”We were pleased with the victory over Fiji at the start of the summer as well…