Classic cars ‘upcycled’ to electric
A company is converting classic Land Rovers and Porsches to electric power to make more sustainable vehicles. Older cars increasingly cannot drive in city centre…
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins on events industry struggle
More needs to be done to help the events industry survive Covid-19, according to The Darkness’ lead singer. The Suffolk rockers had to cancel their…
The battle for lipoedema surgery: ‘I’m in constant pain’
Lipoedema is a painful and debilitating health condition that causes abnormal swelling and fat deposits on women’s legs and arms. Little is known about it,…
Chelsea 3-1 Manchester United: Marc Skinner says Man Utd ‘still have energy’ for title charge
Under-pressure Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says his side “have the energy” to chase down Women’s Super League leaders Chelsea. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford…
The health impact of living near a fossil gas leak
Getty Images Leaked methane is helping scientists map toxic threats to health. At the very base of the United States, straddling the border between Texas…
Market flooded by unsafe vapes aimed at children
The BBC filmed a Trading Standards undercover operation Trading standards in England and Wales say the market is being flooded by unsafe, disposable vapes aimed…
Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins
Reuters Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018 The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who…
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020: ‘Covid-critical’ broadband engineers awarded
TalkTalk Managers Andrew Miller and Peter Harding were on 24-hour call at the height of the coronavirus outbreak Two engineers who were on call “day…
The Color Purple stars ‘want to make Oprah Winfrey proud’
Warner Bros Singer Fantasia Barrino is making her feature film debut The stars of a new musical film version of the novel The Color Purple…
Wolverhampton’s main library remains open as restoration work begins
Wolverhampton Central Library will remain open as work begins to restore its roof and exterior, as part of multi-million pound plans for a new learning…