Treasure of maritime history for sale: Classic motor yacht built in 1947 on the market for $2million

An elegant motor yacht described as a ‘treasure of American yachting history’ has sailed on to the marketplace.  ‘BB’ was designed and built by John Trumpy, the ‘Rolls-Royce of American yachting’, in 1947 and has just undergone a $4million (£2.9million) restoration to return her to her original splendour.  She was understatedly called a ‘houseboat’ by her … Read more

Damage caused by motor neurone disease could be REVERSED using existing drugs

  Treatment There is no cure for MND and the disease is fatal, however the disease progresses at different speeds in patients. People with MND are expected to live two to five years after the symptoms first manifest, although 10 per cent of sufferers live at least 10 years.  History  The NHS describes motor neurone … Read more

Terminally-ill mother, 29, with motor neurone disease passes away on Christmas Eve

  Treatment There is no cure for MND and the disease is fatal, however the disease progresses at different speeds in patients. People with MND are expected to live two to five years after the symptoms first manifest, although 10 per cent of sufferers live at least 10 years.  History  The NHS describes motor neurone … Read more

Mariah Carey gets festive with her kids for ‘COVID-safe road trip’ in luxury Outdoorsy motor home

Queen of Christmas and travel trendsetter Mariah Carey gets festive with her kids for ‘COVID-safe road trip’ in luxury Outdoorsy motor home By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 01:02 GMT, 18 December 2020 | Updated: 01:02 GMT, 18 December 2020 She’s the undisputed Queen of Christmas.  And Mariah Carey got festive for a road trip on Thursday, … Read more

Motor dealers to offer and average of 7% off new cars this month to recoup lockdown 2 losses

Car dealers in England are set to offer big discounts on popular mainstream models this month as they reopen their doors from today following the second national lockdown. With showrooms forced to revert to online sales and click-and-collect services over the last month, UK car registrations look on course to only just break 1.5 million … Read more

Australian fisherman spotted in a water tank with a motor reeling in a catch

Boating on a budget: Fisherman forgoes a traditional boat and builds his vessel out of an epic converted rainwater tank with a motor – as fellow adventurers praise his creativity A savvy fisherman built his own boat with a rainwater tank and a motor  Video footage of the man slowly travelling through water was shared … Read more

The car management apps that now offer motor insurance

A car management app is launching a new product that promises drivers motor cover in under a minute. Caura says it is the first app that allows users to pay for and manage all aspects of their car through their phone. It has partnered with six insurers to cover nearly all UK drivers with the entire … Read more

Vintage motor lovers celebrate London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

A sight to get your motor running! Petrolheads showcase their vintage vehicles to virtually celebrate the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run after it was cancelled due to COVID-19 Group of vintage vehicle lovers were pictured when gathering at the National Motor Museum in Hampshire Driving into the grounds and keeping socially distanced, the … Read more

Dad of rugby star Rob Burrow, who has Motor Neurone Disease, says he asked ‘is this our fault?’

Viewers watching the father of rugby star Rob Burrow, who has Motor Neurone Disease (MND), in a moving BBC 2 documentary say seeing his dad talk about the impact the illness has had on his son ‘is one of the hardest things I’ve ever watched.’ The programme, My Year With MND, presented by Sally Nugent, … Read more

Leeds Rhino star Rob Burrow reveals his battle with Motor Neurone Disease in moving BBC documentary

A moving new BBC2 documentary, which airs tonight, reveals the devastating impact Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is having on former Leeds Rhino rugby star Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with the disease in December 2019. The rugby legend, a scrum-half who also represented Great Britain, has seen a rapid deterioration in his health – including weight … Read more