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Last Friday at 8am, a computer operator at a water treatment plant in Florida noticed the cursor moving across his screen as if being controlled by an invisible hand. The operator assumed that, as often happened at the plant, which provides drinking water to the small city of Oldsmar (population 14,600), it was just his … Read more
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders set to reunite for a one-off TV special celebrating women in comedy By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 21:18 GMT, 29 January 2021 | Updated: 21:18 GMT, 29 January 2021 They’re the comedy duo who first began collaborating over 40 years ago. And Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are set … Read more
Everyone testing positive for Covid could be given £500 under dramatic plans being considered by ministers. The proposal, which would cost up to £450million a week, is aimed at encouraging more people to undergo swabs and self-isolate to stop the virus spreading. Detailed in an official policy paper, it is said to be the ‘preferred … Read more
1. The answer’s on the roof Because the original VW Polo Harlequin was made up of a group of cars with shared panels, it was difficult to tell what colour each car started life out as when you see one on the road. Body parts of blue, yellow, green and red cars – including bonnets, … Read more
If you’re spending six figures on a supercar, you’d rightfully expect it to have a roof – and a windscreen. However, this one-off special built for a customer by Lamborghini has neither of those luxuries. What it does have, though, is a fire-spitting 759bhp V12 engine, meaning it will be able to hit speeds in … Read more
The introduction of a one-off ‘wealth tax’ on the most prosperous households in the country is preferable to hiking taxes for the masses, a new in-depth report has claimed as economic turmoil mounts in the UK. The national debt has spiralled this year as the Government spent more than £280billion tackling the virus and its … Read more
Pub landlords have warned that the tier system will force traditional old fashioned pubs out of business after the government’s proposed support package was met with derision. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that all ‘wet’ pubs that do not serve food would be given a one-off grant of £1,000. He said the payout was … Read more
The British Bulldog is back! Son of Aston Martin chairman who sold the firm’s only 237mph supercar to Middle East buyer brings it home to make it roar again The futuristic supercar was produced in 1979 and was the only one ever built Facing financial difficulty, Aston Martin were forced to sell it to collector … Read more
Diversity are set to star in a one-off Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special, after complaints about their Black Lives Matter-inspired performance on the show last weekend soared to a record 21,673. New BGT judge Ashley Banjo and his dance troupe sparked controversy with their performance, which featured the portrayal of a policeman kneeling on Banjo’s … Read more
Channel 4 will host ‘Black Takeover Day’ in 2021 with Celebrity Gogglebox, Countdown and Hollyoaks showcasing black talent ‘on and off screen’ as Big Breakfast returns for one-off special Network to disrupt its regular schedule and reimagine some of its biggest shows Flagship programmes to star and be hosted by black talent throughout the day … Read more