Long-running hospital drama Holby City will come to an end in 2022, after 23 years on the nation’s TV screens, the BBC has announced. A statement from the broadcaster said: “We are incredibly proud of Holby City but it’s with great sadness that we are announcing that after 23 years, the show will end on
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How much range is “enough range” for an electric motorcycle? 300 miles? Zaiser Motors thinks so, and that’s what it claims the company’s first model will achieve. With 300 miles (482 km) of range, Zaiser Motors is hoping it can build an electric motorcycle that competes favorably against gas-powered motorcycles in nearly every metric. Electric
AMD has confirmed that Tesla is using its new RDNA 2 GPUs in the new backseat entertainment system in the new Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S and Model X in January, one of the biggest new features was the addition of a screen for the backseat. The
BAFTA has announced that it will not be giving out any special prizes to individuals at today’s TV awards. This comes after Noel Clarke picked up an outstanding contribution award in April, despite the academy being made aware of sexual harassment claims against the star. More than 20 women came forward to allege Clarke had
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that he is an “enormous fan” of the raunchy Netflix period drama Bridgerton. In an interview with the Radio Times, Mr Sunak added that he had spent “a lot of time watching” the smash-hit show, while admitting that his viewing habits are “not quite the same” as those of his
More than 180 million people watched the final of the Eurovision Song Contest last month, as the competition continued to dominate viewing figures in the UK. Some 183 million people in 36 countries watched Maneskin take the trophy for Italy, increasing its audience share by 4% on the previous contest in 2019, according to Eurovision
KYMCO is making a play for king of the battery-swapping hill, signing on two more electric motorcycle manufacturers for its Ionex battery swapping system. Battery swapping networks are beginning to become a clear favorite for urban light electric vehicles. While suburban electric motorcycle and scooter riders may prefer to park and charge in their garage,
New Tesla Model Y owners are reporting that their electric SUVs are being delivered without lumbar support on the passenger side. It’s unclear if it’s a problem with production, or if Tesla removed the feature that generally comes standard in premium vehicles. Unlike most automakers, Tesla doesn’t adhere to the industry standard of updating its
The “Phil Collins Effect” has been identified by academics after a return to popularity for the former Genesis drummer and frontman. The highly-influential musician, who appears to attract equal levels of admiration and derision, became one of the best-selling artists of all time during a hugely successful solo career in the eighties. But as the
Electric bicycles have exploded in popularity in the US and around the world. They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion. While some low-cost electric bikes have sacrificed quality and longevity for
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Actor Joe Lara – best known for starring in the TV series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures – has been killed in a plane crash in Tennessee. The star, 58, was one of seven people to die when a small jet crashed into a lake near the town of Smyrna. His wife, Gwen Shamblin Lara, who
Summer might not be here yet, but this weekend at least marks the unofficial start of summer in the US – and thus a great time to soak up the good weather outdoors on an electric bicycle. With global electric bicycle use surging, we caught up with the US’s largest electric bike manufacturer, Rad Power
Many of my favorite Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicles of the Week have been purely for fun – vehicles designed for enjoying life one underpowered mile at a time. But this week I think it’s high time that I stop fooling around so I can buckle down and get myself a real imaginary job. And
Ricky Gervais has said he is “shocked” and “appalled” after learning of historical sexual misconduct allegations against After Life producer Charlie Hanson. According to The Times, Hanson has been accused of misconduct by 11 women, with the allegations ranging from between 2008 and 2015. He “strongly refutes” the allegations made against him. Image: Ricky Gervais
CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla is delaying its Model S Plaid delivery event as the new electric vehicle apparently needs one more week of tuning. Back in January 2021, Tesla introduced a refreshed version of the Model S and Model X, which brings a new powertrain, new interior, and updated exterior design to Tesla’s