It has been almost 30 years since one of the UK’s most notorious murder cases – the gangland shooting of three drug dealers whose bodies were found in a Range Rover parked up on farmland in a small village in Essex. Patrick Tate, 37, Tony Tucker, 38, and Craig Rolfe, 26, were each shot in
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The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, plans to build its own “coast-to-coast” EV fast-charging network by 2030 to help deliver a convenient and affordable charging experience. Walmart to launch EV fast-charging network across stores As the auto industry accelerates its transition toward fully electric, zero-emission vehicles, businesses are looking to adapt. According to data from Cox
A man has pleaded guilty to providing actor Michael K Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, which resulted in his death in 2021. Irvin Cartagena, 39, sold the drugs in “broad daylight” in New York City, according to lawyer Damien Williams, who said he was “feeding addiction and causing tragedy”. “In doing so, he dealt the fatal
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Jeremy Renner has revealed he wrote his “last words” to his family while lying in a hospital bed after a snow plough accident. The 52-year-old Marvel actor spent time in an intensive care unit after he was accidentally run over by his own six-tonne plough on New Years Day. The incident left him with more
Tesla has been spotted testing the Cybertruck’s suspension at its Fremont factory test track in some of the best testing footage of the electric pickup truck to date. The automaker currently has a fleet of Cybertruck beta prototypes undergoing extensive testing ahead of the start of production, which is scheduled for this summer. Over the
A 68-year-old Spanish actress has revealed how she used her son’s DNA to create a surrogate baby – to fulfil his dying wish to have a child. Ana Obregón said Aless Lequio García’s sperm was preserved before his death from cancer in 2020 – with the intention of conceiving a child with a surrogate mother.
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“Did any child in the ’80s not play Super Mario Brothers?” It’s a question that’s helped pile on the pressure when it comes to the latest iteration of the classic video game – which is one of the best-selling of all time. The franchise has already seen numerous games, an animated TV series and animated
Elon Musk is hyping up Tesla Cybertruck production as some still hold on to hope that Tesla might be underpromising to overdeliver. The Cybertruck production program is being closely followed by the industry as it is likely the most important new electric vehicle to launch this year. With over 1.5 million reservations and Tesla’s incredible
Hugh Jackman has revealed he has undergone two biopsies following a new skin cancer scare. The Hollywood star has been treated several times for a form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma, having first had cancerous cells removed in 2013. In a new video shared on social media, Jackman, 54, said he would receive
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Transport giant Ryder has ordered 4,000 of BrightDrop’s electric vans to add to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, and the first 200 are being ordered this year. General Motors launched the last-mile BrightDrop brand in 2021. BrightDrop’s electric vans head to Ryder Ryder is adding BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric delivery
Paul O’Grady spoke of the “joy” he felt when he returned to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for his long-running ITV show in an interview conducted before his death. The presenter, who died “unexpectedly” last week at the age of 67, visited the charity for the upcoming series of Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of
The brother of This Morning star Phillip Schofield has been found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period. Timothy Schofield was charged with 11 sexual offences involving a child between October 2016 and October 2019. Jurors at Exeter Crown Court returned majority verdicts as they found the 54-year-old guilty of all
As we approach summer deliveries of Hyundai’s upcoming electric streamliner – the IONIQ 6, I got the chance to get behind the wheel for the first time and share my thoughts. As Hyundai’s second model on its 800V E-GMP platform and one of the most aerodynamic EVs available, the IONIQ 6 is sure to provide
Tesla (TSLA) has confirmed its Q1 2023 delivery and production numbers – confirming a new record quarter for both and beating expectations. With recent price drops and ramp-up in production capacity, Wall Street had high expectations for Tesla’s Q1 deliveries. Analysts had a consensus of about 420,000 vehicles delivered during the first three months of
Hollywood stars Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer have won the night’s biggest trophies at the Olivier Awards, while a stage adaptation of a beloved animated Japanese classic swept the board. Mescal won best actor in a play for his role in the revival of the Tennessee Williams classic A Streetcar Named Desire, while Jodie Comer
An Oscar winner has revealed how her 11-year-old daughter pranked her with a letter demanding the return of her prestigious award. Canadian writer and director Sarah Polley scooped her Academy Award for Women Talking – starring Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw and Frances McDormand – in Los Angeles last month. But the 44-year-old said
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