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British driver sets new land speed record for hydrogen-powered car – video
British driver Andy Green and engineering firm JCB have set a new land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, reaching 406.320mph in the JCB Hydromax. The achievement is significant as a demonstration of hydrogen technology’s potential in high-performance engineering. The attempt took place in Utah and came 20 years after Green set JCB’s FIA-certified diesel…
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3 Classic Rock Deep Cuts From 1975 That Deserved To Become Stadium Anthems
The article highlights three 1975 rock tracks that its writer believes had the musical qualities to become major live stadium anthems but remained comparatively overlooked. – Queen’s “Death On Two Legs”, from *A Night at the Opera*, is described as a strong hard-rock song overshadowed by its association with “Bohemian Rhapsody”. – Bad Company’s “Shooting…
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Beatrice Gibson Questions Motherhood and Womanhood in Her Debut Feature ‘At Night’
Beatrice Gibson’s debut feature, ‘At Night’, premiered in Locarno’s Filmmakers of the Present programme on 8 August. Set across one night in Paris, it follows six women whose stories intersect, using poetry and a blend of dream, fiction and reality to examine motherhood, womanhood, class and race. The film draws on Alice Notley’s feminist epic…
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How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?
West Ham, Burnley and Wolves face a difficult attempt to return to the Premier League after relegation, with last season showing that parachute payments do not guarantee an immediate promotion. The Championship’s competitiveness means each club’s recruitment, management and ability to retain key players will be crucial. West Ham are bookmakers’ favourites for the title…
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Number of children injured in e-scooter crashes in England surges
A study of three paediatric trauma centres in England found a sharp rise in e-scooter crash injuries among children since 2019, prompting calls for tighter regulation and better safety measures. The findings matter because most incidents involved privately owned scooters being used illegally in public places, often by children too young to ride rental scooters.…
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Mike Vrabel is finally asked about his family counseling sessions made necessary by the Dianna Russini scandal
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was finally asked at a training camp press conference about the family counselling he began earlier this year following the scandal involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini, after weeks in which the topic went unaddressed by reporters. The story matters because Vrabel had publicly acknowledged the counselling as a direct…
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Pylon Bill Discounts and Unmarried Couples Reform Considered
On 12 August, the government identified more than 40 locations expected to fall within its new electricity Bill Discount Scheme, intended to compensate households close to new or substantially upgraded overhead transmission infrastructure, including pylons. Subject to legislation and final project details, eligible homes within 500 metres could receive up to £250 a year for…
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Where Sheffield Wednesday’s expectations should be for the new season – thestar.co.uk
Where Sheffield Wednesday’s expectations should be for the new season thestar.co.uk
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Chris Wilder and his SUFC team now have to perform at the peak of their powers – thestar.co.uk
Chris Wilder and his SUFC team now have to perform at the peak of their powers thestar.co.uk
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Loved ones gather for Ann Widdecombe’s funeral as investigations into Rotherham man continue
The private service will allow friends and family to pay their respects to the long-standing British politician