FORTNITE announced the first-ever price hike of the game’s Battle Pass and some big changes to its Fortnite Crew subscription service.

The price of unlocking the game’s Battle Pass for each season is going up from 950 to 1000 V-Bucks, Fortnite’s in-game currency.

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Changes are coming to the Fortnite Crew subscription, and it will include the battle passes for all game modes[/caption]

That’s exactly $8.99 / £6.99, as this is how much a bundle of 1,000 V-Bucks costs to buy with real money right now.

The 50 V-Bucks price change translates to an increase of just $0.45 / £0.35,  but it’s significant as it marks the first price hike for the Battle Pass since Fortnite’s launch.

The new price will be effective December 1, 2024, so players will begin paying more from the next in-game season.

The current Chapter 2 Remix season ends on November 30, right before the price change.

Fortnite’s Battle Pass price hike comes just ahead of the relaunch of Fortnite OG as a permanent mode in the game.

Fortnite OG will bring a classic experience to players who feel nostalgic about the game’s early days.

Fortnite Crew changes

Alongside the Battle Pass price increase, Fortnite is also making changes to its Crew subscription.

Fortnite Crew gives subscribers access to the current Battle Pass for Battle Royale mode, 1,000 V-Bucks, Rocket Pass, special Crew Pack skins, and other rewards, for a monthly fee of $11.99 / £9.99.

Starting December 1, 2024, the Crew subscription will add access to the battle passes for the game’s more recent modes, Fortnite Festival and Lego Fortnite.

The new additions will come at no change to the current price of the Fortnite Crew subscription, which will remain $11.99 / £9.99.

Also, players will be able to level up all three battle passes and grab rewards from them at once by playing any of the three modes.

This means that even if you don’t play Lego Fortnite or Fortnite Festival, you can claim the rewards from these modes just by playing Battle Royale.

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The new changes to Fortnite Crew seem positive at first, as the subscription will now bring more content to players.

Yet for those who are interested just in one of the modes, namely Battle Royale, the additional rewards will be of little use.

Combined with the first-ever price hike of Fortnite’s Battle Pass, the changes clearly aim to push players towards the more expensive monthly subscriptions.

Most Fortnite Battle Royale seasons last for an average of about 75 days, except for Remix and OG events.

This means players need to subscribe for two or three months, to keep their Battle Pass active throughout the whole season.

While the changes are good news for fans who care about rewards in all three Fortnite experiences, a lot of players are focused on one mode, and for the majority of Fortnite players, that’s Battle Royale.

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ABIGAYLE André is an automotive journalist, content creator and presenter who is known online as She Talks Cars.

The TikToker is known for her car insurance hacks and for interviewing Top Gear legend Richard Hammond.

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Finding fame

Abigayle first started her career in motors at Volkswagen Group Customer Service HQ.

She worked at the German company for 11 years and slowly built up her car knowledge as the years went by.

Her meteoric rise to fame was almost accidental and occured during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abigayle’s car had broken down at the time, which meant she was forced to use a range of courtesy cars.

That gave her an idea.

She decided to review each of the courtesy cars she received, to help those who needed to buy a car but couldn’t access a showroom.

Big on TikTok

Abigayle shared the videos on TikTok and quickly racked up thousands of views.

Her account, She Talks Cars, now has 220,000 followers on the platform (as of November 2024).

The influencer uses her customer service knowledge to give fans tips about how to get the most out of their insurance.

She also gives fans a behind the scenes look at her life.

On her LinkedIn page, Abigayle describes herself as a “northern, AUDHD, Muslim, Mixed Race WOMAN Talking About Cars”.

Abigayle regularly posts about her faith and about living with AUDHD (Autism and ADHD) on her social media platforms.

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Interviewing Richard Hammond

Abigayle has interviewed motoring legend Richard Hammond on her TikTok account.

Richard said that he dreamed of owning an original 911 Carrera RS and a pre war 27.

He also gave a hilarious piece of advice for new drivers.

Richard said: “You’re not as good as you think you are.

“I know I wasn’t.”

The Top Gear presenter even gave his thoughts on the future of driving, which relies on climate damaging fossil fuels.

He said that “we can’t keep digging up fossil fuels” and added that electric cars are an “essential part of the picture”, when it comes to solving the climate crisis.

MOTORISTS brace for chaos as a famous UK bridge, used by thousands of drivers daily, closes for refurbishment works.

Many car-owners will have to rethink their route as the vital bridge shuts in both directions.

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Congestion and delays are expected as one major bridge closes due to maintenance work[/caption]

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Clifton Suspension Bridge is facing closures from Friday 22 to Monday 25 November[/caption]

Bristol’ s world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge will be shut from 9pm on Friday 22 November until 7am on Monday 25 November.

The bridge is set to face electrical work, painting, and inspections – cutting off use by vehicles and cyclists.

Thankfully for Bristol residents, pedestrians are still able to use it and you can still take a wintry stroll from Clifton Village into Leigh Woods.

Cyclists can take their bike over but only if they dismount and walk them across.

Bridge master Trish Johnson explained: “As part of this project to conserve the bridge for many years to come, we need to schedule occasional road closures to carry out works safely.

“During these closures our contractor, Taziker, will be undertaking electrical works, scaffolding works, and painting the chains from the roadway.

“We will also take advantage of the closure to conduct inspections and general maintenance.”

Renovations are taking place to protect the platform from corrosion and is part of a two-year scheme to prevent damage to the wrought iron chains.

The links in these chains are now more than 180 years old and are at risk of deteriorating.

The historic piece of architecture was designed by British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and is Grade I listed bridge.

During the closures the chains will be painted with a protective coat to limit corrosion.

The project started in April 2024 and The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust says the paint it set to keep the bridge in “top condition.”

The website states: “Over the next two years, Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is working with Taziker on a landmark project to protect the bridge’s 180-year-old suspension chains for another 20-25 years.

“In Europe, there are only a few suspension bridges with their original iron chains still in place – this makes Clifton Suspension Bridge very special!”

The works will also add an environmentally friendly and sustainable illumination system, which will replace the current lights.

The project has been entirely funded by the tolls on the suspension bridge and the project received no funding from the government.

It costs one pound for motorised vehicles, which can be paid by card, and no charge for pedestrians, cyclists, or horse riders.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust added: “We would like to thank you, our bridge users, for helping us to finance these important works.”

Bristolians are relieved to have their beloved bridge back on Monday 25 November.

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Cyclists can take their bike over the bridge but only if they dismount and walk them across[/caption]

RTE star Maura Derrane wowed fans as she stepped out on air in a “stunning” leopard print blazer.

The Today host was back on air today alongside her usual co-host Daithi O Se for another fun-filled show.

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Maura Derrane wowed fans with her on-air look today[/caption]

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Maura shared outfit details with fans on social media[/caption]

Maura is renowned for her chic and classy outfits on air and today’s look was no different.

The 54-year-old took to Instagram to share some snaps of herself in her stunning work outfit.

The mum-of-one looked fabulous as she posed on set in the RTE studios, sitting on the arm of a yellow couch.

The Galway beauty donned a chic dark green leopard print blazer from Molly Bracken.

Maura opted to roll the sleeves up at the cuff and wore a silk cami under the blazer to elevate the outfit.

The stunning velvet piece was listed for sale on Sheena’s boutique, however it is now sold out on their website.

Maura popped on a pair of shiny black leggings from Atir Shapewear.

To tie her on-air look together, Maura donned a pair of black pointed-toe boots from & Other Stories.

Maura finished off her Friday outfit by wearing a light nude coloured lipstick and some large gold hoop earrings.

Maura captioned her stylish post: “Great show today. If you’re looking for a good book to get into with the wintry weather outside, we have great recommendations in our @rtetoday book club.

“I’m loving this gorgeous velvet/velour jacket from Molly Bracken.”

Friends and fans raced to the presenter’s comment section to gush over sense of style.

Anne-Marie wrote: “You look stunning today love the rich textures.”

Lucy gushed: “Gorgeous on you.”

Another fan added: “Stunning.”

Yesterday, Maura wowed fans as she donned a beautiful black double-breasted designer dress.

The sophisticated look is a one-piece blazer that features a faux wrap at the front and four gold buttons.

The stylish frock is from popular designer Joseph Ribkoff and is currently on sale in Arnotts for €379.

Maura popped on a pair of black leggings and some large gold hoop earrings from Enchant jewellery to elevate the outfit.

A BABY, whose body was discovered in a playing field in Salford was “wrapped in a pink fabric”, detectives have revealed.

Police think the material could help find out the identity of the infant who was discovered by Ashtons Field in Little Hulton on 20 November.

The grim discovery of “Baby A” was made by a dog walker yards from Ashtons Field in Salford close to the M61 motorway bridge at around 12.30pm yesterday.

Greater Manchester Police still do not know the sex, age, or ethnicity of the infant, with the remains found in a wooded area beside the entrance to parkland.

A police cordon remains in place at the scene of the grim discovery near Ashton’s Field in Little Hulton as scenes of crime officers continue to work under two forensic tents.

Chf Supt Neil Blackwood urged anyone with information about Baby A or the parents to come forward immediately.

Floral tributes and soft toys, including stuffed teddy bears and snowmen, have been left at the cordon by concerned locals.

Among these were a number of upset young mums carrying their own infants who visited the scene to pay their respects and lay tributes.

Michelle Eddison, 43, was walking her dog Apollo around the Ashton Fields area this morning.

Michelle said: “This area is really popular with dog walkers and kids. It’s always busy during the day. We’ve walked our dog here many times.

“There would be no time to leave a baby. This is a very busy road and the mother could be from anywhere really.”

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A police cordon remains in place at the scene of the grim discovery near Ashton’s Field in Little Hulton[/caption]

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