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Family of Hawaii photographer Hannah Kobayashi, who vanished on ‘bucket list’ NYC trip, didn’t hear from detectives for 10 days

The 30-year-old's family filed a missing persons report the next day -- but say they hadn't heard anything from officials until they formed a rally in the streets of LA on Thursday.

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Prime Video Hosts the World Premiere of The Rana Daggubati Show at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Premiering the first episode of The Rana Daggubati Show followed by an entertaining interaction with the creator, host, and executive producer, Rana Daggubati, Prime Video’s unscripted Telugu Original series received an overwhelming response from the...

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Початок нового шляху: 2025 принесе великі зміни для цих 4 знаків Зодіаку

Новий 2025 рік несе з собою значні зміни для деяких знаків Зодіаку. Хоча зміни необхідні для зростання, вони можуть викликати почуття невпевненості та стресу. Важливо пам’ятати, що кожне закінчення це замаскований новий початок. Пам’ятайте, зміни часто несуть нові можливості. Ось чотири знаки Зодіаку, які згідно з гороскопом Spiritualify, почнуть новий розділ свого життя у 2025 […]

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Що треба зробити перед пранням з одягом, щоб не залишилось слідів від поту

0 Прання в машинці не гарантує того, що речі будуть ідеально чисті. Скільки разів доводилось діставати не відіпрані до кінця шкарпетки, улюблені штани з плямами або блузки чи майки із слідами поту. З останніми особливо важко боротись. Як позбутись жовтих слідів від поту Ці плями здатні тривалий час лишатись на одязі. Але є спосіб їх […]

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Best cheap cars for new drivers as millions brace for HUGE rule change – from £500 drive to cheapest SUV

MOTORING experts have revealed the best cheap cars to insure for new drivers as millions brace for a huge rule change.

Car insurance premiums hit a record high in 2023 with the average cost of a policy now exceeding £1,000 annually.

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Motoring experts have revealed the best cheap cars to insure for new drivers[/caption]

To battle the rising costs, the boffins at heycar compiled their top picks for cheap to run, reliable motors that don’t break the bank to cover.

The vehicles in the cheapest insurance groups range from the Seat Ibiza supermini to small SUVs.

Volkswagen Polo

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The Volkswagen Polo is great to drive[/caption]

Insurance group: 1

Example price: £597.97

As you’d expect from a VW, the Polo is great to drive with comfortable handling and responsive steering – making it very much a smaller, cheaper version of the Golf.

Naturally featuring a high build quality with good interior materials and a stylish finish, the Polo offers a premium feel.

For those low insurance costs, pick up the 1.0 TSI with its balance of performance and fuel economy.

Hyundai i10

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The Hyundai i10 is almost a copy and paste of sister brand Kia’s Picanto[/caption]

Insurance group: 3

Example price: £562.67

The Hyundai i10 is almost a copy and paste of sister brand Kia’s Picanto, and like its fellow Korean supermini it finds itself in a particularly low insurance group.

Surprisingly comfortable, with remarkably roomy seats and a quiet interior, it’s pleasant enough to drive for longer journeys.

Like the Picanto, it’s cheap to run thanks to its efficient engine and affordable maintenance.

Millions of drivers face TWO huge rule changes

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MILLIONS of drivers could be affected following fresh proposed legislation to combat dangerous driving.

Motorists under 21 in the UK would be hit by the moves put forward by the AA.

The organization believe introducing a graduated driving licence – which would prevent drivers carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test – would save at least 58 lives and nearly 1,000 injuries on the road.

The AA also suggested motorists with a “G” graduated driver plate be slapped with six points if they are not wearing a seatbelt, and therefore lose their licence.

A number of other countries including the US, Sweden and Australia have already imposed graduated licences.

According to Department for Transport (DfT) figures, 290 people died and 4,6669 suffered serious injuries in road collisions in the UK.

At least one of those drivers in each case was aged between 17 and 24.

The AA’s chief executive, Jakob Pfaudler, said: “Not only is this a tragic waste of life, but it contributes to the burden of high insurance premiums for young drivers.

“These premiums should fall when there is evidence of a reduction of young drivers and passengers killed and seriously injured.

“Graduated driver licensing has been proven in other countries to significantly reduce road deaths and serious injuries.

“We are calling on the transport secretary to make simple, pragmatic changes to the licensing process so young people are better protected in their first few months of independent driving.”

SEAT Arona

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The ultra-roomy SEAT Arona will surprise many[/caption]

Insurance group: 8

Example price: £631.80

The ultra-roomy Arona will surprise many with its turbocharged 1.0-litre engine – which gives the small SUV plenty of oomph while keeping things affordable at 50.4mpg.

It’s also another example of a lot of car for the money, with the entry-level SE trim including 17-inch alloys, cruise control, air conditioning, a contrasting roof colour and metallic paint.

SEAT Ibiza

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The evergreen SEAT Ibiza is one of the most iconic small cars[/caption]

Insurance group: 3

Example price: £545.50

The evergreen Ibiza is one of the most iconic small cars released over the last 30 years, and is renowned for its good looks and affordability.

The current Ibiza boasts the model’s famous sharp handling and a surprisingly gutsy 1.0-litre engine, and it’s also pretty roomy inside with a 355-litre boot.

In terms of insurance, the Ibiza falls into a low insurance group, specifically group 11 or 12 depending on the version, which means insurers consider it to be less risky and cheaper to cover.

The cost to repair the Ibiza is relatively low, while it’s equipped with a range of safety features including advanced driver assistance systems.

There’s also a host of good security features that help prevent theft and vandalism, further reducing insurance premiums.

Skoda Fabia

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The long-running Skoda Fabia model remains a great choice[/caption]

Insurance group: 4

Example price: £652.84

The long-running Fabia model remains a great choice for urban driving on a budget, with its entry-level 1.0 MPi the cheapest version to insure.

Inside, drivers will get a roomy car that’s certainly more comfortable than many of its rivals, while the SE Comfort trim is enough for the likes of alloy wheels, LED headlights, air conditioning and various infotainment features.

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Cheap Northern Lights holiday destinations: Five most affordable places to see the Aurora Borealis

THE Northern Lights are one of the world’s greatest wonders.

This spectacular natural colourful display happens all around the world — here we take you through the cheapest destinations to see this phenomenon.

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The Northern Lights are one of nature’s wonders[/caption]

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun clashing with gases in the Earth‘s atmosphere.

Aurora refers to a natural light display, typically visible in high latitude regions such as the North and South poles.

The reason the lights become visible is that the solar wind, carrying the charged particles, merges with the Earth’s magnetic field.

Greens and pinks and purple colourings then leak from the sky and display can last for hours.

Areas closest to the Aurora oval are the most likely places for a Northern Lights sighting.

Cheapest Northern Lights holiday experiences

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Auroras over Eillidavatn close to Reykjavik in Iceland[/caption]

Iceland is one of the most popular countries for tourists to see the Northern Lights.

For a chance to see them without breaking the bank, head to the country’s capital of Reykjavik.

While the city has plenty to see and do, there are also lots of tours to see the famous lights.

Gray Line’s Northern LIghts Mystery Tour in Reykjavik lasts around four hours and costs around 62 euros per person (£51).

Abisko, Sweden

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Sweden is a prime spot for the Aurora to appear[/caption]

Set in the Skanderna mountain range, Sweden‘s Abisko is well known for the Northern Lights.

Due to the unpolluted air, the conditions are perfect for the Aurora Borealis to appear.

There are plenty of tours that you can take to see the lights, including an evening visit to the Aurora Sky Station.

The cost is around 1,025 krona (£74) per person, and sees visitors take an open-air chairlift up to a viewing deck in the mountainside.

Tromsø, Norway

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Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway[/caption]

Norway‘s Tromsø is the largest town in the Arctic Circle outside Russia.

It’s a good place to go and see the Northern Lights, as they have the most recorded sightings.

The cheapest way to see them is to head out on one of city’s daily bus tours, which cost around 1,295 Norwegian krone (£91).

The journey takes around two-and-a-half-hours, and the whole tour lasts between six to seven hours.

Rovaniemi, Finland

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Lapland is a perfect place to take in this natural wonder – but don’t go at Christmas time[/caption]

Also known as Santa’s Lapland, Finland‘s Rovaniemi is a prime location to see the Northern Lights.

If you want to visit on a budget, don’t travel there during the Christmas season.

The Aurora Hunting by Arctic Lake tour is perfect for those wanting to avoid hoards of tourists.

This tour costs around 115 euros (£95) and lasts about three to four hours.

Shetland Islands, Scotland

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The Shetland Islands are known for the Northern Lights[/caption]

If you want to stay closer to home, then why not make the journey to Scotland‘s beautiful Shetland Islands?

This is the best part of the British Isles to see the Northern Lights, where they are known locally as the ‘Merrie Dancers’.

The good news is, visitors don’t need to book a tour to be able to see them.

However, staying away from areas with street lighting is recommended to get the best view.

Best time to see the Northern Lights

The best time to see the Northern Lights is during the winter months.

For Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Scotland, you should book your trip between September to April.

In Finland, the lights can be seen from August until April.

The peak viewing time is usually between 11pm and 2am local time. 

The northern lights are part of the 11-year solar cycle, which is when the sun’s activity rises and falls.

Scientists predicted that 2024 would be the best time to see the lights, but this would continue until 2026.

Prices correct at the time of publication.

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