2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Свекруха замочує цибулю в “цьому” перед посадкою – якість і кількість врожаю рекордна серед усіх сусідів
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2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Huge car brand to rival Tesla with futuristic EVs dropping next year boasting automated-driving & ‘sporty styling’
TESLA is set to face some very stiff competition in 2026 – as Honda looks to drop two ultra-futuristic EVs that will rival their two biggest sellers.
The Japanese giants unveiled two wedge-looking motors at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week – called the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV.
PAHonda are looking to the future with the upcoming release of a series of EVs – starting with an saloon and SUV[/caption]
PAThe Serie 0 SUV will be launched in the US in 2026 before coming to Japan and Europe[/caption]
PAThe very cool looking Saloon will follow and feature sport aesthetics[/caption]
Cover ImagesHonda is aiming to become the first automaker to enable eyes-off driving in its cars – starting with the Series 0[/caption]
Naturally, these could go up against the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y – the US car maker’s stylish saloon and crossover SUV respectively that have both become regulars on the road across the UK and beyond.
The two Honda designs, much like Tesla’s offerings, look almost identical although both remain in their prototype phase and will come into production by 2026.
The Saloon, which may just be a concept-style name for now, will be Honda’s flagship model of the 0 Series, which they highlight for its “low height and sporty styling” which sets the Saloon “apart from other EVs”.
The 0 Series cars, which will begin with the saloon and SUV as well as five other models worldwide by 2030, will be developed using a “Thin, Light and Wise” approach – which includes automated driving for the 0 Saloon.
This is said to allow the driver to take their eyes off the road and perform a ‘second task’ while they’re in heavy traffic or on motorways.
However, through over-the-air updates, Honda is looking to become the first automaker to enable eyes-off driving in all situations – with the help of AI, naturally.
Honda says the 0 SUV will be the first of their new 0 Series cars to be introduced in North America, before it goes on sale in Japan and Europe.
Described as a mid-size EV SUV, it boasts a blocky design and estate, or wagon-style, rear.
In terms of cabin features, the 0 Series will come with ‘3D gyro sensors’ to “enable dynamic control at the will of the driver on various road surfaces” – which could mean touchscreen controls, perhaps.
Mechanically, the 0 Series will come with a battery that is six per cent thinner than those on Honda’s current range of EVs, and around 100kg less in weight.
A range of 300 miles has been mentioned for the saloon, but there’s no word on the starting price, power, or charging speeds for either model.
The little-known Hong Kong brand XEV is introducing its compact Yoyo Pro to the UK, poised to compete with models such as the Citroen Ami.
Technically classed as a quadricycle – the same as other L7e vehicles such as buggies and quad-bikes – the Yoyo Pro is all electric with a stonking 50 mph top speed and a range of 93 miles.
Created in Italy and made of just 57 components, the Yoyo Pro makes extensive use of 3D-printing for its bodywork and cabin.
Autoexpress claims its price will sit around the £15k mark, which pits it against the Dacia Spring – the cheapest EV in the UK at £14,995.
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2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy lands another job away from BBC soap as she joins Traitors star in hit comedy
EASTENDERS icon Natalie Cassidy has landed a role that will see her away from Albert Square.
The actress, who first starred in BBC soap from 1993, has joined the second series of BBC drama Boarders, alongside Traitors US presenter Alan Cumming.
BBCNatalie Cassidy and Alan Cumming will join the second series of Boarders, airing later this year on BBC[/caption]
BBCNatalie Cassidy has starred as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders on and off since 1993[/caption]
BBCThe Traitors US star Alan Cumming will also appear in the BBC drama series[/caption]
The series focuses on five talented black inner-city teens who gain scholarships to the prestigious St. Gilbert’s boarding school.
The second series, which will air later this year, sees Traitors star Alan as Alan, a man with high standards of the students at St. Gilbert’s whilst Alan is Sharon Hail, a teacher at a rival school.
Whilst Natalie hasn’t spoken out about her role in Boarders, Alan told Deadline: “I’ve always said that letting people know you are a fan of theirs is a good idea.
“And, so it was with Boarders. I mentioned this to the producers — who also happen to produce The Traitors — and very soon after, I found myself on the set having such a fun time.”
In August BBC viewers watched as she was arrested in the Queen Vic for the murder, whilst pleading her innocence.
Last month, it was reported Natalie would leave the BBC soap for a short spell to film a new project for Channel 4.
She is fronting a four-part series titled What’s The Big Deal?, focusing on current trending consumer products.
A source said of her hiatus: “Natalie will be taking a short break, just like many of her co-stars do when they have another project
“Bosses always try to let stars spread their wings and if they can make it work with the often punish-ing soap schedule, then they’ll do it.
“Natalie’s really excited to tackle the project for Channel 4. This is another string to her bow.”
Sonia Fowler’s biggest EastEnders storylines
Sonia Fowler has featured in EastEnders since 1993, and after starring in thousands of episodes, has been featured in storylines ranging from teenage pregnancy to a cancer scare. Here are some of her biggest.
Teen Pregnancy and Birth of Chloe Jackson (1999-2000) Sonia discovered she was pregnant at the age of 15. Viewers were shocked by the sudden birth, as the teen went into labour without even realising she was pregnant. Martin Fowler turned out to be Chloe’s father. Sonia initially decided to give the girl up for adoption.
Death of her boyfriend (2002) Sonia’s boyfriend, Jamie Mitchell, was hit by a car driven by her baby’s father. Jamie had just bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend before being struck down by the thoughtless Martin, who was texting while driving. Although the Jamie was rushed to hospital, docs said his liver was irreparably damaged, and he ended up dying with Sonia by his side.
Marriage to Martin Fowler and Family Tensions (2004-2007) In a shock twist Sonia went on to marry the man responsible for her previous boyfriend’s death. Their relationship was marred by conflicts and infidelity, and they went on to split up after just three years. At one point in their marriage Sonia was taken hostage by Sarah Cairns, who became obsessed with Martin after he flirted with her during a drunken night out. The couple went through struggles again when the adoptive parents of their daughter were killed in a car crash, leaving them responsible for Rebecca. Because of the tension in their relationship Sonia ended up cheating on her husband with one of her co-workers, nurse Naomi Julien.
Custody Battle for Rebecca (2005-2007) Baby Chloe, who was renamed Rebecca, was kidnapped by her mum early in life before being returned to her adoptive parents. After Neil and Sue Miller died they awarded Martin full custody of the child because of Sonia’s extra-marital affair. The mum was left distraught to be cut out of her daughter’s life.
Gastric Band Surgery and Weight Struggles (2014-2015) Sonia became insecure about her weight and arranged to have a secret gastric band surgery in Bulgaria. She later collapsed at an exercise class after suffering complications from the operation.
Discovery of Bex’s Suicide Attempt (2019) Sonia’s daughter Rebecca tried to take her own life in a heartbreaking storyline which left viewers in tears. She found Bex unconscious after taking an overdose, and was devastated. Sonia blamed herself for pushing her daughter to breaking point, as she had tried to force her into going to Oxford despite Bex saying she didn’t feel ready for university.
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on ‘Bloody nippy’ cries Scots TV presenter as she strips down to bikini for brave cold water plunge
DANNI Menzies stripped down to a bikini as she braved the icy cold water at a Scottish loch.
The formerA Place in the Sunstar, 36, took to Instagram to share an update with her 134,000 followers.
danni.menzies/InstagramThe former A Place in the Sun star shared an update with her followers[/caption]
danni.menzies/InstagramTelly presenter Danni can be seen removing a white bathrobe[/caption]
danni.menzies/InstagramDanni shows off her stunning figure in a tiny red bikini[/caption]
The bubbly blonde filmed herself taking a dip in the water – despite plunging temperatures.
In a clip shared with fans, Danni said: “It was -12C here last night so this is going to be interesting.”
The telly presenter can be seen removing a white bathrobe before she enters the freezing water.
Danni shows off her stunning figure in a tiny red bikini paired with a black beanie and sunglasses.
She later remarked: “That was bloody nippy!
“I had no idea what the water temperature was but I can tell you two minutes was plenty.
In the clip, Danni from Kenmore, Perthshire, said: “Always a funny one sharing such personal things on social media, however I also think it’s important to do so.
“There’s a lot of stigma around starting later and freezing your eggs and I don’t think it’s something we should shy away from!
“So I’ll be giving little updates on this over the next few months while I prepare and do one round of egg freezing.
“If you’ve got any questions about it please do drop me or comment or DM and I’ll do my best to share anything that might be useful for you along the way.”
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Delivery chaos as Lush shoppers left waiting weeks for deliveries
SHOPPERS have been left fuming after waiting up to two weeks for orders from Lush amid delivery delays.
Customers are still awaiting their parcels after placing orders during the retailer’s popular post-Christmas sale.
GettyThis is not the first time Lush has come under fire for its handling of its annual Boxing Day sale[/caption]
The cosmetics giant is famed for its annual Boxing Day sale and customers were quick to bag 50% of its bestsellers.
But furious shoppers have been left empty handed with thousands understood to be affected by the issue.
Angry shoppers have resorted to complaining to the retailer on social media.
One customer said on Facebook: “I’ve placed an order twice on Boxing Day and once on December 30 but nothing has arrived yet and their customer service has been pretty useless.”
Another said: “Mine was ordered on Boxing Day and I’ve still got nothing.”
A third said: “I ordered on Boxing Day and no order number has since been given but money has been taken and I’ve got no response to my emails.”
Another angry shopper said on X (formerly Twitter): “Can you please ship my package.
“It has been like 10 days since i ordered! I can’t do this anymore!”
Lush confirmed toThe Sunthat it’s battling a backlog of orders due to a surge in demand and delivery delays due to bad weather.
A spokesperson said: “In the same way as all Lush products are handmade, all Lush orders are also hand picked, packed, and dispatched by people.
“An incredibly busy festive and sale period, coupled with distribution networks already in disarray due to adverse weather conditions before and after Christmas, has left our dedicated teams with a backlog but they are working around the clock to fulfil all the orders as quickly as humanly possible.
“We are grateful for the patience of our customers at this incredibly busy time.”
Lush confirmed that all outstanding orders will still be delivered, though it is unable to provide a specific time frame or say when delivery times will return to normal.
This is not the first time Lush has come under fire for its handling of its annual Boxing Day sale.
In response to thousands of complaints, Lush temporarily shut down its online chat and closed its customer service helpline.
The cosmetics chain ended up refunding thousands of affected customers and issued goodwill gift vouchers as an apology.
SAVE WHEN SHOPPING AT LUSH
THERE are several ways in which shoppers can save money when shopping at Lush:
Lush app reward: Download the Lush app and log in to receive a exclusive and early access to a host of new products.
Free standard Delivery: Spend over £50 online to qualify for free standard delivery.
Lush delivery pass: Purchase a Lush Delivery Pass for £15 to receive 12 months of unlimited standard delivery with no minimum spend. Consider the environmental impact before opting for frequent deliveries.
Bring it back scheme: Return five clean, empty Lush black pots to any Lush store in exchange for a free fresh face mask.
Post-Christmas sale: Watch out for Lush’s annual post-Christmas sale for significant discounts.
Freshness sale: Check for Lush’s Freshness Sale, which offers discounts on select items, including seasonal or discontinued products.
Buy naked products: Opt for naked (packaging-free) products like shampoo bars, which can be more economical in the long run compared to their packaged equivalents.
Sign up for the email list: Subscribe to Lush’s email list to stay informed about potential sales, new products, and other promotions.
What are my rights?
There are several ways to reclaim your money if your item is not delivered.
Claim against the retailer
If your parcel does not arrive by the date agreed, you can make a claim against the retailer.
And if you didn’t select a particular delivery date or window at checkout, you are entitled to a refund if the item doesn’t show up within 30 days.
When buying online, if there isn’t an option to select a specific delivery date, try to add a note stating “time is of the essence” and that you need it by a specific date.
Follow this up with an email asking the company to commit to this timeframe.
It will give you extra refund rights if something goes wrong.
Cancel and buy again
With anything you buy online or over the phone – apart from items that have been personalised such as with your initials – you have the right to a refund within a 14-day window.
This cooling-off period applies even if there is nothing wrong with your purchase. The clock starts the day after you receive delivery.
The only other exception is for electronic items where the seal on the box has been broken.
But when refunding you for the item, companies only need to reimburse the cost of the cheapest delivery option.
So if you paid for a premium “next day” or “named day” service, you may not get all of your money back.
Seek damages
If your purchase is damaged when it arrives, it is the retailer’s responsibility to then refund you.
Sometimes if you or the courier are in a rush, you might not have time to properly remove the item from its packaging and inspect it before signing.
Most of the time you are just signing to accept delivery rather than confirm the condition of your purchase – but to cover yourself, add “not examined” when you sign.
Pay by credit card
Using a credit card gives you an extra layer of protection under the Consumer Rights Act.
Section 75 protection can help claw back your cash in the event that something you buy arrives faulty or undelivered.
A lesser-known protection offered to those who make purchases with a debit card could also help in these circumstances.
Chargeback lets you ask your bank to reverse a payment if there is an issue, like not getting what you paid for.
We’ve previously explained how to reclaim your cash using these methods.
Якщо ви хочете отримати якісний врожай цибулі, спробуйте використати метод із замочуванням цибулин в розчині соди — він має кілька важливих переваг. Погодьтесь, що процес посадки цибулі – справа нехитра. Це роблять всі садівники та городники з року в рік на своїх ділянках. Проте, як говорять у народі: “вік живи – вік учися”. Виявляється, існує […]
