Scientists design a plasma-powered jet propulsion system

Scientists have developed an environmentally friendly plasma-powered jet propulsion system that needs air and electricity to propel itself forward.  A Chinese team say their prototype can generate thrust on the same magnitude as a commercial jet engine without burning fossil fuels and emitting greenhouse gases. The device converts high pressure air into a jet of … Read more

Sadiq Khan uses Covid crisis to roll-out ‘fast-track’ transformation of city’s roads

Sadiq Khan has used the coronavirus lockdown to roll out a drastic new layout of the Capital’s roads as he warned there will be ‘no swift return to normal’ across the transport network. The Mayor of London and TfL have today unveiled their ‘London Streetspace’ programme which will transform London’s streets to accommodate a possible ten-fold … Read more

IKEA plans to re-open its 22 UK stores on May 18

Ikea is planning to re-open its stores across the UK later this month, the Mail has learned. Bosses of the Swedish flat-pack furniture firm are drawing up plans to allow its outlets to start trading again. Sources said the proposed reopening date was May 18 for its 22 stores in the UK. Details emerged as … Read more

Craig Revel-Horwood reveals he suppered fiancé Jonathan’s proposal

Craig Revel-Horwood reveals he suppered fiancé Jonathan’s proposal and says Strictly bosses have ‘contingency plans’ in place to bring show back By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 11:18 BST, 6 May 2020 | Updated: 11:18 BST, 6 May 2020 Craig Revel-Horwood has revealed how he ruined his fiancé Jonathan Myring’s romantic proposal during an appearance on … Read more

Police are bombarded with fireworks by baying mob during coronavirus lockdown patrol

Police are bombarded with fireworks by baying mob during coronavirus lockdown patrol as they pin down a resident in Paris suburb Chaotic scenes broke out in the French capital’s eastern Noisy-le-Grand suburb Police on quarantine patrol were targeted with fireworks by rioting residents  Two of the attackers were apprehended and five officers received minor injuries … Read more

Heathrow airport will trial thermal imaging cameras to spot passengers carrying coronavirus

Heathrow airport will trial thermal imaging facial recognition cameras, ultra-violet sanitation and contactless security measures in bid cameras to spot passengers carrying coronavirus The measure will be part of a trial and data as to its effectiveness will be shared with the Government Heathrow CEO, John Holland-Kaye, informed the House of Commons of the developments … Read more

Stunt double reveals what Chris Hemsworth is REALLY like

Former gymnast Bobby Holland Hanton has been Chris Hemsworth’s stunt double for eight years. And speaking to Hit Mid North Coast’s Krysti and Bodge on Wednesday, Bobby revealed what the Thor star is really like. The UK-based athlete told the Australian radio hosts that he has ‘a great relationship’ and ‘understanding’ with Chris, 36.  ‘We’ve got … Read more