Which giant of British film and television do you call when you want to launch a brand-new streaming service in the UK? Why Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, of course, who leads the cast of the new thriller A Spy Among Friends, which has debuted on ITVX this week. The show, written by
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Whether you’re looking to convert your RV or shed over to solar, today’s New Green Deal is a great choice. Combining Renogy’s 100W solar panel with a 10A PWM charge controller, today’s discount falls to just $113 at Amazon, marking the best price that we’ve seen in months. Ready to deliver up to 400Wh of
Thirteen years on, James Cameron’s mega-budget Avatar sequel opens in cinemas next week, hoping to illicit that same appetite in cinemagoers for the 3D magic of the first. While the medium has fallen out of favour, it remains Cameron’s preferred choice of viewing. But not only will cinemagoers need 3D glasses – coming in at
A reality TV star has appeared in court accused of sharing a garden sex tape on the online subscription platform OnlyFans. Stephen Bear is accused of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private, sexual photographs and films. The 32-year-old, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, came to Chelmsford Crown Court wearing a pink suit
Three nights a week, from midnight until about 5am, micro-engraver Graham Short can be found in his home workshop, carrying out his unique, intricate work away from the potentially ruinous rumblings of daytime traffic. World-renowned for his microscopic artworks, the 76-year-old from Birmingham goes to extreme measures to ensure conditions are perfect, from his handmade
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Kirstie Alley – who shot to fame after appearing in the US sitcom Cheers – has died at the age of 71. In a statement, her children said: “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a short battle with cancer, only recently discovered. “She was
Some Tesla drivers believe that they are experiencing more road rage than usual. The media tries to link it to Elon Musk’s Twitter antics, but it seems to be just good old EV haters. Tesla owners are certainly not immune to road rage, which is a strange phenomenon that can affect anyone. But Tesla owners
A photograph in a trailer for Harry and Meghan’s docuseries, apparently to illustrate paparazzi hounding the couple, was actually taken at a Harry Potter premiere and is not connected to the Royal Family, Sky News can confirm. The image features in the first of two trailers released by Netflix to promote the upcoming Harry And
A new Tesla Model 3 prototype with camouflage has been spotted in California ahead of a rumored refresh coming next year. Over the last week, there have been rumors that Tesla is working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023. The project is reportedly codenamed ‘Highland’. For a
California allocated $10 million for a rebate program to help make electric bikes more affordable. But hang on there; it’s not active quite yet. The move is part of a years-long effort to help reduce the price of expensive electric bicycles for state residents. The ultimate goal is to make it easier for commuters to
Christopher Eccleston says he’s always preferred working with female directors thanks to the “safer environment” they create to work in. Speaking on the Women in Film and TV Awards red carpet, the 58-year-old actor said that while there has been improvement in gender equality within the industry over the years, there’s still “a long way
Tesla Semi could make an awesome electric motorhome based on the specs released by Tesla this week and how incredible these renders of the electric truck look as a motorhome. There’s something about the idea of an all-electric and solar-powered motorhome that is extremely attractive to many people. During the day, you drive without emissions
The biggest night in gaming – the closest thing the industry has to its own Oscars ceremony – is almost upon us. Live from Los Angeles in just a few days, The Game Awards will honour the best the medium had to offer this year, honouring everything from the biggest blockbusters to the smallest independent
At the unveiling of the production version of the Tesla Semi, the automaker announced a lot of things about the electric truck, but it didn’t say a word about it being equipped with Autopilot/Full Self-Driving technology. That’s despite being equipped with the needed hardware. When Tesla first announced the Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker
The Los Angeles City Council has voted 12-0 to ban new oil wells within the city, and to phase out all current oil wells within 20 years or less. Los Angeles may not be famous nationally for oil, as that industry is typically associated with other states, and California is thought to be an environmental
Peter Kay was in tears after walking on to a standing ovation on the first night of his comeback tour on Friday night. The comedian received a rapturous reception as he opened his gig at the Manchester AO Arena – the curtain-raiser for his first live tour for 12 years. He appeared overwhelmed as the
Ford released its US auto sales for November today, and although electric vehicle sales were up over 100% YOY for the fifth straight month, gas-powered car sales continued to slide. The sales report highlights the direction in which the US auto industry is headed – forward. Ford’s electric vehicle sales outshine gas cars in November
Strippers in Edinburgh have told Sky News the council’s decision to ban sexual entertainment venues (SEVs) will financially devastate them, as the clubs and the union launch a judicial review to challenge the shutdown of the city’s clubs. Three Edinburgh clubs (Baby Dolls, The Western and Burke and Hare) and the United Sex Workers (USW)