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26 minutes ago
- Automotive
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Electric vehicles account for more than one in 20 car miles driven in UK
More than one in 20 car miles driven in the UK is by an electric vehicle, according to new analysis. Motoring research charity the RAC has found that at the end of 2024, zero-emission cars – the vast majority of which are pure battery-electrics – were undertaking 5.3% of all car mileage. That is despite comprising just 3.8% of the national car fleet. Last year, pure battery electric cars under three years old were driven an average of 10,054 miles. For petrol and diesel cars in the same age category, the average was 7,585 miles and 10,728 miles, respectively. The calculations are based on an analysis of more than 1.2 million MOT tests. Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation, said: 'Until recently new car buyers, often fleets and businesses, have looked to diesels when they've needed something capable of racking up the big miles whilst still offering reasonable fuel economy. 'Now it seems that fully electric cars are starting to take over where the diesel left off, providing a practical alternative in terms of range and cost per mile, and because of the attractive tax breaks they come with. 'The world where many saw the electric vehicle as being a second-car option, handy only for short trips, is changing rapidly to one where the battery-electric car is being bought to be a workhorse.' Earlier this week, the Government announced that drivers buying a new electric car will be eligible for grants of up to £3,750.
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Entertainment
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Johnny Depp self-portrait to go on sale
A self-portrait by Johnny Depp is among artwork by the actor that is to go on sale. The collection, named Let the Light In, also features a painting of a rose for his daughter, the actress Lily-Rose Depp. Pirates of the Caribbean star Depp created the original works in the early 2000s, during the early years of his relationship with the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. The couple lived with their children, Jack and Lily-Rose, at their estate Le Hameau, in the south of France, where he painted the works. The pair announced their split in 2012. Depp said: 'I've been lucky enough to understand through various artists – listening, learning things – the only thing you can really do is add the light to what's there.' Asked about his self-portrait, which is painted in watercolours, Depp said: 'It represents exactly what I was experiencing at the time – very present, just there.' The companion piece is a single rose, entitled A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose. Depp added: 'When Lily-Rose was a little kiddie, I'd paint her a rose every Valentine's Day. 'On Mother's Day, I'd paint Vanessa some roses. You don't really know where it's going to go, it's all up to chance.' The works, available in a limited edition of 195, are all hand-signed by Depp and can be bought individually or as a set. The paintings follow previous art he has created and sold in recent years. They will go on sale from 8am on July 18, exclusively at and in their 38 nationwide UK galleries.
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26 minutes ago
- Sport
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Man Utd legend slams Marcus Rashford over 'soul-destroying' character
Manchester United have a transfer dilemma with multiple players. The club is looking to offload at least five players, but offers have been hard to come by. Marcus Rashford is one player who is looking to leave, with the Englishman hoping for a move to Barcelona. Rashford, who spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Aston Villa, has been told he doesn't have a place with United anymore. The winger has been training away from the first team, and his character is now being questioned by a United legend, Teddy Sheringham. What did Sheringham say about Rashford? Sheringham spoke to Sky Sports about Rashford's transfer situation and said, "If you assess where Marcus Rashford is at, as a professional footballer, you strive as a youngster to get to the very top and play for clubs like Manchester United, and when you're there you appreciate it. "You don't throw it away and say you want to leave." 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Rashford has spoken about his future, saying it's his dream to play for Barcelona, who happen to be in the market for a left winger. Sheringham continued, "I find the whole episode very soul-destroying, compared to the way I was back in the day and how I strove to get the privilege to play for such a huge football club. Sheringham likened Rashford's statement to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's desire to leave Arsenal. The former player concluded, saying, "I hope Rashford doesn't get the move that he's hankering for. "From my perspective, if you go from Manchester United to Barcelona, that's a step up that he hasn't deserved." Manchester United news and related links Jadon Sancho gives green light to Serie A switch as Man United exit nears Bryan Mbeumo transfer fee: How much did Man United offer and what did Brentford pay? Man Utd in direct contact over World Cup winner
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26 minutes ago
- Sport
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Penalty shootout star Hannah Hampton praises backing from England supporters
Hannah Hampton praised the England supporters for getting behind the team as they fought back from two goals down to beat Sweden 3-2 on penalties and advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2025. With the score locked at 2-2 after extra-time, penalties brought drama at the Letzigrund Stadium and heroics from goalkeeper Hampton. Despite three consecutive England failures from the spot, Lucy Bronze's smashed effort put the pressure on Sweden youngster Smilla Holmberg, who skied her attempt to give the Lionesses the win. 'It all went so quick, we are all so happy and the fans were behind us and knew not to write us off,' Chelsea's Hampton, who saved from Filippa Angeldal and Sofia Jakobsson in the shootout, told the BBC. 'It was stressful watching and playing, I thought every single time when I saved one, 'Please score and give us a cushion'. I feel so happy and relieved.' On the backing she received from fans during the shootout, she added: 'It helps you get the edge, push on and stretch extra for each save and I appreciated the support.' After Kosovare Asllani's early strike, Stina Blackstenius doubled Sweden's lead and it looked like England's hopes of retaining their trophy were fading. Sarina Wiegman's side left it late as Bronze's header in the 79th minute and substitute Michelle Agyemang's tap-in moments later sent the tie into extra-time. Hampton, who suffered a bloodied nose during the match, added: 'It's fine, me and nose bleeds never go well, so as soon as the doctor looked at my nose bleed I thought, 'Oh no not again'. One sour note for England was skipper Leah Williamson limping off with a possible ankle injury. 'It wasn't about me and a game like that requires you to be at 100 per cent, but I don't know,' Williamson said about the severity of her injury. 'I feel really proud, it was awful to watch at the end, but I love that we never give up, we're never done, the fightback and to stay in it mentally was incredible.'
CNA
27 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
The timeless allure of the choker necklace: Its evolution and how to wear it now
Always thought chokers are more of a contemporary trend, since they are so strongly tied to a rebellious image in modern fashion? Think again. Chokers have existed since 2500 BC. They were made by the Sumerians and back then, these necklaces were worn mainly as amulets, rather than for decorative purposes. These chokers featured motifs in the shape of gods or were inscribed with symbolic emblems that these people believed provided healing powers or protection. They became fashionable in the late 19th century, due to the influence of Alexandra of Denmark (the wife of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom), who was frequently seen wearing them, it was said, to conceal a scar on her neck. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victorian Royals (@victorianroyals) While European royalty and the upper classes wore chokers made with diamonds and pearls, the necklace style was adopted in a much less extravagant way by the masses. Women fashioned affordable versions of chokers with ribbons and pieces of velvet, and often attached a pendant, brooch or cameo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie and Sandi (@antiquewardrobe_) The ribbon choker has become recognised as the most basic and iconic form of the necklace style, one that you would still be able to find these days. But what most people don't know is that this type of choker had also briefly acquired an undesirable reputation along the way – it was associated with prostitutes in the late 1800s, since they were also often seen wearing a plain ribbon choker (particularly in black colour) back then. THE CHOKER IN MODERN TIMES Over a century since, the choker has remained a well-loved style of jewellery that's worn in various forms, although it may not have always been the "it" accessory. It did make a trendy comeback in the 1990s, as grunge emerged as one of the fashion trends and the choker was embraced as one of its requisite accessories. This is how many of us came to link it with punk-rock dressing and rebellious youths. Today, however, the image of the choker has changed considerably, as jewellery houses put out a vast variety of short necklace designs that range from the luxe and opulent, and dainty and feminine to modern and edgy. Chokers in these times are not necessarily worn high up the neck or wrapped tightly around it – they typically come in lengths between 14 and 16 inches and are designed to fit just above the collarbone or around the base of the neck. They can be thin, thick, multi-layered or have a bib shape or come attached with a pendant. HOW TO LOOK GOOD IN CHOKERS Chokers are not the easiest type of necklace to pull off, because of their short length. Even so, there are styles that can be flattering on those who don't have a long and slender neck. Your face shape can also impact how certain chokers look on you – the key to making it work is in choosing a design and length that suits you. These necklaces tend to emphasise and visually widen the neck and face, which means that those with round, full faces and a short or wide neck will need to be careful about their choice. Avoid thick, chunky chokers or those that are on the tighter side and fit high up on the neck. For a more flattering look, opt for those in thin, delicate chains, simple designs and a slightly looser fit that sits on top of your collarbone. Those with a narrow or heart-shaped face, and a slim neck, will be able to pull off most choker styles and can experiment with a variety of designs, even those that are bold and elaborate, or fit snugly on the neck. STYLE THEM FOR THE BEST EFFECT Take a cue from the celebs on the red carpet – you'd have noticed that chokers are mostly paired with strapless gowns, since they leave the decollete bare for showcasing a spectacular high-sitting necklace. Any other neckline that allows the choker to be the focal point will also work beautifully – these include off-shoulder, V-neck, sweetheart and plunging necklines. As such, high ones (like round, asymmetric and boat necklines) are generally not suitable for wearing chokers since they will interfere with the look of the necklace. There's one exception, however – high turtlenecks can sometimes make for an interesting pairing with chokers. When worn in a snug fit and solid colour, they can serve as a 'plain background' that nicely sets off the necklace. It's advisable to keep your earrings on the smaller and understated side when wearing a choker, particularly if your choker is thick or of a bold statement design. Studs are preferable – they do not create a busy look that will interfere with the lines of your choker like large-sized dangling, hoop or drop earrings will. Don't forget, too, that a choker can be a great layering piece – wear it together with necklaces in varying lengths, from short to long, to create an interesting statement look. You can experiment with curating a theme, whether it be based on colours, textures or a certain fashion style or look, but there are no real rules – go ahead and build a stack of necklaces that uniquely appeals to you. ACHILLE CHOKER, S$141 Available at Agapee. PEARL CHOKER, S$230 Available at Missoma. ETE MALACHITE CHOKER, S$789 Available at Chanel. EDESSA NECKLACE, S$19,500
