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As a relatively unknown junior education minister, Liz Truss set out her ambitions for Heathrow to become a four-runway airport. "We do need a hub airport in the south-east of England," she argued. "If you want to have a hub airport, three runways probably isn't enough. If we're imaginative about Heathrow, I don't see why we can't build four runways there.” Fast-forward ten years and Truss is now the frontrunner in the crunch Tory leadership race – one of two final candidates to replace Boris Johnson, who in stark contrast once vowed to “lie down” in front of bulldozers to stop the construction of a third runway at Britain’s leading travel hub. The leadership battle coincides with rumours of a possible stake sale by Heathrow’s Spanish owner Ferrovial, which last year signalled it will cut the airport off from further investment in a stance that was viewed as a major blow to expansion plans. Potential ownership changes have revived hopes of a third runway among supporters, … [Read more...] about Heathrow sale revives hopes of a third runway under new Prime Minister

Mikel Arteta is hoping to drive Arsenal back into the top-four (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal are approaching the next phase of their summer transfer plan after shifting several fringe players from their ranks in a bid to generate some additional transfer funds. The Gunners have spent just under £120million on five new recruits for Mikel Arteta's squad this window in the form of Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira, Matthew Turner, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Related articles Taylor's Transfers: Chelsea work on three signings, Arsenal trio exit Arsenal handed chance to revisit Juventus midfielder transfer Much to their credit, Arsenal wasted no time at all to close several important deals - … [Read more...] about Arsenal approaching next phase of Mikel Arteta transfer plan after £21.1m cash injection

Energy companies are attempting to overcome planning restrictions on onshore wind farms with an upgrade programme that could make hundreds of existing turbines taller. Octopus Energy has set its sights on up to 1,000 turbines which it hopes to reconfigure or replace, providing electricity for up to half a million more homes than they currently supply. In many cases the refit would involve installing bigger blades or adding as much as 20 metres to existing turbines' height. The private company is seeking to open talks with turbine owners with a view to taking over their generators, “repowering” them and selling their electricity. It has teamed up with wind turbine maker EWT as part of a plan to overhaul the turbines, many of which are in the North of England, by 2030. Electricity from the turbines could be sold more cheaply to nearby households when the wind is blowing hard, expanding an existing Octopus tariff. The proposals, which Octopus said would only go ahead if nearby … [Read more...] about Hundreds of onshore wind turbines to be made taller to overcome planning rules

When you look at this picture, you would be forgiven for thinking it is a great white or a tiger shark - in fact it's a boat. The submersible craft, called Seabreacher X Watercraft, was designed by inventors Rob Innes and Dan Piazza in 1997. It is part sub, part powerfuel boat and found in Queenstown, New Zealand, one of the best countries in the world for extreme sports. The Seabreacher can reach a speed of 80 kilometres per hour, jump 18 feet out of the water and dive to a depth of five feet. It can also turn tight doughnuts and 90 degrees angle side rolls. The craft has F16 fighter jet-grade viewing glass, allowing it to withstand huge amounts of pressure and any surprise impacts of rocks or other debris. Queenstown-based business Hydro Attack, run by locals Lee Exell and David Lynott, has been offering rides on the faux sharks since 2013, becoming the first commercial Seabreacher operator in the world. For NZ$145 (£75), visitors can get the full Jaws experience for 15 … [Read more...] about The great white shark you can ride: The submersible boat built by New Zealand extreme sports fans

Alexander Dreymon thanks fans as The Last Kingdom wraps SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Last Kingdom 's Uhtred star Alexander Dreymon has been busy filming the follow-up movie, Seven Kings Must Die. But away from the hit historical drama, viewers are wondering what his next venture will be. The star has taken to his social media accounts to tell fans what he is up to next. Related articles Coronation Street fans 'work out' true murder suspect in DNA twist Madonna slammed by Ranvir Singh over bizarre new look 'I'm bamboozled' The Last Kingdom fans were sad to see the series come to an end after the epic fifth season. However, they were excited to hear Uhtred's journey would continue with a … [Read more...] about Where is The Last Kingdom’s Alexander Dreymon now? Uhtred actor shares new challenge

Cox: 'Churchill's' D-Day plans could have ended war earlier SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info He’s one of the most iconic Britons ever and now has his face on our brand new £5 notes. A polarising figure, Churchill has been portrayed many times on screen, most recently by John Lithgow in The Crown and Michael Gambon in TV film, Churchill’s Secret. This year there are two movies focused on the towering WW2 Prime Minister, with Gary Oldman starring in Darkest Hour later this year. But first it’s Brian Cox’s turn, starring opposite Miranda Richardson as Clemmie, in Churchill. Related articles Winston Churchill’s SECRET bunkers hidden all over Britain Churchill movie trailer: Brian Cox roars as our WW2 … [Read more...] about Churchill did NOT want D-Day: ‘His plan would have ended WW2 six months EARLIER’

Sir Keir Starmer will lay out his party's "comprehensive plan" to deal with the costs of living crisis - including rising energy bills - on Monday. Labour on Thursday vowed to stop the "outrageous" premiums that energy prepayment meter customers face. It comes as Boris Johnson doubled down on his insistence that it is for his successor to "make significant fiscal decisions" after talks with energy bosses ended with no new measures to ease the cost of living crisis . Speaking on Friday, Sir Keir said he would outline his new policy proposal in more detail next week. "We do need a strategic, a credible, plan and that's exactly what's missing from this government," he said. Advertisement He added: "On Monday I'm going to be setting out a comprehensive set of proposals, a plan for how we handle the upcoming costs in the autumn, while what you've had from the Conservative Party is two leadership candidates arguing with each other about just how … [Read more...] about Labour to reveal ‘comprehensive’ cost of living plan on Monday as they pledge to scrap ‘outrageous’ prepayment energy meter costs

RNZ Air New Zealand is cutting flights and will operate on a reduced schedule to manage staff shortages. Air New Zealand will operate a reduced schedule over the next six months as staff sickness levels continue to cause disruption to travel. There will be changes to some flights, where there will be 1.5% fewer seats than originally planned. For domestic travellers whose flights are shifted, they will most likely be transferred to another one on the same day, and for international travellers, it will likely be either the same day or plus or minus a day from their original booking. READ MORE: Air New Zealand bringing first aircraft back from American desert Air New Zealand vs Qantas: Mystery test reveals which does domestic better If travellers' flights could not be rearranged within these timeframes, customers could change their booking online, opt into credit or request a refund, the airline said. If you have booked through a travel agent, you will … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness

Babies will soon be able to be born on the moon , following the creation of a lunar city with artificial gravity. The 1,300 foot tall rotating building is designed to complete a full circle every 20 seconds. Shaped like a cone, it uses centrifugal force to achieve Ig, or 'normal gravity'. It will be ready for habitation by 2050. Project leader Professor Yosuke Yamashiki, of Kyoto University, Japan, said that the day when humans will live in outer space, on the Moon and on Mars, is “just around the corner”. "NASA has positioned low gravity as a key issue for human life in space,” he said. Dubbed 'The Glass', the city would have its own ecosystem with trees, plants - and even water. The infrastructure would also establish 'Hexatrack', an artificial gravity transportation system for interplanetary travel - interconnecting other 'cities'. Shaped like a cone, the city will use centrifugal force to achieve Ig, or 'normal gravity' ( Image: Kajima Corporation / SWNS) … [Read more...] about New 1300ft ‘lunar city’ with artificial gravity will allow babies to be born on the moon

Hosepipe ban comes into force amid hot and dry conditions SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The temporary hosepipe ban starts on August 26, and anyone breaking it faces a fine of up to £1,000. The restrictions mean customers are banned from using a hosepipe to water their gardens, clean their vehicles, fill their swimming pools or clean their homes. But they can still complete those activities with tap water from a bucket or watering can, or using water that is not sourced from taps. Businesses throughout the affected areas are also allowed to use a hosepipe if it is directly related to a commercial purpose. Related articles What happens if a drought is declared? Rules Britons have to follow Kent police … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban declared as millions of Brits face new restrictions TODAY