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Police drama Line of Duty has been such a huge success it could be in line for a channel promotion. The final episode came to an explosive end last week on BBC Two bringing in more than four million viewers. According to reports there's a chance the gripping crime programme will be promoted from BBC Two to BBC One for its fourth instalment. Online site Broadcast have suggested that channel bosses are having 'high-level discussions' about the move which could see the popular series increase ratings even more so, but the BBC are yet to confirm. It was confirmed after the series finale that fans won't have to wait too long for the next chapter as the next batch of episodes will begin filming in August, with the view that they'll hit screens next February. Read more: Line of Duty's Vicky McClure praised for incredible performance However, creator Jed Mercurio has admitted he's yet to start penning the script for the next installment, which stars Martin Compston and … [Read more...] about Line of Duty could be moved to BBC One after phenomenal ratings success

The hunt for an unidentified person who tested positive for the Brazil variant of coronavirus has narrowed to 379 households in southeast England, the health secretary has said. In total, six cases of the P1 coronavirus variant first found in Brazil have been discovered in the UK. One has still yet to be identified after the individual failed to complete their test registration card. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world What we know about the Brazil variant But Matt Hancock told the House of Commons on Tuesday that officials had now "identified the batch of home test kits in question". Advertisement He added: "Our search has narrowed from the whole country down to 379 households in the southeast of England and we're contacting each one. "We're grateful that a number of potential cases have come forward following the call that we put out over the weekend." More from Covid-19 Isle Of Wight … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Hunt for mystery person infected with Brazil variant narrows to 379 households

Volvo has outlined a roadmap to an all-electric future for its cars by 2030, with all sales to follow Tesla's lead and become online-only. The Swedish carmaker, which is owned by China's Geely, joins other major brands to have set a clear path away from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles in recent weeks and months as a surging number of countries move to outlaw fossil fuel engines. The UK has set a deadline of 2030 for a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel models as part of its commitment to tackle climate change . Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player How many major countries will go net zero? Volvo projected that 50% of its global sales would be fully-electric by 2025 and the other half hybrid models. It said that hybrids would also be banished from its line-up by 2030. Advertisement Ahead of the launch of the company's second all-electric car, the C40, Volvo said a whole new range would be revealed over … [Read more...] about Volvo joins race to go all-electric by 2030 and will shift all sales online

ALDI shoppers are furious after a “technical issue” meant the supermarket's sell-out egg chair went up for sale early - and sold out in minutes. The German discount supermarket announced last week that the hanging egg chair would go on sale this Sunday (February 28) at 8am under its Special Buy garden range section. But a “technical issue” meant it had accidentally been launched before 8am, and many customers missed out on their chance of bagging one. Angry shoppers took to Twitter to slam Aldi for putting the chair up for sale earlier than what was advertised. “Really disappointed with Aldi today,” one shopper said. “New special [buys] online should launch at 8am, went online at 7:50 to buy [the] egg chair and they were all sold out.” Another shopper raged: “@AldiUK aaaaaargh. “Come on Aldi, 8am your ads say the egg chair will be available. “Here we are at 7am and they are all gone. When did you list them and is this how you usually operate?” Shoppers … [Read more...] about Aldi customers furious as hanging egg chair goes on sale early and is sold out within minutes

GRAND NATIONAL-winning trainer Gordon  Elliott  is  being  investigated after a shocking image on social media showed him sitting on a DEAD HORSE. Elliott, who led Tiger Roll to Aintree triumphs in 2018 and 2019, is co-operating with authorities after the shared Twitter picture went viral. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board have opened a probe and Elliott issued an apology to the racing world on Sunday night. He said: “I would like to address the speculation and rumours that have been rife since an old photo of me began circulating on social media yesterday afternoon. “Firstly, I apologise profoundly for any offence that this photo has caused and can categorically state that the welfare of each and every horse under my care is paramount and has been central to the success that we have enjoyed here at Cullentra. “The photo in question was taken some time ago and occurred after a horse had died of an apparent heart attack on the gallops. I appreciate that an initial viewing … [Read more...] about Trainer Gordon Elliott apologises as racing authorities launch investigation into image of him sitting on dead horse