SUPPLIED The revolutionary form of transport is part ferry, part plane and part hydrofoil. The first footage of futuristic zero-emission seagliders that could slash the cost of flying around New Zealand has been released. Ocean Flyer has ordered 25 electric seagliders for the New Zealand market , which will be used to fly passengers between coastal cities and towns for a fraction of the price of traditional airlines. It’s estimated fares between Whangārei and Auckland could be as little as $30, or Christchurch and Wellington from $60. The revolutionary form of transport is part ferry, part plane and part hydrofoil – travelling at high speed just off the surface of the water using a phenomenon known as the "in ground effect". This means close to the ground lift is increased, and drag decreased - offering the seagliders greater range. The seagliders are being built by US-based startup Regent, which has US$4.6 billion (NZ$7.2 billion) worth of orders. READ MORE: … [Read more...] about First footage of new electric seagliders coming to New Zealand
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First photo of rat that tried to eat disabled pensioner as she slept
John Kirk with his wife Diane who was attacked by a rat while she slept (Image: Tom Maddick/SWNS) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 John Kirk, 85, came downstairs to find his wife Diane, 76, covered in blood. The pensioner's face and neck were covered in bite and claw marks, and her eyelids, fingers and elbow had also been gnawed on by the rodent. Related articles Rat-eating snake found breeding in the UK Suspect arrested after toddler dies in tragic dog attack Unbeknown to the couple, the rat had been hiding in the sideboard of their home in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The 9-inch rodent had been feasting on bird seeds which John had … [Read more...] about First photo of rat that tried to eat disabled pensioner as she slept
Russian state TV pundit calls for Britain to be bombed ‘back to the Stone Age’ with missile strikes on its power stations
A Russian state TV pundit has called for Britain to be bombed 'back to the Stone Age' with missile strikes on the country's power stations. Yaakov Kedmi, a Moscow-born former Israeli diplomat, said Russia's new hypersonic Zircon missile should be deployed to wipe out 50 or 60 power stations in the UK 'in ten minutes', plunging the country into darkness. Kedmi, speaking on one of Instead, he said, the UK should be targeted with the 6,670mph Zircon missiles. Politician Aleksey Zhuravlyov and another TV propagandist Dmitry Kiselyov had earlier advocated striking Britain with the Sarmat missile, also known as Satan-2. Yaakov Kedmi, a Moscow-born former Israeli diplomat, said Russia's new hypersonic Zircon missile should be deployed to wipe out 50 or 60 power stations in the UK 'in ten minutes', plunging the country into darkness Kedmi said on state-owned Russian television channel Russia 1 that Britain should be bombed 'back to the Stone … [Read more...] about Russian state TV pundit calls for Britain to be bombed ‘back to the Stone Age’ with missile strikes on its power stations
Your step-by-step DIY guide to tiling walls
Planning on giving your bathroom a refresh, or finally getting around to those kitchen tiles? It can seem like a pretty daunting task being responsible for gluing down those tiles that will (hopefully) stick forever. Don’t make a botch job of your DIY decoration. Stick around for these top expert tips on how to tile like a pro. The project: Wall tiling The expert: Leigh Price, co-director of Real Stone, Tile & Bathroom The reason: Tiling may seem like a daunting task but do it right and it’s not as difficult as it looks What you’ll need: Tiles, tape measure, marker pen, adhesive, spirit level, grout float, bucket Your step-by-step guide to wall tiling Step 1 : Assess the situation If your walls are sound and are not damaged in any way and existing tiles are strong enough to be tiled on top of, you can begin by applying a grip primer which goes over the existing tiles and provides a grippy surface to stick new tiles onto. If you are … [Read more...] about Your step-by-step DIY guide to tiling walls
Hollyoaks’ real-life soap siblings as stars’ secret family connections exposed
Hollyoaks fans find it hard to keep up with all of the drama between the families, so it comes as no surprise that the soap's real-life siblings may have passed them by. Despite the revenge plots and feuds between the village residents and their loved ones, in the end, families like the McQueens and Hutchinsons remember that blood is always thicker than water. But amidst the drama, viewers of the Channel 4 soap might be shocked to discover just how many of their favourite stars share the small screen with their real-life siblings. From Hannah and Kara Tointon to Greg Wood and Matt Milburn, plenty of the actors have followed the same soap path as their relatives. Daily Star takes a look at the Hollyoaks cast and their family members who have also made it onto a beloved soap. Nick and John Pickard Hollyoaks actors Nick and John Pickard played half brothers in the Channel 4 soap but they're, in fact, brothers in real life. Nick, 45, has played fan favourite Tony … [Read more...] about Hollyoaks’ real-life soap siblings as stars’ secret family connections exposed
Desperate Putin is on the ropes – it’s time the West helped Ukraine deliver the knockout blow, says Piers Morgan
VLADIMIR Putin invaded Ukraine to show the Russian people and the world how big and strong he and his military are. A global heavyweight that could bully its neighbours into submission - and punch its way to domination. Instead, humiliatingly for the increasingly isolated and pathetic tinpot dictator, he’s showing us all the complete opposite. Against all the odds, Putin’s now on the ropes. Smacked to the canvas by staggeringly brave Ukrainian resistance - and his own tactical stupidity. Read More in Opinion ALLY ROSS The Games aims to be Olympian but it's a three-ring circus THE SUN SAYS The EU’s priority in Northern Ireland isn't peace - it's to drag UK back in Don’t take my word for it, even retired Russian colonels on Russia’s state TV - which spews out endless Kremlin propaganda - are now admitting they’re on the back foot. It’s hard to overstate how significant that statement is in a country where any … [Read more...] about Desperate Putin is on the ropes – it’s time the West helped Ukraine deliver the knockout blow, says Piers Morgan
Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins
By Paul Adams in London and Hugo Bachega in Dnipro Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war After almost three months of relentless assault, Mariupol has fallen. Ukraine's military says its combat mission in the besieged port is over. More than any other Ukrainian city, Mariupol has come to symbolise the ferocious brutality of Russia's assault and the stubbornness of Ukraine's resistance. On Wednesday 23 February, Ivan Stanislavsky left his camera bag at the office. He was on his way to see the layout of his new book on Mariupol's Soviet-era murals at a colleague's house, and didn't want to lug the gear around. He could always pick it up the next day. But on Thursday, as he stood in the street outside his locked and deserted office, he could hear thunderous sounds rolling in from the east. The city was under fire. … [Read more...] about Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins
‘Very mysterious’ Tom Cruise’s daughter’s lives ordinary life in Croydon
This Morning: Phil says Tom Cruise ‘caused chaos’ Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz 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 Isabella Kidman Cruise, 29, reportedly lives in Croydon after deciding to shun celebrity life. She turned down her father’s offer for her to live in his expensive London apartment when the artist relocated. Related articles Jeremy Irons said Meghan Markle's royal struggle is a 'huge shame' Coronation Street's Millie Gibson admits co-star is 'love of my life' She explained that she prefers London over L.A. Isabella prefers to avoid celebrity culture in favour of down-to-earth, everyday life. She now lives in Croydon with British husband Max Parker … [Read more...] about ‘Very mysterious’ Tom Cruise’s daughter’s lives ordinary life in Croydon