FEBRUARY saw the warmest and coldest temperatures of winter, according to statistics revealed today. The mercury dropped to a bone-chilling -23C on February 11 as the Beast from the East battered the nation. ⚡ Read our UK weather live blog for the very latest news and forecasts. .. But just days later on February 24 the nation warmed up and was bathed in 18.4C heat and glorious sunshine. Data compiled by the Met Office and released today shows it was the hottest day of the year so far and winter's warmest. Dr Mark McCarthy, head of the Met Office's National Climate Information Centre, said it was a month of two halves. He went on: "February 2021 has seen a wide temperature range resulting from the two predominant weather patterns. "The first half of February saw some bitterly cold easterlies originating from Russia. "Recent days have seen the influence of air coming from the Canary Islands." He added: "Minimum temperatures of below -20C were more … [Read more...] about February had hottest and coldest weather of winter with temperatures shooting from bone-chilling -23C to 18.4C
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Emily Atack reveals how she lost 1st and transformed her body with intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast
EMILY Atack has revealed the tricks behind her body transformation, which saw her lose a stone last year. The 31-year-old credits intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast to keeping at her ideal weight. In an interview with Women's Health , Emily looked glowing in a pink blazer with her blonde hair crimped. She told the magazine: "I do intermittent fasting. I don't have breakfast – I'm not a morning person – and I'll eat my first meal, usually a chicken salad, around midday. "Mid-afternoon, I'll have a snack, and then another meal early evening, which is normally a pasta-based dish or a HelloFresh delivery if I'm busy. "And if I want dark chocolate, popcorn or my favourite pad thai takeaway, I won't deny myself." Despite following a healthy diet and losing weight in lockdown, the Celebrity Juice captain said she was the happiest she's ever been at 11st and had learnt to embrace her curves. She told Closer : "I've realised that I'm probably the biggest … [Read more...] about Emily Atack reveals how she lost 1st and transformed her body with intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast
Delicious and nutritious pasta sauces you can freeze to make a quick meal
EASY pasta sauces are a staple of my freezer. They can quickly transform a pan of plain pasta into something yummy and nutritious. Having a few sauces ready to grab when you need a quick meal is a great time-saver. New to batching? Here’s a top tip: Try freezing these two recipes in ice-cube trays so you can pop out two or three cubes at a time if you need a single portion. These recipes have hidden veggies and are guaranteed kiddie pleasers. Enjoy! Creamy sundried tomato pasta (Serves 4) Preparation : 5 minutes. Cooking : 20 minutes. YOU NEED: 1 tbsp olive oil 115g frozen chopped onions 1 tsp frozen chopped garlic 1 x 285g jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil 2 x 500g cartons passata 100g cream cheese Fresh basil (optional) METHOD : Heat the oil in a saucepan on a low to medium heat and add the diced onions and garlic. Cook until softened. Add the passata and drained sun-dried tomatoes, bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and … [Read more...] about Delicious and nutritious pasta sauces you can freeze to make a quick meal
The future of the automobile lies in bytes not horsepower
If you buy a conventional car these days, you may rest assured that nothing basic will change in your automobile for, let's say, the next seven years until you will, statistically, buy a new one. In the not too distant future, however, you may have to be prepared for your good old vehicle to get an overhaul "every three months," says Claus Gruber, an expert for automotive software at the Strategy& consultancy. "You'll likely get permanent software updates on your car's functional and safety features, similar to those you get on your smartphone or laptop computer already today," he told DW. Gruber is an engineer and co-author of a Strategy& study of the fundamental challenges faced by global automakers as the industry moves into a future dominated by IT-based technology solutions . Under its most likely scenario, the consultancy expects carmakers' software development costs to double over the next 10 years, with the outlay for autonomous driving solutions estimated to be … [Read more...] about The future of the automobile lies in bytes not horsepower
The future of the automobile lies in bytes, not horsepower
If you buy a conventional car these days, you may rest assured that nothing basic will change in your automobile for, let's say, the next seven years, until you, statistically, buy a new one. In the not too distant future, however, you may have to be prepared for your good old vehicle to get an overhaul "every three months," says Claus Gruber, an expert for automotive software at the Strategy& consultancy. "You'll likely get permanent software updates on your car's functional and safety features, similar to those you get on your smartphone or laptop computer already today," he told DW. Gruber is an engineer and co-author of a study by Strategy&, the strategy consulting business unit of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), of the fundamental challenges faced by global automakers as the industry moves into a future dominated by IT-based technology solutions. Under its most likely scenario, the consultancy expects carmakers' software development costs to double over the next … [Read more...] about The future of the automobile lies in bytes, not horsepower