2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Where to travel in Thailand in July [2025]
This month, I want to invite you to wander through art spaces, misty hills, and garden paths, where the only thing on the itinerary is to linger. Let’s take a slower route, one for the dreamers, the journal keepers, and the ones who don’t mind getting a little wet. This is a more picturesque walk …
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on LPA in PAR may develop into a tropical depression – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) may have a higher chance of developing into a tropical depression in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In the 5 a.m. update on Tuesday, Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina said the LPA
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Huge car brand ‘to launch new EV version’ of their best-selling model of all time early next year
AN ICONIC car brand is set to launch an incredible new EV version of its best-selling model of all time – and it comes out early next year.
The cutting-edge electrical version of the fan-favourite car will be on the UK market in January 2026 – and Brit drivers need to wait just half a year to own one.
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GettyVolvo is unveiling a new EV next year (stock)[/caption]
APThe new release is the EV alternative to the XC60 SUV – the brand’s best-selling model of all time (pictured)[/caption]
Drivers will be able to get their hands on the stunning Volvo EX60 in just six months.
The state-of-the-art car comes as the brand’s response to Audi’s Q6-e-tron, the Porsche Macan Electric and the much anticipated BMQ iX3.
The first images of the EX60 revealed the car’s new rear light signature.
It does not appear to have a full-width light bar – like most other EVs being launched at the moment – but it does feature separate segmented tail-lights embedded in the rear windscreen.
These are also found on the Volvo EX90, EX30 and ES90.
The breathtaking new design also features angular rear haunches, a bigger Volvo lettering across the tailgate and smooth surfacing.
It will also boast eight-bit-style LED headlights, flush door handles, and aerodynamic alloy wheels.
The EX60’s overall proportions are understood to be similar to the current XC60.
It is currently unclear if the new EX60 will feature the advanced LiDAR driver-assistance tech, which features on the flagship EX90.
Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Erik Severinson told Auto Express the brand is experimenting with “different kinds of [safety] sensors going forward”.
The EX60 is also set to be Volvo’s first model to feature the new “multi-adaptive safety belt” tech.
And it will also be the first built on the firm’s next-generation SPA3 platform.
The new platform has been branded as a “groundbreaking” feat which was deigned for “longer range, efficiency and intelligent core computing”.
SPA3 is set to allow the Swedish brand to develop and build cars of all sizes using the same extraordinary tech.
Another big upgrade that will set the EX60 apart from other electric Volvos is its new “structural” battery pack.
This clever tech, already used by Tesla and BYD, bonds the battery directly to the car’s floor.
Severinson said this leads to “improved energy density”.
It also allows “great driveability” thanks to extra stiffness in the chassis.
The larger EX90 uses a massive 107kWh battery, giving it a range of 374 miles on a single charge.
Since the EX60 is smaller, it is likely to get a more compact, lighter pack – but with better energy density.
It could therefore potentially manage close to 400 miles on a full charge.
The incorporation of the new cutting-edge tech is partly thanks to the EX60’s megacasted rear underfloor.
Most cars have rear undercarriages constructed using a multitude of different parts.
But the EX60 will get a single unit that is cast out of aluminium.
Megacasting is a relatively new concept in the car world.
Tesla is one mainstream brand already using the method, along with several Chinese firms like Nio, Zeekr and XPeng.
Volvo says the new rear floor is “15–20 per cent less” heavy than a traditional stamped version, while offering “just as good, if not better, safety and durability”.
The process brings other benefits too, including more boot space and faster production.
A megacasted floor takes just 120 seconds to make – compared to an hour for a standard multi-piece one.
Right now, Volvo uses 20 per cent recycled aluminium in production, but it plans to boost that figure and fully recycle each floor at the end of the car’s life.
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Major supermarket urgently recalls three popular products over fire risks as shoppers told to ‘stop using immediately’
A MAJOR supermarket urgently recalled three popular products over fire risks as shoppers are ordered to “stop using immediately”.
Sainsbury’s is urging customers to return three products over fire safety concerns.
PAAll products can be returned to the Sainbury’s store they were bought from[/caption]
The Bosch toaster, a Nutribullet blender, and a Tower air fryer have all been flagged as potential fire hazards.
Bosch Styline Toaster recall
The luxury toaster was recalled due to a technical fault that can cause the electronics to overheat, potentially leading to a fire.
The affected products have the codes TAT8613GB and TAT8611GB, with both the black and white versions of the toasters being recalled.
The producers from Bosch have asked any of those with these toasters to disconnect them from the mains and to stop using them.
Nutribullet Go blender recall
Sainsbury’s has revealed that specific units of rechargeable blenders from Nutribullet have been urgently recalled.
A spokesperson said: “A small number of units have been identified as having a battery defect that could overheat during charging, creating a potential fire risk.
“Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the serial number on the base of the blender.”
The affected serial numbers are 23XJ111122 00001 to 23XJ111122 01932, 23XH110922 00001 to 23XH110922 03220, and 23XL111422 00001 to 23XL111422 01288 – these can be found at the base of the blender.
Tower Air Fryer recall
The Tower air fryers affected by the recall have SKUs 141407023 and 139987372, and include both the 2.2-litre and 4-litre models.
A Sainsbury’s spokesman added: “Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the product number on the base of the air fryer.
“Once you have identified that your product is impacted. Please visit www.tower-safety.co.uk to see if the batch number means it is included in the recall.
“No other batches are affected by this recall.”
It comes after Aldi issued an urgent warning to shoppers not to eat a popular sandwich filling as it could contain plastic.
Shoppersat the bargainsupermarkethave been told that thefooditem is “unsafe to eat”.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a notice this afternoon that BM Foods Ltd is recalling its Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings.
Officials say the product should not be eaten as it could contain pieces of plastic and a risk of choking.
The FSA said that notices would be put up in Aldi stores where the items are sold telling customers to return them.
In the notice, the agency said the product contains “possible presence of pieces of plastic in the products which presents a choking hazard and makes them unsafe to eat.
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Horse racing tips: ‘She saves her best for this ground’ – Templegate’s Tuesday NAP
TEMPLEGATE tackles Tuesday’s action confident of building the bank ahead of another big Saturday of racing.
Back a horse by clicking their odds below.
BEAR TO DREAM (2.40 Brighton, nap)
Was an easy winner over course and distance two runs ago and ran well again last time. She saves her best for these quick conditions and has a capable 5lb claimer on board.
MADE ALL (2.30 Musselburgh, nb)
Ironically likes to come from behind as he did at Newcastle last time when going down in a head-bobber. His latest win came over this longer distance on fast turf at Catterick and he’s a fair 5lb higher now. This is a good chance for another win.
TIEMPO ALEGRE (4.10 Brighton, treble)
Has been knocking on the door and was a good third at Redcar last time. She’s coming down the weights and can strike under Jim Crowley.
NIGHT BEAR (4.40 Brighton)
Looks good for the Lucky 15. He was just over a length off the pace here last time and is back from the same mark. He is best over this trip and will be right there.
Templegate’s tips
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2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Horoscope today, July 1 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
There’s work to do in the first part of the day – from making sure documents are in order, to gathering the right information.
But later, as the moon highlights your partnership zone, make time for simple passion pleasures.
If you’re single, this can include a casual reconnection with someone you simply can’t forget.
Your daily horoscope for Tuesday
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
The strength of rebel planet Uranus sends ripples through your chart – so get ready to make waves.
This can mean letting out that idea for a new Taurus brand that breaks with previous rules, or in love, asking for more, sooner.
When you say or do things according to your true heart, your true future can begin.
Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Deep inside a creative spark is growing – and by tonight it can break free.
Giving ideas space to breathe is a great approach and you have the right to expect this.
If you’re in love, Mars fires up some less usual ways of being together.
If you start the day single, a fellow Gemini can touch your heart.
Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Calling on Jupiter to guide you is easier than you may expect – play your part by being confident in what you truly believe, instead of borrowing from others.
Then the godfather planet can step up and help you do the same.
Love-wise, a celebrity crush can reap rewards in real life when you are open to its message.
Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
LEO
July 23 to August 23
Take time to work out your priorities in terms of career, connections and destiny.
If it matters to you, then it matters.
Later you can find the exact right words and ways to share your needs more openly.
Your cash chart is Mars-driven, so guard against generosity going too far, perhaps too fast.
Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
All the strength you need can be there when you seek it so try not to doubt your ability.
Start as your own cheerleader, with the kind of natural confidence that can respond to challenges with kindness.
Later, you may find yourself questioning one bond of trust, and this can be your cue to look closely at a change.
Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
The part of yourself you try to hide can channel strength into your public persona, as you are ready to celebrate everything that makes you unique, not just the “acceptable’ aspects.
By tonight, you feel your instincts sharpen, so you can sense who to rely more heavily on, and who may not always be there for you.
Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
Old friends can make new connections all day – and this can be seen as progress when you maintain a positive mindset.
What seems a loss can turn out to be a gain and quieter people at the fringes of your life are moving fast towards the centre.
The three names you call most often can combine into a luck finder.
Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Solo goals are for earlier in the day – to get them ready to go.
Later, with a focus on community, you can find new ways to belong, either to old or new groups – or a set of names from the past you have always wanted to include in your future.
Self-love and health achieve more by caring for yourself.
Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
You have such warm and welcoming planets in your zone of reaching out – so if there’s anyone you want to connect with, this can be the moment.
Try to close out doubting voices and listen only to your heart.
Mercury’s ability to favour mind over matter takes a musical makeover dream and starts turning it into reality.
Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
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AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
New luck is circling your career chart but it’s up to you to use it.
So even if it means a sideways move, or a set of changes that may seem pointless to everyone else – if you feel strongly about something, do your best to make it happen.
A journey that starts for one can turn into a magical mystery tour for two.
Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
PISCES
February 19 to March 20
Being adored and perhaps admired is important to you – but only if this is genuine.
So you do have some serious thinking to do today.
Try to only make promises you know you can keep – including to yourself.
The easy way to complete a task may not be the right way and deep down you do know the difference.
Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on EastEnders legend’s ‘real age’ as she celebrates birthday after being axed from soap
THE real age of an EastEnders legend has been revealed as she celebrated her birthday after being axed from soap.
The actress first made her debut on the BBC One serial drama in 2017 to much acclaim from viewers.
Instagram/lorraine_stanley_Lorraine Stanley celebrated her 49th birthday with her partner[/caption]
Instagram/lorraine_stanley_She celebrated the huge milestone as she posed with Mark Perez[/caption]
BBCThe actress was best-known for her role as Karen Taylor on EastEnders[/caption]
Lorraine Stanley played the role of Karen Taylor until last year when bosses decided to axe her character in 2023.
Her character initially fled to Spain before returning for a number of short stints in 2024 after the death of her on-screen son Keanu (Danny Walters).
A year after her last appearance on EastEnders, the star looks happier than ever as she celebrated her 49th birthday with her family.
She took to Instagram with a number of snaps as she posed with her partner, Mark Perez, and her daughter Nancy, 10, on the doorstep of her home.
The former actress flaunted her five-stone weight loss as she donned a sleeveless pastel blue dress with flared arm panels.
She put on a leggy display in the thigh-length summer ensemble which was emblazoned with floral detail as she wore chic white platform sandals.
Lorraine captioned the post: “Well hello 49!!! So many exciting things happening this year!!
“I feel so lucky. Thank you for all the love.”
In an apparent dig to her days on the soap, she wrote: “I’m the happiest I’ve been in years!!!“
However, her former co-stars and her fans flooded the comments section with well wishes.
Kellie Bright – who still stars as Linda Carter on the soap – wrote: “Happy Birthday gorgeous woman.”
Former I’m A Celebrity campmate Danielle Harold simply left a love heart face emoji.
While a fan gushed: “Happy birthday princess.”
As someone else asked: “What’s your secret???? You look INCREDIBLE! Happy birthday gorgeous woman xxx”
While a fifth person gushed: “Happy Birthday to one of the best.”
EastEnders facts and figures
THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades.
EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Walford as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles.
Instagram/lorraine_stanley_She beamed from ear to ear as she posed with her daughter Nancy[/caption]
BBCKaren Taylor was axed by BBC soap bosses in 2014[/caption]
InstagramThe star looks slimmer than ever after her exit from the serial drama[/caption]
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Urgent hunt for missing boy, 10, last seen wearing pyjama shorts and jacket with Pokemon balls on it
COPS have launched an urgent hunt for a missing 10-year-old boy who was last seen in pyjamas and a Pokemon jacket.
Oscar went missing from the Vespasian Road area of Andover in Hampshire, at 5pm on Monday.
The schoolboy has been described by police as being white, 4ft tall, average build with blue eyes and thick bushy brown hair.
Oscar was last seen wearing black pyjama shorts with a black zip up jacket which hadPokemonballs on it.
Hampshire Police are now urgently appealing for anyone with information about Oscar’s whereabouts to come forward.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “Oscar, age 10, was last seen in the Vespasian Road area of Andover at around 5pm on today (Monday 30 June).
“He’s described as: white, 4ft tall, average build with blue eyes and thick, bushy brown hair. Oscar was last seen wearing black pyjama shorts and a black zip up jacket with Pokemon balls on it.
“We have been carrying out extensive enquiries to locate Oscar, but we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
“If you think you’ve seen Oscar since he went missing or think you might know where he is now, please call us immediately on 999 quoting 44250289386.”
Oscar, 10, has gone missing sparking major concerns