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3 appliances never to plug into extension leads

Electrical safety experts reveal the dangerous appliances that could cause fires or damage your home when plugged into extension cords. Discover which common devices pose the greatest risk.

UK completes first hydrogen blending trial in gas grid

In a groundbreaking UK energy trial, major gas networks have successfully blended hydrogen with natural gas to power homes, marking a crucial step toward decarbonising Britain's heating system and achieving net zero targets.

10 Breathtakingly Secluded UK Getaways Revealed

Discover Britain's most spectacular hidden gems with our guide to remote cottages and cabins across Scotland, Wales and England - perfect for digital detoxes and reconnecting with nature.

Russian attack knocks out power across Kyiv

Russian forces launched a devastating assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving parts of Kyiv without power and causing significant damage to critical facilities across the capital.

Russian strike plunges Kyiv into darkness

A devastating Russian missile attack has left Ukraine's capital without electricity, as energy facilities across the country suffer critical damage in escalating assault.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Winter Blackout Alert: Water Bills Set to Soar

UK households face a double blow as water companies prepare significant bill hikes while National Grid warns of potential winter blackouts. Discover how the energy crunch threatens Britain's power supply.

Solar Storms Threaten UK GPS and Power Systems

The Met Office reveals how powerful solar storms could disrupt GPS systems, radio communications and power networks across Britain, with new monitoring technology being deployed to protect critical infrastructure.

Artificial Lightning Makes Our Technology Safer

Discover how British engineers are harnessing the power of simulated lightning strikes to test and protect everything from aircraft to household electronics from nature's most powerful electrical forces.

Faulty wiring suspected in child death house fire

A coronial inquest into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Darwin social housing fire reveals faulty electrical wiring may have caused the blaze that claimed his young life.

Brundle snubbed by Horner in Singapore grid walk

Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle faced another grid walk rejection as Red Bull boss Christian Horner declined to speak ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, creating tense television moments.

Australia's Energy Crisis: Power Prices to Soar 35%

Millions of Australian households brace for significant electricity bill hikes as the nation's energy grid faces unprecedented pressure from coal plant closures and renewable transition challenges.

Brundle's chaotic F1 grid walk with Capaldi goes viral

Sky Sports veteran Martin Brundle faced absolute chaos during his signature grid walk at the British Grand Prix when Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi created unforgettable television moments with his hilarious antics and refusal to be interviewed.

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