National Grid's £60m Winter Blackout Prevention Plan
The UK's grid operator has unveiled a robust £60 million winter plan, securing extra power capacity to prevent potential blackouts and ensure energy resilience.
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Brundle Blasts 'Patronising' Sky Producer in Baku Grid Walk Spat
Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle reveals a fiery behind-the-scenes clash with a producer during the chaotic Azerbaijan GP grid walk, calling the intervention 'patronising' and defending his iconic pre-race segment.
Piastri Hit With Grid Penalty After Singapore Qualifying
McLaren's Oscar Piastri faces a demotion on the Singapore Grand Prix grid after a costly impeding incident involving Yuki Tsunoda during qualifying, shaking up the starting order.
Vampire Power: How Chargers Inflate Your Energy Bills
New research reveals the shocking cost of leaving phone and laptop chargers plugged in, adding hundreds of pounds to annual electricity bills across UK households.
Greens: Privatisation Driving UK Cost of Living Crisis
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay blames decades of privatisation for soaring bills and calls for public ownership of energy and rail. Expert insights and political reactions inside.
NASA Solar Storm Warning as Sun Wakes Up
NASA scientists issue a stark warning as the sun enters a period of heightened activity, increasing the risk of powerful solar storms that could cripple satellites, disrupt power grids, and trigger spectacular auroras over the UK.
UK's Tiny Island: No Cars, A Pub That Never Closes
Escape to the tiny, car-free island of Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel, where a pub never locks its doors, overnight electricity is a novelty, and history whispers from every stone. Your ultimate guide to an off-grid adventure.
Gibraltar Suffers Total Power Blackout, Emergency Crisis
Gibraltar faces a major emergency as a catastrophic power outage, caused by damaged undersea cables, leaves the Rock in darkness. Emergency services are inundated with calls as critical infrastructure fails.
Airlines Ban Passengers for Using Power Banks Onboard
Major UK airlines are enforcing strict new bans on passengers caught using power banks during flights, citing critical fire risks. Discover the safety rules you must follow to avoid being barred from future travel.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Prices Soar 800% as Grid Fails
Australia's national electricity market is in turmoil as wholesale power prices skyrocket by 800%, triggering emergency interventions and raising fears of blackouts across eastern states.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Solar Restrictions Loom Amid Defence Talks
Exclusive: Australia faces a perfect storm as energy shortages prompt drastic rooftop solar power restrictions. Prime Minister Albanese's emergency talks with Papua New Guinea highlight growing regional tensions amid climate and defence crises.
Folk Heroes: Dad & Accomplice Evade UK Police for 3 Years
The astonishing true story of Tom Phillips and Dezi Freeman, the 'folk heroes' who lived off-grid for three years in a UK manhunt. Discover their secret camps, the emotional letters, and the mystery of the missing children.
Nationwide Blackout Plunges Cuba Into Darkness and Protest
Cuba faces a severe nationwide power cut, plunging millions into darkness and triggering protests. The blackout, one of the worst in recent history, highlights the island's ongoing energy crisis and economic struggles.
ISIS Fanatic Sentenced in Baltimore Energy Grid Terror Plot
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his ISIS-inspired plot to attack multiple energy substations around Baltimore in a bid to cause widespread chaos and destruction.
UK's First Digital Detox Town Bans Mobile Signals
Nestled in the Peak District, the idyllic spa town of Bakewell is pioneering a radical retreat from modern connectivity. With a council-backed initiative to create signal-free zones, it's becoming the ultimate destination for Brits seeking a genuine digit
Australia's Energy Grid Crisis: Blackout Warnings Issued
Australia's national energy market is in a state of emergency as extreme cold, generator failures, and gas shortages trigger blackout warnings and send wholesale electricity prices soaring across the eastern states.
$250 Power Saving Bonus for ALL Victorian Households
The Victorian Government's revamped Power Saving Bonus scheme offers a one-off $250 payment to all households to combat rising energy costs. Learn how to claim yours online in minutes.
Brundle's Grid Walk Snub: Irvine Stuns F1 Fans in Monaco
F1 legend Martin Brundle faced an astonishing rebuff from former Ferrari star Eddie Irvine during a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix grid walk, leaving viewers and pundits stunned.
Piastri Out of Italian GP - McLaren Names Shock Replacement
McLaren's rising star Oscar Piastri has been dramatically ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza due to a power unit penalty, with reserve driver Alex Palou stepping into the high-pressure role for the iconic race weekend.
Herta's F1 Dream Dashed as Cadillac Bid Fails
American motorsport star Colton Herta's highly anticipated move to Formula 1 with the Cadillac Andretti team has been officially blocked for 2025, dealing a major blow to US racing ambitions.
Finland's 'Sand Battery' Stores Renewable Energy for Months
Finnish engineers have pioneered a bizarrely simple 'sand battery' that can store green power for months, solving a major hurdle in the transition to renewable energy.
Major Solar Storm to Bring Northern Lights to UK
A powerful G3-class geomagnetic storm is forecast to hit Earth, promising spectacular Northern Lights visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. Experts warn of potential disruption to power grids and satellite systems.
Josh Duhamel's Minnesota Doomsday Cabin Update
Hollywood star Josh Duhamel offers an exclusive update on his extraordinary off-grid cabin project in Minnesota, designed as a family sanctuary and doomsday retreat.
Australia mandates 100% renewable energy by 2035
Australia's parliament passes landmark legislation requiring 100% renewable electricity by 2035, backed by a multi-billion dollar investment in grid infrastructure and storage, positioning the nation as a global clean energy leader.
Hamilton Hit With Grid Penalty After Monza Engine Change
Lewis Hamilton faces a strategic setback at the Italian Grand Prix, receiving a grid penalty for exceeding F1 power unit components. The Mercedes driver's championship battle takes a new twist.
Dutch GP Reveals Radical New 2025 F1 Qualifying Format
The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will debut a new two-part qualifying 'Super Session', creating a dramatic grid shake-up that could challenge Verstappen's home dominance and favour aggressive racers like Hamilton and Norris.
Lazy Town Star's Stunning Transformation 20 Years On
Exclusive look at Stephanie from Lazy Town, Julianna Rose Mauriello, who has swapped her pink tracksuit for a serene life off-grid, leaving fans stunned by her new chapter.
Brundle Snubbed by Perez & Bottas in Awkward F1 Grid Walk
Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle faced a series of brutal rejections from Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas during his iconic pre-race grid walk at the Miami Grand Prix, leaving the veteran commentator out in the cold.
UK Energy Price Cap Rise & Trump Tariffs Threaten Bills
British households face a double blow as Ofgem announces a significant winter energy price cap increase, while former President Trump's proposed tariffs on Indian goods threaten to fuel wider inflation.
Japan Launches World's First Osmotic Power Plant
Japan unveils the world's first osmotic power generation facility, a groundbreaking renewable energy project that produces electricity from the meeting of fresh and saltwater.
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