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BRIT Award winner Mabel is forced to cancel Italian leg of her tour

The 24-year-old singer was due to perform at the Magazzini Generali in Milan on Monday, but cancelled as cases of the potentially deadly respiratory illness in Italy soared to over 200.




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Geri Horner reveals how she came up with the design for THAT Union Jack dress

In an interview with Vogue on Thursday, the singer, 47, revealed the origins of the Union Jack dress she famously wore during the girl group at the 1997 Brit Awards.




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Bayern Munich convinced Leroy Sane wants transfer but only significant obstacle left is agreeing fee

Bayern Munich were in hot pursuit of the City winger - who has been out since the start of the season after sustaining anterior knee ligament damage - last summer but a move failed to come to fruition.




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Arsene Wenger insists Liverpool WILL be viewed as league winners regardless of how season is decided

Jurgen Klopp's side are 25 points clear of their closest challengers Manchester City but there has been much debate regarding how the season should be decided.




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Bride asks group to Photoshop her cousin's dress in wedding photos

Shared to Facebook group That's It, I'm Wedding Shaming by a Canadian member, the photograph showed the cousin sporting a curve-hugging frock as she stood with the bride.




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Hiker finds wedding ring man dropped on 10-mile mountain trail

Massachusetts man Bill Giguere is relieved after he lost his wedding band on a Mount Hancock in New Hampshire last Thursday but got it back after Tom Gately saw his Facebook plea.




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Facebook extends 'Crisis Response' feature to WhatApp for users with poor connectivity

Facebook has extended its Crisis Response tools to WhatsApp, allowing those with poor connectivity to alert friends and family about what's happening - as it may be their only way to alert others.




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Celeste Barber's $50m bushfire fund: where should money go?

The comedian's mammoth $51million bushfire fundraiser could be hampered by legal confusion and squabbling now the total is being distributed by PayPal to its intended recipient.




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Facebook's 'supreme court' who decide what can be posted

Facebook has been accused of a being a 'Left-wing enclave' after it revealed members of the panel; Former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger and ex-Danish social democrat Helle Thorning-Schmidt.




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Man, 43, is charged with murdering former neighbor after he allegedly terrorized the father-of-four

Miles Armstead (right), 44, was doing yard work outside of his home in Oakland on May 1, when his former neighbor, Jamal Thomas (left), 43, allegedly shot him in the back of the head.




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Nail salons plan to sue Governor Newsom after he said they were the source of virus in California

Community spread of the coronavirus in California began in a nail salon, Gov Gavin Newsom said at a news conference on Thursday but now a group representing salons plan to sue the Governor.




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PETE JENSON: Forget 'La Masia', Real Madrid's youth factory 'La Fabrica' is now more successful

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Diario AS counted 41 players in Europe's top divisions who have come from the Valdebebas academy and there are 42 ex-Madrid youth system players playing in Spain.




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Barcelona and Real Madrid 'target slashing wages by 30 per cent'

Both Barcelona and Real Madrid are planning to slash their first-team wages by 30 per cent ahead of the 2020-21 La Liga season, according to Spanish newspaper Diario AS. 




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UK to get its first electric car forecourt with 24 superchargers in Essex

The company behind the network, Gridserve, says the forecourt - like a petrol station - can deliver up to 350kW of charging power that can boost the batteries of a plug-in vehicle within half an hour.




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Why driving in flipflops (or with a naughty pet) could hit your car cover

Drivers may not be aware that choice of footwear could potentially invalidate any claim they make. Caution should also be taken when driving with pets.




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Rip-off driving licence website back at the top of Google searches

Driving Licence Apply Ltd is paying to appear at the top of searches for terms including 'DVLA licence' and 'driving licence apply'. It charges £77.60 for a replacement driving licence.




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Drivers will soon see a REAL fuel price war kick off, says ROB HULL

With markets opening this week to the biggest crash in oil price since the 1991 Gulf War, motorist would have been rubbing their hands together with the prospect of paying less at the pumps. But they aren't.




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RAY MASSEY: Volvo's new XC40 family SUV is pure pleasure

The Swedish maker, now owned by China's Geely, is driving hard towards electricification (its 'Pure' mode) and to have a plug-in hybrid or fully electric option across its entire range.




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Woman, 88, stranded after Motor Ombudsman failed to rule for 11 months

Despite a claim to the Motor Ombudsman in March 2019, Brandy Thomas was left with no car but still paying insurance and tax until she got in touch with This is Money for help.




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Nissan mothballs UK's biggest car plant: Sunderland factory employs some 6,000 workers  

It comes a day after France's PSA announced it would be temporarily mothballing Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port and Luton sites. Car manufacturers are reeling from a slump in demand.




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Petrol price falls toward 4-year low of £1-a-litre

The price of oil has fallen to around $26 in less than a month due to growing fears of a global recession, travel restrictions and a dispute between Saudi Arabia and Russia over production levels.




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These are the models F1 racers would have to drive if the cars came from showrooms

Ahead of the 2020 F1 season, here's a look at what the racers would be driving if they had to pilot the best road cars made by their respective teams - and where they'd be on the grid.




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VW's £60k electric e-BULLI is a classic T1 Samba Bus with 124 miles of range

Called the e-BULLI, its an original T1 Samba Bus with a 45kWh battery and electric motor from the £22,500 e-Up! city car. Top speed is 85mph and it can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes.




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DVSA says it is 'urgently' looking into safety recalls for cars during Covid-19 lockdown

Andrew Hebbs, 67 (pictured), told us this week that an appointment with a Toyota dealership for a recalled seatbelt fault on his Prius hybrid had been cancelled.




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You can turn your car into a home office with handy attachments

Handy steering wheel attachments for laptops and the use of onboard wi-fi in the latest models means the car could be the ideal place to get work done during the pandemic.




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Electric cars: Five important questions answered by Which?

Consumer group Which? has given us its exclusive expert answers to five of the key questions buyers are asking about electric vehicles right now.




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Six month MOT exemption will cause a spike in dangerous cars on the road

The industry body representing independent motor garages in the UK criticised the 6-month exemption for MOT tests, warning it will cause an increase in unroadworthy vehicles on UK roads.




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Gone down a pothole? How to claim cost of any damage

Road users can rapidly find themselves out of pocket if their bike or vehicle is damaged by one, while cyclists can easily be injured if a pothole causes them to come off their bike.




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Step back in time to witness 65 years of Land Rover gruelling expeditions 

The all-new Defender has just returned from a punishing expedition in West Africa. But Land Rover has been pitting its vehicles against tough terrain for 65 years. Here are the best examples.




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Advice for critical workers who want to car share during the coronavirus restrictions

While there are guidelines for motorists to not car share unless it's with members of their household, the rules are not as clear for critical workers who give non-driving colleagues lifts.




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What can I do if I'm struggling with car finance during coronavirus?

With around nine in every 10 new cars in the UK acquired using some form of finance, the impact of the coronavirus will be causing concern for many drivers. What help is at hand?




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Towns and cities that plan to ban cars or introduce low emission zones

Some 21 UK towns and cities either have plans in place for low emission zones or vehicle bans, or have already implemented restrictions on vehicle use in their area. Here's what they have proposed.




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Britons admit they don't know what basic road signs mean

According to new research by Accident Advice Helpline, millions of licence holders have forgotten some of the basics and can't recall the meaning behind common road signs.




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Can you name these nine common dashboard warning symbols?

Worryingly, almost one in five motorists believe a glowing icon on the dashboard is a good thing. Take the quiz to see if you know what these nine common icons are trying to tell a driver.




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The Mercedes SL R129 and how to drive a car that pays for itself

Savvy buyers can pick up cars that will may only retain their value, but could be sold for more down the line. in our new Cash Cars column Tony Middlehurst looks for models that fit the bill




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Why the Audi A8 is a bargain used luxury car

The cheapest new Audi A8 will cost you £69,995, but a good quality used example could be yours for a few thousands pounds and it's not likely to fall much further in value.




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The DB7 is the Aston Martin that's as cheap as a new Ford Focus

The DB7 ushered in a new era for Aston Martin. For years people have been saying DB7s must go up in value - and they haven't - but it may soon happen, says our Cash Cars column.




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Fast and filthy Ford Sierra RS Cosworth stored in a garage for 28 years sells at auction for £86k

Despite its shabby appearance, this Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - with fewer than 7,500 miles on the clock - caused a bidding war between enthusiasts at a recent auction in Kings Lynn.




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Cash Cars: The VW Beetle is oddly undervalued but loved

Bearing in mind how iconic it is, the VW Beetle feels strangely undervalued, says our Cash Cars columnist.




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Mini Electric review: We drive the new £24,000 green runaround

If 17-year-old eco-warrior Greta Thunberg were looking for her first car, the zero-emissions British-built Mini Electric could be just the job. We've been to Miami to get an early taste of the green Mini.




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This is the world's first 3D printed hypercar that costs $1.7m and has a top speed of 268MPH

Say hello to the 3D printed Czinger 21C. It's been created by the LA-based auto maker and just 80 will be produced. Everything has been developed in-house, including a 1,233bhp drivetrain.




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New VW Golf GTI is the weakling of the hot hatch bunch

The 242bhp power output of the new Mk8 Golf GTI is less than the car's natural hot hatch rivals, including the Hyundai i30N Performance, Honda Civic Type R and Ford Focus ST.




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The £2.4m Pininfarina Battista Anniversario is one of the most expensive battery-powered cars ever

Just five examples will be built as part of a total run of 150 Battista models as the the legendary Italian styling house branches out into building its own cars bearing its name.




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How to get cheap car insurance: Ten tips to find the best quotes

One in three motorists pays over the odds for their car insurance - and the worst thing you can do is simply renew. We reveal ten tips to get the cheapest car insurance deal.




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The BMW Concept i4 is a Tesla rivalling electric car with a 373-mile range

German car giant BMW has launched a new electric executive car that features a soundtrack by Academy Award winning movie composer Hans Zimmer.




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Volkswagen's electric ID.4 SUV is destined to be a hit with a 311-mile range

The German car maker has confirmed the ID.4 SUV will be on sale later this year, with production in Europe, the US and China for each of the separate markets. Here's what we know so far...




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Koenigsegg's new Gemera has four seats and the biggest scissor doors you've ever seen

The Swedish hypercar builder has coined it as the first 'Mega GT' car. It uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain packing 1,700bhp and can accelerate from standstill to 62mph in a mere 1.9 seconds.




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VW Golf GTI Mk1 with just 17,000 miles could sell for £42k

The iconic hot hatch is one of the first right hand drive models that ever arrived in the UK in 1979 and has been retained in 'museum quality' condition, having covered less than 17,000 miles from new.




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New Land Rover Defender on a first UK drive on and off-road

Smooth as silk, hard as nails and as tough as old boots. I'm talking about the new 21st century Land Rover Defender which I've just had a chance to put thoroughly through its paces.




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Celebrity lawyer Mr Loophole outlines his 10-point coronavirus road traffic charter

Lawyer Nick Freeman (left) believes that many motorists are lulled into a false sense of security during the Covid-19 restrictions and has produced a list of things drivers need to know.