Porsche breaks the Guinness World Record for the longest drift in an electric vehicle

Porsche breaks the Guinness World Record for the longest drift in an electric vehicle after its Tycan travels sideways for 55 minutes over a course of 26.2 miles Porsche broke the world record for the longest drift in an electric vehicle An instructor traveled sideways in a Tycan for 55 minutes and 26.2 miles  The car … Read more

Best balance transfer cards: TSB has longest term of 29 months

Warning to those in debt as 0% balance transfer credit card terms shrink: TSB now has longest deal at 29 months but others come without a fee The longest 0% period for balance transfer credit cards is now 29 months  Longest interest-free period was up to 39 months in November 2017  TSB credit card tops the … Read more

Coronation Street reclaims crown as longest running TV soap opera in the world

Coronation Street has reclaimed its crown as the longest running TV soap in the world – despite the fact that it was only supposed to air for 13 weeks.  Cast members Sally Dynevor and Joe Duttine collected the updated certificate from Guinness World Records on behalf of the record-breaking ITV1 soap, which will celebrate its … Read more

That’s pin-credible! Woman, 17, who stands tall at 6ft 10in has the longest legs in the world

That’s pin-credible! Woman, 17, who stands tall at 6ft 10in has the longest legs in the world Maci Currin, 17, has the longest legs in the world measuring in at 4ft 5in long The teen from Austin, Texas, is 6ft 10in tall and has big aspirations to be a model She has urged others with unique physical attributes: ‘Don’t … Read more

Kate Garraway steps out after husband Derek’s battle with coronavirus ‘becomes longest in the UK’

Kate Garraway was seen arriving at work on Tuesday morning as her husband Derek Draper’s six-month battle with coronavirus ‘became the longest in the UK’. The TV and radio presenter, 53, kept her spirits high amid the ongoing ordeal as she flashed a smile before heading into Global radio studios for her Smooth show. Kate was … Read more

These are the electric cars with the longest quoted ranges

Today, Wednesday 9 September, marks World EV Day. It’s a new annual event promoting the benefits of electric cars, with governments, manufacturers and industry pledging commitments to zero-emission vehicles. But amongst the day’s announcements and hyperbole, what drivers really want to know is which are the best EVs they can purchase right now. This is … Read more

Walkers create 35ft long Wotsit that is world’s LONGEST puffed corn snack weighing half-a-pound

WotZILLA! Walkers create 35ft long Wotsit that is world’s LONGEST puffed corn snack weighing half-a-pound The giant Wotsit, nicknamed Wotzilla, is nearly 35ft long and weighs half a pound The crisp didn’t fit in any of Walkers’ ovens and needed six people to hold it up Walkers broke the record to celebrate the national roll-out … Read more

Rich landowners block Natural England’s bid to build ‘world’s longest coastal footpath’

Natural England’s bid to build ‘the world’s largest coastal footpath’ has been blocked by rich landowners who reportedly don’t want ramblers roaming their estates. They said the 2,700-mile coastal path would allow the public to ‘properly enjoy’ the country’s beaches.   But wealthy landowners occupying some of the most scenic routes are apparently blocking the move, … Read more

Westminster Abbey to reopen after longest closure since 1953

Westminster Abbey will reopen to visitors on Saturday after coronavirus forced its longest closure since Queen’s coronation nearly 70 years ago The gothic abbey has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic It will initially be open to visitors on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings Steeped in history, it is the centre of royal weddings and … Read more

Westminster Abbey will reopen to visitors on Saturday after longest closure since 1953

Westminster Abbey will reopen to visitors on Saturday after coronavirus forced its longest closure since Queen’s coronation nearly 70 years ago The gothic abbey has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic It will initially be open to visitors on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings Steeped in history, it is the centre of royal weddings and … Read more