The most inescapable thing about driving a Rolls-Royce Ghost is never being able to forget how much it costs. So let's get that out of the way: with a sticker price of $460,350, it's a car that costs more than a house in many parts of the country. This knowledge never escapes you, a constant reminder that you're visiting a world where just the cost of the options fitted to the car seen here would buy a pretty good pre-owned Mercedes S-Class. You remember it when you park or whenever another car gets a little too close in traffic, given the pricey consequences of a scratch or scrape. But the price tag also looms when you feel the weight of the metal switchgear or your feet sink into the deep shag of the lambswool carpets. You quickly realize the amount of time and materials that went into putting everything together. The award for most improved goes to… Further Reading The poshest SUV of them all: Rolls-Royce Cullinan first drive Despite the above, it was hard not … [Read more...] about The Rolls-Royce Ghost: A magic carpet ride that costs as much as a house
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Three tours brought Prince Philip to Palmerston North and wider region
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Manawatū region on three occasions during his lifetime. He first arrived in Manawatū along with his wife, the newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II, on 7 January 1954. After spending some time in Hawke's Bay, the pair arrived in Palmerston North, by train, after public welcomes in Waipawa, Waipukurau, Dannevirke, and Woodville. Thousands of adoring royal fans turned out to The Square to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. READ MORE: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died Te Marae o Hine: Pou return to watch over Palmerston North Prince Charles visits 99-year-old Prince Philip in hospital Mourners gathered at the gates of Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99. News reports at the time said around three in four New Zealanders managed to see the pair in the flesh during their tour of New Zealand, such was the hype. … [Read more...] about Three tours brought Prince Philip to Palmerston North and wider region
Britain’s daily Covid deaths HALVE in a week with 13 more victims – while cases go up by 29% to 3,568
Britain's daily Covid deaths have halved in a week — while infections have risen slightly, official figures revealed today. Department of Health chiefs posted 13 more lab-confirmed victims after recording just seven yesterday — which was the first time the daily fatality count was in single figures since September. For comparison, 26 deaths were registered on Easter Monday. Government statisticians today also added another 3,568 positive tests to the official tally, up 29 per cent on last week's figure of 2,762. The rise may be explained by the fact last week was Easter Sunday. Experts have previously noted testing numbers dip on public holidays due to the way swabs are recorded and because fewer people come forward for them. There is also a chance the uptick has been caused by No10's easing of restrictions on March 29. Academics have warned cases will inevitably rise when restrictions are eased but because millions of people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, the … [Read more...] about Britain’s daily Covid deaths HALVE in a week with 13 more victims – while cases go up by 29% to 3,568
Thousands rush to JD Sports and TK Maxx despite snow as £1bn splurge commences
Excited Brits braved snow and ice for the aisles of JD Sports, Primark and TK Maxx on Monday, as months of shopping restrictions came to an end in England. In towns and cities, eager spenders queued from midnight for pints while others waited in line for a haircut at dawn, as barbers and salons pulled up their shutters. It sent footfall figures rocketing, with the number of people on the high street up 218% by 9am. Springboard, which records spending data, said shopping centre visitors had risen by 340%. Across the high street, consumers are tipped to blow £1billion in the next 24 hours as England’s economy reopens. An estimated 12million people are set to go shopping as many take advantage of 10pm closing times. On twitter, people shared queues outside Primark, TK Maxx and JD Sports as crowds gathered in the thousands. Desperate sportswear fans were seen fighting to join queues for limited edition Air Jordan and Nike Dunks trainers as JD Sports opened its Oxford Street … [Read more...] about Thousands rush to JD Sports and TK Maxx despite snow as £1bn splurge commences
As ‘Old Britain’ begins to pass away, US could take some cues
On Friday, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip , the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away at 99. His death marks the drawing of an epoch’s curtains that will be completed by the passing of his spouse, the Queen. The political turmoil of the past five years — Brexit, Mr Trump’s election, a virtual constitutional crisis in Britain, transatlantic partisan gridlock, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic and the events of this past January — are the markers of a political, cultural, and social transition. The world into which we are entering is uncertain, dangerous, and dark. Cultural tensions within Western society are poised to trigger a large-scale social fracture. The effect seems to have filtered down into the rest of the Western world. Northern Ireland was wracked by riots of a scale not seen since the Troubles. Israel remains in political stasis, its people deciding for Netanyahu as Prime Minister, but against his party’s majority. France’s renewed lockdown will prompt more … [Read more...] about As ‘Old Britain’ begins to pass away, US could take some cues