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Aston Martin set to launch 'no compromise' £200,000 flagship soft-top convertible

That rare shaft of sunshine this week was enough for British supercar-maker Aston Martin to launch a blistering £200,000 flagship soft-top, a highlight of its centenary year.




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The new Nissan Qashqai: It's second to none

This is the second generation of the family car that broke the mould and helped create a whole new segment of 'crossover' vehicles, which put a 4x4 shape on the frame of a hatchback.




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Suzuki Celerio goes on sale with stability control, alloy wheels and dual jet engine

Suzuki's new global city car offers very low CO2 emissions of 99g/km, 'class leading luggage capacity' of 254 litres and its AGS system also allows a low-speed 'creep' facility




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Jaguar launches its new second-generation XF compact sports saloon with high-wire drive over London's Docklands

In a stunt worthy of the latest Bond film Spectre — for which the firm is supplying many of the cars — the XF (pictured) was revealed in a dramatic stunt high over the Royal Dock in Canary Wharf.




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Chunky, economical and practical: A new model of Ignis is being unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show 

Eyes will turn East this month for the Tokyo Motor Show, where cars that will soon be on sale in Britain share space with some of the most outlandish designs on the planet.




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Chris Evans reviews Seat Ibiza Connect 1.2 TSI: Everything about the new Ibiza is – well – just fine. But, oh, for a flash of originality and inspiration amid the bland efficiency

Sure, there’s good work in evidence but it’s all so derivative, so Audi, so VW, so keep it safe, so keep it in the family. Its crisp sharp lines doing nothing more than echoing those of the Audi A3 and VW Polo.




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Volvo unveils concept interior for its self-driving car with reclining seats

The Swedish company has named its design for self-driving cars 'Concept 26' which it says aims to put the joy back into driving by letting people make the most of commuting.




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Taylor Swift confirmed to open 2019 Billboard Music Awards with new single ME!

Taylor Swift was confirmed to open the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with the premiere performance of her hotly anticipated new track ME!




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Sophie Turner enjoys a night out in London... after hinting at second wedding with husband Joe Jonas

The Game Of Thrones actress, 23, cut a casual figure as she arrived at The Box nightclub in Soho, London on Friday for a night out with friends




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If we needed care, would we have to sell second flat our son lives in?

We spent an inheritance and a lot of savings on buying a tiny flat for one son, but might we be forced to sell up if one of us needed care? Lawyer Ben Tyer (pictured) of GLP Solicitors replies.




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City watchdog confirms it's looking into equity release

Equity release customers could have been given the wrong advice it has emerged, as the City watchdog confirmed it is looking at mortgage lending practices to older borrowers.




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Campaigners against Continental Wealth Management take fight to court

After the failure by UK authorities to take action, campaigners have launched a private prosecution on the Costa Blanca where many of the rogue schemes now operate.




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Should you consider a direct cremation? It is the cheapest type of funeral

No frills cremations cost around £1,600 on average, and ashes are returned to a family afterwards, allowing them to organise a personal memorial at a time of their choosing.




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How do we convince our elderly father to sign a straightforward will?

The only item in the will is his house, which will be split 50/50 between my brother and I anyway. There's nothing underhand going on in any way. Lawyer Jane Sutherland of Nelsons, pictured, replies.




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Simon Cowell continues to display his slimline physique as he walks his beloved dogs

Opting for a  casual grey T-shirt and shorts, Cowell, 60, looked relaxed as they prepared fro a coastal stroll through the upmarket suburb.




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Alesha Dixon admits she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of having more kids

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has admitted she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of growing her family in this week's edition of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast.




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Britain's Got Talent EXC: The judges can't bear to look at VERY bendy contortionist 

In a new clip released ahead of the series' debut, at the Manchester auditions the panel could not bring themselves to look at the contestant




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Britain's Got Talent SPOILER: First audition sees contortionist and dancing Dachshunds

The new series, which was filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown, sees St Anne's Gospel Choir from London kick off the auditions.




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Britain's Gran Talent: Singer, 96, with Alzheimer's will become BGT's oldest ever contestant

Nora Barton, 96, who has Alzheimer's will tonight fulfil her dream of singing at the London Palladium - becoming the oldest ever contestant on Britain's Got Talent to boot - to prove life isn't for being put on hold.




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Britain's Got Talent's oldest EVER contestant Nora Barton, 96, thrills judges with charming routine

Britain's Got Talent fans have backed the oldest ever contestant Nora Barton, 96, who has Alzheimer's, as she thrilled the judges and viewers with her charming performance.




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Amanda Holden confirms that Britain's Got Talent's live shows WILL return to screens later this year

The TV personality, 49, claims that bosses have told her to keep 'early autumn' free in the hopes filming can continue for the current series, which was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Pep Guardiola's mother dies from coronavirus at the age of 82, Manchester City confirm

City paid tribute to their manager on social media, saying: 'Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.'




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FIFA approve plans to save football season: Player contract extension and transfer window put back

EXCLUSIVE: FIFA will today announce that they have approved plans aimed at rescuing the football season which will see player contracts extended and transfer windows put back.




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Gary Jubelin breaks his silence after conviction for illegal recording in William Tyrrell case

Fallen cop Gary Jubelin says he has woken up as a 'convicted criminal', something he never imagined happening in his 34 years as a police officer.




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Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is charged with sexual battery by restraint in LA

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein has been hit with another sexual assault charge, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday.




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Sydney's iconic Bondi to Bronte walk is CLOSED in a bid to enforce social distancing

Sydney's iconic Bondi to Bronte walk has been closed after crowds ignored advice to stay home over the Easter long weekend. 




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Donald Trump says individual governors will decide on when to reopen economy

President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned his push for 'total authority' to reopen the country and said he would leave the decision in the hands of the individual governors of each state. 




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Beijing warns it is 'seriously concerned' about US decision to suspend $500m WHO funding

China's foreign ministry said the fight against coronavirus is at a 'critical stage' and that Beijing has 'serious concerns' about Trump's decision to suspend US funding to the WHO.




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Trump doubles down on claim governors are 'chomping at the bit' to reopen the economy BEFORE May 1

President Trump said that the U.S. is past the peak of coronavirus cases and claimed that the country's governors are eager to relax social distancing measures and open back up the American economy.




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Donald Trump threatens ANOTHER constitutional crisis claiming he might force Congress to adjourn

President Donald Trump leveled a new threat at Congress Wednesday, threatening to try to force Congress into adjournment in order to install additional nominees.




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Donald Trump's threat to adjourn Congress and prompt a constitutional crisis collapses

Donald Trump's threat to deploy a never-used power to force Congress to adjourn immediately stalled after comments by Mitch McConnell's office and scholars who say it can't happen.




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White House confusion over Donald Trump's claim he will 'suspend immigration

White House struggled to explain President Trump's ban on immigrants as Democrats called it 'xenophobic' and claimed it was more presidential scapegoating on the coronavirus.




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Trump has coronavirus briefing tantrum over CDC boss' warning of 'even more difficult' second wave

President Donald Trump raged about media coverage of CDC Director Robert Redfield's warning about a second wave of the coronavirus.




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Coronavirus US: Congress PASSES $483 billion new bailout

The House approved a $484 billion economic measure designed to give additional relief to small businesses feeling the squeeze from the coronavirus.




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White House will start trying to present Donald Trump as rebuilding the economy

Less than three hours after canceling President Donald Trump's coronavirus briefing scheduled for Monday evening, the White House put it back on the schedule. 




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Bundesliga given the GREEN LIGHT to go ahead in the second half of May

A leaked document on Wednesday said Germany football's return would be delayed with suggestions that the first fixtures could only be held after a two-week quarantine of all teams.




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Second US ex-Special Forces soldier Airan Berry, 41, is paraded on Venezuelan TV

Airan Berry, 41, who was arrested in Venezuela Monday for his role in an failed coup on President Nicolás Maduro was shown in video clips Thursday being interrogated about his role.




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Rapper Ty dies aged 47 after contracting coronavirus 

The rapper's death was confirmed by his team on Thursday after he was hospitalised and placed in a medically-induced coma following 'complications' surrounding the virus.




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The girl who became an icon: ROBERT HARDMAN takes you through the Queen's own unseen photo album

ROBERT HARDMAN: No peal of bells from an empty Westminster Abbey. No thunderous gun salutes from Hyde Park, the Tower of London, Edinburgh Castle or anywhere else.




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RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: XR's gone right off the rails by blockading HS2 construction sites

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Last week, in my CO-VE Day spoof, I joked about Extinction Rebellion reoccupying bridges across the Thames within minutes of the lockdown being lifted.




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Nicki Minaj drags BET Awards over lackluster ratings as she continues feud with network

The 36-year-old rapper and her record label had canceled plans perform at the 2019 BET Experience festival after she was 'offended' by the network.




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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 'contacts father of Kylian Mbappe' in transfer hope

Liverpool could be poised to show real interest in Kylian Mbappe after manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly contacted the player's father for a general chat about his future.




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Inter 'to offer deal to Cavani' with Conte dreaming of pairing PSG star with Barca target Martinez 

The Uruguayan will be a free agent in the summer and is considering his next move and is thought to have offers from the Premier League and MLS as well as other options in Serie A.




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Watford sign defensive midfielder Pape Gueye on a pre-contract from Ligue 2 outfit Le Havre

The 21-year-old defensive midfielder's contract with Ligue 2 outfit Le Havre expires in June, meaning that he has been able to negotiate with other clubs since January.




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Mesut Ozil 'yet to be offered new contract at Arsenal with playmaker's future looking uncertain'

Mesut Ozil's future at Arsenal is reportedly looking uncertain with the club yet to offer the German playmaker an extension on his contract which expires in August, 2021.  




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Southampton confident of winning race to sign £13m-rated Reims centre-back Axel Disasi this summer

Southampton are keen on the rising centre-back Disasi, 22, who helped Reims finish sixth in the now-aborted French league and qualify for the Europa League .




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Atletico Madrid 'offer Edinson Cavani a two-year contract worth £10m per season'

The Uruguayan's contract at PSG is up this summer and he is being heavily linked with a move away from Paris, with Atletico the most likely destination.




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Juventus chief Fabio Paratici confirms club are working on extending star Paulo Dybala's contract 

The Argentine star has impressed Maurizio Sarri this season - scoring 13 goals in 34 games and providing 12 assists - and is once again becoming a key player for the current Serie A leaders.




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Kylian Mbappe 'considers extending his contract at PSG'

While there has been much talk of Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG, it now seems he could be staying in Paris by accepting a contract extension.




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AC Milan 'in contact with Luka Jovic over summer deal' for out-of-favour Real Madrid striker

Serbia international Jovic has scored just two goals in 24 appearances for Zinedine Zidane's side, and could move to Milan for £35m this summer, or alternatively could agree a two-year loan.