A fascinating video has been released showing how the legendary Thames Clippers get built. Mercury Clipper, the latest addition to the MBNA Thames Clippers fleet, entered full service this week after a ten month build and a 200 nautical mile journey to its new home on the Thames in London. The build of Mercury Clipper and sister boat, Jupiter Clipper, created over 75 new jobs across the Isle of Wight and London, including the hiring of two dedicated apprentices and...

Malaysian paradise is more reachable than ever thanks to new routes launched by Asia’s largest airline China Southern Airlines from London Heathrow. The airline has announced a new route to Malaysian paradise of Langkawi after it increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou service to twice daily, meaning passengers can now take advantage of improved connection times to 30 new destinations across its network. The new service was launched this month with fares from £398 return, including all taxes. Set 30km from North West Malaysia, Langkawi, officially...

Citizens Advice has recommended that every household in the UK should get a one-off £285 rebate on fuel bills after energy networks claim £7.5 billion in "unjustified" profits over the past eight years. The independent charity says the network of firms had enjoyed a multi-billion pound windfall at the expense of consumers, blaming regulator Ofgem for "errors in judgement". According to their research National Grid made an operating profit of more than £4 billion in 2015/16,  although the company's annual accounts show that around a quarter...

The RAF is giving people an opportunity to win a £275,000 Aston Martin for just £20 in a raffle for the Benevolent Fund. For those who have long dreamed of owning an Aston Martin but don't quite have the money to pay for it, this could be your chance to get your hands this prestigious motor. A charity raffle is giving anyone the chance to win a limited edition Aston Martin Vanquish S Red Arrows car, worth £275,000, for just £20....

Riverstone Energy investment Sierra Oil & Gas makes major discovery. Sierra Oil & Gas has announced that the Zama 1 well has discovered significant quantities of oil in its primary target formation. Preliminary analysis indicates the presence of a contiguous oil bearing interval of over 1,100 feet (335 meters) gross, with net pay of over 650 feet and no identified oil-water contact. Initial oil in place estimates for this target formation, which could extend into to a neighboring block, range from...

You don’t need me to tell you that last month’s Queen’s Speech was so light on content it’s almost as if the Conservatives are admitting they don’t expect this parliament to last for longer than it takes Theresa May to apply for a new job (wheat farmer, maybe?). One of the few actual specific policies that the Queen was forced to read out by the Commons (what kind of monarchy is this?) was the abolition of lettings fees. Rather than...

Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth joined MP’s from all sides, as well as medical bodies and scientists rounding on the government for pulling out of the European nuclear body Euratom as part of its chaotic Brexit plans. The Royal College of Radiologists today warned that ‘thousands’ of cancer patients face delays to their treatment as leaving Euratom 'threatens supply of key cancer treatment material,’ as radioactive isotopes that decay quickly need to flow freely from Europe. The Labour frontbencher...

A drink-driving business leader who left a teenager for dead after smashing into his bicycle in a hit and run fled 150 miles away - but was turned in by his EX-WIFE. "Coward" Owen Finn, 64, left 16-year-old Kiernan Roberts sprawled in the road with a broken neck and serious head injuries after striking him from behind on October 7 last year. He was more than twice the legal limit for driving. Kiernan's father, who had been walking alongside him...

A taxi driver showed her drive to succeed after she achieved a university degree - by studying in her CAB. Determined Ann Roberts, 61, would work night shifts on the road before arriving at university at 9am for lectures. She even managed to hit the books while she was on the job and would study by the roadside whenever she was waiting for a fare. Now she is celebrating her hard work paying off after achieving a 2:2 honours degree...