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Find out why you should lease this Chinese SUV with loads of interior space, which could be yours to lease from £270 per month. 

My pick for today’s deal of the day is an electric SUV that not only offers plenty of interior space and great on-board tech, but also delivers smooth, powerful performance. I’m talking about the BYD Sealion 7, which could be yours to lease from £270 per month through Carwow.

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Lease a BYD Sealion 7 from £270 per month*

You can lease a BYD Sealion 7 in ‘Comfort’ spec from £272.29 per month (initial payment: £3,562.48) on a 24-month, 5,000-mile-per-year deal through Carwow. This is a great deal because it comes with a 308hp single motor and a range of up to 300 miles. It also comes with the following features:

• 15.6-inch infotainment screen
• All-round LED lights
• Heated and ventilated seats
• 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system

Why consider the BYD Sealion 7?

I’d recommend the BYD Sealion 7 because it’s a roomy electric SUV that punches above its price. Sporty looks, C-shaped LED headlights, and a sleek roofline make it more distinctive than the bland Seal U, and on paper it competes well with the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Peugeot E-3008. It’s not as flashy as the BYD Seal, but it still manages to turn heads.

Inside, it’s surprisingly comfortable and practical. The cabin feels premium, with flowing lines and a huge 15.6-inch rotating infotainment screen. The front seats are big and cozy, rear passengers get plenty of space, and storage is generous, with a 520-litre boot, underfloor compartment, and even a frunk. Perfect for families or anyone who likes to carry a lot of gear.

It’s also smooth and powerful on the road, though range may fall short of the claimed figures. The suspension can feel bouncy and steering a bit twitchy, but if you value tech, passenger space, and a stylish EV at a reasonable price, the Sealion 7 is a strong, practical choice.

Alternatives to the BYD Sealion 7

Prefer something else? Here are three other electric options:

• Tesla Model Y: Very roomy for passengers and luggage but feels very big on the road.

• Polestar 4: Classy, quality interior but too many functions require the touchscreen.

• Cupra Tavascan: Spacious and practical but top-spec models are very expensive.

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*Savings are made up of the maximum dealer discount off RRP – subject to dealership, location and trim. Prices correct at the time of writing.

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Network Rail

London Overground passengers can expect disruption to journeys over the festive period due to track replacement work.

From 27 December until 4 January, Mildmay line trains will not run between Camden Road and Richmond/Shepherd’s Bush but a special train service will run between Willesden Junction and Stratford via Queen’s Park.

On Boxing Day there is a shuttle service only between Shepherd’s Bush and Clapham Junction.

Simon Milburn, from Network Rail Anglia, apologised for the disruption, adding: “But this is a big job that will make a real positive impact for passengers in the long-term.”

Samsung Electronics today announced that it will boldly break away from the conventional exhibition framework and present a new exhibition paradigm with The First Look at CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan. 6–9.

For The First Look, the company is shifting from operating a public booth within the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to establishing a standalone exhibition hall at The Wynn Las Vegas. There, Samsung will curate an experience that adopts techniques used in art galleries and museums to unveil its new products and technologies.

To this end, the company has built its exhibition space, the Samsung Exhibition Zone, on an industry-leading scale, enabling all activities — product exhibitions, presentations, events, technology forums and consultations with key clients and partners — to be conducted organically in a single integrated location. The Exhibition Zone reflects Samsung’s strong commitment to transforming the exhibition paradigm beyond a simple change of venue, toward an approach centered around the customer experience.

Beyond Simple Lineups: Experiencing the Essence of AI in a Well-Curated Space

At CES 2026, Samsung will present its unified AI approach for its Device eXperience (DX) Division and articulate the company’s overall business direction. It is because of this ambitious vision that the company has chosen to establish an industry-leading, large-scale premium standalone exhibition space at The Wynn. There, Samsung will have no limitations when showcasing its industry-leading innovations and will be able to fully convey its overall AI strategy and vision — and the real-life value it can bring to consumers.

The First Look event has been designed to demonstrate how Samsung’s technology transforms lives, moving beyond only showcasing new product features. To realize a fully immersive environment, the exhibition will provide minimized congestion and enhanced programming for a deeper, more meaningful visitor experience.

A Grand Showcase of Samsung AI at the Industry’s Largest Space

Through carefully curated storytelling, Samsung’s Exhibition Zone has been designed to allow visitors to intuitively engage with Samsung’s AI innovation, current key technologies and future direction. Under the theme of “Your Companion to AI Living,” the exhibition showcases how Samsung has extensively applied AI technologies not only across all its product categories — including mobile, home appliances and displays — but also the functions and services that connect them. Visitors will be able to experience these differentiated AI capabilities, which offer seamless, always-on connectivity anytime and anywhere. This hyper-connected ecosystem, where software and AI work together to overcome the normal limits of hardware, is something that only Samsung can deliver.

New Tech Forums Spotlight Recent Industry Trends and Technologies

At CES 2026, Samsung will also host a series of Tech Forum panel discussions dedicated to exploring the latest industry trends and future technologies. The panels will be held over two days on Jan. 5–6 (local time), and will consist of four sessions centered on AI, home appliances, services and design.

Each session will feature both Samsung experts and participants from partner companies, academia, media and the analyst community, who will engage in in-depth discussions on industry trends — as well as new technologies and the future of the industry.

To learn more about The First Look, visit Samsung Newsroom’s CES 2026 landing page.

Work to replace ageing metal gas pipes in East Yorkshire will begin in the new year.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) described the installation of new plastic pipes in Bridlington as “essential”.

Roads will be closed during the upgrade, which starts on 5 January and is scheduled to run until the start of February.

Marton Road will be shut between the junctions of Watsons Avenue and Marton Avenue.

Wacky homemade rafts will drift down the River Derwent during the Matlock Raft Event which is set to be held on Boxing Day.

The event, which is due to start at 11:00 GMT on Friday and raises funds for the RNLI, first took place in 1961 has included Elvis Presley, the Blues Brothers and Madness impersonators in previous years.

Organiser Terry Radford says the winners are decided not by who finishes first, but by who entertains the thousands of spectators the most.

“There is nothing like it. It’s been going for over sixty years now and we want to keep that tradition going. It’s unique,” he added.

The end result was a system with two James Watt-style steam engines, powered by six coal-fired boilers, Mr Saint said.

With each stroke of an engine, 96 gallons (363 litres) of water would have been lifted to the surface as a 13-tonne beam got pushed in-and-out of the ground.

There were also two huge flywheels, one for each beam engine, which kept everything running “nice and smoothly” by storing excess energy, Mr Saint said.

However, despite the ingenuity, the technology was actually old for the time.

James Watt-style steam engines were an improvement on earlier designs because they ran far more efficiently, but they were already more than 100 years old by the time Papplewick Pumping Station was built in 1884.

“But being a water pumping station, Nottingham City Water Company wanted engines that they knew would be reliable,” Mr Saint said.

“They knew it would work, and work it did, from1884 right the way through until 1969, when it was superseded by electrical pumps.”

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‘Number one nemesis’

Cornwall Council

Liz Jarvis, a senior waste manager at Devon County Council, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrapping paper and Christmas cards could usually be recycled if they were not covered in plastic or glitter.

Ms Jarvis added food was a “number one nemesis” in terms of waste, with a 2022 analysis showing roughly a third of black bin waste as food.

“If you think you’ve bought something you don’t really need, then don’t forget that it can most likely be frozen and used another day,” she said.

A reminder has been issued by both councils about not putting old batteries in rubbish bins as they can cause fires.

“Take them to a supermarket or your local household waste and recycling centre for recycling,” Cornwall Council said.

Ms Jarvis added some electrical items could be taken to repair cafes – where people can take items to be fixed – to get a new lease of life.