TV
Football fans spend £260 million on World Cup patch-ups
Football fans across the UK are preparing to sacrifice their hard-earned cash as 2.7 million of them say they will compensate their partner with various gifts and gestures for the time they spend watching the World Cup.
Get into gear with Top Gear exhibit
Fans eagerly awaiting the start of the new BBC Top Gear series on 27 June 2010 will be able to catch many of the vehicles used in challenges featured on the show over the years, in a visit to the World of Top Gear Exhibition open now at the National Motor Museum, in Hampshire’s New Forest.
Kym Marsh and Ricky Whittle at Truckfest South West
Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle Conner in Britain’s biggest soap, and Hollyoaks hunk Ricky Whittle join the celebrity line up at Truckfest when it returns to the Bath and West Showground, Somerset, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July.
Wimbledon plus World Cup equal smashing time for UK households
As World Cup Fever and Wimbledon Mania sweep the nation, Halifax Home Insurance anticipates a significant rise in claims for broken windows and accidental breakages.
Steven Gerrard already a World Cup winner
England captain Steven Gerrard has topped a poll of players in England’s 2010 FIFA World Cup squad who motorists would most like to have to change a tyre on their car.
Honda CR-Z Hybrid TV advert
The 60-second spot for the CR-Z showcases the car’s unique three driving modes of Econ, Sport and Normal – and reflects the changing moods of the driver in each of the settings.
Footie fans to watch World Cup from the comfort of their sofa
World Cup fever is set to sweep the nation's living rooms this summer, with 93 per cent of World Cup watchers planning to catch some, or all of the action from the comfort of their armchairs - according to the Post Office World Cup Spending Report.
Brits plan a TV summer
LED TVs are this year’s high tech must-have, reports Twenga, the next-generation shopping search engine, with searches up 371% in a month. 3D features however are not yet a deal-breaker, with 3D vision in 12th place among search criteria.
World Cup penalty warning over broadband download limits
Kick off is only a day away and many football fanatics will be planning their schedule to make the most of World Cup viewing - something that will be made considerably easier with live TV streaming and catch up TV services now available through their broadband connection.
Enjoy Eurosport online video clips on demand on BRAVIA TVs
Sports fans can enjoy Eurosport online video clips on demand on BRAVIA TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players via BRAVIA Internet Video.
Businesses need to be on the ball with TV Licensing
On the eve before the World Cup kicks off, new figures show that over half of small firms will be letting their staff watch key matches, however 32 per cent are unaware they need a TV Licence to watch the games online, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Jeremy Clarkson voted 'Top Gear' of celebrity house sitters
Despite having a bit of a reputation for destroying things (mainly caravans), motoring expert Jeremy Clarkson topped a recent poll as the celebrity most people would like to look after their house while they are away on holiday.
Churchill Insurance warns football fans to avoid a TV drama
Retailers and manufacturers are making the most of the forthcoming World Cup with offers on new television sets.
BBC electric ride is go
At 1100hrs (BST) this morning, the pioneering BBC Electric Drive documentary team left Broadcasting House in London on their epic drive around Europe in an electric vehicle (EV).
Footy fans will watch World Cup on the internet at work
Two in five Brits (42 per cent) plan to watch the World Cup at work this summer, but with the festival of football only five days away, planning how to watch the games during the working day is a top priority for many football fans, says moneysupermarket.com.