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TV PREVIEWS: Paul Whitelaw celebrates Greta Thunberg and is intrigued by bleak psychological thriller Too Close by Paul Whitelaw Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World – BBC1, Monday, 9pm The world-renowned environmental activist has galvanised millions in the fight against climate change. Towards the end of 2019, she took a year off school to examine the effects of global warming first-hand. A co-production between the BBC and PBS, this vital series follows Thunberg as she travels ...

After the first Covid-19 lockdown was enforced, entry-level sewing machines sold out across the country for months. A project called the Big Community Sew was launched by Patrick, director of Blackburn-based clothing manufacturer Cookson and Clegg. It encouraged thousands of people to make face masks for their friends and neighbours, and gowns and scrubs for NHS workers – and Grant got fellow Sewing Bee judge Esme Young, plus presenter Joe Lycett, involved too. Patrick said: “Those ...

After the first Covid-19 lockdown was enforced, entry-level sewing machines sold out across the country for months. A project called the Big Community Sew was launched by Patrick, director of Blackburn-based clothing manufacturer Cookson and Clegg. It encouraged thousands of people to make face masks for their friends and neighbours, and gowns and scrubs for NHS workers – and Grant got fellow Sewing Bee judge Esme Young, plus presenter Joe Lycett, involved too. Patrick said: “Those ...

Designer Patrick Grant drives through the beautiful countryside in the Forest of Bowland - Credit: Chris Floyd Since the roadmap to restriction easing was unveiled by the government in February, Brits have shown a clear drive to get back on the road, with Google searches for ‘UK Drives’, ‘Sunday Drives’, and ‘Best Driving Routes’ rising by 92%, 46% and 44%, respectively. This follows the trajectory of lockdown 1.0 and 2.0, which saw a similar trend emerge, as restrictions were lift...

Trending James Lynn, co-CEO and co-founder of travel card Currensea, warmed against this while travel abroad remains banned in the UK He said: "It may be tempting to take out foreign currency in anticipation of a future holiday, while the exchange rate is favourable. "However, I would advise against this. Market movements are often more marginal in reality than they appear. "Especially during this volatile time, it’s safer to keep hold of your money in your UK bank account than purchasing or ...

Likewise, Italy is also blocking UK arrivals with a few exceptions. "From March 6 until April 6, entry into Italy is only permitted to residents or those with absolute necessity including urgent work, health needs or study requirements," the FCDO said. Tough requirements are in place, too. "Until April 6, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 48 hours before entry into Italy," said the FCDO. "You must als...

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Getting your foot in the door of the fashion industry is a tricky business, even without the pitfalls and widespread upheaval of a global pandemic. Many hopeful young designers are unable to do so, largely because they dont have the financial support. In a bid to help those budding designers, applications for the BFC/ GQ Designer Menswear Fund are now being accepted, which sees the winner get a £150,000 cash prize as well as a year of unrivalled business mentoring from the industrys finest tal...

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Reality TV shows that need skill - from Great Pottery Throwdown to Pooch Perfect From The Big Flower Fight to The Great Pottery Throwdown, reality TVs latest craze focuses on activities and skills. We take a look at some of the best reality shows to look forward to Updated Reality TV has been flooded with a whole new genre Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will ...