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Share Almost from the day when Carl Benz dropped a two-stroke petrol engine into the back end of a tricycle, thus laying the foundations of the motor age and a vast global automobile industry, artists have taken inspiration from cars – and car makers, in their turn, have been inspired by art. Perhaps that was inevitable, as few modern inventions had such a profound effect on society and culture in the 20th-century as the motor car. As its use became widespread, the automobile became for t...

Woodbridge Tide Mill celebrates 850 years on the quayside site in 2021. - Credit: Simon Ballard As lockdown restrictions ease Suffolks museums are opening their doors to visitors so why not put them on your list of things to do this summer? Theyre a great way to get to know more about the county and what makes it tick. Many are staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who will tell you about the collections in their care, bringing your visit alive.  Many Suffolk towns and villages have museums d...

Peter Montgomery has the most recognisable voice in world sailing and is known internationally as the Voice of the America’s Cup. He has commentated on the last 13 editions, starting in 1980, of the Americas Cup including live commentary on every Americas Cup race in which New Zealand has competed. Hes also been involved in the broadcast of all 13 round the world races and the last 10 Olympic Games, covering Rowing as well as Sailing. For many years PJ was a familiar sight in a Driza-Bone al...

Laguna Beach awarded a contract to RRM Design Firm as it looks into the future of the Promenade on Forest. The firm will be tasked with drafting a programming plan and providing conceptual design alternatives.

Across south Essex there are plenty of businesses just waiting to welcome back customers inside this weekend. Heres a list of top places to enjoy indoors this weekend: Adventure Inside Part of Southend seafronts top attraction - it offers big entertainment for all ages, whatever the weather! Theres soft play, fantastic rides, great games and so much more all under one big roof! Feelgoods Diner Also on Southends legendary seafront the Italian restaurant even has singing waitresses and ...

Across south Essex there are plenty of businesses just waiting to welcome back customers inside this weekend. Heres a list of top places to enjoy indoors this weekend: Adventure Inside Part of Southend seafronts top attraction - it offers big entertainment for all ages, whatever the weather! Theres soft play, fantastic rides, great games and so much more all under one big roof! Feelgoods Diner Also on Southends legendary seafront the Italian restaurant even has singing waitresses and ...

Due to the Covid rules easing its the first weekend THIS YEAR you can enjoy and head to indoor hospitality and entertainment venues.

Widely recognised as the godfather of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake is a fixture in the history of The Macallan, having collaborated with the famed single malt distillery in 1986 to produce a bespoke label for The Macallan 1926, as well as on his 80th birthday in 2012 to create a unique, limited edition art piece. On May 28, Sir Peter Blakes third collaboration with The Macallan will arrive in Hong Kong at K11 Musea, with the Anecdotes of Ages Collection.   Celebrating The Macallan’s rich...

By AMY FRIEDENBERGER The Roanoke Times The vice chair of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has resigned in protest over the handling of the independent investigation into allegations of racism and sexism at Virginia Military Institute. Tom Slater, a 1966 VMI graduate and attorney at the prominent Richmond law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, told SCHEV members at their meeting Tuesday that he was “disappointed” that Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, superintendent of VM...

The vice chair of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia resigned Tuesday in protest over the handling of the independent investigation into Virginia Military Institute. Tom Slater, a 1966 VMI graduate and attorney at top Richmond law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, told council members at its meeting that he was “disappointed” that Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, superintendent of VMI, is not being offered the opportunity to meet with the law firm investigating the college and the s...