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When Jonathan graduated from college in 2013, he wasn’t sure what the future held for him, but he wanted to pursue his passion for travel. So he moved to Malaga and started working in hostels, but it was when he was told about a famous walk that his life changed …

A proud man from Co Tyrone has opened up about how he turned a vision into reality when launching a new business. Seán Murphy, from Galbally, was working as a trainer at a gym outside his home when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, putting work for the fitness industry on hold. …

Lidl is the home of bargains and there’s a place in the store where you never know what you’re going to find. The middle aisle contains a random selection of products that you often don’t know you want until you see them. One of them is clothing. I headed to …

BBC Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce was surprised by a locket with a secret royal connection inside. Fans saw Fiona stunned to be presented with a locket containing the HAIR of Charles I. “Not a lock, not a lock, but a small fragment of Charles I’s lock of hair,” explained …

A popular BBC program scoured Norfolk this week as it hunted for the best antique bargains the county has to offer. More than a decade-long Antiques Road Trip followed Irita and Phil Serrell as they traveled in a vintage 1976 Aston Martin. The search led them to the All Saints …

High import duties on raw materials hamper the price competitiveness of Bangladesh’s furniture industry, a major barrier to accessing international markets. Although manufacturers have been exporting furniture for a decade, the annual turnover has yet to exceed $100 million, a scenario worth considering since the government is already trying to …

New TV antiques expert Angus Ashworth has urged treasure seekers to look for old games consoles in the attic rather than family china. Auctioneer Angus, 37, said early gaming computers, including Nintendos, can sell for £1,000 and ZX Spectrums up to £500 among middle-aged buyers with money money to resell. …

So here we are. It’s 2022 and you’re looking for a list of the most important art museum exhibitions of the year. You are in the right place! Here’s a rundown of the shows you’ll want to watch through June. January “Noah Davis“at the Los Angeles underground museumOpening January 12, …

Any daytime TV fan will know the name of Izzie Balmer – Izzie has been a regular expert on the iconic BBC show Antiques Road Trip for several years. The 32-year-old antique expert and auctioneer has put his skills and expertise to good use on our screens, and has also …

When it comes to antiques, no one knows what TV presenter and antiques expert Natasha Raskin Sharp is. Natasha, 35, will be a familiar face to anyone who has enjoyed programs such as Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt or Flog it! and she has many years of experience under her …

This pastel-hued portrait vase from Warwick is a recent find for a local collector. It is pink with aqua highlights and edged with gold. Downtown Wheeling has been at the forefront of many news with sewage and street improvements, more housing options, and an effort by many small businesses to …

There is nothing better than a hearty Sunday roast on a cold winter afternoon. And while London may have a lot of pubs, something about the country air makes it better. So why not take a day trip to find the best roast in the UK? READ MORE: London’s best …

Welcome to 12 Days of Artmas, our new non-denominational holiday extravaganza – an Advent calendar with gift ideas and stories for art lovers of all stripes, every day until December 24. To inspire your search for the perfect gift, we asked the art world what inspired gifts they are most …

AJ Pritchard, 27, is a familiar face on our screens, known for his work as a professional dancer in the classic BBC program Come dance strictly. Over the past few years, AJ’s career has grown steadily. The pro dancer then appeared on I’m a celebrity … Get me out of …

Chart table, Charleston, South Carolina, 1805-1815, museum purchase (Courtesy Colonial Williamsburg) WILLIAMSBURG – The Colonial Williamsburg (CW) Foundation is preparing to hold its 74th annual Antiquities Forum at the end of this winter. From February 25 to March 1, 2022, the forum will explore a theme of “Virtue and Vice” …

One of the celebrities appearing on this season of Celebrity Antiques Roadshow is comedian and actress Lucy Porter, famous for appearing on panel shows like Will I Lie to You? as well as on the Radio 4 panels. After starting out as a journalist, Croydon-born Lucy, 48, found her true …

Edith Bowman has been in and around television and radio for two decades now since she burst onto the scene presenting MTV News and then Top of the Pops. Since then she has become an established BBC Radio 1 DJ and has presented a number of different music programs and …

Martin Kemp, 60, is a highly regarded musician and actor known as the bassist for Spandau Ballet and for playing the role of Steve Owen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Given Martin’s success and popularity, over the years he has amassed a large and dedicated fan base who enjoys …

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has sided with customers who say a credit card company “increased credit limits” to people who would have difficulty paying them back. Aqua has lost several lawsuits with clients who claim they have falsely loaned money to people including a mother with 13 payday loans, …

Rachel Riley is best known for her role as a host on the hit Channel 4 game show Countdown. The 35-year-old star first graced our screens in 2009 when she replaced longtime Carol Vorderman, and since then has been helping contestants find puzzle solutions. She also played a major role …

You are precious to the country, Sheikh! If that’s not your country, at least in “Endia” where people use you as a form of entertainment. Dear Sheikh Rashid, keep the smile of Endia and the rest of the world Sheikh Saab, में बोलूँ? भी कहा जा सकता है, वो कम …

A highlight of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States was the return of over 150 works of art and antiques by US authorities that had been stolen in India. This follows Australia’s return in July of a pile of items that were illegally removed from India. …

Fiona Bruce is loved by many for her time at the legendary BBC Antiques Roadshow, which she has presented since 2008. However, Fiona, 57, has also run many programs that may not be so family friendly, such as Crimewatch and Question Time. The journalist is used to tackling difficult subjects, …