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How the British countryside inspired famous composers, from the Malvern Hills to the Suffolk coast

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The British countryside is woven through with home-grown classical music, from symphonies inspired by the Scottish islands to Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s chamber composition that references a prehistoric mound in Wiltshire. And exploring the areas which influenced a composer’s finest work, or visiting museums which celebrate their legacy, makes for an inspiring break. British composers might … Read more

Anti-English protesters at border ‘inspired by SNP politicians’

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‘Racist’ protestors at Scottish-English border were ‘inspired by SNP politicians’ says Tory MP MP John Lamont prompted heated exchanges in the Commons earlier today He branded the protests ‘totally unacceptable’ and ‘inspired’ by SNP politicians The SNP’s Patrick Grady said that the party condemns any ‘anti-Englishness’ By Joe Middleton For Mailonline Published: 21:04 BST, 15 … Read more

Man, 18,  reveals how loss of aunt from COVID-19 inspired him to train as 111 call-handler

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An 18-year-old has revealed how the loss of his aunt, 56, from coronavirus inspired him to train as a 111-call assessor to help the NHS at this time of crisis in Paramedics: Britain’s Lifesavers. Tonight’s episode of the Channel 4 show follows university student Ollie, from the West Midlands, as he tries to squeeze five weeks of 111 … Read more

Lamborghini unleashes Sian Roadster hypercar that inspired its boat

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Billionaires, Instagram rich kids and anyone else with a spare £6million in the bank can now have a matching Lamborghini for the road and water. While many businesses have been hammered by the coronavirus lockdown, the adored Italian supercar maker has been busy, launching not only a superyacht but a new hypercar that inspired the … Read more

Iranian journalist is sentenced to death after he inspired anti-government protests 

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Iranian journalist is sentenced to death three years after he inspired anti-government protests Ruhollah Zam had run a website posting information about Iranian officials   He lived and worked in exile in Paris before returning to Iran & being arrested  His death sentence was announced on Tuesday morning  By Ap Published: 14:08 BST, 30 June 2020 … Read more

Vanessa Kirby cuts a casual figure as she steps out in a Come Dine With Me inspired t-shirt

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Vanessa Kirby cuts a casual figure as she steps out in a Come Dine With Me inspired blue t-shirt and cropped jeans By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 11:55 BST, 27 June 2020 | Updated: 12:34 BST, 27 June 2020 She had to head back to London after her latest film Mission: Impossible 7 paused … Read more

Romantic beauty spot in Exmoor that inspired Victorian novel Lorna Doone

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Romantic beauty spot in Exmoor that inspired Victorian novel Lorna Doone is bought by ‘cash-strapped’ National Trust for £1.5million Charity purchased nine acres on Devon and Somerset border before lockdown  National Trust said it will be last acquisition for ‘quite some time’ due to losses Site includes Lorna Doone farm in Malmsmead and nearby Cloud Farm … Read more

Boy, five, raises over £400,000 walking 10k after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore

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Boy, five, whose legs were amputated after horrific abuse by his birth parents raises over £400,000 walking 10km on prosthetic legs after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore Tony Hudgell, five, set out to raise just £500 walking on his new prosthetic legs Double amputee had been brutally tortured by  birth parents at five weeks … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: How Julian Fellowes’ brush with the law inspired Downton Abbey names 

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As Julian Fellowes plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama. As Julian Fellowes (pictured) plots a follow-up to his hit film version of Downton Abbey, the Oscar-winning screenwriter has revealed a very unlikely secret about the costume drama … Read more

Hasley and Yungblud reunite for the Los Angeles protests inspired by the death of George Floyd

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Halsey and her ex-boyfriend Yungblud reunited Saturday to take part in protests throughout Los Angeles. The 25-year-old pop star and the English singer showed solidarity with other protestors in West Hollywood, who were looking for police accountability after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd by stepping on his neck for nearly 9 minutes. The … Read more