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Vintage Bentley Founder Switches To Synthetic Fuel

William Medcalf, founder of Vintage Bentley, was talking to his daughter Charlotte who pointed out that the cars he races are ‘bad for the environment’.

This has led Mr Medcalf to think about alternatives to traditional fuels, resulting in him finding a German company that creates fossil-free synthetic fuel.

Synthetic fuels are made by extracting carbon dioxide and water from the environment. The water is split by electrolysis, making hydrogen which is then synthesised with carbon.

Mr Medcalf
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Amber Atherton on Entrepreneurship, Women in STEM, and Encouraging Girls to Think Big

Plus everything you need to know about the Atherton Award

We spoke to British investor and businesswoman, Amber Atherton, about how she built the entrepreneurial award she created in 2021.

The Atherton Award is an annual prize and mentorship programme that encourages young girls to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit. Applicants are asked to come up with a business idea, design a product or app.

Amber Atherton is British entrepreneur and investor based in San Francisco. Born in Hong Kong and
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Sir Lewis Hamilton Could Be Wearing Your Design

INEOS and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS have launched a competition, calling for children aged between 11-18 years old to design a helmet for Sir Lewis Hamilton.

The helmet must feature an original design suitable for a Formula 1 professional.

Rory Tait, INEOS Hygienics’ Chief Operating Officer said: ‘As Formula 1 continues to grow in popularity among younger audiences, we really wanted to provide the next generation of creatives a platform to showcase their self expression and design talent.’

‘This
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One Of The Most Picturesque Cricket Grounds In Britain Named

Wells Cathedral School has been named as having one of the top 10 most picturesque cricket grounds in Britain by The Telegraph.

The list was created by Chief Cricket Writer, Scyld Berry who based the list on his personal choice and those that are not currently used for first-class cricket.

The school has always taken great pride in the maintenance of the grounds, having previously visited Lord’s Cricket Ground to learn about groundskeeping techniques from their Head Groundsman.

The school’s D
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Manchester City Signs Partnership With Rossall School

This partnership means that two members of the City’s Football Education coaching team will work at the school.

Assistant Head of Sport at Rossall, Jack Cropper, said: ‘This partnership will set us apart from any other independent school and open up unrivalled avenues for our pupils.

‘I want every one of them to be able to go home to their parents and say ‘we train with coaches from Man City, day in day out’ and have the best exposure to what sport is all about.’

Jorgina Busquets, Managing Di
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Interview: Joseph Coelho On The London Book Fair 2024

We spoke to author and Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022-24, Joseph Coelho ahead of The London Book Fair 2024.

What are you most looking forward to at The London Book Fair 2024?

To be back in the space. I first got published as a result of going to the book fair every year, for a three year stint with my manuscripts in hand. So it’s quite emotional going back, especially now being a published author and the Children’s Laureate. I’m looking forward to taking it all in, seeing what new books
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Food Waste Partnership Creates Thousands Of Meals

Holme Grange, in partnership with Thomas Franks Foundation and City Harvest, have turned 12 tonnes of surplus food into 10,000 meals.

No other school in the country has collaborated on a food waste project to this scale ever before.

The surplus food included Quorn, spice sachets, and desiccated coconut which were all used to create thousands of meals for families in need.

The initiative was led by Holme Grange’s Azdin, Sue and Dean Collins, as well as Jake Herreros from Thomas Frank, who all
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Spa Weekend: Four Seasons Hotel At Ten Trinity Square - Hotel Review

There’s no better way to spend the first weekend of January than at the Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square.

A stay at The Four Seasons Hotel at Ten Trinity Square can only be described as ultra-luxurious. A red carpet walks you through to the grand reception, decorated with floral centrepieces and a statement chandelier.

The five-star hotel is located in a prime spot next to the Tower Bridge and Tower of London. It is also easily accessible, located just a few hundred yards from Tower Hi
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The Royal Ballet School Partners With Strictly Stars

For a new dance programme available to schools

The Royal Ballet School has partnered with Strictly Come Dancing Stars, Nadiya Bychkova and Karim Zeroual.

The stars will be ambassadors for the Primary Steps on Demand platform. This is a creative dance programme for schools aimed at pupils aged between 7-11 years old.

The programme has been introduced following the success of the in-person Primary Steps programme which launched in 2022.

The new digital programme has been expertly created by Th
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Hazlegrove Pupil Stars In The Velveteen Rabbit On Apple TV+

A pupil from Hazlegrove School, Phoenix L, is starring in the film adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit which is now available on Apple TV+.

The film is based on the 1922 classic book, by screenwriter Tom Bidwell also known from My Mad Fat Diary. As well as Martin Pope, know from The Gruffalo.

Phoenix auditioned for the role in 2022 and filming for the movie commenced in Dublin in November 2022.

The cast includes Helena Bonham-Cater as Wise Horse, Nicola Coughlan as the Playroom Fairy, Alex Lau
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Running The Extra Mile

Staff from Bede’s Trust have taken part in the Beachy Head Marathon, running 400km and 11.074 in elevation.

The team of staff helped raise funds towards the Sixth Form Transformational Bursaries.

CEO and Head of the school, Peter Goodyer, said: ‘The Bede’s community embraced the opportunity be part of the Beachy Head marathon, a remarkable event that not only tested our endurance but also fueled our passion for making a difference.’

‘The Foundation has an unwavering commitment to change lives
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Clipper Race 2023 - Who Won?

Angus Whitehead, a former student at Monmouth School for Boys, has won the second leg of the round the world clippers race.

Angus arrived in Uruguay with a finish time of 26 days, 9 hours, 43 minutes and 40 seconds.

The Clipper Race is a challenge that involves sailing 40,000 nautical miles around the world on a 70-foot yacht. This year’s route will start in Portsmouth and take the sailors to ports in Uruguay, South Africa, Australia, Vietnam, China and USA.

The 20-year-old Angus was chosen a
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Team GB Olympian Opens Dulwich Cranbrook's New Building

Dulwich Cranbrook welcomed visitors, alumni and current students to the opening of the redesigned Coursehorn Building at the school in Kent.

Newly appointed Headmistress of Dulwich Cranbrook, Sophie Bradshaw introduced guest speaker and Dulwich alumni, Tom Ransley MBE; who shared stories of his time at the school, before he spoke about his life after Dulwich as a Team GB Olympic rower, keynote speaker and freelance editor of Row 360.


In the senior school building students showcased a range o
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Queen Mary's Pupil Wins At Horse Of The Year Show

After becoming National Champion and winning the Gold League, Queen Mary‘s pupil, Ella Kay has won the 128cm at the Horse of the Year Show.

Ella Kay, aged 12, celebrated her most significant victory to date, riding Red Alert III.

As well as studying at school, Ella and her horse Red Alert III have had a very busy and successful year. They won the Gold League and the National 128cm Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships earlier in the year.

The competition saw 21 talent
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Flight-Free Travel: A Stay At Chateau Lazuline, Normandy

Normandy, north of Paris, is known for its traditional cuisine, local food markets and as a place that produces some of the best cheeses in the world. Anoop Bhuller takes a trip to Normandy to explore what’s on offer.

Waking up at 4am always seems so much easier when it’s to go on holiday – it certainly is for me anyway. As it was my first time travelling on the Eurostar I was so excited to experience a new way of travelling. No little plastic bags that you have to squeeze your liquids into, no
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Gold Baths Overlooking London: Hotel AMANO, Covent Garden - Hotel Review

Located in the centre of bustling Covent Garden, Hotel AMANO offers luxury accommodation in one of London’s most popular spots. The hotel provides modern rooms and gold baths overlooking Covent Garden. With an on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, there’s no reason to leave, says Anoop Bhuller

Hotel AMANO has 141 rooms available, all of which feature their signature gold design elements. The Comfy Room with Balcony offers a sleek interior, large windows, a king-size bed and a gold featured shower
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Do You Want To Be a Mini Mascot For Team GB? Here's How to Apply

The 2024 Olympics are set to take place in Paris, between 26th July and 11th August. The highly-anticipated games will be an international celebration of both sport and people. Research by YouGov revealed that 59 percent of Brits view Team GB athletes as positive role models and 52 percent believe that Team GB represents the nation. Now, children are being given the chance to be part of the team representing Britain.

Team GB are offering children the incredible opportunity to be an official mas
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Pupils Head to Japan for World Aquatic Championships

Swimmers from Millfield School are heading to Japan for the World Aquatic Championships.

The World Aquatic Championships will take place at Futuoka this week, 23rd to 30th July, with eight Millfield School pupils competing this year.

Millfield has created its own Performance Squad to support athletes who want to compete on an international stage. Being a part of the squad grants them access to coaching and facilities, as well as access to a training base for those who would like to compete in
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Wimbledon Final 2023: Loughborough Amherst Pupil Takes The Boys' Singles Title

Henry Searle, pupil at Loughborough Amherst has become the first Brit to win the Boys’ Singles Title at Wimbledon since 1962.

He won with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Yaroslav Demin. There was no shortage of support and excitement from the crowd as they wore t-shirts printed with ‘Henry’s Barmy Army’.

Henry said: ‘It’s a pretty special feeling and it’s not going to come too often and I am going to try and enjoy it. It was amazing in front of this crowd today. I’d like to say thanks to my coaching t
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Rare Birds Launch Neurodivergent Clothing Line

Rare Birds have officially launched their first clothing line for the neurodivergent community.

In the UK, one in seven people are neurodivergent, and 73% of neurodivergent people use clothes to help regulate their senses.

A ‘Find your Fabric’ pack is available which will help people with sensory needs to feel the texture of clothing before ordering them online.

All Rare Birds items have no labels, soft seams, deep pockets, wide necks and elastic waist bands.

Added features include thumb hol
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The Best Family-Owned Hotels in the UK & Ireland

Have a staycation to remember at one of these family-owned independent hotels.

Slap bang in the heart of the Lake District and a skip from Lake Windermere, this gem of a boutique hotel guarantees a sumptuous stay. Owners, Jenna and Jamie Shail, have designed the rooms to be as lavish and welcoming as possible. Bring walking boots, a book to read by the floor-to-ceiling window and your dog. rothaymanor.co.uk

Matt and Katie Beamish took over The Kingham Plough, Oxfordshire in 2019. With six spac
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What's All This Hype About Brown Mascara?

Get one in your everyday makeup bag

Brown mascara is a rising beauty trend, which fits perfectly with the popular no-makeup look. But why has it become so popular? Well, using brown mascara can look more natural and create a softer makeup look. It is also perfect for use on bottom lashes to give extra length without extenuating them too much. If you are wanting to create a smokey eyeshadow look but make it slightly more subtle and light, brown mascara is a great option. If you naturally have li
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