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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
The Repair Shop approached to fix stolen Chatham WW1 memorial
A Kent priest says she has asked BBC programme The Repair Shop to help restore her church's damaged World War One Church Luton in Chatham reported to the police on Saturday that two plaques commemorating 163 people from the parish who died in the war were Police recovered both plaques from separate Essex scrapyards by Thursday but one is substantially in charge the Reverend Andrea Leonard told BBC Radio Kent she had "applied to The Repair Shop to see if they might be able to help" repair the damage. "We will definitely either have it mended or get a replacement at some point because that plaque can't just disappear forever, just because of someone's thoughtlessness," she 93kg (205lbs) plaques, which are 105 years old, are now back in possession of the church, but one has been partly cut up."It will be a jigsaw for someone and a bit of restoration work, but I'm sure it must be possible," Ms Leonard said. Eighth arrest made Kent Police arrested seven men aged between 22 and 51 from the Dartford and Medway areas in connection with the theft, who have since been bailed.A 38-year-old man from Chatham became the eight person arrested over the matter on have also seized a Range Rover, the force Alanya Spiller said Kent Police had been "really focused on recovering these two items" and work on "bringing those responsible for the theft to justice" was Leonard praised the efforts of said: "Some of them worked four hours beyond their shift to get that plaque."They rushed to a scrapyard and just stopped it from going on a shipment elsewhere."
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Repair Shop fans stunned by BBC expert Will Kirk's 'real age' as he celebrates milestone birthday - gasping 'you certainly don't look it!'
Fans of The Repair Shop were stunned by Will Kirk 's 'real age' as he celebrated a milestone birthday. The antiques expert has featured on the BBC show since 2017 and has restored a range of different heirlooms and furniture. Will took to social media earlier this month and uploaded a photograph of him celebrating his birthday with a glass of wine. The post revealed his age, which many fans were surprised about, alongside another image of him as a child. He penned, 'Here's to 40!' followed by a balloon, celebratory and cake emojis. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The TV star added: 'I don't know how I got here so quickly, but I'm thankful for all the wonderful friends and family that have been with me along the way x.' Will's post received over 12,000 likes and hundreds of comments from well wishers. However, some fans were shocked by Will's age and felt he looked younger. One person commented: '40?!!! I thought you were about 28! Happy Birthday.' Another said: 'Happy Birthday Will. Certainly do not look 40 !!' '40?! Surely not. Happy Birthday sir,' someone else penned. One fan gushed: 'Happy birthday Will you deserve it, you only look about 30 lovely photos.' 'Happy birthday! No idea you were 40 what! Xx,' another added. Last year, Will announced the birth of his second child with wife Polly Snowdon. The craftsman took to his Instagram in October and revealed Polly had given birth to a baby boy. Will shared an adorable photo of the newborn's feet along with another snap of him carrying the baby out of the hospital. Alongside the post, he wrote: 'Three become four. I'm very proud of my lovely wife for the last 9 months. 'Mum and baby doing well, including an incredibly excited big sister'.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mastermind champion and runner-up find love on BBC quiz show
Mastermind's champion and runner-up have finished the BBC competition with more than just prestigious titles to their names - they also found romance during the super-tough quiz. Series champion John Robinson and runner-up Claire Reynolds struck up a friendship over their shared love of quizzing and stayed in touch after filming, with their relationship eventually developing into something more. Reynolds told The Telegraph: "Naturally one thing led to another and we became a couple." On Monday, 19 May, Mastermind viewers saw Robinson, a teacher from Birmingham, crowned the winner of the 52nd series of the BBC quiz after beating Reynolds, an actuary from Stratfors-upon-Avon, by just a single point in the closing seconds of the competition. But while Reynolds admitted to The Telegraph that losing by one point would "always be in the back of my mind", she accepted that Robinson was "a very good quizzer". And she doesn't seem to have held the victory against him too much, as she revealed that they "became a couple" after filming the series. Although fans of the contest have only just seen the final air, it was actually filmed in November and since then, romance has blossomed between the top quizzers. Read more: Mastermind Mastermind's Clive Myrie speaks out on racist abuse from viewers: 'I pity them' Mastermind crowns youngest ever champion The Repair Shop expert 'daunted' over Mastermind chair renovation Reynolds said: "The show was shot in Belfast and we were both flying back to Birmingham and were on a flight together. We had some time to kill at the airport so we had a few drinks, got the plane back — and stayed in touch. "Although we started as friends, it's more than that now, to be honest. It did generally start with the two of us just going out and having a drink together over a pop quiz. We happened to be single. And then naturally one thing led to another and we became a couple." Robinson, a former Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? contestant who won £500,000 on the show in 2019, added: "We've teamed up on a few occasions to do pop quizzes. So we've gone from being rivals to working as a team. Although I think I'm probably more competitive than Claire." Things were neck and neck going into the closing stages of the final - both Reynolds and Robinson had scored 12 points on their specialist subjects with no passes to subtract points. Reynolds faced questions on German mathematician Emmy Noether, while Robinson's chosen subject was the Empire State Building. Reynolds had put in an impressive performance in the general knowledge round with a score of 17, leaving Robinson as the last contestant with a score of 29 to beat. In the closing moments, he managed to secure one extra point and was crowned the champion with 30 points. Champion Robinson admitted he "felt really bad" for Reynolds when he realised he'd won. Host Clive Myrie, pointing at the Glass Bowl trophy, said: "You won half a million pounds on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, money can't buy that." "It certainly can't," Robinson agreed. "A lot more pressure in this chair as well, compared to that chair." Mastermind's full series is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC The Repair Shop's new expert says he's 'worried' over 'precious' fix
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The first episode of the new series of BBC's The Repair Shop on the Road aired on Wednesday night, featuring a team of experts travelling across the country to restore treasured items. Viewers watched as Dominic Chinea journeyed to Nairn in Scotland to pick up Rich from the station. As they drove, Dom revealed that they were en route to a museum for a 'very interesting' project. The voiceover introduced the newcomer, stating: "Rich is Richard Fraser, a new addition to The Repair Shop's expert team and a specialist heritage stone mason and lime plasterer." During their conversation at the museum, Rich informed Dom that he was local to the area, having been born in Inverness, and would often pass through this region on his way to the beach. Upon arrival at the museum, viewers learnt what item they'd be working on when they met curator Annie MacDonald. (Image: (Image: BBC)) Annie explained to the pair: "We've got some major roof work happening soon. But, we've found these quite precious artworks and I'd really like to save them." They were then shown the old servants quarters of the house, which housed two pieces of artwork. Annie elaborated that the artworks were created in 1945 by Polish soldiers stationed there towards the end of World War II. One piece depicted vibrant blue flowers, while the other was a portrait of a woman. Intrigued, Dom asked Annie what she wanted them to do with the art, to which she expressed her hope that they could be displayed to the public, reports the Express. (Image: (Image: BBC)) Inquiring about the feasibility of the task, Rich confidently asserted: "Well, yeah, I think we can chop it out. Our problems may be encountered with the masonry, but we'll have an investigation and see what we can do." Dom, feeling uneasy, replied to this show of assurance: "I like your confidence because that terrifies me! I'm glad you're here." As Rich diligently began the work of extracting and restoring the plastered paintings, he swiftly recognised damage to the plaster. Rich expertly prepared a fine caster plaster slurry, intending to inject it into the crevices of the plaster to stabilise it. However, when approaching the more extensive image, the flowers. (Image: (Image: BBC)) He voiced his concerns, admitting: "I am quite worried about this one, it has incurred quite a bit of disruption and vibration." Later, Dom's hands-on approach was crucial in helping Rich fortify the piece with a permanent backboard to prevent any warping of the plaster. Upon completion, both artworks were elegantly framed and made ready for exhibition at the museum, much to the delight of the community. Annie was categorically astounded by the transformation, expressing her joy with: "I didn't think this could happen! It's absolutely amazing, it tells a story in itself, it's absolutely stunning, I can't believe it." The Repair Shop on the Road is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Repair Shop veteran breaks down in tears during VE special over late wife
The Repair Shop viewers were left heartbroken as 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway broke down in tears over a clock he'd salvaged from a plane he serviced during WWII. It was an incredibly poignant moment on The Repair Shop's special VE episode that left viewers in tears, as 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway became emotional. John, a WWII aircraft mechanic on an aircraft carrier, brought in a cockpit clock to be repaired, which he had salvaged from a plane and given to his wife for Christmas in 1947. Overcome with emotion, he expressed: "She was the best wife and the best thing I ever had," remembering his wife, John added: "I was married for 66 years... I think of her often." BBC audiences were deeply moved, taking to X with heartfelt messages. One viewer confessed: "I'm no crying, you're crying, shut up right!!" While another shared: "What a wonderful episode. This 101-year-old vet and all the people on this episode deserve the spotlight." A sympathetic third person posted: "He looks and sounds absolutely fantastic for his age. I'm already welling up here." John, who enlisted at the age of 17, also said poignantly: "Every night I say goodnight Con, I love you, and that sort of thing. And that's why I'm asking your good services to put this thing together because for me, that is Con. She always kept this clock on the bedside table." Reflecting on loss and fond memories, he added: "Six years ago I moved from Devon and it all got broken and smashed up. Pretty devastated I was. That's a part of me and Con." The episode culminated with an emotive scene as John couldn't hold back his joy upon seeing the cherished clock restored to its former glory, reports the Express. The special VE episode, commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, featured four items with remarkable wartime histories, including a doll that belonged to a young Jewish girl who was evacuated from Austria during World War II. "She's been with me since I was two and a half years old, " shared Ruth Haters, who was joined by her daughter Charlie. Restoration experts Julie and Amanda were given the task of reviving the doll. Ruth disclosed that she had the doll with her throughout her time in foster care during the 1930s. She was brought to England to escape being sent to a concentration camp. "She was with me all the way. She was my security." The Repair Shop is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
