LIFE programme

Jeremy Clarkson is set to return to his automotive roots with a one-off special titled 'Jeremy Grows a Car', blending his farming life at Diddly Squat with car content. The programme will see the former Top Gear host attempt to grow or build a car on his farm, marking a return to motoring television for the presenter.

A new episode of the Dutch programme Ik Vertrek follows the Spanbroek family as they emigrate to France to start a new life. Follow-up coverage reports the family is gradually finding their footing in the country. The long-running emigration series remains a staple of Dutch television, and viewers are following how the family settles into their new life abroad.

Antiques Road Trip expert Irita Marriott has described joining the BBC show as a life-changing moment following a major career shift. The antiques dealer, who moved from dealing to television, says the programme transformed her professional life. Her comments come as viewers continue to follow her appearances on the popular daytime series and her growing profile in the antiques world.

CZ Biohub, the Department of Energy, the National Institutes of Health and partner organisations have pledged $1.8 billion toward a new Virtual Biology Initiative. The programme aims to build large-scale computational models of biological systems, combining AI and simulation to accelerate research in medicine and fundamental biology. The scale of the commitment marks one of the largest joint public-private investments in computational life sciences to date.

The Pioneers’ Museum has launched an educational effort on historical fashion, presenting period clothing and its context to visitors. According to the Calexico Chronicle, the museum aims to teach the public about how dress reflected daily life in earlier eras. Details about specific exhibits, dates, and featured collections were not provided in available coverage.

Family Service Society is offering free cooking and personal finance classes to residents of McCracken County, Kentucky. The workshops aim to help families build practical budgeting and meal-planning skills. Local outlet WPSD Local 6 reported the programme, highlighting community interest in accessible financial education and everyday life skills.

A fitness group in Wakefield, Massachusetts is highlighting its 'Resiliency in Motion' programme, which offers partner adaptive fitness sessions for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia at the local Council on Aging. Participants share their experiences and progress in testimonials, and organisers thank partners including Mystic-related organisations for supporting the initiative.

The EU's LIFE programme is funding peatland restoration projects across Europe as part of wider climate action efforts. Restoring degraded peatlands is considered one of the most cost-effective ways to cut emissions, since damaged peat releases large amounts of carbon dioxide. The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, which manages the programme, highlighted ongoing support for these nature-based climate measures.

The Premier League Futures programme, working with Nike, is helping Academy players prepare for life and careers beyond football. The initiative aims to inspire young players released from professional clubs to find their next path, whether in sport or other industries. Details of specific participants or events have not yet been made public.

The Rider News is highlighting a week-long series of sensory experiences, inviting readers to engage with sight, sound, touch, taste and smell across seven days of activities. The event appears aimed at encouraging mindfulness and exploration of the senses in everyday life, though further details about its location, organisers and programme remain limited.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing are celebrating what they call the best thing to happen to the show, after remarks made on the dance floor were exposed. Supporters have been praising the moment widely, saying it has brought new life to the programme. The story has been picked up by outlets including the Manchester Evening News as viewers continue to react online.

An Alabama church has started a new ministry aimed at empty nesters, parents whose children have grown up and moved out. The programme is intended to give this stage of life a dedicated space for fellowship and support within the congregation. Details about the church's name and the ministry's activities have not been widely reported, and coverage so far appears limited to religious press.

Art of Life Charities will hold its annual gala on November 21. The charity event, announced via InsideNoVa, is expected to bring together supporters for an evening of fundraising for the organisation's charitable work. Details on the venue, programme and ticket availability have not yet been widely circulated.

A feature from WPLG Local 10 profiles 'Artists with Autism', highlighting how artists on the autism spectrum use creative work to grow, express themselves and move forward in life. The story focuses on their artwork and personal journeys, drawing attention to a programme that gives autistic artists a platform to show and sell their work.

A humanoid robot is being used at a day camp in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to give children hands-on STEM lessons. Organisers hope the robot makes science and technology learning more engaging for young campers, showcasing how robotics can bring classroom concepts to life in local community programmes.