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How to Do Milan Like a GQ Fashion Editor

How to Do Milan Like a GQ Fashion Editor

Published by Jenni Sidey

This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. Every time I drop by Bar Quadronno in Milan, I think: Thank God this place isn’t in New York or Paris. If a wormhole opened and dropped the convivial wood-paneled joint in practically any other city, it would be mobbed day and night by crowds of wannabe influencers fawning over its tidy panini and perfect aperitivi. But not in Milano. On a Friday afternoon in January, when I had 45 minutes to kill in between runway shows, I found Quadronno—as always—half empty and full of charm. Since 1964, the city’s so-claimed first late-night panini joint has served as a clubhouse for fashion designers like Miuccia Prada and Matthieu Blazy. (I’m telling you: This place is incredible.) Milan is full of Quadronnos, spots with different but equally powerful vibes that have become unpretentious fashion-adjacent watering holes. Some are old, some newer, but all have been protected from …

Ex-Birmingham Post editor ‘who left lasting impression’ dies aged 85

Ex-Birmingham Post editor ‘who left lasting impression’ dies aged 85

Published by Sam Flores

Peter Saunders. Picture: Fred Bromwich Peter Saunders, the editor of the daily Birmingham Post between 1984 and 1989, has died from cancer aged 85. Saunders was born in Newport, South Wales, and went on to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science before kickstarting his journalism career at the Gloucestershire Echo. He moved on to the Sunderland Echo in 1962 as a sports reporter and sub-editor before joining the Yorkshire Post the following year. A former lecturer in journalism at Cardiff College of Commerce, he started work at the Birmingham Post in 1984, rising from sub-editor to assistant chief sub-editor, chief sub-editor, assistant editor, deputy editor, executive editor and, eventually, editor. He was at the helm of the Post from 1984 until 1989. While working at the Birmingham Post, Saunders was also a guest lecturer for the International Institute for Journalism in Berlin – a role he held from 1973 until his retirement. As a guest lecturer, he was involved in running seminars at the Institute and travelling to many countries, including …

Ex-Times environment editor launches legal campaign against Govt

Ex-Times environment editor launches legal campaign against Govt

Published by Sam Flores

Ben Webster’s crowdfunding campaign page on 13 April 2026. A former environment editor of The Times has launched a legal claim against the Government for withholding documents that he claims should be publicly accessible. Ben Webster has alleged that the Government is not carrying out its duty to proactively publish environmental information as stipulated by Regulation 4 of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). Webster, now working as a freelance, spent two years trying to access reports that he claims should have been published proactively. He first requested the reports, which relate to the subject of future availability and cost of hydrogen for heating homes, from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in August 2023. Webster said he required the reports as part of an investigation into the viability of hydrogen to heat homes and whether this is a false solution being promoted by the gas industry. The DESNZ initially refused to release all four reports, claiming they were part of an ongoing decision-making process, but has now released three of them. The …

I replaced Notepad++ with this lightweight editor and never looked back

I replaced Notepad++ with this lightweight editor and never looked back

Published by skeptic

I’ve used Notepad++ for years; however, lately it’s been a bit laggy. What’s making it worse is that it remembers the open files, so each time I launch the editor, all the previously open tabs come back by default. While tab persistence is needed for some, and Notepad++ does offer a way to disable it, that fix didn’t work for me. VSCode is naturally the better alternative to Notepad++ if you write code all the time. But for my use case, I needed something a little more lightweight that doesn’t compromise too much on the feature set. That’s when I stumbled upon Kate, a KDE-backed editor I’d only ever seen on Linux. Turns out, it runs just as well on Windows, and after a few weeks of daily use, it has quietly replaced Notepad++ on my HP Pavilion. Kate is a fully open-source, advanced text editor A capable editor that runs everywhere Kate is the KDE Advanced Text Editor, a free and open-source project that has been around since 2001. It’s available on Linux, Windows, …

Longtime AP Reporter and Editor Bill Mann Dies at 83

Longtime AP Reporter and Editor Bill Mann Dies at 83

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Mann, a reporter and editor who covered the Philippines, Cairo, India, Scandinavia and Washington, D.C., over a nearly 50-year career at The Associated Press, died Thursday in Reston, Va., his family said. He was 83. Relatives and colleagues remembered Mann as a stickler for details and a deeply kind person who blended his love of journalism with his empathy for everyone he worked with. “Billy Mann was a wonderful representative for The Associated Press in global hot spots from the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos to the turbulent Middle East,” said longtime AP United Nations bureau chief Edith M. Lederer. “He was well-liked for his warm personality and admired for his deft reporting.” A Georgia native who met his wife, Mimi, at the University of Georgia’s journalism school, Mann was a rabid Georgia Bulldogs fan. “Outside of family, it was his biggest passion,” said his daughter Samantha Rudolph. A long journalism career took him many places Upon graduating, Mann went to officer candidate school, became a naval officer and served …

WSJ subscriptions success ‘not luck’ says editor Emma Tucker

WSJ subscriptions success ‘not luck’ says editor Emma Tucker

Published by Sam Flores

Wall Street Journal editor Emma Tucker. Picture: News Corp The Wall Street Journal’s recent run of subscriptions growth is not down to an accident or luck, editor-in-chief Emma Tucker has made clear. Digital-only subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal have grown by 30% to 4.29 million since the start of 2023, when Tucker joined as editor from fellow News Corp title The Sunday Times. Overall subscriptions (including print) have increased by 20% to 4.68 million. Dow Jones, of which The Wall Street Journal is a key part, expects to reach $1bn profit within five years (it had EBITDA profit of $588m in the year ending 30 June 2025). Dow Jones is the fastest-growing segment within News Corp. Tucker set out a strategy to the newsroom when she arrived in New York three years ago, based around giving audiences the “new, distinctive, useful, compelling, relevant journalism” they needed. “I asked the newsroom to get behind that strategy,” she told Press Gazette. “I also made structural changes to the newsroom to enable it to get behind that …

Royal Editor opinion: Prince William proves he’s doing things his own way

Royal Editor opinion: Prince William proves he’s doing things his own way

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been a telling week for the Prince of Wales. Over the course of a couple of days, he gave a clear sense of how he will approach his next role. And crucially, how he intends to do it in his own way. First came a serious step on the path towards the throne. William and Catherine attended the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, at Canterbury Cathedral (hat tip, by the way to the Princess’s incredible hat). It was hugely significant, not just because Archbishop Sarah was making history as the first woman ever to hold the role, but also because she may eventually also become the first ever woman to crown a monarch at William’s coronation. William will, in time, become Supreme Governor of the Church of England, so this is a relationship that really matters. WATCH: Windswept Catherine arrives at installation of new Archbishop of Canterbury It helps that he has already struck up a warm rapport with Archbishop Sarah – aided by their shared love of Aston …

Guest editor of the Radio Times app Noah Wyle reveals his must-watch picks

Guest editor of the Radio Times app Noah Wyle reveals his must-watch picks

Published by Daniella Wilson

From classic Hollywood gems to groundbreaking TV dramas and modern cinematic standouts, Noah Wyle has curated a deeply personal watchlist that spans decades of storytelling. As guest editor of the Radio Times: What to Watch app, the ER and The Pitt star has shared the films and series that have shaped him — both as a performer and as a lifelong fan of screen entertainment. From the anarchic brilliance of Young Frankenstein to the cultural impact of M*A*S*H and the rule-breaking drama of Hill Street Blues, Wyle’s selections offer a fascinating insight into the moments that defined his taste. Blending nostalgia, industry insight and genuine passion, his picks highlight not just what’s worth watching – but why these stories continue to resonate today. Young Frankenstein (1974) “This is a go-to for me. A pretty perfect movie. I first saw it when I was young, so young that I actually had a poster in my bedroom as a child — and I was young enough to think that Gene Wilder played Frank, and Peter Boyle played …

I’m a 5’11 fashion editor – these are the brands I’m loving for spring

I’m a 5’11 fashion editor – these are the brands I’m loving for spring

Published by Daniella Wilson

Being tall has its perks. Increased visibility at gigs, the ability to reach the top shelf in Tesco, the need to forgo the heels when you feel like it. However, there is one glaringly obvious downside to having height – the stress that comes with shopping for a new wardrobe. Finding clothes that fit like a glove is a constant battle. Mini dresses constantly threaten to reveal the undies, jeans rarely reach the ankles, and office-appropriate trousers end up looking like culottes. Not the desired effect for someone who prefers a baggier silhouette. It’s been a lifelong mission of mine to find brands that work for tall women. I’ll be honest, it’s the bane of my entire existence, actually.  Labels that offer ‘tall’ options are few and far between – and the items that are designed for lengthy ladies sell like hot cakes, making them incredibly difficult to come across. When it comes to trousers and jeans, many brands struggle to find the balance between still not being quite long enough and pooling around your …