01/10/2010

UK Glamour magazine.Ewan in the Nº 9

FIRST PUBLISHED: September 30, 2010 8:48 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Robert Pattinson and Emma Watson have been named Most Stylish Brits of the Year by UK Glamour magazine.

The “Twilight” hunk and “Harry Potter” darling both beat out a host of style-savvy stars to claim the top titles.

Joining Robert on the most stylish men list was Katy Perry’s main squeeze, comedian Russell Brand, who took 15th. Daniel Craig scooped the No. 11 spot, while Scotsmen Ewan McGregor and Jude Law took No. 9 and 10 respectively.

Other American-success-achieving British male stars to make the list included “Gossip Girl’s” Ed Westwick (No. 7), dad-to-be Orlando Bloom (No. 6), soccer star David Beckham (No. 5) and “Harry Potter” boys Daniel Radcliffe (No. 4) and Rupert Grint (No. 3). Coming in second to Robert was Gerard Butler.

Over on the women’s list, making up Emma’s stylish runner-up court were former Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan (No. 13), Sienna Miller (No. 5), Brit singer Cheryl Cole (No. 4), Kiera Knightley (No. 3) and Posh Spice herself – Victoria Beckham – took the No. 2 position.

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27/09/2010

Perth Theatre

Perth Theatre secures restoration grant

Ewan McGregor with Perth Youth Theatre GroupEwan McGregor began his acting career at the theatre

The theatre where actor Ewan McGregor once worked as a stagehand has been awarded a £500,000 restoration grant.

Perth Theatre, which opened in 1900, will get one of four Heritage Lottery grants given to Scottish projects.

McGregor took up acting at the theatre and worked there while saving money to go to drama college.

The Kings Theatre in Glasgow, the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh and Campbeltown Picture House will also receive £3m between them from the fund.

Perth Theatre will use the money to restore its 800-seat auditorium, designed by William Alexander.

The venue became Scotland's first repertory theatre company in 1935, with its own craft workshop, paint shop and wardrobe facility.

About 60,000 people visited the theatre last season, but the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) said the fabric of the building was in urgent need of restoration and repair.

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The money would help see the auditorium be "restored to its former glory", the HLF said.

'Unforgettable experience'

The upper circle, which has been out of commission since the 1960s, will be reinstated as will the orchestra pit.

McGregor said the grant was an exciting investment for future generations of actors and theatre-goers.

He added: "For me it was the start of a career, but for many others, participation in arts activities is an equally life changing way of broadening horizons, boosting confidence and self worth and encouraging creativity in all walks of life.

"To be a part of a collective, creative endeavour at the heart of a working theatre is an unforgettable experience."

Colin McLean, head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: "Cultural venues have a hugely important part to play in the life of our urban and rural communities.

"They are held dear in our hearts as they are interwoven with the history and cultural traditions of our particular place and provide our towns with their own sense of identity."
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23/09/2010

The Battle of Britain

Seventy years on, brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor take viewers through the key moments of the Battle of Britain, when 'the few' of the RAF faced the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe.

As they fly historic planes, meet the veterans, explore the tactics and technology, Colin and Ewan discover the importance of the Battle and the surviving legacy of the 1940's campaign for the modern RAF.

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20/09/2010

Prince William and Ewan McGregor Honour Battle of Britain

Honouring battle heroes

A Spitfire and a Hurricane flew above Westminster Abbey to commemorate one of the most pivotal battles in British military history.

Veterans from the decisive battle rubbed shoulders with royalty and senior politicians at a thanksgiving service in the Abbey.

Prince William, fresh from graduating as a search and rescue pilot, attended the mass with his father, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The ceremony celebrated the 70th anniversary of the pivotal Second World War battle in which Britain's pilots defeated the Nazi threat in the skies of southern England.

The Battle of Britain began as Hitler turned his attention across the Channel after defeating the French.

Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of Air Staff, said winning the Battle of Britain was vital to the overall outcome of the war.

He said: “The importance of today is of course to recognise the veterans who are still here and all those who gave their lives to ensure that the Battle of Britain was won and the freedom of this country was assured.

“Unless we had control of the skies over Britain we could not build up the forces ready to liberate Europe later on.

“Of course that is entirely relevant today, without the freedom of the skies in Afghanistan it is well recognised that there would need to be 10 times the number of soldiers and marines on the ground to achieve the same effect.

“It is the aircraft and helicopters that allow our forces and our allies to prosecute the war project against the Taliban as effectively as we can.”

Addressing the congregation, which included film star Ewan McGregor, Chaplain in Chief Raymond Pentland said: “Seventy years ago a generation of young men, supported by many, took to the skies and their bravery and sacrifice won our freedom.

“Today we salute the few and give thanks for their bravery, sacrifice and our freedom.”

Battle of Britain veterans made their way in procession through the centre of the Abbey for the Act of Remembrance which formed the centre point of the service.

McGregor, whose brother Colin is in the RAF, read a prayer which said: “Let us pray for those members of the Royal Air Force, who through their vigilance and determination make it possible for planes to fly and defend these shores.

“For all mechanics and ground crew, for radar operators and engineers, members of the logistics corps, that inspired by the example of their forbears, they might continue to fulfil this vital service with skill and pride.”

A large crowd which had assembled outside the Abbey cheered as the historic planes flew overhead.

They were followed by several of the RAF's modern Typhoon fighter jets.
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A FLY-past by Second World War fighter planes led 70th anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Britain today.

A Spitfire and a Hurricane flew above Westminster Abbey to commemorate one of the most pivotal battles in British military history.

Tribute ... Sir Stephen Dalton
Tribute ... Sir Stephen Dalton

Veterans from the decisive battle rubbed shoulders with royalty and senior politicians at a thanksgiving service in the Abbey.

Prince William, fresh from graduating as a search and rescue pilot, attended the mass with his father, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The ceremony celebrated the 70th anniversary of the pivotal Second World War battle in which Britain's pilots defeated the Nazi threat in the skies of southern England.

The Battle of Britain began as Hitler turned his attention across the Channel after defeating the French.

Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of Air Staff, said winning the Battle of Britain was vital to the overall outcome of the war.

He said: "The importance of today is of course to recognise the veterans who are still here and all those who gave their lives to ensure that the Battle of Britain was won and the freedom of this country was assured.

Tributes ... Prince Charles and Camilla
Tributes ... Prince Charles and Camilla

"Unless we had control of the skies over Britain we could not build up the forces ready to liberate Europe later on.

"Of course that is entirely relevant today, without the freedom of the skies in Afghanistan it is well recognised that there would need to be 10 times the number of soldiers and marines on the ground to achieve the same effect.

"It is the aircraft and helicopters that allow our forces and our allies to prosecute the war project against the Taliban as effectively as we can."

Addressing the congregation, which included film star Ewan McGregor, Chaplain in Chief Raymond Pentland said: "Seventy years ago a generation of young men, supported by many, took to the skies and their bravery and sacrifice won our freedom.

"Today we salute the few and give thanks for their bravery, sacrifice and our freedom."

Battle of Britain veterans made their way in procession through the centre of the Abbey for the Act of Remembrance which formed the centre point of the service.

McGregor, who has a family member in the RAF, read a prayer which said: "Let us pray for those members of the Royal Air Force, who through their vigilance and determination make it possible for planes to fly and defend these shores.

"For all mechanics and ground crew, for radar operators and engineers, members of the logistics corps, that inspired by the example of their forbears, they might continue to fulfil this vital service with skill and pride."

A large crowd which had assembled outside the Abbey cheered as the historic planes flew overhead.

They were followed by several of the RAF's modern Typhoon fighter jets.
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