This week’s list of unmissable news brand content includes a look into New York fashion week, the evolution of the role of a flight attendant and a final farewell to a famous motor trio…
1. 30 marathons in 30 days
Reality star Spencer Matthews took part in an epic challenge, completing 30 marathons across the Jordanian desert over 30 consecutive days and raising more than £500,000 for Global’s Make Some Noise charity.
Matthews opens up in an interview on the Mirror’s ‘Invite only’ podcast, revealing what kept him going and how his family supported him throughout.
He also spoke about the extreme lengths he undertook to train for his marathon running challenge, which saw him break a Guinness World Record.
2. The end of the road for the famous trio
After more than two decades, motor stars Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May have ended their onscreen partnership to focus on solo projects, the Express shares. The trio bid farewell after the final episode of their Amazon Prime show, The Grand Tour. 22 years ago, the trio were catapulted to fame for their joint love of motoring and close friendship on the TV show Top Gear.
Hammond appeared on ITV’s This Morning to promote the final season, titled One for the Road. He reflected on the end of their journey, stating the show ends their partnership “on our own terms”.
3. Experts by decade
Daily Mail’s YouTube series ‘Experts By Decade’ dives into how the role of a flight attendant has changed in the 70s, 80s, 90s and up to the present day.
Air travel has undergone a dramatic transformation. In the second part of the episode on flight attendants, the Mail explores the experiences of four flight attendants who have witnessed the evolution of their profession from 1976 to today. The guests share their stories of hijackings, emergency landings, and how the airline industry has changed to emphasise safety and security measures.
4. New York fashion week
As fashion week arrives in New York, The Times looks at some of the standout moments from the past few days — from Ralph Lauren’s extravaganza in the Hamptons to Tommy Hilfiger on the decommissioned MV John F Kennedy, a boat built in the 1960s and is now the Staten Island Ferry. Readers can also catch up on key trends so far as high-end fashion brands showcase their winter/spring 2025 collections ahead of London fashion week. Read more here.
5. A message from the Princess of Wales
The Princess of Wales has completed her cancer treatment and will ‘undertake light engagements’ until the end of the year. The Independent shared the heartfelt video to its TikTok platform, showing visuals of the royal alongside her family in the countryside.
The princess described the past nine months since her serious health issues began as “incredibly tough for us as a family”, saying how the “cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone” and that the experience gave her a “new perspective on everything.” Read more here.
