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South Wales Argus
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
The Repair Shop star announces rival show amid life change
Dominic Chinea, an expert who specialises in metalwork and other renovations, will be fronting a new TV project away from the BBC called Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop. This comes after he and his family made the move to Cornwall from Kent. The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea 'excited' to announce rival show after major life change The new show coming to U&YESTERDAY and its streaming platform U, has already started filming and will come in the form of a five-part series. The show follows Dom as he "carves out a new life" in the South West of England after buying a rundown farmhouse, according to The Mirror. Viewers will also see The Repair Shop expert help neighbours with their own projects, including the local church. In a statement, the BBC star said: "I'm so excited by the projects we've got going on. But on top of the engineering, I've also got to get my Cornish workshop built and weatherproof before the autumn storms hit. There's a lot of pressure!" According to TV Zone, UKTV's Kirsty Hanson, Senior Commissioning Editor, Factual and Factual Entertainment, said: "TV audiences love Dom Chinea for his passion, expertise and relaxed manner and this series showcases local stories and characters, as Dom and his wife Maria make a life-changing move from Kent to Cornwall.' When asked about the move to Cornwall previously, Dom said: "Why not?" He stated: "Moving to Cornwall has meant I've got the house, a lovely field that I can turn into a nice garden, and most importantly, a big barn that is now mine, that is my workshop." Recommended Reading: After renting his workshop in Kent, he said that this new one would be owned by him. He added: "Previously, I rented my old workshop, and every month was giving a lot of money to a landlord to rent the space. Now it's my space, and whatever I do to it, it's mine, and that is enough of a reason for me." The 39-year-old has been a part of The Repair Shop since 2017.
Glasgow Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Repair Shop star announces rival show amid life change
Dominic Chinea, an expert who specialises in metalwork and other renovations, will be fronting a new TV project away from the BBC called Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop. This comes after he and his family made the move to Cornwall from Kent. The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea 'excited' to announce rival show after major life change The new show coming to U&YESTERDAY and its streaming platform U, has already started filming and will come in the form of a five-part series. The show follows Dom as he "carves out a new life" in the South West of England after buying a rundown farmhouse, according to The Mirror. Viewers will also see The Repair Shop expert help neighbours with their own projects, including the local church. In a statement, the BBC star said: "I'm so excited by the projects we've got going on. But on top of the engineering, I've also got to get my Cornish workshop built and weatherproof before the autumn storms hit. There's a lot of pressure!" According to TV Zone, UKTV's Kirsty Hanson, Senior Commissioning Editor, Factual and Factual Entertainment, said: "TV audiences love Dom Chinea for his passion, expertise and relaxed manner and this series showcases local stories and characters, as Dom and his wife Maria make a life-changing move from Kent to Cornwall.' When asked about the move to Cornwall previously, Dom said: "Why not?" He stated: "Moving to Cornwall has meant I've got the house, a lovely field that I can turn into a nice garden, and most importantly, a big barn that is now mine, that is my workshop." Recommended Reading: After renting his workshop in Kent, he said that this new one would be owned by him. He added: "Previously, I rented my old workshop, and every month was giving a lot of money to a landlord to rent the space. Now it's my space, and whatever I do to it, it's mine, and that is enough of a reason for me." The 39-year-old has been a part of The Repair Shop since 2017.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Repair Shop star lands show on rival network amid huge move with his family
The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea, who specialists in metal work and other renovations on the BBC show, has announced a new TV project amid his relocation to his latest home One of the experts from the Repair Shop has announced a new project away from the BBC show. Dominic Chinea has shared his excitement over his latest TV role, with him said to be filming for it already amid a move with his family. Dominic, 39, who has been on the Repair Shop since 2017, previously announced that he would be relocating from Kent to Cornwall. The mechanic is making the move with his wife Maria Chinea and their dog Wendy. This week, it's been announced that he will appear in the new factual series Dom Chinea's Cornish Workshop for the channel U&YESTERDAY and its streaming platform U. Filming is underway on the five-part series, which is scheduled to air in the UK next year. It's been teased that the show follows Dom as he "carves out a new life" in Cornwall after having bought a "rundown" farmhouse, with a two-acre field. The property includes a large agricultural barn that will become his Cornish Workshop. Viewers will see Dom carry out automotive, engineering and build work. He will also assist neighbours in his new community with their own projects, including helping his local church with their bells and a creating a bespoke ice cream vehicle for someone. It's been announced that every episode "packs big and little stories" alongside Dominic creating his new workshop from an ancient barn. He's said to enlist the support of Sam Lovegrove throughout the series, as well as a cast of local trades people. Dom said in a statement: "I'm so excited by the projects we've got going on. But on top of the engineering, I've also got to get my Cornish workshop built and weatherproof before the autumn storms hit. There's a lot of pressure!" It comes after Dominic previously announced his relocation to Cornwall. He revealed just weeks ago that "a lot has changed" in his life and spoke further about the move in a Q&A video uploaded to his YouTube channel last month. He was asked about the move and shared his response in the video on his channel recently. Addressing a question about his decision to relocate with his family, he said: "Why not?" Dominic then spoke about the land that he had at his new home. He said: "Moving to Cornwall has meant I've got the house, a lovely field that I can turn into a nice garden, and most importantly a big barn that is now mine, that is my workshop." He went on to say in the video that he had rented his previous workshop in Kent. Dominic told viewers that the new space would instead be his own. Dominic said: "Previously, I rented my old workshop, and every month was giving a lot of money to a landlord to rent the space. Now it's my space, and whatever I do to it, it's mine, and that is enough of a reason for me."
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I live on a canal boat and it's the best way to holiday in the UK – here are my two favourite towns to visit
Robbie Cumming is back with a new series of Canal Boat Diaries RIVER RULES I live on a canal boat and it's the best way to holiday in the UK – here are my two favourite towns to visit FOR anyone bored of the usual all-inclusive resorts and seeking a non-conventional staycation should think about boating, according to an expert. Robbie Cumming has been living on a narrowboat for a decade and has revealed everything about his life on the new series of Canal Boat Diaries. Advertisement 6 Robbie Cumming has been living on a narrowboat for 10 years Credit: Dan Goldsmith Ltd 6 Robbie travels along the UK waterways which cover thousands of miles Credit: Alamy Robbie's series, Canal Boat Diaries, is returning to U&YESTERDAY on May 19, 2025, while on his boat the Naughty Lass. Robbie told Sun Travel: "Boating is a similar feeling to renting out an Airbnb. It's like being part of the neighbourhood,if you that, then a narrowboat is for you. "You get to sneak around in towns and cities, and then move onto the next one." Robbie has chosen to live on the Naughty Lass permanently, as a way of travelling around the country - which has over 2,000 miles of canals and rivers. Advertisement Robbie advised: " For anyone doing a trip, try and pick the waterways closest to you, you don't have to go all the way to the other end of the country. "Head to the nearest river and canal, see what's available and go from there, that would be an interesting way to do it. Go to your nearest little port and get involved." There are lots of ways to look into narrowboating - mostly through websites like Black Prince Holidays, Drifters Canal Boat Holidays, Waterways Holidays or Anglo Welsh. If you go through a company, they'll provide you with all the information you need from a boater's manual to how to use the locks. Advertisement The cost of a narrowboat rental varies on size of the boat and season - but can be between £95 and £110 per night. Having lived and cruised along canals for 10 years, Robbie has seen it all and described boating as "low stakes drama". I live off-grid in a canal boat... it only costs me £120 a month and fuel is FREE for six months - but it's not perfect 6 The cost of living on a narrowboat generally starts around £95 per night Credit: Dan Goldsmith Ltd The average narrowboat is usually around 50 to 60 feet in length, and 6 foot 10 inches in width, so it's close quarters. Advertisement Robbie warned: "I think people can underestimate it, they book a trip thinking it'll be super relaxing and that you'll be in the back drinking gin and tonic. "It can be a great way to bring the family together, but you have to be a close family because it can be quite chaotic. "Practice by holing up in your bathroom for two hours and see how you get on. I've seen a lot of couples shouting at each other and bored looking kids onboard." There are also sometimes obstacles too as Robbie confesses he got stuck under a bridge in Basingstoke. Advertisement He also had to tow another boat when it broke down suddenly in the middle of a waterway. Another challenge narrowboating presents as opposed to the usual hotel stay is getting around. While most essentials come with the boat, Robbie warns that you will be "in the middle of nowhere" so bring plenty of supplies including sunglasses and suncream which are a must. Throughout the series, Robbie travels to new canals from the Oxford Canal, to the Thames, Regent's Canal and Grand Union as well as the River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Basingstoke Canal. Advertisement 6 Abingdon was a standout town for Robbie Credit: Alamy One standout for Robbie was the town of Abingdon which is six miles south of Oxford. He said: "There's lots of space in Abingdon, so it's great for boaters. It's one of those quirky old market towns and I found out they have an ancient tradition of hot cross bun throwing. "Thousands of currant buns are thrown from the roof and people catch them - it's to mark special occasions." Advertisement As for where to spot boats, Robbie says you can't go wrong with Camden - and there's an affordable pub where you can see them on the move. "There's a Wetherspoons in Camden called The Ice Wharf, where you can watch all the boats coming and going in the locks - it's never that busy." 6 A great place for boat spotting is the Wetherspoons in Camden Credit: Alamy While Robbie encourages anyone to try narrowboating for a holiday, he warns that living on one is a whole other ball game. Advertisement For anyone wanting to ditch mortgages for life on the river - be warned, there are hidden costs. Each narrowboat owner must pay an annual fee to navigate through the waterways. These are calculated by boat length, width and whether or not you have a home mooring - this starts at £795.90. There are plenty of mooring destinations across the UK, some of them are free, but some also require a fee. Advertisement Robbie warns that the Thames can prove challenging because lots of the moorings are private and can then cost up to £20. He added: "That's for one night, and then there will be someone knowing on the window to check you've paid." Of course to keep the boat going requires fuel and its also recommended that the boats be insured. Each boat also needs to be maintained too, Robbie said replacing the Naughty Lass' windows set him back £10,000. Advertisement But as a whole, the lifestyle is worth it. Robbie told us: "The best thing is getting to choose your own scenery, choose your own view - and if you don't like your neighbours, you can just move. "You'll be forced to go to places that you'd never have picked to go to see, and you'll be all the better for it." Canal Boat Diaries Series 6 starts Monday 19th May at 8pm on U&YESTERDAY or stream all episodes on U from launch. 6 Robbie would say the constant moving around and cost is worth the stress Credit: Dan Goldsmith Ltd
