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Marina Hyde on Strictly’s latest row; the father who lost his daughter in the Sandy Hook school shooting – then faced years of abuse; and Philippa Perry on mismatched sex drives – podcast | Life and style

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Marina Hyde on Strictly’s latest row; the father who lost his daughter in the Sandy Hook school shooting – then faced years of abuse; and Philippa Perry on mismatched sex drives – podcast | Life and style

Strictly Come Dancing is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield for culture wars, says Marina Hyde. The extraordinary story of Robbie Parker facing down right-wing provocateurs after losing his child. Philippa Perry offers advice to a reader whose partner wants more sex and more enthusiasm How to listen to podcasts: everything … Read more

BBC weather app glitch warns of hurricane & 14kmph WIND as Carol Kirkwood forced to say ‘don’t be alarmed’ on live TV

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BBC weather app glitch warns of hurricane & 14kmph WIND as Carol Kirkwood forced to say ‘don’t be alarmed’ on live TV

A BBC weather app glitch warned of a hurricane with “14,408mph winds and temperatures of 404C” as Carol Kirkwood was forced to reassure viewers “don’t be alarmed”. Brits were baffled by a confusing weather blunder this morning warning of “hurricane force winds” that horrified the nation. 7 The ‘glitch’ horrified Brits with warnings of ‘hurricane … Read more

‘Delicious’ air fryer apple crumble recipe takes 30 minutes

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‘Delicious’ air fryer apple crumble recipe takes 30 minutes

Nothing screams comfort food more than a warm, autumnal pudding, steaming with fresh fruit and hot custard yes, it’s officially crumble season. Seeking weekend dining thrills can be a chore, especially when you’re wrapped up trying to stay cosy. With the energy price cap on the rise, Brits are keeping an eagle eye on their … Read more

Is this Britain’s strictest carvery? Pub landlord goes to war with regulars after charging them extra for wasting food…would YOU pay wastage surcharge?

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Is this Britain’s strictest carvery? Pub landlord goes to war with regulars after charging them extra for wasting food…would YOU pay wastage surcharge?

A pub landlord who charged ‘entitled’ customers extra for their Sunday carvery due to their ‘excessive’ leftovers has vowed to continue the controversial policy. Mark Graham, 62, is landlord and chef at The Star Inn at Vogue in Redruth, Cornwall, introduced the policy after noticing an increasing number of incidents. Mr Graham said customers leaving copious amounts … Read more

Mediacorp to air over 150 hours of children’s shows from BBC Studios in new content deal

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Mediacorp to air over 150 hours of children’s shows from BBC Studios in new content deal

In a statement, Cheryl Png, BBC Studios Asia’s vice president of distribution, said: “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with our valued long-time partner Mediacorp.  Here in Singapore, BBC Studios’ children’s programming has always been loved by preschoolers and trusted by parents for its enriching blend of learning and play. Together with Mediacorp, we … Read more

Cleo Sylvestre dead: Grange Hill star dies aged 79 as tributes paid to trailblazing actress who will be ‘sorely missed’

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Cleo Sylvestre dead: Grange Hill star dies aged 79 as tributes paid to trailblazing actress who will be ‘sorely missed’

GRANGE Hill star Cleo Sylvestre has died at age 79. Sylvestre had also appeared in the Channel 5 reboot of All Creatures Great and Small. 1 Grange Hill star Cleo Sylvestre has died at age 79 She appeared in TV series including The Bill, New Tricks, Till Death Do Us Part, Doctors, Coronation Street and … Read more

Group of paedos who hoarded 1m images are given ZERO days in jail as ‘two-tier’ justice system laid bare by Sun probe

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Group of paedos who hoarded 1m images are given ZERO days in jail as ‘two-tier’ justice system laid bare by Sun probe

PERVERT Huw Edwards is just one of a growing number of online paedophiles spared jail, a Sun probe reveals. His case came amid dozens walking free despite sharing more than a million child abuse images in total. 9 Pervert Huw Edwards is just one of a growing number of online paedophiles spared jail, a Sun … Read more

‘I love you, but you kill me’ Huw Edwards’ vile messages to teen victim & depths of grooming revealed in Sun documentary

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‘I love you, but you kill me’ Huw Edwards’ vile messages to teen victim & depths of grooming revealed in Sun documentary

VILE messages sent by Huw Edwards to the teenager at the centre of our original revelations about the shamed BBC newsreader today lay bare the depths of his grooming. A new Sun documentary into the presenter’s sickening behaviour shows how he sent a series of controlling and abusive messages to the young man, who was sending … Read more

Disgraced Huw Edwards faces jail TODAY after he was sent sexual images and video of children as young as 7

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Disgraced Huw Edwards faces jail TODAY after he was sent sexual images and video of children as young as 7

HUW Edwards is facing jail today after he admitted being sent sexual photos of children – including videos of a boy as young as seven. The former BBC presenter, 62, was given the images on WhatsApp by convicted paedo Alex Williams. 5 Huw Edwards is facing jail today after he admitted making indecent images of childrenCredit: … Read more

TV designer reveals pet dog was used as pig bait before being rescued from certain death

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TV designer reveals pet dog was used as pig bait before being rescued from certain death

TV designer BANJO Beale reveals how he saved his pet pooch Grandpa from becoming pig fodder. The telly host and his hubby Rohan rescued the wolfhound/greyhound cross when they returned to Banjo’s home town in 2021. 2 Banjo Beale rescued his pet Grandpa when he was used as bait as a puppy. 2 Banjo and … Read more