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Charlie Fairhead, the character portrayed by Derek Thompson on BBC One drama Casualty for 38 years, will make his final appearance on Saturday. Thompson, a Belfast-born actor, is the only cast member remaining from the medical drama’s first episode in 1986. Thompson had announced his departure last May, saying that his time on the show… Continue reading Derek Thompson: Casualty's Charlie Fairhead to leave after 38 years

UK Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The MP for the City of Durham constituency stated that she is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery last Thursday and expects to make a full recovery. The cancer was detected in February due to NHS breast… Continue reading City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy reveals cancer diagnosis

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Sainsbury’s has announced that it will be unable to fulfill the “vast majority” of online deliveries on Saturday due to “technical issues.” Customers have been reaching out to the supermarket on social media to report problems with their online orders, while some stores are also experiencing issues with contactless payments. The retailer has apologized to… Continue reading Sainsbury's: 'Vast majority' of deliveries cancelled over technical issues

Co-founder and long-standing host of Comic Relief, Sir Lenny Henry, has announced his retirement from presenting the fundraising broadcast. His final performance saw him entertain audiences with a witty rendition of Barbie’s hit ‘I’m just Ken’. Reflecting on his role, he reminded viewers that the event is about “the mirth and the money, the comedy… Continue reading 'I'm just Len' – Henry's farewell to Comic Relief

The closure of a five-mile section of the M25 in Surrey for an entire weekend has raised concerns of gridlocked traffic, with fears that thousands of motorists could get stuck. Both carriageways between junctions 10 and 11 were closed at 21:00 GMT on Friday and will remain shut until 06:00 on Monday. National Highways says… Continue reading M25: Fears of gridlock as section of motorway closed

In an effort to reduce her impact on the environment, Sabrina Lee, a weather presenter for BBC Wales, has pledged to only buy second-hand clothes for the entirety of 2024. Despite the pressure of her role requiring her to maintain a certain appearance, Sabrina recognizes the negative impact that the fashion industry has on the… Continue reading Climate change: Sabrina Lee quits buying new clothes

Reports in several newspapers today suggest that Penny Mordaunt, MP and Leader of the House of Commons, is being tipped by some Conservatives to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader and Prime Minister. The Telegraph quotes a Tory source who calls Mordaunt “the most likely person to stem the losses”. The Daily Mail reports that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Plot to crown Mordaunt PM' and 'Gran's death row wait'

There are still opportunities to attend Glastonbury Festival this year even if you didn’t manage to secure tickets during the general sale. The event, which takes place in Somerset between 26-30 June, features two female headliners for the first time in its history – Dua Lipa and SZA – with Coldplay also topping the bill.… Continue reading Glastonbury 2024 tickets: Resale and other ways to get into festival

A musical parody based on a viral Glasgow event known as the Willy Wonka experience is currently in the works. The February event gained notoriety after families who paid up to £35 to attend demanded their money back, which led to the event being cancelled. Richard Kraft, the show’s lead producer, hopes people watching the… Continue reading Viral Willy Wonka Glasgow event to be turned into musical